Apparatus and method for brewer control

A beverage making apparatus, method, method of using such a beverage making apparatus and method of cleaning a beverage making apparatus is disclosed. The beverage making apparatus includes a liquid basin ( 16 ) for receiving a quantity of liquid and is in communication with a reservoir ( 20 ) for retaining a volume of heated liquid. A control valve ( 40 ) is provided and positioned for communication with the basin and reservoir for controlling flow of liquid from the basin to the reservoir. A controller ( 14 ) is coupled to the control valve for at least selectively operating the control valve for selectively controlling the flow of liquid from the basin to the reservoir. The control valve can be selectively operated to produce a generally continuous flow of liquid from the basin to the reservoir or may be controller for multiple dispensings of liquid from the basin to the reservoir during a brewing cycle. A liquid delivery assembly shown in one form as a tube ( 18 ) which communicates with the reservoir and a beverage substance retaining funnel ( 28 ) is provided without any interruptions along its length. The absence of any control devices along the length of the tube allows for particles, lime and other mineral deposits to be removed from the tube along its entire length extending from a spray head to a port in the reservoir.