This is the fourth article in a series of roast density related articles, this time using the industry trend of single-serve grinding coffee as our focus point. Through a number of roast density and puck density related tests we share our findings on how this kind of grinding can negatively effect your puck and extraction
Read MoreThis article is the third in a series that looks at roast density and its place in the measurement of coffee. It explains how roast density can be used to check the performance of the burrs in your grinders.
Read MoreIn this, the second roast density related article, we introduce and explain a new term, puck density. We talk about how particles have different densities and how this changes when tamped into a puck. How does this all affect your coffee extraction? Find out within.
Read MoreDensity measurements are vital to coffee roasting and extraction. Perhaps more important than you first thought….
Read MoreDoes Tamping and Grooming have an effect? And if so what? How much? Read on to find out.
Read MoreHow well do you know your grinders?
There’s more to grinders than particle distribution curves.
In this article, we get up close and personal with your grinder and its engineering principles.
Read MoreThought we’d write an article on a relatively unknown cause of pitting in the espresso puck.
This article were inspired after seeing this problem whilst out and about.
Read MoreAs our third article, we thought we'd weigh in on this whole "fines are they good or bad" debate. But... with a different angle.
Can fines affect temperature? And if so, can that be a good thing?
Read MoreEver wonder if different shapes of espresso portafilters (baskets) affect the extraction?
In this article, we will share our findings from experimenting with couple of different basket shapes and how it affect the extraction process.
Read MoreGot a drawer full of old coffee baskets? We have! Accumulated from over the years. So how do you actually determine the volume of the basket? Easy step by step instructions in the article..
Read MoreArticle in the 2017 Melbourne Specialty Coffee Book by Smudge Publishing.
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