ACM 4.02 – Decreasing Extraction with a Fixed TDS

Decreasing Extraction with a Fixed TDS

• You determine a shot is a touch too dry and bitter, and you want to reduce extraction but maintain your TDS.

• You are brewing on an 18–40g ratio with a TDS of 9%.

18g dose

40g beverage weight at 9%TDS and 20% extraction yield

• You increase the dose to 18.5g and you coarsen the grind (or decrease the temperature).