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Brewing Methods

Batch brew

Batch brew is automatic filter coffee made in larger quantities — the machine does what a barista does with a pour-over, just on its own and at scale. Hot water is evenly distributed over the ground coffee, and the finished brew drips into a carafe or thermal flask. In a busy café, it's a practical solution: the coffee is ready to serve immediately, and a good machine can deliver consistent quality cup after cup. In specialty cafés, batch brew is taken seriously — grind size, water temperature, and water quality are dialled in just as carefully as with a manual pour-over.