Ground coffee flies everywhere with static

Grounds cling to the chute, jump out of the cup, and scatter across the worktop.

Applies to: Espresso machine, V60 (pour-over), Espresso, Filter coffee

Likely causes and adjustments

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Cause 1 of 3 · Commonly the cause
Static charge generated during grinding
Add a few drops of water to the beans before grinding. A very small amount is enough and it does not affect the brew.

Step-by-step guides to the skills this problem comes from.

Single dosing a grinderGrind exactly the beans you weighed for this brew, with as little left inside the grinder as possible.