Scaling recipes up and down
How to scale coffee recipes for larger or smaller brews while keeping strength and extraction targets consistent.
Water coffee
Osmotic vs diffusive extraction
The difference between osmotic and diffusive extraction in coffee brewing, and how these mechanisms explain solute movement from grounds into water.
Ethiopian buna ceremony
The traditional Ethiopian buna (coffee) ceremony, its rituals, and cultural importance as a cornerstone of hospitality and community.
V60: grind, pour patterns, and filters
How to optimize grind size, pouring technique, and filter choice for consistent and flavorful V60 brews.
Grind size effects on flow
How grind particle size influences water flow, extraction efficiency, and flavor balance in brewed coffee.
Agitation, turbulence, and channeling
How movement of water through coffee grounds affects extraction uniformity, flavor, and potential defects.