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I just leaving a note to apologise for not subscribing on my main 🙃 (sorry SwiftKey offered me that emoji for some reason & I just had to select it) main watch channel, because I am limited in the amount of subscriptions I can have. But seemingly because I comment here I am allowed more subscriptions, so I have subscribed here. But your going to get almost zero watch time from me! But thank you, thank you, thank you for the video. I will have to see if I can buy these things in the UK because my wife will love them, even if its me who is going to probably have to make them up for her. Now if you could tell me how to make an expresso from Dowe Egbarts instant coffee - you'll instantly go on the main channel subscriber list! I'm utterly addicted to Dowe Egbarts Medium Roast instant coffee. I make huge 2 litre pots of it & add lots of lo-salt so I get both my potassium & sodium chloride & I add my L something Magnesium (only ~$200 a Kilo). And then because I have ADHD (and take speed to relax) coffee is an absolutely wonderful bedtime drink that helps me off to a good night's sleep!
the only reason that coffee pods are use its for convenience, put one in press the button drink the coffee, this just ruins the whole purpose, you pretty much do the same thing with a normal coffee machine just have more work and more expensive, but a normal machine pour the coffee powder of your choice drink the coffeee and throw away the used powder 🤦♂
I own eight of these stainless steel capsules now. A lot of commenters seem to believe that filling them is difficult or time consuming. Actually, it's a breeze once you get the hang of it. I can probably fill six capsules with freshly ground coffee in about two minutes. Groggy me appreciates being able to whip up a 3-capsule cappuccino the next two mornings in no time at all. I roast my own coffee too so I'd be surprised if it even costs me $.05 per capsule.
I just started using metal reusable pods (metal lid as well) on my Nespresso Vertoline. After several attempts, I found both the taste and color were sooooo light. I tried to fill the pod half full or very full, press the powder gentally or very hard, and made no difference. Any tricks for metal pods?
@@antonyfu79 I don't use Vertuoline, I have the classic pods. Is your coffee finely ground enough? I would suggest playing around with that because, for me, finding the exact optimal grind was key. Maybe open a Nespresso -branded pod and try to mimic the grind and amount of coffee.
@@61hink Thank you for your advice! Many ppl say try not to grind too fine and don't fill too full as the wholes into which steam is injected are tiny and less efficient. I am going to play with it for several more days and let you know if I get better results.
@@dawill5217 the conclusion in short: worked but still cannot match the taste and crema compared to the original pod. After dozens of tries, I would say 1st, don’t grind too fine. 2nd, don’t over-fill/over-press. Press gently rather than hard would extract more. However, with same level of filling, original pod makes darker, richer flavored coffee. I would say 30%-40% better than this steel pod.
I did this for about a year. Glad someone is finally talking about it! it works surprisingly well. I ended up getting a real espresso machine tho. may as well go all in
@@jerryx2000 at the end of the day you're tasting the beans more than anything. If you grind appropriately, you will taste what you should taste. However, it's certainly not going to be as concentrated so the consistency is different. True espresso does also extract a little differently so you can notice a difference but not super significant
I got a free Nespresso base machine from my place of work years ago - and quickly found and bought these same reusable pods with stickers. I only used this system for about 6 months, but it got me into the coffee world, and I bought a french press and electric burr grinder to replace. This is a great start into the world of coffee for sure!
Does a nespresso pod seriously cost 80c to $1 in the USA? Here in Ireland the most expensive pod is about 40c (EU). You can absolutely buy good quality capsules for far less, like 18-20 cents.
Exactly what I thought. But his "4 g are gonna cost you 20ct" is equally weird. That would be nearly 50 EUR per kilo, which really is over the top I think. So I guess his cost savings factor might be correct in the end :-D
Yes. Unregulated capitalism is our god and our god is killing us all while making coffee (and healthcare, childcare, education, etc.) overly expensive to boot.
I think this would be a good step for someone who started with pods but wanted to delve deeper into the hobby. They could fiddle about with getting it to work right without spending a fortune, then decide if they want to go further. If they did stop there, at least they would be able to avoid giving more money to Nestle
@@LifestyleLab_ Maybe it is because your approach is so wordy and de-void of any good info that you think people are being critical of you. I was actually criticising the machine. But just now I watched James Hoffmans take on the Nespresso machine which I found fascinating. I would still never buy one of those, but at least it was interesting.
Well, long story short - I would bite the bullet and use regular pods, or buy an espresso machine... Even cheap-o pressurized basket espresso machine with pre-ground store bought coffee will be better in many ways than fiddling with reusable pods like that. Nespresso system on its own is the same cheap pressurized basket espresso machine, but with all the flare of "Nespresso". Not to mention the main reason - f*ck Nestle.
Good video. Getting the proper grind is the tough part. And... my time is worth money and screw this. I used to have an ECM Rocket and commercial burr grinder and now in my lazy old age, Nespresso in the am is good enough. I no longer have a marble top bar in my living room, holding parties several times a year. Sold my system to a guy opening his own cafe. Nespresso, good enough.
I have a metal pod. But I found that removing the foil and coffee from a commercial pod works too with the foil covering. Since the commercial pods are slightly larger than the metal pods you can get a bit more coffee in them. Reusing the aluminum pods don't last forever but long enough to be a useful alternative.
Amounts of coffee in the Nespresso capsule vary according to type, as does the grind particulate size - this determines the brew and extraction time. 4g / smaller brewing chamber is quite a limiting factor - a bean to cup machine might be a better consideration.
But also more expensive. Quality espresso machines cost a lot, and a cheap one will likely produce worse coffee than this would. They're also a lot harder to use and dial-in, too. While you still need to dial in a coffee shot this way, it's a lot less finicky.
I think most people that buy Nespresso machines are like me. We don't want to wake up in the morning and fiddling with all that before having had coffee in our system, just don't have the energy for it. If we really want to fiddle with all that we would have went with the entry level espresso machine with steam wand and all that.
I think there's two main reasons to have a Nespresso machine - affordability and space. You can make good espresso quite easily (I would say almost as easily as Nespresso) if you have high-end equipment, but it's a very expensive investment. Proper espresso setups also take up a lot of space. If you're in a smaller apartment and you're tight on space it's going to be very frustrating to have everything in such a small space.
I like the underlining of not judging others making coffee just because being a coffee-science-nerd makes you think your coffee is the best (I personally think so). However the only thing I will always judge is the waste nespresso capsules produce - even those reusable ones have foil covers that can be avoided with so many other options of making coffee, that are almost as convenient as putting in a capsule and pushing a button. I think people should start to think about that.
I personnaly use a pressurized basket at work because I don't want to bring a grinder. So I do preground my coffee at home. I do think it is a good compromise.
@@Schmiddis_focus even if you’re buying your own specialty coffee it’ll come with an often metal or plastic-lined bag along with a plastic pressure seal.
Been using this system for a few years. Definitely agree: not espresso. But, it makes a pretty darn good coffee. I'd say above average (at least for me, I am no barista, just coffee addict). Pod makers will not like this video lol however, this just works. Awesome video. Now, to get some coffee!
@@SureFeelsGood Beggars can't be choosers, like they say lol so I use whatever I have available. I've used a fine grind and it has worked well. I imagine that too coarse will simply let the water run through. If you grind your own, it will be trial and error. In my case, I just want a quick way to get better "regular" coffee, so, whatever I have at hand. Sorry for the super vague response.
