Taking inspiration from precision pouring accessories and flat-bed brewers alike, the Tricolate offers more control over flow rate, agitation, and percolation than most brewers and significantly reduces the possibility of channeling. The reduction of channeling is achieved by the flat bottom design and its form-fitting filter, which eliminate bypass, ensuring that the liquid in the cup after the brew contains more coffee solids. Additional channel reduction features include; a broad base (80mm in diameter) and vertical walls, making for a shallow, even coffee bed that creates the ideal conditions for uniform water-coffee contact. The dispersion screen distributes the water evenly, reducing the likelihood of channeling. The result of such a finely tuned brewing system is high extraction, which translates to the palate as dense flavor.