Brewing a cup of morning coffee is an essential part of most Americans’ routines — but cleaning the coffee maker isn’t, a lot of the time.Recent reports and viral social media posts have highlighted the potential for mold and bacteria to build up inside home coffee makers — while beans marketed as tested for mold have left some drinkers wondering what may be lurking beyond the carafe.But Heather Perry, the California-based CEO of Klatch Coffee and a two-time U.S.Barista Champion, said there is little reason for most home brewers to panic.COFFEE LOVERS CAN TAKE HEART: UP TO 5 CUPS A DAY APPEARS SAFE FOR MOST ADULTS, EXPERTS SAYShe said a few simple steps can ensure a better cup."Coffee equipment cleanliness has way more importance when it comes to the flavor and the way it impacts it than [as] a true safety issue," Perry told Fox News Digital.
"Coffee is totally fine to be type B about."Regular maintenance can help coffee makers deliver a fresher, better-tasting brew as one coffee expert details what to know about morning brews. (iStock)She debunked common coffee fears and shared five tips for a better brew.Recent warnings have made coffee-cleaning and sourcing issues sound more alarming than they need to be, said Perry. COFFEE EXPERT WARNS ONE LAZY HABIT CAN TURN YOUR SINGLE-SERVE MACHINE INTO A GERM TRAP"You do not at all need to be worried at home about mold and bacteria," Perry told Fox News Digital."It is incredibly low on the list of things to worry about, in my opinion, when it comes to coffee equipment."Coffee stains and oils can build up inside carafes and grinders over time, affecting taste.(iStock)As for coffee being branded as "tested for mold," Perry had a blunt assessment. "That is 100% a marketing thing," she said. The part you should be most worried about cleaning is the pot, Perry said — which can throw off the taste of your cup. "Once that’s in your pot, you’re gonna taste that in your cups," she said.'HOTEL VIBES' COFFEE HACK ...