You're Cleaning Your Coffee Maker Too Often. Here's Why That's Bad

Making a cup of coffee at home might not seem a complicated affair, but there are a host of factors that can affect the quality of your brew -- including cleaning your coffee maker with soap or detergent. CNET I recently talked with Sarina Prabasi, founder of the Buunni roastery and trio of coffeehouses in northern Manhattan. The assignment was to root out simple mistakes people overlook when brewing coffee at home. Buunni specializes in ethically sourced beans from growing regions across Ethiopia, where coffee leans fruity, floral and at times fragrant, like tea. Prabasi relocated with her husband and business partner from Ethiopia, bringing the country's ethos for hospitality and high-quality coffee with them. The team also creates custom Buunni blends with select beans from around the globe. 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. She also isn't on ... Read full article.