Good Work Starts from the Beginning
Well preparation of the herb material is the starting point for your successful herb distillation.
Small size works well for better extraction due to its more exposed area, but too small will cause clogging steam and even high pressure risks.
A good balance is very IMPORTANT!
Size of the plan material is NOT recommended to become smaller than 3mm in any dimension.
Chopping or tearing normally works perfectly for most preparation.
Blending is NOT recommended at all.
The following chart shows the general rules.