Coffee

Optimizing coffee taste using coffee ground particle size distribution measurements

The particle size of coffee grounds greatly affects the flavour of brewed coffee. If the coffee grind is fine then a powerful espresso-like flavor may be produced, as many of the complex organic components within the coffee bean are released during brewing. If the coffee grind is coarse then a smoother flavor may be obtained for the final brew.

The traditional method for coffee particle size and size distribution measurement is sieving. However, sieve measurements are slow and do not correctly assess the percentage of fine material within the coffee grind, leading to variations in the brew strength. Laser diffraction particle size analysis is a rapid alternative to sieving, providing:

  • Automated measurement of different coffee grind particle size distributions using one simple measurement workflow,
  • Reduced time to results during routine QC operations, enabling improved grind consistency,
  • In-process measurements for real-time grind quality feedback, providing reduced production costs by avoiding over-grinding. 
Insitec range

Insitec range

Robust, reliable, real-time particle sizing

Mastersizer range

Mastersizer range

World's most popular particle size analyzers

Parsum range

Parsum range

In-line probe that uses spatial filter velocimetry for particle size measurement

Measurement type
Particle size
Particle size range 0.1µm - 2500µm 0.01µm - 3500µm 50µm - 6000µm
Technology
Laser Diffraction
Spatial filter velocimetry
Dispersion type
Dry
Spray
Wet