Journal

Stories, guides and design notes.

Brewing tips, product deep-dives and the thinking behind Airflow's coffee tools — written for the Australian home barista.

Airflow E61 uni-body bottomless portafilter with walnut handle

Espresso · 31 July 2026 · 8 min read

Bottomless portafilters in Australia: a practical guide to better espresso

See what is really happening inside every extraction — and how the Airflow E61 Uni-Body Flat Mirror Portafilter adds a stable tamping platform.

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Airflow Magnetic WDT Tool with fine stainless needles and a knurled handle

Espresso · 31 July 2026 · 6 min read

WDT tools explained: how the Weiss Distribution Technique fixes channelling

Why clumped grounds cause channelling, how to stir a dose properly in under 20 seconds, and what to look for in a WDT tool.

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Airflow espresso cup and coffee scale on a drip tray

Espresso · 2 June 2026 · 6 min read

Getting started with home espresso

The essential Airflow tools — tamper, WDT tool, distributor and dosing ring — and the order to use them for a repeatable, even extraction.

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Airflow gooseneck kettle pouring into a glass coffee dripper

Pour Over · 18 May 2026 · 5 min read

The art of pour over

Why a gooseneck kettle and a paper filter change everything — a simple walkthrough of the Airflow pour-over setup for a clean, balanced cup.

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Airflow walnut tamper and tools arranged on a marble bench

Brand · 30 April 2026 · 5 min read

The design philosophy behind Airflow

Minimalism, material honesty and a single distinctive identity — how Airflow turns practical tools into objects you are proud to display.

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Every Airflow tool featured in the journal is available in Australia through Coffee Parts, the official local distributor.

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