Maintenance & Care
8 guides
Removing Coffee Oils and Stains From Your Gear
Coffee oil residue makes brews taste rancid and stale. Learn exactly how to remove coffee stains and buildup from mugs, brewers, portafilters, and carafes.
July 4, 2026
How to Descale an Espresso Machine
Scale buildup kills espresso pressure and ruins extraction. Here's how to descale your machine properly, how often to do it, and which descaler to use.
July 3, 2026
How to Clean a Reusable Coffee Filter
How to clean a reusable coffee filter: daily rinse tips, weekly deep-soak methods for metal and cloth, and fixes for a clogged coffee filter.
July 1, 2026
How Often to Replace Your Coffee Gear
A practical guide to knowing when to replace coffee gear, from grinder burrs to filter baskets, so every brew performs at its best.
June 27, 2026
How to Clean Your Drip Coffee Maker
Learn how to clean your drip coffee maker with vinegar or citric acid, plus daily habits that keep every cup tasting fresh.
June 18, 2026
How to Clean a French Press Properly
Daily rinse, deep clean, and oil removal for your French press. Keep it tasting fresh with this straightforward maintenance routine.
June 16, 2026
How to Backflush an Espresso Machine
A plain-language guide to backflushing your espresso machine: water vs detergent cycles, step-by-step, and which machines can't be backflushed.
June 12, 2026
How to Clean a Coffee Grinder
Step-by-step guide to cleaning burr and blade coffee grinders, including deep clean frequency, tablet vs. rice debate, and grinder maintenance tips.
June 7, 2026