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Troubleshooting bitterness and sourness

Troubleshooting bitterness and sourness

How to diagnose and correct the most common off-flavors in filter coffee: bitterness and sourness.

Batch brewers and SCA standards

Batch brewers and SCA standards

How modern batch brewers function and how SCA standards guide consistency and quality in automatic drip brewing.

Variance reduction and SOPs

Variance reduction and SOPs

How to reduce variability in coffee production and brewing through standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

Thermometers and probe placement

Thermometers and probe placement

How to correctly use thermometers and position probes for reliable temperature control in coffee brewing and roasting.

Iterative dialing-in workflow

Iterative dialing-in workflow

A systematic approach to refining brew parameters step by step until the desired flavor balance is achieved.

Modeling puck resistance over time

Modeling puck resistance over time

How the resistance of a coffee puck evolves during the brewing process, influencing flow rate and extraction dynamics.