Examining the Impact of the OCD (and OCD 2) on Total Dissolved Solids Extraction

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FacebookTwitterRedditTumblrDiggitGoogleLinkedinPinterestStumbleuponInitially posted: 15 Dec 16 Updated: 22 Mar 17 Abstract The goal of this study was to explore the impact of the OCD distribution device on espresso as measured through total dissolved solids (TDS) extraction with a coffee-correlated refractometer (VST LAB … Continued

Exploring the Impact of Particles on Espresso Extraction

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FacebookTwitterRedditTumblrDiggitGoogleLinkedinPinterestStumbleuponInitially posted: 01 Jun 16 Abstract This study had two goals: 1) explore the impact of uniform particle size on espresso extraction; 2) explore the impact of particle stratification on espresso extraction. The dependent variables collected were shot time and TDS. … Continued

Looking at Burr Sharpness and TDS in Espresso

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FacebookTwitterRedditTumblrDiggitGoogleLinkedinPinterestStumbleuponAbstract This experiment assessed differences in espresso total dissolved solids (TDS) as a factor of burr sharpness. Ten shots were pulled for each condition (sharp burrs, dull burrs) and TDS measured using an Atago PAL-COFFEE refractometer. Results revealed a significant … Continued