Static in your grinder can cause grinds to clump together, or stick to surfaces, or fly out in all directions.
Adding a small amount of water to your beans pre-grind dampens the static by making the conditions inside the grinder more conductive, allowing the charge to dissipate quicker.
- Only works if you single dose your coffee
- Might increase retention
Wet spoon method
Wet either a spoon or your finger and stir it into your pre-dosed coffee beans.
- Easy to over or under-dose the water
Spray water method
Use a small spray bottle to gently mist the pre-dosed coffee beans. Then shake the beans to distribute the droplets.
- More precise