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Brewing a great cup of coffee depends on chemistry and physics

  • Written by Christopher H. Hendon, Assistant Professor of Computational Materials and Chemistry, University of Oregon
imageWhat can you do to ensure a more perfect brew?Chris Hendon, CC BY-ND

Coffee is unique among artisanal beverages in that the brewer plays a significant role in its quality at the point of consumption. In contrast, drinkers buy draft beer and wine as finished products; their only consumer-controlled variable is the temperature at which you drink them....

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