Lab Notes

The Extraction Spectrum

From the active solvent of the pour-over to the 9-bar pressure of espresso. A deep dive into the technical applications of heat, time, and force across the extraction spectrum.

The Extraction Spectrum

From the active solvent of the pour-over to the 9-bar pressure of espresso. A deep dive into the technical applications of heat, time, and force across the extraction spectrum.

Extraction 101 (The 1:16 Ratio)

Stop measuring in scoops and start brewing with precision. A technical look at the 1:16 extraction ratio and the physics of solvent saturation in your morning mug.

Extraction 101 (The 1:16 Ratio)

Stop measuring in scoops and start brewing with precision. A technical look at the 1:16 extraction ratio and the physics of solvent saturation in your morning mug.

The 24-Hour Cold Brew (Market Inquiries)

"Why is my cold brew bitter?" "How do I make it less muddy?" We’re answering the most common cold brew inquiries we get at the market with a technical look...

The 24-Hour Cold Brew (Market Inquiries)

"Why is my cold brew bitter?" "How do I make it less muddy?" We’re answering the most common cold brew inquiries we get at the market with a technical look...

The Science of Freshness

A technical look at the life cycle of a coffee bean. From the physics of degassing and the "shield" of CO2 to the realities of home storage, these are the...

The Science of Freshness

A technical look at the life cycle of a coffee bean. From the physics of degassing and the "shield" of CO2 to the realities of home storage, these are the...

2026 Field Schedule: Where to Find the Lab

Official 2026 operating schedule for the Overland Park Coffee Lab trailer at Merriam and Mission Farmers Markets.

2026 Field Schedule: Where to Find the Lab

Official 2026 operating schedule for the Overland Park Coffee Lab trailer at Merriam and Mission Farmers Markets.