Basket geometry and flow
How basket geometry—diameter, depth, and hole pattern—affects espresso flow dynamics, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes.
Sweetness clarity
Taste mapping by profile style
How different espresso profile styles—pressure, flow, and temperature manipulations—map to sensory outcomes in the cup.
Declining vs flat pressure profiles
The differences between declining and flat pressure profiles in espresso, and how they influence extraction dynamics and flavor outcomes.
Allonge and turbo shot concepts
Two modern espresso styles—allongé and turbo shot—their brewing parameters, taste profiles, and why baristas experiment with them.
Simple remineralized water recipe
A practical recipe for creating remineralized water at home to improve coffee extraction and flavor clarity.
Sweetness perception and roast effects
How sweetness in coffee is perceived, what compounds contribute to it, and how roast development influences sweetness expression.