I grind for AeroPress, so for me, static is a feature: it decreases the number of fines. I don't tap on the catch cup at all.
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No spritz / RDT for you then?
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A spritz of water across the beans before grinding helps prevent that static.
I read that tip on here but only implemented it after my wife complained about all the stray coffee grounds.
That's Rdt. Static is supposed to be design feature though!
After I grind, I firmly tap the grinder and the glass (you use plastic) twice with my finger. I never have had anything close to a gram stuck to any part of the grinder. After I tap, I use a cheapo makeup brush to clean all parts of the grinder. When I brush, I brush into the trash. I don't try to save those grinds because they are not worth messing with.
If I noticed static the day before, I drip one drop of water off my finger into the beans after I have loaded them into the hopper, which I have found reduces static greatly. I don't spray the beans because it gets too messy for me.
If I were you, I would also try a test, grinding into the glass container instead of the plastic. I would expect this change to reduce some static and help you keep your stray gram.
Sure, I agree probably get a bit more out with glass. Again though, the plastic on the Mk4 is by design to increase static cling for minimizing fines. I like the concept of that at least. I grind pretty fine (15-20 clicks) which is probably why more of my desirables cling as well. Im leaning towards being a bit more gentle with my emptying and maybe trying to add 0.5g to my recipes to stop worrying about leaving some mass behind on the grinder that probably only adds badness to my brew.
I use a Porlex hand mill. I gently tap to knock free any loose bits, then I don't worry about the rest.
I mostly use a French press for brewing. I know the fines aren't ideal for my brewing method, but they don't impact the flavor or texture in a way that bothers me.
I grind a week's worth of grounds at a time in my Baratza Encore.
I have a small disposable brush whose handle I have bent to reach into the chute and sweep out the clinging clumps of grounds.
Spritzing the beans, or at least dipping my fingers into water and swirling them around in the whole beans before grinding doesn't seem to help.
I press the button and coffee comes out a minute later.
Can't find the button. Diagram? Minute seems like a long time!