Espresso is possible. Not sure of the type you use, our one we use the 3 point outlet, pack it in well (4 levels of tamp), use a decent coffee (preground or grind your own) and we get, no kidding espresso thats in the 90th percentile in terms of quality. We recently had a store bought Kenyan espresso that was much better, but thats a rare find. Keep trying and you will get espresso out of it
@@innajankovic1749 hello coffee lover! I think we use a very similar process. What I meant by saying "not espresso" is that people should not expect a "real" espresso (like from a Gaggia or Breville machine). Now, I do stand by my comment that you will get a better quality coffee than from any regular coffee maker :)
Interesting video. IMHO, the k-cup system is actually better for people who want to use refillable pods. I have a coworker who uses the user fillable k-pods, and they are bigger, easier to fill, and there are reasonable ones available without using a sticker.
I have used the pods for a year and a half. There is a tip that gets these to work a bit better. Take regular ground coffee and put a little in first then add your espresso grind and fill the rest of the way.
I've had a Nespresso machine for ages now. I generally don't actually buy pods from Nespresso though, due to them costing a ton more than the competition. Heck, even other A-brands. They're also, generally speaking, never really 'on sale', as they only ever get sold via their own store. Many other A-brand pods have gotten plenty of 33% to 50% discount runs in the supermarket. Anyway ... a full blown espresso machine wouldn't be something I'm against, after all I like me some good coffee ... it's just something that I can't put anywhere here in the appartment. A huge machine like that would eat up my kitchen's entire workspace, leaving me kinda troubled. I don't have the smallest machine, but a Nespresso machine does the trick well & doesn't take up too much space regardless. So it's a fine compromise. Coffee's still expensive though.
you should check at the flair machines and varia hand burr grinders. They're half the price of a "proper" espresso machine but give a quite reasonable espresso (even compared to the pro barista I use for QC.) . At first they may seem seem labour intensive, but once you get the hang of them you won't go back... Still a messy business but...
We've had these pods for about 4 years - best things ever!!!! A lot of comments about going full on and buying an espresso machine - and that's totally valid, but for renters or travellers, having a machine you can take anywhere and have espresso quality coffee is a double bonus. We consistently get a good crema and unburnt, strong, tangy coffee (depends on the bean, but mostly) Highly recommend this - Yes, you can get 22mL of coffee out of the pod and a lot of times its better than what so called 'Baristas'will charge you $4 for
What grind did you use? I'm using a manual burr grinder and usually use the 2nd to finest setting on mine for aeropress but just got a used Nespresso for cheap and planned to refill some of the original Nespresso pods. Might need to order the metal refillable pods from this video though.
My opinion is this. If one is getting a Nespresso machine for the intent of using their own coffee, I cannot see a stark difference between this and a dedicated espresso machine. It probably takes the same amount of time filling the reusable pods, and just like a dedicated espresso machine, YMMV with the results. I see the main difference between this and an espresso machine is the cleanup involved afterward. As for me, clean up takes no longer than five minutes on my BBP. But, if it takes more time to fill the reusable pods vs filing a portafilter, then the amount of time could be virtually the same. With that said, I would prefer using a dedicated espresso machine, but if I'm in a hurry, have one of these Nespresso machines also available for the pore filled pods.
That's actually a great idea . I've been experimenting on this and ended up with the same conclusion. Now I'm using my own fav coffee. Thanks for the video , Cheers!!
I found it helpful to do a bit of a preinfusion. turn it on, wait for a sec, and then turn it off for maybe 10-15 seconds. you can figure out when based on the sound. you'll learn pretty quick.
What burns me is that Nestle appropriates the word “espresso” for what is obviously Not an espresso. Way too much extraction for 4 grams of bean. It may be a good cup of joe, but it ain’t espresso. Moka Express doesn’t make a real espresso, either, but it can make a great cup of strong brew. Please, sir. If you haven’t done it already, would u review the Flair, the hand-pump espresso machine? I’ve had one for 3 years now, and, imo, I can make a barista quality espresso with my Flair. Really. it easily gets to 9bars of pressure using the lever. . .With just-ground beans, and a little practice, of course.
I enjoyed your caveat. I enjoy good espresso from a proper shop with good equipment and fresh beans. I enjoy making coffees at home, on a lesser setup, but still "curated" to the best of my wallet's ability. A Nespresso pod machine is incredibly convenient though at work, where I do not want to have a bunch of equipment at my desk anymore. I enjoy them from time to time - not an every day thing, but they have their place.
I think Nesresso is fine .. I mean growing up as kids our parents always drank cheap coffee from the super market, boil some water and mix in a couple teaspoons of coffee, that was how our parents drank coffee at home. supermarkets are still full of these types coffees and millions of people continue to buy them and drink it this way everyday/ so for them, nespresso would be a more fancy way to drink coffee. nothing wrong with it at all as their taste buds are suited for this type of beverage. we have to remember the majority of the world do not have refined tastes. store bought bread, cheap jarred coffee, cheap chocolate blocks, cheap ice cream, frozen foods, etc trust me when I say, for the majority of people out there a NESPRESSO machine is a huge step up for like 80% of coffee drinkers out there...
Each time you make a pod and you say this is a pain, say to yourself (I am saving money here, and there isn’t any trash).🥰 I am budget minded, so this works for me.
The main advantages of a Nespresso machine are the speed, ease of use, and convenience (setting aside price for the moment because there are cheaper, better solutions), so why do its fans always jump at the "but there are reusable pods" defense against its critics, when they're so demonstrably slower, finickier to use, and less convenient?
@@LifestyleLab_ okay, so just say "I personally value the convenience of a Nespresso machine over other factors." The reusable pod argument is just disingenuous because I guarantee that almost nobody is buying a Nespresso machine for any other reason than convenience, and anybody already willing to put in the effort for the reusable pods would be better served by another brewing method.
What about for those who already bought a Nespresso system and now want to improve their quality or variety without investing in a whole new system? This isn’t about right or wrong, everyone just takes a different coffee journey and neat products like this are there to meet them along the way
@@LifestyleLab_ that's cool, too, except, that's never where I seem to run into the reusable pods argument. It's always in the context of somebody buying a new setup who is trying to weigh the pros and cons of the machine against other solutions in the market. If you already own a Nespresso and want to switch to reusable pods, great! If you're shopping for a new setup and care about anything besides "push button, get coffee," then I would argue that something like an AeroPress and a basic electric kettle will produce a similar quality of coffee for a similar amount of effort, but cost less than half as much.
...like he's entitled to due to the expensive machine he's using but he's so nice...even though he deserves to judge you (as he's got the money and the machine), he doesn't! Isn't he a great clean-cut guy, like the ones Bill Hicks was referring to back in 91'. He's the new "New Kid on the Block"
I already have a reusable coffee thing: it’s called, and bear with me here, an “espresso maker”, where you can fill it up with ground coffee, and it comes with its own reusable puck straight away!
@@gibson1005 I'm nor sure where you got the 500USD figure from, I have a saeco poemia ( now rebranded to gaggia viva) which costs around 150USD and which I've used for 5+ years now. If you include the (lack of the ) cost of the pods, the price is not that much, though, it actually does include the option to use em though I've never done so
I using a dolce gusto machine with a reusable pod and it's much easier than the nespresso system, because you can close it's built-in lid. Also you can use a paper filter if your coffee is a bit too course. I'm drinking the pellini n46 now and it's great because it's pre-grinded for leaver machines, so the flow is slow enough without choking the machine!
