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Heather Perry, CEO of Klatch Coffee and a two-time U.S. Barista Champion, stated that there is little reason for most home brewers to panic over potential mold or bacteria in coffee makers.
The California-based expert told Fox News Digital that equipment cleanliness matters far more for flavor than for safety, describing the concern as "incredibly low on the list of things to worry about." While recent viral social media posts and reports have highlighted the buildup of contaminants in home appliances, Perry argued that the issue is often overstated.
She noted that coffee is "totally fine to be type B about" regarding hygiene, emphasizing that the primary risk is a compromised taste rather than a health hazard.
Perry specifically addressed the marketing of coffee beans labeled as "tested for mold," dismissing the practice as "100% a marketing thing." She indicated that such branding does not reflect a necessary safety standard for home consumption but rather a commercial tactic.
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