Coffee Data Science
Rebuking Fines Migration in Espresso
A collection of articles on the topic of Fines Migration
The theory that fines migrate in espresso has been prevalent for years, but the discussion has been largely theoretical. As part of my desire to test and challenge all the assumptions of espresso, I went down the rabbit hole of understanding fines migrations.
I concluded fines don’t migrate much, and here is the body of work I have used to rebuke the theory.
Summary in Video:
Reviewing Previous Data:
A Peer Review of the Origin of the Fines Migration Theory
Articles in chronological order:
Fines don’t migrate during an Espresso Shot
Debunking Fines Migration in Espresso
Coffee Grounds Swell with Water
The Death Knell to Fines Migration
Glow in the Dark Espresso in Search of Fines Migration
Cross-Sectional Espresso Puck Slicing
Fines Migrate in Espresso, but Not Far: Part 1
Fines Migrate in Espresso, but Not Far: Part 2
Fines Migrate in Espresso, but Not Far: Part 3
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Further readings of mine:
Collection of Espresso Articles
A Collection of Work and School Stories
Measuring Coffee Grind Particle Distribution using Image Processing
A Summary of the Staccato Lifestyle
Measuring Coffee Grind Distribution
Espresso Baskets and Related Topics
