As someone who does not drink coffee, I have little appreciation for the fine art of brewing the perfect cup.  Not so Maya.  She is an aficionado of the brewing process, more so than the drinking part I would venture to say.   The process to me seems quite straightforward.  Grind some beans, put them in a filter, and pour in hot water.  Done.  I was only listening with one ear as Maya explained the proper technique and offered this filter as an example of what it should look like when the water has been introduced in the perfect spiral pattern at the proper rate.