But for a coffee expert, spring cleaning has an entirely different meaning.

More ahead on how to transition yourcoffee-making routinecome springtime.

Making the best coffee starts with good beans that are freshly roasted.

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Coffee plants vary depending on the time of year, just like other crops.

We schedule our sourcing trips based on seasons.

Early in the season, she sources Caribbean-grown Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee from Clifton Mount Estate.

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With spring and warmer weather on deck, my cold brew gear isout, she says.

On the flip side, Kappler prefers a pour-over method when sheisdrinking her coffee hot.

I gravitate more towards clarity in the cup to bring forth more of the fruits and florals.

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Simply put, in the spring, I trade a heavier mouthfeel for more clarity.

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A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.