Grind size

Ibrik grind, sugar stages, and foam

Ibrik grind, sugar stages, and foam

The fundamentals of ibrik (Turkish/Greek coffee) preparation, focusing on grind size, sugar levels, and the signature foam (köpük/kaimaki).

Statistical analysis of brews

Statistical analysis of brews

How to apply statistical analysis to coffee brewing experiments to evaluate consistency, identify trends, and make data-driven improvements.

Data logging and experiment design

Data logging and experiment design

How to design structured coffee experiments and use data logging to track variables, extract insights, and improve consistency.

Response surface methodology (RSM)

Response surface methodology (RSM)

How Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is applied in coffee research to optimize brewing and roasting by modeling variable interactions.

Bed depth and hydraulic resistance

Bed depth and hydraulic resistance

How coffee bed depth influences hydraulic resistance in espresso and filter brewing, shaping flow rates, extraction uniformity, and flavor balance.

Puck compressibility and porosity

Puck compressibility and porosity

How the compressibility and porosity of an espresso puck influence flow resistance, extraction uniformity, and cup quality.