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		asdff on June 2, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The 4:6 method for coffee-brewing (2017) [video] Yes, coffee equipment is best rinsed. Mokka pots even explicitly instruct you not to use soap and let the residues build to mask any potential flavor from the metal.

bccdee on June 2, 2021 [–]

I think that's specifically for aluminum moka pots. If you've got a stainless steel model, you can wash it properly without fear iirc.

Jiocus on June 2, 2021 | [–]

Meanwhile, I'm seeing ads from Nespresso with catchphrases such as “Did you know aluminum makes your coffee even tastier?”.

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