IMS Baskets: How Design Shifts Acidity and Sweetness
IMS Big Bang vs Cylindrical NT: how hole pattern, walls and coating tilt espresso toward sweetness or acidity, and how to redial your grind after a switch.
14 docs tagged with "Extraction & grinding"
Weber Workshops Redesigns the EG-1: What Changes at Home
Weber Workshops redesigned its 80 mm EG-1 on 14 October 2026: ion generator, Vibe Tone, tool-free cleaning, a €4,900 price. What changes and what is unproven.
Barista Tools: an app for budding baristas
Barista Tools, the free mobile app for baristas: timer, ratio calculator, and photo-based grind analysis. Optimize your espresso and pour-over extractions.
Bitter-tasting coffee: the 5 most common causes
Coffee too bitter despite quality beans? Discover the 5 common causes and how to easily fix them to get a balanced cup back.
Coffee degassing: why wait before brewing it?
Discover why degassing coffee after roasting is essential: the role of CO2, the ideal resting time, and tips for optimal extraction.
First crack, second crack: what happens inside the bean?
First crack and second crack: discover these two key moments in roasting that define the taste of your coffee. Clear explanations and method.
How to Make French Press Coffee: Grind, Steps and Tips
Make better French press coffee at home: which grinder and grind to choose, a clear step-by-step method, and simple fixes for sediment and a stuck plunger.
Coffee Grind Size: How to Choose the Right Setting for Every Method
See exactly how grind size changes your espresso and pour-over in the cup, with side-by-side photos of under-extraction, balanced extraction, and over-extraction.
The Maillard reaction: the chemical secret behind the flavor of roasted coffee
Discover how the Maillard reaction transforms green coffee into aromatic beans and shapes the final taste of your cup.
Could the RDT Technique Damage My Coffee Grinder?
Discover the RDT technique, recently highlighted by James Hoffmann, which could transform your approach to coffee.
Melitta Bentz and the Paper Filter: How Drip Coffee Began
In 1908, Dresden housewife Melitta Bentz patented a paper coffee filter. Her story, the cone that followed, and what paper, metal or cloth change in your cup.
Turkish Coffee: Cezve, Ritual and UNESCO Heritage
Turkish coffee history, from Istanbul's first coffeehouse in 1554 to UNESCO in 2013, plus how to brew it in a cezve and the rituals around the cup.
How to convert pressure gauge reading to temperature?
Learn how to convert boiler pressure to water temperature using the Clapeyron formula, to optimize your espresso extraction.
Timemore Millab M01 Review: Pineapple Burr Manual Grinder
In-depth review of the Timemore Millab M01 and its unique pineapple burrs. Grind quality, espresso and filter performance, and daily-use verdict.