The Brew Blog
PRO COFFEE TIPS, FUN FACTS, & MORE
-
Brewing Time: How Long Should Coffee Take to Brew?
Coffee brewing time targets by method: pour-over 2:30–3:30, AeroPress 1:00–2:30, French press 4 min, espresso 25–32s, cold brew 12–24h. Diagnostics included.
-
Agitation in Coffee Brewing: Stirring, Swirling, Tapping
Coffee bed agitation explained: when to stir, when to swirl, when to tap, and when to leave it alone. How each technique affects extraction and channeling risk.
-
Coffee Bed Geometry: Flat vs Conical and What It Changes
Coffee bed shape changes the cup: V60 vs Kalita Wave vs Chemex extraction dynamics, grind size, and character. Which geometry to pick and why it matters.
-
Channeling in Pour-Over: How to Spot It, How to Fix It
Channeling pour over is when water finds a fast path through the coffee bed instead of flowing evenly. How to spot it, the four causes, and how to fix it.
-
The Rao Spin: Should You Swirl Your Pour-Over?
The Rao spin pour over technique: swirl after the bloom and near the end of brewing. Verdict on whether it's worth doing, when it helps most, and how to do it.
-
How to Pour from a Gooseneck Kettle: A Technique Guide
How to pour from a gooseneck kettle: grip, posture, pour height, flow rate, and stream control. The complete technique guide for consistent pour-over brewing.
