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Tag Archives: Coffee geeks
The Pulsar Dripper
This post presents the Pulsar dripper with my current favorite brewing recipe.
More Even Espresso Extractions
In this post, I talk about ways in which I have recently improved my puck preparation for espresso.
The Physics of Fines Migration
In this post, I explore the details of physical phenomena that can cause fines to migrate and clog coffee filters.
What is Astringency ?
In this post I describe what causes astringency, and talk about ideas how we could potentially measure it or remove it post brewing.
Measuring Coffee Concentration with a 0.01% Precision
In this post I present an updated methodology to measure TDS with a 0.01% precision using a refractometer.
A Tool and Videos for Crafting Custom Brew Water
In this post, I present a new tool to create custom brew water recipes, which can be built from any soft water rather than distilled water.
An In-Depth Analysis of Coffee Filters
In this longer than usual post, I do a very detailed microscope analysis of various V60, chemex and siphon paper and cloth filters.
Seasoning Grinder Burrs and Grind Quality
This post is a detailed discussion of the effects of coffee grinder seasoning on particle size distributions.