Gourmet Coffee Corner

Nothing is worse than waking up in the morning only to find that mineral deposits and buildup are impeding the flow of java from your coffee machine. Unfortunately, I faced that exact scenario this morning. Instead of being able to brew my own coffee, I was forced to wait in the long, snaking line that forms at the Starbucks drive-thru window every morning.

I am definitely not subjecting myself to that again, so I called my husband to pick up some espresso decalcifier on his way home from work. Typically, I just use vinegar in my machine, but my friend informed me that that method of cleaning coffee makers is now antiquated. Specialized decalcifiers not only do a better job, but they also won’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste in the machine.