dsi1 > wrote:

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> I don't understand the burr grinders myself. It seems like a messy way
> to grind coffee and the grinding surfaces will collect old coffee
> grounds.

From time to time, I use compressed air to blow out the old grounds. I used
to do computer support (but, I'm feeling *much* better now), so I always
seem to have cans of compressed air rolling about underfoot.

Word of advice. If you try this, do it outside.

> I probably wouldn't be able to taste the old grounds and oils
> but the idea is icky.

You might be surprised.

> The worst would be those machines in supermarkets.

I try to avoid supermarket coffee. Still, I'd rather have that than
starbucks.


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