Harmonies Brew

05/25/2026

8 different popular K-Cup style coffee makers were tested for bacteria

“Testing the water tank, the spot where you put the k cup, the spout, and the tray, and we sent off all the samples” to a lab

🚨 They tested 20 machines, ALL 20 tested positive for

- E. Coli
- Staphylococcus
- Streptococcus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- And a whole bunch of stuff that you don't wanna hear about when it comes to a hot cup of coffee

They swabbed K-Cup style machines in people’s homes. Testing the water tank reservoir, pod holder area, spout, and drip tray and sent samples to a lab

Pittsburgh (KDKA): Swabbed 9 machines. One example had 4.6 million colonies of bacteria and mold

Dallas tested around 10 machines and found 11 different bacteria plus mold, including E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Chicago had similar result. Bacteria like Staph, Strep, Bacillus cereus, and E. coli in machines

So why does this happen

Single serve machines create a warm, moist environment with coffee residues and standing water. This is ideal for bacteria and mold to grow, Many people rarely or never
deep clean them. The hot brewing water doesn’t fully sterilize everything, particularly biofilms in reservoirs and tubes

Newer studies on coffee makers including in hospitals show microbial growth is common

You have to deep clean your machines. That means descaling with a vinegar solution

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05/18/2026

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05/02/2026

🌟 Hey everyone! 🌟

Join us at the Galt Arts and Craft Fair in Fort Lauderdale! We're at Booth 18 until 4:00 PM. Come chat with us over a cup of coffee—we can't wait to connect with you! ☕✨

See you there!

04/23/2026

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🌱 Just Add Hot Water: No machines needed! Our coffee is made from freshly roasted beans, picked straight from the farm.

✨ Flavorful Varieties: Choose from a range of amazing flavors that taste like they were just brewed.

Don’t settle for freeze-dried coffee! Enjoy your coffee experience on the go.

👉 Try our single-serve packs today and savor the difference!

03/13/2026

New Blog Post

Harmonies Brew: The Perfect Single-Cup Pour-Over Coffee Experience

03/02/2026

☕️ Our Jazzy Keys Medium Dark Roast Coffee and Grumpy Flute Decaffeinated Medium Dark Roast Coffee are currently on vacation—out of stock on Amazon! We apologize for the inconvenience and promise they’ll be back before you can say "brew-tiful!"

In the meantime, feel free to visit our website and sign up for Brew Points. If you’re a business purchasing from us on Amazon, we’re here to help directly—just fill out the form in the Wholesale section. For local businesses interested in a coffee service, please complete our coffee service form on our site. Thanks for your understanding! 💖

02/19/2026

What are your thoughts?

💧 Another Article About Coffee Water… Because It’s That Important

Coffee is 98% water

Water pulls the flavor out of coffee

Bad water = bad coffee
Even with expensive beans

🧪 What’s Actually in Water?

Water is not just H₂O

It contains minerals

❌ No chlorine
It creates chemical off-flavors

✅ Yes to minerals
They help extract flavor

Two key things matter

1 Hardness
2 Alkalinity

Too little or too much can cause

Sour coffee
Bitter coffee
Flat coffee

The goal is not pure water, the goal is balanced water

Hardness = Extraction Power

Hardness comes from

Calcium
Magnesium

These minerals grab flavor from coffee

Too little → weak, under-extracted coffee
Too much → heavy or bitter coffee

⚖️ Calcium vs Magnesium

Calcium
More body
More creaminess
More sweetness

Too much → dull and chalky

⚡ Magnesium
More brightness
More fruit
More liveliness

Too much → bitterness and dryness

The ratio changes the taste

More magnesium → bright and citrusy
More calcium → fuller and sweeter

Alkalinity = Acid Controller

Coffee is naturally acidic

Alkalinity controls how much acidity gets softened

Too little → sharp and sour
Too much → flat and muddy

👉 Ideal range is often 40 to 70 ppm

Alkalinity is more important than pH

pH = how acidic the water is right now
Alkalinity = how much acid it can neutralize

GH = calcium + magnesium
This controls extraction strength

KH = alkalinity
This controls acidity balance

TDS = total dissolved minerals
Around 150 ppm is often ideal

pH = current acidity level

Chlorine should always be 0

☕ Filter vs ⚡ Espresso

☕ Filter
Can handle slightly more hardness
Often benefits from stronger extraction

⚡ Espresso
Needs controlled hardness
Protects the machine
Keeps balance in short extraction

For both

Alkalinity usually 40 to 70 ppm
TDS often around 150 ppm

02/18/2026

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02/03/2026

Can't wait!

The Town of Davie will host the 89th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo from February 27 through March 1, 2026, featuring live music, a parade, activities, a rodeo and more. Events will take place throughout Davie, with the festival and parade at Davie Pine Island Park (Bamford Sports Complex), 3801 S. Pine Island Road.

Please take note of the three-day event schedule:

Friday, Feb. 27: Orange Blossom Kick-off Concert, 6 – 9 p.m.

Join us for a free special edition of the “Sounds of the Town” concert in the park with Southern Blood Band from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bamford Sports Complex as we kick off Orange Blossom with a salute to American Southern rock.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy first access to Orange Blossom vendors. The band will begin on the Seminole Classic Casino Stage at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and arrive early to secure their spots and purchase items from the food trucks and vendor booths.

Saturday, Feb. 28: Orange Blossom Parade and Festival, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orange Blossom Parade will begin promptly at 10 a.m. at Bamford Sports Complex. This year’s chosen theme is “Roots & Boots: Rooted in Tradition, Riding Forward.”

Immediately following the parade, festival gates will open for the Orange Blossom Festival until 6 p.m. Festival activities include:

• Arts and crafts vendors
• Food trucks
• Kids’ Corner rides and activities
• Petting farm
• Cowboy Town historical displays
• Strawberry Shortcake festival
• 4H farmers market and more!

Seminole Classic Casino Stage Schedule:

12 p.m. – Havoc 305
1:30 p.m. – Whiskey Six Band
3:30 p.m. – Shane Duncan Band

Local groups will also perform throughout the weekend, including the South Florida Cloggers, Beat Street, Dance FX, Sun Danz and Elite Dynamic.

Sunday, Mar. 1: Orange Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The festival grounds at the Bamford Sports Complex will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday for continued festival activities and performances.

Seminole Classic Casino Stage Schedule:

11 a.m. – Clean Slate Band
1:30 p.m. – Southern Stampede

Orange Blossom Rodeo

The Orange Blossom Rodeo will be held at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 SW 65th Way, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Purchase your tickets at www.DavieProRodeo.com. Free onsite parking will be available. Tickets are expected to sell out; secure your seats early.

To avoid scams and counterfeit tickets, buy tickets only through the official website or the authorized ticket seller, Griff’s Western (. Tickets purchased from third-party websites or unauthorized resellers are not valid and will not be accepted for entry.

Bamford Sports Complex Parking Information

Free parking for the concert, parade and festival will be available throughout the Bamford Sports Complex. Please note that pets and coolers are not permitted at the park.

Attendees should enter through the park’s main entrance on Pine Island Road. For more information about the Orange Blossom festivities, contact [email protected] or 954-797-1181.

FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://www.davie-fl.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1575

02/03/2026