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Coffee Hack - No More Static by James Hoffmann

The Anti-Static Hack (RDT)​

This technique, often referred to as the Ross Droplet Technique (RDT), works by introducing a tiny amount of moisture to the beans before grinding.

  1. Prep: Weigh out your coffee beans.
  2. Moisten: Take a spoon, quickly run the handle under the tap to get a tiny amount of water, and then stir the wet spoon handle into the beans.
  3. Grind: Grind the beans as usual. Result: The tiny amount of moisture eliminates all the static electricity that accumulates in the grinding bin.

The speaker notes that this hack is safe and causes:

  • No damage to the grinder.
  • No damage to the beans.
  • No damage to the final drink.