Volume I focused on gear and advanced techniques for improving your brewing. In Volume II, we'll explore the variables you can actually manipulate to dial in your favorite cup. This first chapter begins by identifying the core variables within your control and explaining how each one impacts your brew. The next chapter explores troubleshooting your brew using these variables and even gadgets that we discussed earlier. And in the final chapter, we will explore some controversi

Welcome to Volume 1, Chapter 3 of a series of articles focused on everything you need to know to brew better coffee. In the first post, we covered the essential gear needed to get started with specialty coffee. In Chapter 2, we explored the optional gear and gadgets that can help take your brew to the next level. Now, in this final chapter of Volume I, we’re shifting away from gear and diving into technique, tips, and theory. This chapter is aimed more at the coffee enthusias