Budget vs premium trade-offs
The advantages and limitations of budget versus premium coffee equipment, and how to decide where to invest for the best results at home.
Grind uniformity
Grinder selection and alignment
How to choose the right grinder for home brewing and why burr alignment is critical for grind quality and consistency.
Essential gear and upgrade path
The core equipment every home coffee brewer should start with, and a suggested upgrade path for improving quality and consistency over time.
Sediment management methods
How to control and reduce sediment in immersion and hybrid brews to achieve the desired balance of clarity and body.
Percolation vs immersion dynamics
Understanding how water flow dynamics—percolation vs immersion—affect coffee extraction and flavor development.
Static, clumping, and RDT
How static and clumping affect grind consistency and how the Ross Droplet Technique (RDT) can mitigate these issues.