Creative Ways to Repurpose Spent Coffee Pucks: Compost, Scrubs, and More
Unlock the potential of spent coffee pucks. Learn safe gardening tips, DIY scrubs, and odor hacks while avoiding mold and…
The Brew Lab (Guides)
Diagnosing Channeling: How to Spot and Fix Invisible Puck Fractures
Is your espresso sour or bitter despite perfect timing? You might have invisible puck fractures. Learn to diagnose hidden channeling…
Extract Chilling Guide: Science, DIY Methods, and Flavor Impact
M aster e xtract ch ill ing espres so. Learn h ow blanching sh ots with frozen spheres lock s…
Optimizing Water for Espresso: A Guide to Alkalinity, Hardness, and DIY Recipes
Master espresso water chemistry. Learn the difference between Hardness and Alkalinity, prevent machine scale, and use our DIY recipes (SCA,…
Temperature Surfing: How to Manage Heat on Single-Boiler Machines Without PIDs
Learn to master temperature surfing on Gaggia and Rancilio machines. Stop sour shots and stabilize extraction without installing a PID…