Single dosing
Grinding only the exact amount of coffee you need for one brew, rather than storing beans in a hopper.
With single dosing you weigh beans for each brew and pour them straight into the grinder, leaving no beans stored on top. It keeps coffee fresher and lets you switch beans easily.
Low-retention grinders suit single dosing because little coffee is left behind between doses.
Why it matters for small spaces
Single dosing keeps a small setup tidy and flexible, and avoids stale beans sitting in a hopper on the counter.