The MIT class 'Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup,' led by Professor Jeffrey Grossman, explores the science of coffee brewing. Grossman, who focuses on materials science, applies his expertise to coffee, teaching students about roasting and brewing while using advanced laboratory techniques. He highlights the effects of microwaving coffee, showcasing how specific durations can alter its chemical composition. Through this course, students learn to treat coffee as a material, examining its properties and discovering ways to enhance their brewing techniques.
My dad nukes his coffee all day...I've always told him, 'You've gotta stop that crap.' And he's like, 'No, no, I've gotta heat it.'
30 seconds and the chemistry doesn't change...But 60 seconds? It's totally different.
That's why it's 'Coffee Matters.' It's a matter. But now, how do you engineer it? How do you understand it?
My work focuses on developing materials for sustainable energy production...but I believe my coffee class is a perfect example of materials science in action.
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