Common failure modes
The most frequent causes of failed espresso shots, how to recognize them, and how to correct them quickly.
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Dial-in order of operations
A systematic approach to dialing in espresso by adjusting key variables in the correct order for efficiency and consistency.
Taste balance framework
How to evaluate and adjust espresso using a taste balance framework that links flavor perception to extraction variables.
Climate variability and risk
This topic explores how climate variability and long-term climate change affect coffee production, the risks farmers face, and the strategies being developed to adapt and ensure sustainability.
Phenology: flowering, fruit set, maturation
This topic explains the phenological cycle of the coffee plant—how it flowers, sets fruit, and matures—and why these stages are critical for yield, quality, and farm management.