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How-tos
The practical skills that make coffee better, one at a time.
How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder
Rancid coffee oils and stale fines are quietly sabotaging your brew. Here's the definitive guide to cleaning every type of burr grinder—brush, tablet, and full disassembly—so every cup tastes as good as the beans deserve.
How to Clean and Descale an Espresso Machine
A clean espresso machine pulls better shots, steams milk more cleanly, and lasts years longer. This guide covers everything from daily backflushing to descaling schedules based on your water hardness — so your machine stays dialled in between services.
How to Dial In Espresso
Dialing in espresso is the systematic process of adjusting dose, grind size, and yield until every shot tastes balanced. This guide walks you through each variable in order — so you stop guessing and start pulling shots with confidence.
How to Store Coffee Beans for Freshness
Freshly roasted coffee is a perishable product. Oxygen, light, heat, and moisture are working against every bag from the moment it leaves the roaster — but with the right containers, habits, and a clear understanding of what actually degrades coffee, you can keep beans tasting their best from first scoop to last.
How to Taste Coffee Like a Pro
Slurping from a spoon, scribbling tasting notes, and learning to decode what your palate is actually telling you — home cupping is the fastest way to stop drinking coffee and start tasting it. Here's how professionals approach the cup, and how you can too.