Arabic coffee and cardamom
The traditions of Arabic coffee (qahwa) prepared with cardamom, its cultural symbolism, and role in hospitality across the Middle East.
Ground coffee
Vietnamese phin and condensed milk
The traditional Vietnamese coffee preparation using the phin filter and sweetened condensed milk, and its cultural significance.
Turkish/Greek ibrik methods
The history, preparation, and cultural significance of Turkish/Greek coffee brewed in an ibrik (cezve), one of the world’s oldest coffee traditions.
Quality tiers and specialty instant
The different quality tiers in instant coffee production, how specialty instant differs from commodity products, and the innovations driving this segment.
Grinder-to-puck workflow timing
Why timing between grinding, puck preparation, and extraction matters, and how to streamline workflow for consistency.
Basket design and hole patterns
How espresso basket design and hole patterns affect puck resistance, flow, and flavor consistency.