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Introduction to the use of VST Coffee concentration detector

Published: 2024-11-02 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/11/02, TDS is the abbreviation of Total Dissolved Soilds, which refers to how many milligrams of dissolved solids are dissolved in 1 liter of water. The high TDS of coffee means that the coffee has high flavor intensity, while the low TDS means low flavor intensity. TDS = 1.4The content of coffee dissolved in water is 1.4%, and the remaining 98.6% is water VST coffee concentration detector using alcohol cotton lenses (eyeball).

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers to how many milligrams of dissolved solids are dissolved in 1 liter of water. A high TDS for coffee means a high intensity of coffee taste, whereas a low TDS means a low intensity of taste.

TDS value = 1.4

1.4% of coffee dissolved in water, 98.6% water

How to use VST coffee concentration detector

Wipe the lens with alcohol cotton wool (eyeball).

Drop distilled water into the lens and wait until it is the same temperature as the inside.

Close the lid and turn on the tester. Select Set Zero on the Settings screen.

If the screen shows Ready, lift the lid and wipe off the distilled water with a tissue.

Wipe the lens again with an alcohol swab.

Stir coffee. As time passes, coffee solids move below.

After inhaling coffee with a syringe, install a filter.

To warm the coffee to its internal temperature, pour it into a clean cup. Then use a pipette to drip coffee onto the lens.

Close the lid and start the assay.

TDS values are displayed after a few seconds.

Through the above process, the amount of coffee dissolved in water can be determined.

■ How to use VST tester app

Download the VST Tester app

If BW(Brew Water Weight), DOSE, % TDS is selected, the yield will be displayed at the top. (CBR(Coffee Brew Ratio) refers to the ratio of water to coffee powder) For example:

Amount of coffee powder: 18g

Amount of water extracted: 288g

TDS value: 1.40%

Extraction yield: 20.73% (extraction yield refers to the ratio of coffee powder amount to dissolved coffee components)

TDS(%) X extracted weight = amount of solids dissolved in water

Amount of solid dissolved in water/Amount of coffee powder = Extraction yield

Usually the appropriate range is TDS=1.15 - 1.55% and yield =18-22%.

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