Here’s how to clean the two main kinds of grinders ... then grinding them up into powder, like you would coffee beans. Unplug the machine, empty the powder into the trash, and make sure nothing ...

but a powder-based one, like this one from Urnex, is slightly more economical and simple enough to adjust to. Lastly, you should clean your grinder as often as you clean your coffee equipment.

You can also use Cafiza powder to clean a Moka pot—find full instructions here. And if you’re ready to invest in coffee nirvana, here’s our guide to finding the right espresso machine for you.