Grind size

Darcy-style intuition for flow in beds

Darcy-style intuition for flow in beds

How to conceptualize water flow through coffee grounds using principles inspired by Darcy’s Law, connecting pressure, resistance, and flow rate.

Filter permeability and resistance

Filter permeability and resistance

How the physical properties of coffee filters affect water flow, extraction, and cup quality.

Grind size effects on flow

Grind size effects on flow

How grind particle size influences water flow, extraction efficiency, and flavor balance in brewed coffee.

Bypass and dilution strategies

Bypass and dilution strategies

How manipulating water flow and concentration after extraction affects cup strength, flavor balance, and consistency.

Percolation vs immersion dynamics

Percolation vs immersion dynamics

Understanding how water flow dynamics—percolation vs immersion—affect coffee extraction and flavor development.

Extraction yield and beverage strength

Extraction yield and beverage strength

How the amount of coffee extracted relates to the final beverage strength and flavor.