The Coffee Smarter Podcast E8: Coffee Smarter - Cleaning Your Coffee Equipment
Feb 21, 2023
In this lively discussion, Chris O'Brien, the founder and head roaster at Coffee Cycle Roasting, shares his expert tips on keeping coffee equipment pristine. He highlights how cleanliness dramatically affects flavor, offering practical advice for maintaining grinders and brewers. The conversation dives into quirky cleaning methods, like using purge beans and grinding rice, while humorously tackling the modern coffee culture around water quality. Listeners will leave with actionable insights to elevate their brewing game.
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Clean Your Coffee Grinder Regularly
- Regularly open and clean your coffee grinder by removing a burr and using a brush or rag to clear grounds.
- Use a vacuum cleaner to suck out loose grounds after brushing, avoiding any small loose parts getting vacuumed in.
Low-End Grinder Cleaning Challenges
- Ryan struggles with cleaning coffee grounds trapped inside his low-end grinder’s interior.
- Chris validates these difficulties due to design prioritizing function over easy cleaning access.
Purge Your Grinder Regularly
- To clear stale coffee retained in grinders, purge with fresh beans by grinding a handful before use.
- Use cleaning tablets designed for grinders or alternatively grind dry rice before purging with fresh beans.