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How to Clean Your Burr Grinder: Step-by-Step Guide + Maintenance Tips

Maintenance

A dirty grinder can ruin even the best coffee beans. Over time, oils and residue build up inside your burrs, dulling flavor and causing inconsistent grinds. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to clean your burr grinder—what tools you need, how often to do it, and the simple steps to keep every espresso shot tasting its best.



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Water for Espresso: What Matters, What Doesn't, and What to Do

Maintenance

Espresso is about 90% water, and scale is the leading cause of machine failure. Both problems have the same fix.

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Here's Why Your Rocket Espresso Steam Wand is Not Frothing Well and How to Fix It

Maintenance
Why Your Rocket Steam Wand Is Not Frothing Well: Troubleshooting Tips and Fixes As a coffee enthusiast (and Rocket Espresso machine owner), there...
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How to Relube an E61 Lever on a Rocket Espresso Machine

Maintenance

Stiff, squeaky or gritty brew lever? It needs grease. Here's the job, and the greases that will wreck your seals.

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What kind of water should I use in my Lelit espresso machine?

Maintenance
What kind of water should I use in my Lelit espresso machine?   Water quality is one of the, if not the sole largest, factor when determin...