Question 1

What happens if you don't clean your coffee grinder?

Accepted Answer

The first thing you'll notice is the taste, which will feel very oily and rancid. This step usually gets your attention, so always check your grinder before brewing it.

If you don't notice it, It will eventually worsen as some of the old coffee grounds will be pushed out alongside the new batch, mixing stale coffee with fresh coffee.

Next comes the performance of your grinder. Since coffee grounds get stuck on the burrs, it will significantly slow down your grind time.

Question 2

What is the best way to clean a coffee grinder?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of your grinder since there are effective ways to clean both blade and burr grinders.

For burr grinders, I recommend giving them a fast clean by using grinder pellets once every 2 weeks, then deep cleaning once a month or 2 using the disassembly method.

Running it through rice once a week or 2 is often enough for blade grinders.

Question 3

Can I use dish soap to clean my grinder?

Accepted Answer

You probably shouldn't. Most blade and burr grinders are made from metal, which helps keep them sharp over time. This feature makes them vulnerable to rust, and rust can initiate the process of oxidation if you use soap and water to clean them.

However, you can usually wash parts of your grinder in the dishwasher as long as it doesn't contain any metal or electrical components.

Just make sure to dry it out before putting it in the grinder because damp and dark environments invite bacteria to the mix. So, it's best to check your owner's manual and follow it to a T.

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