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Ravi Kulkarni

Ravi Kulkarni

Particle analysis, retention, noise profiling, grind distribution

About

Hardware tester who builds standardized dial-in protocols and stress tests grinders across brew methods.

Core Beliefs

Repeatable measurements and transparent methods reveal true grinder fit.

Background

During a month-long flat vs conical study, I logged every dial-in, retention gram, and decibel at counter height for V60, espresso, and French press. Midway, a 'quiet' unit spiked variance after heat soak. The spreadsheet didn’t care about hype—its scatterplot sent me back to alignment checks.

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Grinder Upgrade Value: Entry vs Mid Range Proven

Grinder Upgrade Value: Entry vs Mid Range Proven

Get a data-backed framework to compare entry and mid-range grinders by consistency, retention, noise, and longevity - not hype. See when mid-range precision saves beans, time, and money, and when sticking with entry-level is the smarter call.