Advanced puck prep sequences
How baristas use advanced puck preparation sequences to optimize flow, reduce channeling, and maximize extraction consistency in espresso.
Higher extraction
Declining vs flat pressure profiles
The differences between declining and flat pressure profiles in espresso, and how they influence extraction dynamics and flavor outcomes.
Ristretto, normale, lungo targets
The differences between ristretto, normale, and lungo espresso shots, including their target brew ratios, extraction styles, and flavor outcomes.
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.
Shot time vs flow profiling
The relationship between shot time, flow rate, and pressure profiling, and how they shape espresso extraction and flavor.
Brew ratios: ristretto, normale, lungo
The differences between ristretto, normale, and lungo espresso shots, and how brew ratio shapes flavor and strength.