Have you tried the WayCap all stainless steel (including the lid) pods? Based on what did your research show that the ones with the sticker are superior? Just curious because I'm considering testing out refillables myself! Great video btw :)
I've tried the all metal lids. Not as good, and they are hard to clean - the lids. Weaker coffee too. I recommend Sealpods, you can use the sticker foil lids, I cheat and cut foil rounds, works too, just make sure you heap the coffee in a bit. Use pods 2 for best results and only on ristretto setting each so the coffee is strong. Highly recommended. Been using them for ages. Expensive to initially buy, I picked mine up secondhand - I have about 10.
I use Barista Life refillable pods with a stainless cap. It fits perfectly, really I don’t understand buying refillable cups for environmental purposes and then still throw away a foil every time you use it. My coffee tastes great (I went from nespresso pods to niche brand pods to ground coffee in these refillables) and by the time my machine has started up I have already filled my first pod. They even came with a small tamp perfectly sized for these pods
Thank you. I just got the mini nespresso and was thinking of ordering this. I am now certain I wish to stay with the pods. Great video and explanation.
i use dollar store aluminum tape for cover and works great with my d150 and hopefully im not drinking too much extracted tape glue 😂 its not too difficult to refill the original capsules either for even better results, like larger load size and better snug fit, then seal them back with aluminum tape
I've been away from the Nespresso capsules for a long time and I've never been interested in filling them myself because the effort is just too much for me. In Germany there is the company "my -cups" (Unicups). Their capsules are aluminum-free and biodegradable. The coffee is organic and tastes better too. And for tea drinkers there are also capsules.
I run a coffee RUclips channel. My coffee budget doesn’t exactly qualify as “average”. Don’t think there’s anything wrong with acknowledging that people should drink coffee however they like?
@@LifestyleLab_ Mentioning that you use a 5K machine while telling people not to be snobs sounds slightly hypocritical to me. Brah, its coffee. I don't see why any coffee machine should cost 5k unless it's for a restaurant or starbucks or something. There really isn't that much to it. Mixing hot water with grinded beans.
As with any hobby, yes you see it as water with beans, but many other people appreciate that there is a LOT more intricacies to it than that. Nothing wrong with either viewpoint.
I don’t care who judges me…don’t give a fig! I have a variety of coffee makers, in varying price points. I change it out every week. One week it’s French Press, another week it’s stove top Moka pot, another week it’s a Rocket Appartamento or my Nespresso OL…that way it’s like a new experience every time. I don’t owe anything to anyone
Thanks for the info. Why didn't you use the smaller espresso pour on the machine rather than the long pour, especially if you're concerned about the consistency being too light?
Because in this case a longer brew ratio was required to achieve proper extraction with this system. A lower yield would have resulted in a sour / under extracted shot.
Fun fact, my country have some islands and they banned pods in them because they were starting to add up the huge volume of plastic they alredy need to take care for
It doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. I not only drink Coffee, Pour over, Pod, Bodum, I also drink loose leaf tea, tesain, flavoured carbonated water and European mineral water. Great vidi
You can buy off brand pods for a lot cheaper than $0.80. I was looking at some in Lidl yesterday and they were (in GBP) 2.80 for 10. So that is, what 28p, which is what, $0.35. So honestly negligible difference. Even the branded starbucks ones are something like $4.80 for 10. Maybe this is just because UK, and Europe had more choice?
*smh* you people drink fresh coffee?! whats next? Do you people like to mix in a bit milk too?!??? "He said while looking down at coffee enjoyers in disgust" i drink my own piss straight out of the toilet.
I understand the glue on foil tops work better and can put more coffee I. But what about HEALTH CONCERN of the adhesive type and hot water chemicals going into you coffee and you.
I tried these and they are a mess to use. You never get the grind perfect and the Nespresso taste is also unique to the brand. And from 2023 on we can trow them in the PMD garbage here (Plastic, Metal, Drink) wich is totally recycled....
Why bother with a nespresso if you are willing to fill your own pods? Makes so much more sense to buy a standard espresso machine which can cost less than the nespresso and use your own coffee or espresso. A five gram pod costing $1.00 costs $200 per kilo. Many kinds cost lots more. A good espresso can cost $20 a kilo, or less, so you are paying 10 the price for the coffee. A manual machine gives yiu a lot more flexibility, and is easier to fill because the basket it so much bigger. You draw much shorter, so you end up with a much better product. I find nespresso bitter. I don’t use my nespresso machine .
Thank you. Fine video. But about that "this isn't the place to judge other people" yarble. Everywhere whenever is the time and place to judge other people. It's what we do! We are designed by nature and culture to be relentless judgers of other people and of ourselves. The reason all the wisdom teachings scold us NOT to do it is because we do it all the time. It's easy. It's fun. Yes, there are negative side effects of all the judging, but they are off in the future. Our minds wander;. we can't connect the dots. Back to more judging. Studies show that 17 - 42% of the enjoyment of a cuppa is directly related to thinking either some poor schmoes aren't up to our levels of connoisseurship or some wastrel snobs are even more pathetically devoted to such tiny slices of life than we are. When we get really good at the art of judging others, we can get off at BOTH things at once: we are better than the dorks who don't understand the art of coffee AND the nerds who take it too seriously. Drink up, my friends!
Never got them to work, otherwise I‘d use them all the time. Tried two different systems, nothing doing. Maybe I should revisit this, esp. the grind setting.
If you want a good cofee at a lower price you just buy an expresso machine. The "Nespresso" and other brands put into maket the capsule version because of the time saving and simplicity. You have to set the right pressure and temperature depending of your blend and grinding and the Nespresso machines don't allow you to do that. They are set in base of the Nespresso style. I got a DeLonghi Dedica and I will never go back to capsule coffee. A good reason someone should apply your methond is to reduce waste. There is no sense in throwing away plastic and coffee grounds together.
I find this very painful to use: aluminium stickers, preparation of each pod, replacing pods to get double shots, cleaning those pods. So much work to get this to work. I would rather spend more money and get something more user-friendly and easier to use. Also worth noticing you still produce aluminium waste of used stickers. If you like to hurt yourself then this is the way to go ;)
I do believe pod type coffee and expresso machines are way overpriced, and the coffee is usually dry, stale, and bitter. Get a 9barista and use fresh ground coffee for expresso and a french press for fresh brewed coffee. You will thank me later, and the cost benefits are way better than pod machines. Yes, pod machines are handy for high speed, but you get mediocre tasting coffee at a higher cost. It's up to your personal preference. For me personally, I would rather take a few minutes extra and enjoy great coffee. Plus, the 9barista and french press both basically have far less to no waste going in the trash for the eco-friendly mind.
The fact that people claim coffee pods are "bad for the environment" cracks me up. How many times do you have to take out the garbage in your kitchen in a month? How long would it take to fill an entire trash bag with Nespresso pods? It's a minuscule amount of waste. Why do people even say that?
I think these pods miss the point. I buy pods for convenience. When I have more time I do a French press. This just feels like more work for a system where you pay more for speed.
Why should you be tied into buying branded pods at premium prices. On another subject - I had this brand coffee machine, just a different model. That also made an horrendous loud (unnecessary) noise in the morning which didn't please the neighbors!. This brand need to redesign their products.
