Heat management

Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques

Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques

Discover pre-industrial coffee brewing methods including cloth filter coffee, simple pot brewing, and direct immersion techniques. Learn how ancient coffee preparation tools laid the foundation for modern brewing innovations.

Repeatability across baristas

Repeatability across baristas

How to ensure repeatability in coffee brewing across different baristas by standardizing variables, workflows, and communication.

Grind setting for clarity vs strength

Grind setting for clarity vs strength

How grind size adjustments in Moka pot and ibrik brewing shift the balance between clarity and strength in the final cup.

Heat management and channeling

Heat management and channeling

How heat control during Moka pot brewing influences extraction, and how poor management can cause channeling through the coffee bed.

Moka pot safety and venting

Moka pot safety and venting

How to use a Moka pot safely, focusing on proper venting, pressure control, and common safety precautions.