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BrewingSeptember 13, 2026 10 min
Coffee Extraction Yield: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and What the Numbers Mean
Extraction yield is the percentage of the dry coffee dose dissolved during brewing. This guide explains how it differs from strength and brew ratio, how to calculate it from TDS and beverage mass, and why the 18–22% range is a reference rather than a rule.
BrewingSeptember 13, 2026 10 min
How Coffee Extraction Works: Extraction Yield, TDS, and the 18–22% Range
Coffee extraction is a solid–liquid process. This guide explains the difference between extraction yield and TDS, why the 18–22% range is a reference band rather than a rule, and how immersion, percolation, and espresso extraction differ.
ScienceJuly 12, 2026 3 min
Debunking Coffee Myths: Separating Fact from Folklore
Coffee is surrounded by persistent myths that confuse even seasoned drinkers. I clarify common misconceptions about caffeine, dehydration, and health,...