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Paper filters and puck screens

Paper filters and puck screens

How paper filters and metal puck screens are used in espresso preparation to improve extraction, cleanliness, and consistency.

Cleaning and filter care

Cleaning and filter care

How proper cleaning and filter care extend equipment lifespan, prevent off-flavors, and ensure consistent brewing quality in immersion and hybrid methods.

Chemex: thickness and clarity

Chemex: thickness and clarity

How the Chemex’s unique thick filter design influences brew time, clarity, and flavor profile.

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.

V60: grind, pour patterns, and filters

V60: grind, pour patterns, and filters

How to optimize grind size, pouring technique, and filter choice for consistent and flavorful V60 brews.

Filter permeability and resistance

Filter permeability and resistance

How the physical properties of coffee filters affect water flow, extraction, and cup quality.