The Ross Droplet Technique (RDT) is an easy hack if you find that grinding your coffee beans with an electric grinder has become a messy hassle. This technique involves spraying or adding a ‘droplet’ of water to your coffee beans to reduce static-loaded coffee grinds and grind retention when single-dose grinding. For anyone who's noticed their grounds clinging to metal surfaces or flying away from the portafilter while grinding, this is a must-have. In the video below, Whole Latte Love’s resident coffee expert, Marc Buckman, demonstrates how to properly achieve this technique on Ceado and Baratza Sette Grinders.
As Marc demonstrates in the video, you can use your finger to add moisture to the coffee beans, however, we recommend using a fine mist spray bottle. Not only is it safer, but this will also ensure that your coffee beans are evenly coated with a light layer of moisture to effectively stop static when grinding coffee.
Baratza Sette grinders were built and perfected in Liechtenstein over a period of 8 years. The 30, 270, and 270Wi unit grinders represent a unique technology created with German, Austrian and Swiss cultural influences. The carefully designed grinders produce a fluffy and even distribution of coffee grinds using conical burrs. Here’s what you can expect from three of Baratza’s most popular grinders.
Baratza’s Sette 270Wi takes many of the features that any smartphone lover would want in their grinder. This intuitive and innovative conical burr grinder features an integrated Acaia scale for accurate weight-based grinding, 270 grind settings and the ability to program three weight presets. This revolutionary burr grinder reigns supreme over the grinders within the Sette lineup and features all of the features you would ever need to achieve the perfect grind for your preferred espresso.
The Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Grinder is a customer-favorite with 4.5 stars on the Whole Latte Love website! Customers refer to this programmable and timed grinder as; “Quiet. Quick. Precise.”, “Sleek, eye-catching and smooth function.”, and one customer who described themselves as new to the espresso game stated that the Sette 270 reminds them that “You’re grinding your own beans rather than waiting in line at the big ‘S’ chain store!”. Satisfied customers are excited to share all of the features that they love about this innovative and convenient conical burr grinder, you can find out more here!
Looking for an affordable grinder that still produces cafe-quality grinds? The Baratza Sette 30 Conical Burr Grinder is the perfect grinder with versatile and reliable features for any entry-level espresso grinder. The conical burrs make it super easy for even the most inexperienced entry-level barista to produce an even grind and adjust to their preferred grind.
