الملخص
- Extraction in espresso occurs only at the surface of particles — this is called التآكل
- This means a fine grind is required, and the smallest particles are especially important in extraction
- Grinders exert two kinds of force on coffee: الضغط و shear
- Different grinder types apply these forces in different ways
- The grind size from any grinder isn’t uniform, but a distribution of different sized particles
- Small particles contribute a disproportionate amount of the surface area for extraction, while larger particles play an important role in allowing sufficient flow through the القُرص
- Grind shape also plays a role in extraction that is not yet well understood
- Grind size distributions are measured in the laboratory using laser diffractometry
- Baristas can measure grind size distributions directly using the new Barista Hustle app