Retention and single-dosing

Key Concepts

• Grinder Retention:

• Retention refers to coffee grounds that remain in the grinder chamber or burr area after a grind.

• High retention can lead to stale coffee mixing with fresh doses, affecting flavor consistency.

• Factors Influencing Retention:

• Burr design and orientation.

• Hopper shape and material.

• Static electricity and humidity.

• Single-Dosing:

• Involves grinding only the amount needed for a single brew, then emptying the grinder completely.

• Minimizes retention issues and ensures freshness for each shot or brew.

• Advantages of Single-Dosing:

• Greater control over extraction.

• Reduces stale grounds in espresso or manual brew.

• Allows for precise recipe replication.

• Considerations:

• May require extra effort and time to refill the grinder each time.

• Proper cleaning of grinder chambers between doses helps maintain flavor integrity.

Summary

Understanding and managing grinder retention, along with implementing single-dosing techniques, ensures the freshest possible coffee and enhances consistency across brews.

• Tags:
• Key Concepts
• Coffee Grounds
• Flavor Integrity
• Flavor Consistency
• Single Dosing
• Summary Understanding
• Factors Influencing
• Helps Maintain