Iterative optimization process
How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.
Golden cup
Tolerance bands and QC gates
How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.
Production batch brewing math
How to scale and calculate batch brew recipes for production settings (cafés, events, offices) while maintaining consistency, yield, and flavor targets.
Dose precision and variance control
Why dose precision is critical in brewing, how small errors affect strength and extraction, and strategies for controlling variance in recipes.
Strength targets for different methods
Typical strength targets (TDS ranges) for different brewing methods, and why each method has its own ideal balance.
Golden cup standards and targets
The Golden Cup Standard, how it defines ideal coffee strength and extraction yield, and how to use it as a brewing target.