Which brewers & extraction tools are baristas using today?
Key takeaways
Baristas are using new coffee brewers to gain tighter control over extraction variables.
Competitions such as WBrC drive the adoption of hybrid brewers like the Hario Switch.
WDT tools have become standard at the WBC.
Future tools will prioritise data-driven precision with simpler interfaces.
Every year, more manual brewers and extraction gadgets appear at coffee competitions and trade shows. Eventually, many of them also find their way into coffee shops and home bar… read more