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A beverage capsule storage apparatus and method of use is described. Embodiments of the beverage capsule storage apparatus are typically comprised substantially of a resilient foam panel having a rectangular shape. The foam panel includes a plurality of apertures each adapted to receive a beverage c

A beverage capsule storage apparatus and method of use is described. Embodiments of the beverage capsule storage apparatus are typically comprised substantially of a resilient foam panel having a rectangular shape. The foam panel includes a plurality of apertures each adapted to receive a beverage capsule. Beverage capsules include capsules and pods used in single cup brewers. Additionally, an adhesive layer can be included to removably couple the apparatus to a cupboard door or other surface.

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1. A combination comprising: an apparatus for storing beverage capsules, the apparatus comprising (i) a closed-cell foam panel, (ii) a plurality of apertures within the foam panel, each of the plurality of apertures adapted to hold a beverage capsule, and (iii) an adhesive layer on a bottom surface

1. A combination comprising: an apparatus for storing beverage capsules, the apparatus comprising (i) a closed-cell foam panel, (ii) a plurality of apertures within the foam panel, each of the plurality of apertures adapted to hold a beverage capsule, and (iii) an adhesive layer on a bottom surface of the foam panel, the adhesive layer adapted to removably secure the foam panel to an object;a cabinet door, wherein the apparatus is coupled to the cabinet door; andone or more beverage capsules secured in the plurality of apertures. 2. The combination of claim 1, wherein the closed cell foam panel comprises: a first piece of closed-cell foam; anda second piece of closed-cell foam coupled to the first piece of closed-cell foam, wherein the coupling comprises an adhesive. 3. The combination of claim 2, wherein the apertures are generally rigid proximate a location of the coupling of the first piece of foam to the second piece of foam. 4. The combination of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of apertures has a first diameter located proximate a top surface of the foam panel and a second diameter located proximate the bottom surface of the foam panel. 5. The combination of claim 4, wherein each of the plurality of apertures tapers from the first diameter to the second diameter. 6. The combination of claim 5, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. 7. The combination of claim 6, wherein the first diameter is approximately 1.630 inches and the second diameter is approximately 1.455 inches. 8. The combination of claim 4, wherein the first diameter is equal in size to the second diameter. 9. The combination of claim 1, wherein the plurality of apertures are arranged in two rows. 10. The combination of claim 9, wherein a first row has five apertures and a second row has four apertures. 11. The combination of claim 10, wherein the first row and the second row are staggered. 12. The combination of claim 1, wherein the foam panel has approximately a one inch thickness. 13. The combination of claim 1, wherein the adhesive layer is a rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive. 14. The combination of claim 1, wherein a color of the foam panel is matched to a color of the cabinet door. 15. A combination comprising: a kitchen cabinet;an apparatus for storing beverage capsules, the apparatus comprising (i) a closed-cell foam panel, (ii) a plurality of apertures within the foam panel, each of the plurality of apertures adapted to hold a beverage capsule, and (iii) an adhesive layer on a bottom surface of the foam panel, the foam panel being removably secured the foam panel to a surface of the cabinet by the adhesive layer; andone or more beverage capsules secured in the plurality of apertures. 16. The combination of claim 15, wherein each of the plurality of apertures has a first diameter located proximate a top surface of the foam panel and a second diameter located proximate the bottom surface of the foam panel. 17. The combination of claim 16, wherein each of the plurality of apertures tapers from the first diameter to the second diameter. 18. The combination of claim 17, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. 19. The combination of claim 18, wherein the first diameter is approximately 1.630 inches and the second diameter is approximately 1.455 inches.