The Brewers and Tools Redefining Coffee Extraction Today
If you’ve noticed a shift in coffee brewing, it’s not just about beans or grind size—it’s about control. Baristas are redefining extraction through tools that let them fine-tune flow, temperature, and particle distribution with surgical precision. Competitions like the World Brewers Cup (WBrC) are accelerating this evolution, pushing hybrid brewers and data-driven gadgets into mainstream use. The result? A new era of coffee where consistency and complexity collide. Hybrid brewers like the Hario Switch and the SOLO dripper are now staples. The Switch, which toggles between immersion and pour-over, lets baristas experiment with body and clarity. The SOLO, designed by…