Plastic pods are terrible for the environment and you no matter which way you look at it. They can also overstress the the group mechanism and damage your Nespresso machine and it will leak... ask me how I know about that.... However; with the aluminium pods, granted they aren't as good for the environment as just coffee.. but if you think about what they are and what is in them, Aluminium and Coffee that it, aluminium wont leach anything nasty into the land fill or water ways and the spent coffee grounds you can be used a fertilizer/soil conditioner, so it could be argued that having the spent coffee in the land fill might help improve soil conditions in that land fill.... it should in no way make things worse. If you take out anything potentially beneficial from going into a land fill I would think that while that land fill is smaller it will, overtime, be so much more toxic... I could be wrong. However what we do with our waste aluminium pods is open the spent pod with a teaspoon scoop out the spent coffee and put it on your garden, compost it (or put it in the bin if you cant do the first two options) then just put the rinsed out aluminium pods in the normal recycling bin where you put other waste aluminium products.
I'm glad i moved away from nespresso and got a real espresso machine. Nepresso is way too watery and weak. Expensive pods and lousy coffee. Get a real coffee machine
Hello , i really like the video but i've noticed there is some lack in graphic designing there are so many things i can think of where you could put some text into the video so we are able to make the video extra intresting! / No background music / Overall really like the video 4/5
A Nespresso Pod is $1 ??????? A;; Supermarkets here (in France) sell a variety of brands, typically around 20c - 30c a pod. Occasionally they'll sell a bargain pack of 100 for 15€ (about $15). The only reason I use the reusable pods is the awful amount of waste product the regular pods create.
u are like a von tier character if von tier was camp in a slightly disturbing kinda way. awful video, i loved it. Sidenote: i will try this tho, very good info, can't wait to use it on my Nespresso machine.
I live in a 3rd world country and do not have that kind of technology to make coffee but what I have is a heirloom ( my grandma's aluminum percolator ) and my whole life I have been drinking organic coffee (not gourmet because our mountains lack of the acid soil and the altitude) but at least a good coffee, I am 49 yrs old and rather die before quitting my coffee, my black tobaco and organic cocoa the only 3 real pleasures that i can have every day in the quantities i want.
Hmmm some of the people reason to use Nespresso machine is because it is quick to get your coffee before getting to work. But if you are using re-usable pods. The time that you get the pods ready, I think I already make few cups of coffee from an espresso machine.
It’s still too much effort and defeats the purpose of Nespresso. The only scenario I see this as a viable option is someone who doesn’t want to spend on a grinder, and just want to fill a bunch of these up with pre ground coffee for a week of quick morning drink. And in this case, a cheap espresso machine like the bambino will do the same trick.
I was refilling the actual pods that had coffee in them and sealing them with the foil covers. Was a royal pita and took so much time. I've graduated to a real espresso machine and don't mind going thru the steps every morning
So the stickers are still disposable, pity. Better than disposable pods, for sure. Maybe somebody can come up with a reusable lid for these pods in the future, made of silicone perhaps.
Such a fiddly mess for 4g of coffee lol. I can't imagine anyone doing this nonsense regularly. I wish all single shot brewers like these and the Keurig would be banned. An aeropress and some hot water will do a better job and cost way less money. It's also probably a whole lot faster and neater to boot.
the only reason that coffee pods are use its for convenience, put one in press the button drink the coffee, this just ruins the whole purpose, you pretty much do the same thing with a normal coffee machine just have more work and more expensive, but a normal machine pour the coffee powder of your choice drink the coffeee and throw away the used powder 🤦♂
People are misunderstanding the difference between each machine thinking this js more expensive thus better... To simply put. You get coffee beans, Grind them into fine powder Run water through it with the attempt of extracting the coffee goods by adjusting to multiple variables such as brewing temperature, amount of yield in and out brewing pressure, grinding coffee at specific grind settings etc... Thats the main concept All machines work with that been in mind. Some machines uses different technology to compensate for negative aspect as a way to reduce price so that everyone can afford and be able to enjoy espresso at home. The only difference between each machine is technique, the time and effort that needs to be put in. And how much experience is needed to master that machine. Some does everything with a click of a button, some needs some sort of distributor tamping using this and that etc... But it doesn't matter if you lack the basic knowledge of making an espresso it would be difficult for you to understand your need therefore not been able to decide on what you want, possibly overpay for something thats beyond your need making it not worth it for you. Maybe your not a coffee nerd or something " I don't mean it as an insult btw dont take offense " I started with 70$ machine, now im running on 500$ machine Bought equipment and stuff.. found myself using only 50% of the stuff i bought, and ive been making better coffee with that 70$ setup that i got.... Because i lacked the skills to make a good espresso from a more delicate machine... Which get us to this point. You don't need fancy stuff to enjoy espresso, as long as you can drink your coffee and be happy with what you got... That is your goal, if you managed to make coffee thats cheaper and taster than coffeeshop coffee then You've already reached the maximum level. Beyond that is a whole different league we talking competition at this point... I kept you for long... So for short.. As long as your coffee is enjoyable to you, that's all that matters!
When I bought my Keurig so many years ago I used up the k-cups that came with it and never used them again. I bought the re-usable K-cups and used them since I gave the machine away. Re-usable Nespresso pods make sense but previous comments on the prep time for this particular machine raise a very good point.
I have 5 capsules they work great. I just make them up off one grind in the morning and get to enjoy Pellini cremoso at work for pennies on the pound :)
Interesting. I have never tried the metal ones due to cost. I have tried the plastic ones which do not use the foil lid, they have a built in filter lid and they are are complete waste of good coffee. Maybe time to step up!
I really only judge Nespresso negatively because it's a Nestle product. Nestle is one of the worst companies on the planet. From human rights issues to ecological exploitation, they're terrible.
@@LifestyleLab_ I've been in so many situations where Nestle is the only option for various products. I just go without. Been boycotting them since I was 13...26 years ago!
@Veganpotter: I admire your dedication. I was ignorant that Nespresso was a Nestle product when I bought it. But I can confirm that I’ve never bought their pods. Peet’s has some really nice pods which I recycle and then there are the refillables.
Coffee PAD - thhe paper is solution, is possible add to standard espresso machine - buy pods machine aus add standard coffee is stupid idea - why? - you need qucik coffee on morning etc - and don't care price - if you need same, then buy espresso machine (not automat) a and PAD - cost less that POD - you you need coffee, buy grinder and espresso machine ;-)) I use for espresso - Xioami for POD and for coffee beans mechanical grinder + 9BARISTA - taht is. Use coffee to reusable pods is stupid idea . DOT - special this slowly destroy some nespresso machine
Just change your machine for one that uses beans. No metal waste at all then! Nespresso machines a waste of space (and horid coffee but that's personal).
great info and had a riend used this for years and he found the right type of coffee and made a decent espresso shot combined with a nanofoamer he did a good latte/cappo I was impressed
3:46 I always hear Nespresso is expensive and the same numbers are always quoted.. Why? I just did the calculation for my pods, they are 29yen each which is about 20 us cents. The same. So why?
Unregulated capitalism is our god and our god is killing us all while making coffee overly expensive to boot. We also don't have universal healthcare, paid maternity leave, or reasonably-priced childcare or collage education like the rest of the developed world - we are, essentially, a third world country in many ways ruled by an oligarchic corporatocracy who is making the working class into modern day serfs. But yeah, coffee is too expensive here.
I was always under the impression that real Nespresso pods are slightly pressurised with nitrogen gas, which helps add a nice fake crema. It's a bit like the thing they put in Guinness cans to make a foamy head approximating a glass pulled from a keg. I could be wrong though.
youre right, some 3rd wave coffee roaster from my country did make their own pods with nitrogen flushed. not only it gonna add pressure when pulling a shot, it also gonna make the coffee ground fresh longer.
