I still remember the first time I had to choose between ceramic vs plastic vs metal drippers for my coffee brewing setup. It was a […]
Category: Equipment
A Designer’s Look at a Review of the Chemex Coffee Maker
I still remember the first time I laid hands on a Chemex coffee maker – it was love at first sight, or rather, love at […]
A Teardown: Hario V60 Vs. Kalita Wave Drippers
I still remember the day I first stepped into the world of pour-over coffee, faced with the daunting decision of hario v60 vs kalita wave. […]
An Engineer’s Guide to Understanding Grinder Retention
I still remember the first time I took apart a high-end espresso machine and found out that the grinder was the real hero behind the […]
A Technician’s Guide on How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder Burrs
I still remember the day I realized that most coffee enthusiasts neglect their grinder burrs, which is a crucial step in learning how to clean […]
An Explainer: What Is a Stepless Grinder?
I still remember the first time I encountered a stepless grinder in a high-end coffee shop. The barista swore by its ability to produce a […]
A Teardown: Conical Vs. Flat Burr Grinders and How They Differ
I still remember the day I first got into the world of specialty coffee – I was faced with a daunting decision: conical vs flat […]
An Explainer: Vibratory Vs. Rotary Pumps in Espresso Machines
I still remember the day I first had to choose between vibratory vs rotary pumps in espresso machines for my own workshop. As a technician […]
A Technician’s Guide to the E61 Group Head
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an E61 group head – it was like beholding a work of art, a masterpiece […]
A Guide to What Is a Pid Controller on an Espresso Machine
I still remember the first time I took apart a high-end espresso machine to upgrade its PID controller. A client had asked me to tweak […]