The Brew Blog

Pre-infusion coffee explained: how low-pressure wetting before the main brew prevents channeling and improves extraction in pour-over and in espresso.

Pour over pour pattern compared: spiral, center, and pulse pours. What each technique does, which to default to, and when pour pattern actually changes the cup.

Pulse pouring pour over vs continuous: which tastes better, when each wins, and the 3–5 pulse recipe template. The case for pulse pouring as a default.

Brewing temperature stability matters more than absolute temperature. Why kettle drift hurts the second cup and when a hold function is worth the upgrade.

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 shape changes the cup: V60 vs Kalita Wave vs Chemex extraction dynamics, grind size, and character. Which geometry to pick and why it matters.