Melitta and classic cone approaches
How Melitta and traditional cone-shaped brewers function and how to optimize their use for balanced extraction.
Practical tips
Chemex: thickness and clarity
How the Chemex’s unique thick filter design influences brew time, clarity, and flavor profile.
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
How to optimize grind size, pouring technique, and filter choice for consistent and flavorful V60 brews.
Filter permeability and resistance
How the physical properties of coffee filters affect water flow, extraction, and cup quality.
Contact time and temperature
How brewing time and water temperature influence extraction, flavor balance, and beverage quality.