Cold drip towers and flow control
How cold drip towers work, the role of flow control in extraction, and how they differ from immersion cold brew methods.
Lighter body
Immersion cold brew variables
The key variables that affect immersion cold brew—grind, ratio, time, and temperature—and how they influence flavor and strength.
Alternative milks and stabilization
How plant-based alternative milks differ from dairy in composition, their challenges in steaming, and how baristas can stabilize them for better foam and latte art.
Brew ratios: ristretto, normale, lungo
The differences between ristretto, normale, and lungo espresso shots, and how brew ratio shapes flavor and strength.
Sediment management methods
How to control and reduce sediment in immersion and hybrid brews to achieve the desired balance of clarity and body.
Pulse vs continuous pours
How pulse and continuous pouring styles affect flow control, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes in filter brewing.