Re: [CH] Making Powder

Doug Irvine (dirvin@bc.sympatico.ca)
Sat, 19 Dec 1998 16:47:45 -0800

Kurt Faria wrote:

> > Kurt, I also use the Braun coffee grinder, and it does all that you say.
> > Caveat: it "leaks" fumes (dust), and just can't be used indoors without a
> > powerful fan placed appropriately. It's best used outdoors, in the wind,
> > DOWNWIND !!
>
> Heh heh.....You are correct about the leakage!Have a question: after using,
> what is the best method for cleaning?   Best method is as follows:
> ....about one tablespoon of raw rice placed in the grinder, after the chile
> powder has been mostly removed, and whirl away! Dump this, and repeat, and
> that should do the trick, at least so you dont get a mixture of two or more
> different chiles...DO NOT use for coffee however, unless you want hot
> coffee, and I dont mean stove hot! Cheers, Doug in BC