Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Army veteran Amadeo Falce, founder of Blue Dove Coffee, discusses his inspiring journey from combat medic to successful entrepreneur. There's one key step with certain types of coffee machines that's easy to forget — but doing so can lead to major issues with your brew. Whether using a Keurig or Nespresso, every pod machine confronts users with the same moment after brewing: Remove the used pod. If you take the pod out immediately after brewing, it may still be boiling hot and increase your risk of burns. 'EGG COFFEE' DRINK GOING VIRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS DOCTOR WARNS OF HIDDEN HEALTH RISK But if you wait too long, you might forget to take it out entirely — and realize the next day that you left a damp, used pod sitting in the machine overnight. Though it seems harmless, that habit can affect your machine's performance and your coffee's taste, said An