Key takeaways The pursuit of the perfect cup has always defined specialty coffee. From meticulous processing to dialling in espresso shots to the tenth of a gram, the push for precision is relentless. In recent years, this obsession has extended to what happens straight after grinding: sifting ground coffee. Once confined to competition stages, the […]

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Key takeaways Water temperature is one of the most important brewing variables for filter coffee. It directly affects the rate of extraction, playing a central role in how coffee tastes. But once a pour over or batch brew is served, it often becomes an afterthought. Throughout the drinking experience, temperature has a huge impact on […]

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Key takeaways Water is the invisible foundation of pour over coffee. Once overlooked, baristas now can’t overstate how crucial its role in extraction truly is. “It awakens, carries, and elevates every nuance in coffee,” says Jordan Tachnakian, the 2024 World Cezve/Ibrik Champion and the head of quality at Terres de Café, the French National Winner […]

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Key takeaways Paper coffee filters have moved far beyond their basic function. Once a simple barrier between coffee grounds and water, they now have a huge impact on the brewing process. “Advanced paper filters have become one of the most influential physical variables in manual brewing,” says Lakis Psomas, a Swedish Barista & Brewers Cup […]

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