The 6 Biggest Mistakes You Make Using Your Coffeemaker  Mistakes
when using your coffeemaker  If that homebrewed morning cup of
joe isn't quite as satisfying as the one you can buy at the
coffee shop down the street, chances are you're not using your
coffeemaker properly. But, by avoiding the following blunders,
you can say farewell to stale, bitter cups of coffee-and to
those long lines and expensive lattés that you may never want
again.  1. Using warm water and old grounds Make sure it's cold
and they're fresh. Anything else will make your coffee taste
stale.  4 Surprising Ways Coffee and Caffeine Can Improve Your
Health  2. Not using enough coffee  According to the coffee
experts at the Specialty Coffee Association of America, you
should be using 2 tablespoons of coffee grinds for every 6
ounces of water.  3. Ignoring your dirty coffeemaker Be sure to
clean all parts of your coffeemaker, especially the ones that
come in contact with the grinds. This will eliminate the oily
residue that is often left behind