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I just leaving a note to apologise for not subscribing on my main 🙃 (sorry SwiftKey offered me that emoji for some reason & I just had to select it) main watch channel, because I am limited in the amount of subscriptions I can have. But seemingly because I comment here I am allowed more subscriptions, so I have subscribed here. But your going to get almost zero watch time from me!
But thank you, thank you, thank you for the video. I will have to see if I can buy these things in the UK because my wife will love them, even if its me who is going to probably have to make them up for her.
Now if you could tell me how to make an expresso from Dowe Egbarts instant coffee - you'll instantly go on the main channel subscriber list! I'm utterly addicted to Dowe Egbarts Medium Roast instant coffee. I make huge 2 litre pots of it & add lots of lo-salt so I get both my potassium & sodium chloride & I add my L something Magnesium (only ~$200 a Kilo). And then because I have ADHD (and take speed to relax) coffee is an absolutely wonderful bedtime drink that helps me off to a good night's sleep!
the only reason that coffee pods are use its for convenience, put one in press the button drink the coffee, this just ruins the whole purpose, you pretty much do the same thing with a normal coffee machine just have more work and more expensive, but a normal machine pour the coffee powder of your choice drink the coffeee and throw away the used powder 🤦♂
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I own eight of these stainless steel capsules now. A lot of commenters seem to believe that filling them is difficult or time consuming. Actually, it's a breeze once you get the hang of it. I can probably fill six capsules with freshly ground coffee in about two minutes. Groggy me appreciates being able to whip up a 3-capsule cappuccino the next two mornings in no time at all. I roast my own coffee too so I'd be surprised if it even costs me $.05 per capsule.
I just started using metal reusable pods (metal lid as well) on my Nespresso Vertoline. After several attempts, I found both the taste and color were sooooo light. I tried to fill the pod half full or very full, press the powder gentally or very hard, and made no difference. Any tricks for metal pods?
@@antonyfu79 I don't use Vertuoline, I have the classic pods. Is your coffee finely ground enough? I would suggest playing around with that because, for me, finding the exact optimal grind was key. Maybe open a Nespresso -branded pod and try to mimic the grind and amount of coffee.
@@61hink Thank you for your advice! Many ppl say try not to grind too fine and don't fill too full as the wholes into which steam is injected are tiny and less efficient. I am going to play with it for several more days and let you know if I get better results.
@@antonyfu79 Did it get better?
@@dawill5217 the conclusion in short: worked but still cannot match the taste and crema compared to the original pod. After dozens of tries, I would say 1st, don’t grind too fine. 2nd, don’t over-fill/over-press. Press gently rather than hard would extract more. However, with same level of filling, original pod makes darker, richer flavored coffee. I would say 30%-40% better than this steel pod.
I did this for about a year. Glad someone is finally talking about it! it works surprisingly well. I ended up getting a real espresso machine tho. may as well go all in
realmente algo muy útil, parece que los fabricantes deberían haber lanzado algo como esto primero, pero se fueron por el camino equivocado
which nespresso machine did you get?
@@dani23dani85 breville pixie
@@smaskell how different is the Nespresso espresso and from the real machine
@@jerryx2000 at the end of the day you're tasting the beans more than anything. If you grind appropriately, you will taste what you should taste. However, it's certainly not going to be as concentrated so the consistency is different. True espresso does also extract a little differently so you can notice a difference but not super significant
I got a free Nespresso base machine from my place of work years ago - and quickly found and bought these same reusable pods with stickers. I only used this system for about 6 months, but it got me into the coffee world, and I bought a french press and electric burr grinder to replace. This is a great start into the world of coffee for sure!
Love the progression!
Does a nespresso pod seriously cost 80c to $1 in the USA? Here in Ireland the most expensive pod is about 40c (EU). You can absolutely buy good quality capsules for far less, like 18-20 cents.
Exactly what I thought. But his "4 g are gonna cost you 20ct" is equally weird. That would be nearly 50 EUR per kilo, which really is over the top I think. So I guess his cost savings factor might be correct in the end :-D
Yes. Unregulated capitalism is our god and our god is killing us all while making coffee (and healthcare, childcare, education, etc.) overly expensive to boot.
I think this would be a good step for someone who started with pods but wanted to delve deeper into the hobby. They could fiddle about with getting it to work right without spending a fortune, then decide if they want to go further. If they did stop there, at least they would be able to avoid giving more money to Nestle
Now I understand. Well, you could get a different hobby.
Hey Pia, how about letting up on the unnecessarily judgy comments? Seems like you’re on a bit of a roll
@@LifestyleLab_ Don't take it personal and you will be ok.
Don’t live life with a chip on your shoulder and so will you :)
@@LifestyleLab_ Maybe it is because your approach is so wordy and de-void of any good info that you think people are being critical of you. I was actually criticising the machine. But just now I watched James Hoffmans take on the Nespresso machine which I found fascinating. I would still never buy one of those, but at least it was interesting.
Well, long story short - I would bite the bullet and use regular pods, or buy an espresso machine...
Even cheap-o pressurized basket espresso machine with pre-ground store bought coffee will be better in many ways than fiddling with reusable pods like that.
Nespresso system on its own is the same cheap pressurized basket espresso machine, but with all the flare of "Nespresso".
Not to mention the main reason - f*ck Nestle.
Good video. Getting the proper grind is the tough part. And... my time is worth money and screw this.
I used to have an ECM Rocket and commercial burr grinder and now in my lazy old age, Nespresso in the am is good enough.
I no longer have a marble top bar in my living room, holding parties several times a year.
Sold my system to a guy opening his own cafe.
Nespresso, good enough.
I have a metal pod. But I found that removing the foil and coffee from a commercial pod works too with the foil covering. Since the commercial pods are slightly larger than the metal pods you can get a bit more coffee in them. Reusing the aluminum pods don't last forever but long enough to be a useful alternative.
Amounts of coffee in the Nespresso capsule vary according to type, as does the grind particulate size - this determines the brew and extraction time. 4g / smaller brewing chamber is quite a limiting factor - a bean to cup machine might be a better consideration.
2 to 3 pods per cup, making 8 to 12grams per cup. Works out ok if you move over to the reusable pods. Then they are just like small baskets.
I bought these, and some fresh espresso ground coffee, to use in my Breville Essenza mini at work. And they’re great! thank you!
FYI, I use a Rocket Mozzafiato at home ☕️
I think that only takes from the convenience of the pods, at this point having a normal espresso machine seems more convinient.
But also more expensive. Quality espresso machines cost a lot, and a cheap one will likely produce worse coffee than this would. They're also a lot harder to use and dial-in, too. While you still need to dial in a coffee shot this way, it's a lot less finicky.
aluminum pods are 100% recyclable. They are not the same as plastic pods from other formats. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RECYCLABLE. (great vid though :-)
I loved my Nespresso machine, but it just seemed so wasteful and expensive. I am going to give these a try.
I think most people that buy Nespresso machines are like me. We don't want to wake up in the morning and fiddling with all that before having had coffee in our system, just don't have the energy for it. If we really want to fiddle with all that we would have went with the entry level espresso machine with steam wand and all that.
I think there's two main reasons to have a Nespresso machine - affordability and space. You can make good espresso quite easily (I would say almost as easily as Nespresso) if you have high-end equipment, but it's a very expensive investment. Proper espresso setups also take up a lot of space. If you're in a smaller apartment and you're tight on space it's going to be very frustrating to have everything in such a small space.
