

E164 | Coffee Science: Better Coffee With Chemistry
Mar 1, 2021
Join Dr. Bill Ristenpart, the Founding Director of the Coffee Center at UC Davis, as he dives into the fascinating chemistry of brewing better coffee at home. Discover how chemical engineering principles apply to your morning cup and learn about the coffee brew control chart linking brewing techniques to flavor. Delve into the science of mass transfer and the impact of TDS measurements, along with insights into achieving sweetness without sugar. Plus, get the scoop on intriguing cold brew research and collaborative efforts to elevate coffee quality!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Brewing Science: The Education of Coffee
01:39 • 4min
Brewing Science: Unpacking Coffee's Complexity
06:00 • 14min
The Science of Coffee Brewing
20:17 • 13min
Understanding Mass Transfer in Coffee Brewing
33:03 • 9min
Exploring Coffee Chemistry: Sweetness Without Sugar
42:27 • 2min
Exploring Cold Brew Coffee Science and Research Initiatives
44:21 • 3min