Care & Cleaning
Keep your gear tasting clean — descaling, degreasing, and storing coffee the right way.
Even great coffee tastes stale from dirty equipment. Oils go rancid, mineral scale builds up, and old grounds turn bitter — so regular cleaning is the easiest way to protect your cup. Most gear needs a quick rinse daily and a deeper clean or descale monthly.
These step-by-step guides show you how to clean and descale every common brewer, and how to store your beans so they stay fresh between cleanings.
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How to Store Coffee Beans: Keep Them Fresh Longer
Coffee beans stay fresh for 2–4 weeks after roasting if you store them right. Keep them airtight, opaque, and at room temperature — here’s the full guide.
How to Clean a Coffee Maker: Step-by-Step Guide
Old oils go rancid and mineral scale chokes flow. A monthly vinegar or citric acid cycle takes 30 minutes and makes your coffee taste fresh again. Here’s how.