Instead I just stopped consuming caffeine and having the willpower to get through withdrawal... So I avoid the entire issue
Incredibly lazy take. I work 12s in the field for 24 days straight and can make coffee.
Refill your pod the night before - presto, you won’t have to “fiddle” in the morning, sleepyhead!
Prepare the pods at the evening before and the next morning it's the same as with the plastic ones.
I like the underlining of not judging others making coffee just because being a coffee-science-nerd makes you think your coffee is the best (I personally think so). However the only thing I will always judge is the waste nespresso capsules produce - even those reusable ones have foil covers that can be avoided with so many other options of making coffee, that are almost as convenient as putting in a capsule and pushing a button. I think people should start to think about that.
I personnaly use a pressurized basket at work because I don't want to bring a grinder. So I do preground my coffee at home. I do think it is a good compromise.
Plastic waste is unavoidable
@@zakariakhamees is it tho? with capsules yes it is..
@@Schmiddis_focus even if you’re buying your own specialty coffee it’ll come with an often metal or plastic-lined bag along with a plastic pressure seal.
@@derkoekje sure, something has to seal it up unfortunately.. but those capsules are still more waste i guess :/
Been using this system for a few years. Definitely agree: not espresso. But, it makes a pretty darn good coffee. I'd say above average (at least for me, I am no barista, just coffee addict). Pod makers will not like this video lol however, this just works. Awesome video. Now, to get some coffee!
what grind of coffee do you need to do? this video doesn't seem to say
@@SureFeelsGood Beggars can't be choosers, like they say lol so I use whatever I have available. I've used a fine grind and it has worked well. I imagine that too coarse will simply let the water run through. If you grind your own, it will be trial and error. In my case, I just want a quick way to get better "regular" coffee, so, whatever I have at hand. Sorry for the super vague response.
Espresso is possible. Not sure of the type you use, our one we use the 3 point outlet, pack it in well (4 levels of tamp), use a decent coffee (preground or grind your own) and we get, no kidding espresso thats in the 90th percentile in terms of quality. We recently had a store bought Kenyan espresso that was much better, but thats a rare find. Keep trying and you will get espresso out of it
@@innajankovic1749 hello coffee lover! I think we use a very similar process. What I meant by saying "not espresso" is that people should not expect a "real" espresso (like from a Gaggia or Breville machine). Now, I do stand by my comment that you will get a better quality coffee than from any regular coffee maker :)
I'm a caffeine addict as well!
Just buy a regular espresso machine. This is too much of a hassle and waste for a mediocre shot
It's a good option and well explained. I wouldn't go to the effort of filling pods all the time and I'd just use a normal coffee machine.
Interesting video. IMHO, the k-cup system is actually better for people who want to use refillable pods. I have a coworker who uses the user fillable k-pods, and they are bigger, easier to fill, and there are reasonable ones available without using a sticker.
I have used the pods for a year and a half. There is a tip that gets these to work a bit better. Take regular ground coffee and put a little in first then add your espresso grind and fill the rest of the way.
What happens if you use your own grind 100%
Should work fine. Just put a course ground in first then add your fine espresso grind.
I've had a Nespresso machine for ages now. I generally don't actually buy pods from Nespresso though, due to them costing a ton more than the competition.
Heck, even other A-brands. They're also, generally speaking, never really 'on sale', as they only ever get sold via their own store.
Many other A-brand pods have gotten plenty of 33% to 50% discount runs in the supermarket.
Anyway ... a full blown espresso machine wouldn't be something I'm against, after all I like me some good coffee ... it's just something that I can't put anywhere here in the appartment.
A huge machine like that would eat up my kitchen's entire workspace, leaving me kinda troubled. I don't have the smallest machine, but a Nespresso machine does the trick well & doesn't take up too much space regardless. So it's a fine compromise.
Coffee's still expensive though.
you should check at the flair machines and varia hand burr grinders. They're half the price of a "proper" espresso machine but give a quite reasonable espresso (even compared to the pro barista I use for QC.) . At first they may seem seem labour intensive, but once you get the hang of them you won't go back... Still a messy business but...
We've had these pods for about 4 years - best things ever!!!!
A lot of comments about going full on and buying an espresso machine - and that's totally valid, but for renters or travellers, having a machine you can take anywhere and have espresso quality coffee is a double bonus.
We consistently get a good crema and unburnt, strong, tangy coffee (depends on the bean, but mostly)
Highly recommend this - Yes, you can get 22mL of coffee out of the pod and a lot of times its better than what so called 'Baristas'will charge you $4 for
What grind did you use? I'm using a manual burr grinder and usually use the 2nd to finest setting on mine for aeropress but just got a used Nespresso for cheap and planned to refill some of the original Nespresso pods. Might need to order the metal refillable pods from this video though.
Can you show the pods that didn't work well?
My opinion is this. If one is getting a Nespresso machine for the intent of using their own coffee, I cannot see a stark difference between this and a dedicated espresso machine. It probably takes the same amount of time filling the reusable pods, and just like a dedicated espresso machine, YMMV with the results. I see the main difference between this and an espresso machine is the cleanup involved afterward. As for me, clean up takes no longer than five minutes on my BBP. But, if it takes more time to fill the reusable pods vs filing a portafilter, then the amount of time could be virtually the same. With that said, I would prefer using a dedicated espresso machine, but if I'm in a hurry, have one of these Nespresso machines also available for the pore filled pods.
Not to mention this refillable thing can only hold 4g of grounds.
That's about 1/3 of a proper coffee...what a joke...
That's actually a great idea . I've been experimenting on this and ended up with the same conclusion. Now I'm using my own fav coffee. Thanks for the video , Cheers!!
I found it helpful to do a bit of a preinfusion. turn it on, wait for a sec, and then turn it off for maybe 10-15 seconds. you can figure out when based on the sound. you'll learn pretty quick.
this lets me grind finer and not choke the machine
@@smaskell Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering the same thing. Going to give this...a shot.
What burns me is that Nestle appropriates the word “espresso” for what is obviously Not an espresso. Way too much extraction for 4 grams of bean. It may be a good cup of joe, but it ain’t espresso.
Moka Express doesn’t make a real espresso, either, but it can make a great cup of strong brew.
Please, sir. If you haven’t done it already, would u review the Flair, the hand-pump espresso machine? I’ve had one for 3 years now, and, imo, I can make a barista quality espresso with my Flair. Really.
it easily gets to 9bars of pressure using the lever. . .With just-ground beans, and a little practice, of course.
I have videos on both the Flair 58 and the Pro 2 :)
Sometimes you just take your drug when you can get it. Nespresso, Vittoria, International Roast… let me find a vein.
I enjoyed your caveat. I enjoy good espresso from a proper shop with good equipment and fresh beans. I enjoy making coffees at home, on a lesser setup, but still "curated" to the best of my wallet's ability. A Nespresso pod machine is incredibly convenient though at work, where I do not want to have a bunch of equipment at my desk anymore. I enjoy them from time to time - not an every day thing, but they have their place.
I think Nesresso is fine .. I mean growing up as kids our parents always drank cheap coffee from the super market, boil some water and mix in a couple teaspoons of coffee, that was how
our parents drank coffee at home.
supermarkets are still full of these types coffees and millions of people continue to buy them and drink it this way everyday/
so for them, nespresso would be a more fancy way to drink coffee. nothing wrong with it at all as their taste buds are suited for this type of beverage.
we have to remember the majority of the world do not have refined tastes. store bought bread, cheap jarred coffee, cheap chocolate blocks, cheap ice cream, frozen foods, etc
trust me when I say, for the majority of people out there a NESPRESSO machine is a huge step up for like 80% of coffee drinkers out there...
