Consistency across baristas
How to maintain espresso consistency across different baristas by standardizing workflow, training, and communication.
Practical tips
Shot time vs flow profiling
The relationship between shot time, flow rate, and pressure profiling, and how they shape espresso extraction and flavor.
Headspace and puck depth
How headspace and puck depth in the portafilter affect flow dynamics, extraction uniformity, and flavor in espresso.
Preinfusion and blooming espresso
How preinfusion and blooming techniques affect espresso puck saturation, extraction uniformity, and flavor outcomes.
Competition-style immersion brews
How barista competitors design immersion and hybrid brewing recipes to maximize clarity, sweetness, and complexity on stage.
Grind setting vs steep time
How grind size and steeping time interact in immersion and hybrid brewing to control extraction and flavor balance.