Traditional method

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.

Water charge temperature choice

Water charge temperature choice

How the starting water temperature in a Moka pot affects extraction balance, safety, and flavor outcomes.

Bed materials and sanitation

Bed materials and sanitation

This topic explains the types of bed materials used in coffee drying, their advantages and disadvantages, and why sanitation is essential for preventing defects and ensuring quality.

Natural (dry) processing fundamentals

Natural (dry) processing fundamentals

This topic introduces the fundamentals of natural (dry) coffee processing, its steps, flavor outcomes, benefits, and challenges, and why it is both one of the oldest and most innovative methods today.

Irrigation strategies and water use

Irrigation strategies and water use

This topic explores the different irrigation methods used in coffee farming, their advantages and challenges, and the importance of water conservation for long-term sustainability.

Clonal vs seed propagation

Clonal vs seed propagation

This topic explains the two main methods of propagating coffee—clonal propagation and seed propagation—highlighting their differences, advantages, disadvantages, and implications for coffee farming.