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Why does the last half of a bag of coffee beans grind more finely?

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As a bag empties, bean moisture and handling can shift grind behaviour; recalibrate the grinder and use a dose scale.

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What is a practical explanation for this behaviour involving the last half of?

As a bag empties, bean moisture and handling can shift grind behaviour; recalibrate the grinder and use a dose scale.