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Better Control, Better Coffee
Season 2015
Episode 6
Extraction. It's the concept at the heart of any truly wonderful cup of coffee. And yet, only in the past few years have coffee professionals started to explore extraction in a widespread and meaningful way. James Hoffmann—a champion barista, award-winning roaster, and well-respected author—is one of the the world's foremost ambassadors of extraction.
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