At Brewing Culture, we test-seal every BC Coffee Canister before it leaves our warehouse. Fresh beans matter—nothing beats a cup that’s bright, aromatic, and full of flavour. If your canister isn’t holding vacuum as expected, use this guide to pinpoint...
You’ve invested in good beans, dialled in your grind, and perfected your brewing method. But there’s one step many coffee lovers overlook: how you store your coffee. The truth is, even the best beans will lose their flavour quickly if...
Switching to a bottomless portafilter is a game-changer — it’s satisfying, educational, and can seriously level up your espresso game. It helps you see exactly how your espresso is extracting — but that also means it reveals every inconsistency in...
Tamping espresso is one of the simplest steps in the brewing process — but for beginners, it’s also one of the most confusing. One of the most common questions we get is: “How hard should I tamp? Does it have...
If you’re into espresso, you’ve probably heard of a puck screen. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? What Is a Puck Screen? A puck screen is a thin, stainless steel mesh filter that sits on...
WHAT IS A BOTTOMLESS PORTAFILTER? A bottomless portafilter is an important piece of equipment that aids in diagnosing espresso extraction issues. The spouts are removed, the basket is exposed, allowing you to watch the entire extraction process. The Bottomless Portafilter, sometimes referred to as a Naked Portafilter has...
