Static, clumping, and RDT

Key Concepts

• Static Electricity:

• Coffee grounds can build up static when passing through the grinder.

• Static causes grounds to scatter or stick to surfaces, making dosing messy and inconsistent.

• Clumping:

• Fine particles sticking together due to static or moisture.

• Leads to uneven extraction in espresso or manual brewing.

• RDT (Ross Droplet Technique):

• Involves lightly misting beans with a small amount of water before grinding.

• Reduces static and prevents clumping.

• Helps achieve a more uniform grind size distribution and cleaner dosing.

• Implementation Tips:

• Use a spray bottle to mist beans evenly (just a few drops).

• Avoid over-wetting to prevent extraction issues.

• Combine RDT with proper grinder cleaning to maintain consistency.

Summary

Managing static and clumping through techniques like RDT enhances dosing accuracy, grind uniformity, and ultimately leads to better coffee extraction and flavor consistency.

• Tags:
• Key Concepts
• Grind Size
• Coffee Grounds
• Uneven Extraction
• Flavor Consistency
• Coffee Extraction
• Size Distribution
• Maintain Consistency
• Grind Uniformity
• Consistency Summary
• Fine Particles
• Manual Brewing
• Extraction Flavor
• Leads Uneven