Pot brewing

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.

Paper filters and hacks for Moka

Paper filters and hacks for Moka

Creative ways to use paper filters and simple hacks with the Moka pot to improve clarity, reduce sediment, and fine-tune flavor.

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.

Siphon/vacuum pot fundamentals

Siphon/vacuum pot fundamentals

The principles of siphon (vacuum pot) brewing, how it works, and how to optimize technique for clarity and theatrical presentation.