Are We Brewing Coffee Wrong? I Asked an Expert About the Biggest Mistakes

The most important way to buy, make and enjoy coffee is any way that makes you happy. That said, a few adjustments to your brew routine (brewtine?) could elevate it from a utilitarian experience to a euphoric one. I pressed Sarina Prabasi, founder of the Buunni roastery and trio of coffeehouses in northern Manhattan, to root out simple mistakes people overlook when brewing coffee at home. Buunni specializes in ethically sourced beans from growing regions across Ethiopia. As a micro-roaster who serves on the board of the Specialty Coffee Association, Prabasi offered some insight into how to make simple adjustments for a better cup of coffee. Here are seven common coffee mistakes we're all guilty of from time to time. 1. Washing your coffee maker too often with detergent Even the slightest film of soap residue can taint your next cup. Brian Bennett/CNET Ditching the soap for your coffee pot and pour-over immersion brewer might seem like dubious advice. In reality, your coffee equip ... Read full article.