Question

If you measure a tds of 1.4%, and you used a brew ratio of 15, what is the percent extraction? group of answer choices

a. 17%
b. 16%
c. 19%
d. 18%

Answer 1

By plugging the TDS (1.4%) and brew ratio (15) into the formula for percent extraction, we calculate a result of 21%, which does not match the provided answer choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent extraction, you can use the following formula:

Percent Extraction = (TDS × Brew Ratio) ÷ 100

For a TDS of 1.4% and a brew ratio of 15, the calculation would be:

Percent Extraction = (1.4 × 15) ÷ 100 = 21%

This result does not match any of the provided options (a. 17%, b. 16%, c. 19%, d. 18%), indicating there might be an error in the interpretation of the question or the provided options.

Therefore, I am unable to match the result with the given choices.

Coffee extraction involves factors such as grind size, extraction time, and water temperature, which are not considered in this simplified calculation.