Each time you make a pod and you say this is a pain, say to yourself (I am saving money here, and there isn’t any trash).🥰 I am budget minded, so this works for me.
Pods are the printer ink scam.
The main advantages of a Nespresso machine are the speed, ease of use, and convenience (setting aside price for the moment because there are cheaper, better solutions), so why do its fans always jump at the "but there are reusable pods" defense against its critics, when they're so demonstrably slower, finickier to use, and less convenient?
Because people can make coffee however they like 👍
@@LifestyleLab_ okay, so just say "I personally value the convenience of a Nespresso machine over other factors." The reusable pod argument is just disingenuous because I guarantee that almost nobody is buying a Nespresso machine for any other reason than convenience, and anybody already willing to put in the effort for the reusable pods would be better served by another brewing method.
What about for those who already bought a Nespresso system and now want to improve their quality or variety without investing in a whole new system? This isn’t about right or wrong, everyone just takes a different coffee journey and neat products like this are there to meet them along the way
@@LifestyleLab_ that's cool, too, except, that's never where I seem to run into the reusable pods argument. It's always in the context of somebody buying a new setup who is trying to weigh the pros and cons of the machine against other solutions in the market.
If you already own a Nespresso and want to switch to reusable pods, great! If you're shopping for a new setup and care about anything besides "push button, get coffee," then I would argue that something like an AeroPress and a basic electric kettle will produce a similar quality of coffee for a similar amount of effort, but cost less than half as much.
Inspired by you and your work and the work of some others, I have decided to go all in...
Gaggia probably.
Gaggia is pretty unbeatable in the sub $1000 range 👍
It’s nice to know that you don’t judge the rest of us, enjoy your $5000 espresso system.
It's nice, how he didn't try the coffee at the end of the video 🤣👌
...like he's entitled to due to the expensive machine he's using but he's so nice...even though he deserves to judge you (as he's got the money and the machine), he doesn't! Isn't he a great clean-cut guy, like the ones Bill Hicks was referring to back in 91'. He's the new "New Kid on the Block"
I already have a reusable coffee thing: it’s called, and bear with me here, an “espresso maker”, where you can fill it up with ground coffee, and it comes with its own reusable puck straight away!
yeah, for when you have 500$ laying around
And people ask why I put that section in the intro 🤦🏻♂️
@@gibson1005 I'm nor sure where you got the 500USD figure from, I have a saeco poemia ( now rebranded to gaggia viva) which costs around 150USD and which I've used for 5+ years now. If you include the (lack of the ) cost of the pods, the price is not that much, though, it actually does include the option to use em though I've never done so
I using a dolce gusto machine with a reusable pod and it's much easier than the nespresso system, because you can close it's built-in lid. Also you can use a paper filter if your coffee is a bit too course. I'm drinking the pellini n46 now and it's great because it's pre-grinded for leaver machines, so the flow is slow enough without choking the machine!
Have you tried the WayCap all stainless steel (including the lid) pods? Based on what did your research show that the ones with the sticker are superior? Just curious because I'm considering testing out refillables myself! Great video btw :)
I've tried the all metal lids. Not as good, and they are hard to clean - the lids. Weaker coffee too. I recommend Sealpods, you can use the sticker foil lids, I cheat and cut foil rounds, works too, just make sure you heap the coffee in a bit. Use pods 2 for best results and only on ristretto setting each so the coffee is strong. Highly recommended. Been using them for ages. Expensive to initially buy, I picked mine up secondhand - I have about 10.
I use Barista Life refillable pods with a stainless cap. It fits perfectly, really I don’t understand buying refillable cups for environmental purposes and then still throw away a foil every time you use it. My coffee tastes great (I went from nespresso pods to niche brand pods to ground coffee in these refillables) and by the time my machine has started up I have already filled my first pod. They even came with a small tamp perfectly sized for these pods
Thank you. I just got the mini nespresso and was thinking of ordering this. I am now certain I wish to stay with the pods. Great video and explanation.
i use dollar store aluminum tape for cover and works great with my d150 and hopefully im not drinking too much extracted tape glue 😂 its not too difficult to refill the original capsules either for even better results, like larger load size and better snug fit, then seal them back with aluminum tape
300 dollar scale? dude, you dont shop well.
It’s as if, there is such thing as commercial grade products 🤔
I've been away from the Nespresso capsules for a long time and I've never been interested in filling them myself because the effort is just too much for me. In Germany there is the company "my -cups" (Unicups). Their capsules are aluminum-free and biodegradable. The coffee is organic and tastes better too. And for tea drinkers there are also capsules.
Better than nespresso official caps ?
@@ppn7 In my opinion, yes. But of course everyone has different tastes.
Please guys don't be snobby. Btw I use a 5000 USD "system" but I personally think Nespresso is fine too. This guy is insane 😂
I run a coffee RUclips channel. My coffee budget doesn’t exactly qualify as “average”.
Don’t think there’s anything wrong with acknowledging that people should drink coffee however they like?
@@LifestyleLab_ Mentioning that you use a 5K machine while telling people not to be snobs sounds slightly hypocritical to me. Brah, its coffee. I don't see why any coffee machine should cost 5k unless it's for a restaurant or starbucks or something. There really isn't that much to it. Mixing hot water with grinded beans.
Mentioned in the context of not judging others no-matter how they make their coffee… you’re just looking for something to be upset about here, haha
@@LifestyleLab_ Its just water with beans. I'm not upset haha
As with any hobby, yes you see it as water with beans, but many other people appreciate that there is a LOT more intricacies to it than that. Nothing wrong with either viewpoint.
Finally a decent video about nespresso refillable pods 🔥
I switched to DeLonghi Magnifica Evo and coffee beans.... Really great coffee.. Amazing
I don’t care who judges me…don’t give a fig! I have a variety of coffee makers, in varying price points. I change it out every week. One week it’s French Press, another week it’s stove top Moka pot, another week it’s a Rocket Appartamento or my Nespresso OL…that way it’s like a new experience every time. I don’t owe anything to anyone
Thanks for the info. Why didn't you use the smaller espresso pour on the machine rather than the long pour, especially if you're concerned about the consistency being too light?
Because in this case a longer brew ratio was required to achieve proper extraction with this system. A lower yield would have resulted in a sour / under extracted shot.
I don't know why I'm watching this I don't even drink coffee
Fun fact, my country have some islands and they banned pods in them because they were starting to add up the huge volume of plastic they alredy need to take care for
It doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. I not only drink Coffee, Pour over, Pod, Bodum, I also drink loose leaf tea, tesain, flavoured carbonated water and European mineral water. Great vidi
You can buy off brand pods for a lot cheaper than $0.80. I was looking at some in Lidl yesterday and they were (in GBP) 2.80 for 10. So that is, what 28p, which is what, $0.35. So honestly negligible difference. Even the branded starbucks ones are something like $4.80 for 10. Maybe this is just because UK, and Europe had more choice?
*smh* you people drink fresh coffee?! whats next? Do you people like to mix in a bit milk too?!??? "He said while looking down at coffee enjoyers in disgust" i drink my own piss straight out of the toilet.
I understand the glue on foil tops work better and can put more coffee I. But what about HEALTH CONCERN of the adhesive type and hot water chemicals going into you coffee and you.
