I’m not able to video my prep process but what I do with my Niche and Minima is as follows (by no means correct but maintains consistency shot to shot):
- With PF on top of cup I give it a shake
- Flip it over and give it a shake again like cocktail mixing
- Place over my funnel and then tap the PF while holding the funnel in place (in turn holds the cup in place) to center the grounds so they don’t pour over the edge as always seem to build up at one side
- Remove the cup and tap a bit more to ensure it’s even, then a couple of knocks on the tamp mat
- Place my distributor (same as yours) on top, spin anti-clockwise a few rotations, repeat clockwise with the thought being that anti-clock is moving the grounds with the deeper wedges and then clock smoothing it out. If anything gives a nice flat bed to work with so whether it does anything or not, I’ll continue as isn’t ruining anything
- Tamp a medium-ish pressure and couple of twists just for a last polish and to get those last loose grounds included
- Engage and enjoy whatever comes out 😁
I generally get a decent looking shot which doesn’t show any clear channeling so I’m happy but occasionally I do get some slight spraying which I think is expected with a naked. Like that video shared shows, looks aren’t everything so the odd shot that isn’t smooth as syrup, I still get the same taste which I put down to consistent prep. I have no plans to add WDT to my process, feels long and substantial enough lol.
@HVL87 when I do the shake I get some fines come through the holes so that could be right about the blocking but hoping this is just due to it being fairly new and will bed in over time. I only make 2 - 3 drinks a day and on my 5th 200g bag I think going through the Niche.