Extract More Better

Here’s a brief post about why I aim for higher extractions. (I have much much more to write on this topic, so be ready!) Some people will dismiss extraction yield as an irrelevant and non-subjective method of analysis and I couldn’t disagree more. (Some readers...
The Downward Spiral Of Death

The Downward Spiral Of Death

Here’s a little sequence I like to call ‘The Downward Spiral of Death’. We’ll start off with a closed loop where it’s just the Barista not measuring the extraction yield of the coffee, and instead relying only on his/her palate (I’m guilty of...
Man vs Volumetric

Man vs Volumetric

Jamie was entirely focused on the shots when he made them. This does not represent a true service situation and is a big leg-up for the Human party. No human can focus on 3 groups during service with any kind of accuracy. We use VST 22g Precision Filters, Lab...