You Should Never Leave Water In Your Nespresso Canister. Here's Why

The truth is, we all feel lazy sometimes. Blurry-eyed with sunrise cracking through the blinds, it's tempting to leave that Nespresso canister half-empty, but you need to fight that urge. O

The biggest factor is the deterioration of its protective qualities. Tap water is Yet, Because of this, and creates a favorable environment for The longer that water sits, the higher that risk becomes. In some cases,

There are plenty of false facts you shouldn't believe about your Nespresso; don't be fooled by the myth that leaving water in the canister is okay. It's worth noting the quality deterioration, too. The reason water tastes differently after sitting out for a long time is the absorption of CO₂. Leaving Nespresso tanks half-full is a  the last thing consumers want when balancing the delicate pH of coffee is off-tasting water.

How often should you refill a Nespresso canister?

Side-eyeing that Nespresso machine? Good. It's essential to take water safety seriously; nobody wants to accidentally sabotage their morning coffee ... or stomach. 

Daily changes  Will a half-empty tank that's been sitting for over 24 hours do harm? It's a similar question to whether it's safe to drink that glass of water you left out overnight; technically, no, it won't hurt you, but it's not worth the quality deterioration or risk. There are quibbles over hard vs soft water, and which to use to brew coffee; swapping acidic-tasting remnants in a tank is the least of your concerns. It's better to have peace of mind. Refilling on a

From a health perspective, the window of concern could be anywhere to a There are always a few outliers, though. "Tbh I only fill it when it's running low," laughed one Reddit user, while another chimed in, "Me too... seems to be unpopular lol." Unless you're emptying a canister per day, steer clear of joining that group.

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