Advanced puck prep sequences
How baristas use advanced puck preparation sequences to optimize flow, reduce channeling, and maximize extraction consistency in espresso.
Water dispersion
Paper filters and hacks for Moka
Creative ways to use paper filters and simple hacks with the Moka pot to improve clarity, reduce sediment, and fine-tune flavor.
Cold drip towers and flow control
How cold drip towers work, the role of flow control in extraction, and how they differ from immersion cold brew methods.
Channeling detection and mitigation
How to detect espresso channeling, understand its causes, and apply puck preparation techniques to prevent it.
Headspace and puck depth
How headspace and puck depth in the portafilter affect flow dynamics, extraction uniformity, and flavor in espresso.
Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction
How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.