YOU PAYYY 1$ FOR THE Nesperso POD COFFE ????oficial website for EEUU, say its 0,70c, bytheway, we pay 0,40€ -0,50€
I tried these and they are a mess to use. You never get the grind perfect and the Nespresso taste is also unique to the brand. And from 2023 on we can trow them in the PMD garbage here (Plastic, Metal, Drink) wich is totally recycled....
Why bother with a nespresso if you are willing to fill your own pods? Makes so much more sense to buy a standard espresso machine which can cost less than the nespresso and use your own coffee or espresso. A five gram pod costing $1.00 costs $200 per kilo. Many kinds cost lots more. A good espresso can cost $20 a kilo, or less, so you are paying 10 the price for the coffee. A manual machine gives yiu a lot more flexibility, and is easier to fill because the basket it so much bigger. You draw much shorter, so you end up with a much better product. I find nespresso bitter. I don’t use my nespresso machine .
Thank you. Fine video. But about that "this isn't the place to judge other people" yarble. Everywhere whenever is the time and place to judge other people. It's what we do! We are designed by nature and culture to be relentless judgers of other people and of ourselves. The reason all the wisdom teachings scold us NOT to do it is because we do it all the time. It's easy. It's fun. Yes, there are negative side effects of all the judging, but they are off in the future. Our minds wander;. we can't connect the dots. Back to more judging. Studies show that 17 - 42% of the enjoyment of a cuppa is directly related to thinking either some poor schmoes aren't up to our levels of connoisseurship or some wastrel snobs are even more pathetically devoted to such tiny slices of life than we are. When we get really good at the art of judging others, we can get off at BOTH things at once: we are better than the dorks who don't understand the art of coffee AND the nerds who take it too seriously. Drink up, my friends!
I can't imagine spending $1 USD on a Nespresso coffee pod - I buy bulk L'or pods for $0.25 USD each.
Never got them to work, otherwise I‘d use them all the time. Tried two different systems, nothing doing. Maybe I should revisit this, esp. the grind setting.
If you want a good cofee at a lower price you just buy an expresso machine. The "Nespresso" and other brands put into maket the capsule version because of the time saving and simplicity. You have to set the right pressure and temperature depending of your blend and grinding and the Nespresso machines don't allow you to do that. They are set in base of the Nespresso style. I got a DeLonghi Dedica and I will never go back to capsule coffee. A good reason someone should apply your methond is to reduce waste. There is no sense in throwing away plastic and coffee grounds together.
I find this very painful to use: aluminium stickers, preparation of each pod, replacing pods to get double shots, cleaning those pods. So much work to get this to work. I would rather spend more money and get something more user-friendly and easier to use. Also worth noticing you still produce aluminium waste of used stickers. If you like to hurt yourself then this is the way to go ;)
At least in Germany one gets an amount of stickers with the pod...and has to buy another pod to get more stickers.
I do believe pod type coffee and expresso machines are way overpriced, and the coffee is usually dry, stale, and bitter.
Get a 9barista and use fresh ground coffee for expresso and a french press for fresh brewed coffee. You will thank me later, and the cost benefits are way better than pod machines.
Yes, pod machines are handy for high speed, but you get mediocre tasting coffee at a higher cost. It's up to your personal preference. For me personally, I would rather take a few minutes extra and enjoy great coffee. Plus, the 9barista and french press both basically have far less to no waste going in the trash for the eco-friendly mind.
The fact that people claim coffee pods are "bad for the environment" cracks me up. How many times do you have to take out the garbage in your kitchen in a month? How long would it take to fill an entire trash bag with Nespresso pods? It's a minuscule amount of waste. Why do people even say that?
I think these pods miss the point. I buy pods for convenience. When I have more time I do a French press. This just feels like more work for a system where you pay more for speed.
Why should you be tied into buying branded pods at premium prices. On another subject - I had this brand coffee machine, just a different model. That also made an horrendous loud (unnecessary) noise in the morning which didn't please the neighbors!. This brand need to redesign their products.
Plastic pods are terrible for the environment and you no matter which way you look at it. They can also overstress the the group mechanism and damage your Nespresso machine and it will leak... ask me how I know about that....
However; with the aluminium pods, granted they aren't as good for the environment as just coffee.. but if you think about what they are and what is in them, Aluminium and Coffee that it, aluminium wont leach anything nasty into the land fill or water ways and the spent coffee grounds you can be used a fertilizer/soil conditioner, so it could be argued that having the spent coffee in the land fill might help improve soil conditions in that land fill.... it should in no way make things worse. If you take out anything potentially beneficial from going into a land fill I would think that while that land fill is smaller it will, overtime, be so much more toxic... I could be wrong.
However what we do with our waste aluminium pods is open the spent pod with a teaspoon scoop out the spent coffee and put it on your garden, compost it (or put it in the bin if you cant do the first two options) then just put the rinsed out aluminium pods in the normal recycling bin where you put other waste aluminium products.
I'm glad i moved away from nespresso and got a real espresso machine. Nepresso is way too watery and weak. Expensive pods and lousy coffee. Get a real coffee machine
Hello , i really like the video but i've noticed there is some lack in graphic designing there are so many things i can think of where you could put some text into the video so we are able to make the video extra intresting! / No background music / Overall really like the video 4/5
A Nespresso Pod is $1 ??????? A;; Supermarkets here (in France) sell a variety of brands, typically around 20c - 30c a pod. Occasionally they'll sell a bargain pack of 100 for 15€ (about $15).
The only reason I use the reusable pods is the awful amount of waste product the regular pods create.
u are like a von tier character if von tier was camp in a slightly disturbing kinda way. awful video, i loved it.
Sidenote: i will try this tho, very good info, can't wait to use it on my Nespresso machine.
I live in a 3rd world country and do not have that kind of technology to make coffee but what I have is a heirloom ( my grandma's aluminum percolator ) and my whole life I have been drinking organic coffee (not gourmet because our mountains lack of the acid soil and the altitude) but at least a good coffee, I am 49 yrs old and rather die before quitting my coffee, my black tobaco and organic cocoa the only 3 real pleasures that i can have every day in the quantities i want.
Hmmm some of the people reason to use Nespresso machine is because it is quick to get your coffee before getting to work. But if you are using re-usable pods. The time that you get the pods ready, I think I already make few cups of coffee from an espresso machine.
It’s still too much effort and defeats the purpose of Nespresso. The only scenario I see this as a viable option is someone who doesn’t want to spend on a grinder, and just want to fill a bunch of these up with pre ground coffee for a week of quick morning drink. And in this case, a cheap espresso machine like the bambino will do the same trick.
I was refilling the actual pods that had coffee in them and sealing them with the foil covers. Was a royal pita and took so much time. I've graduated to a real espresso machine and don't mind going thru the steps every morning
So the stickers are still disposable, pity. Better than disposable pods, for sure. Maybe somebody can come up with a reusable lid for these pods in the future, made of silicone perhaps.
Such a fiddly mess for 4g of coffee lol. I can't imagine anyone doing this nonsense regularly. I wish all single shot brewers like these and the Keurig would be banned. An aeropress and some hot water will do a better job and cost way less money. It's also probably a whole lot faster and neater to boot.
Went from a DelongHi to a caffitaly with reusable metal pods because it took so much time to make coffee with an espresso machine😅
the only reason that coffee pods are use its for convenience, put one in press the button drink the coffee, this just ruins the whole purpose, you pretty much do the same thing with a normal coffee machine just have more work and more expensive, but a normal machine pour the coffee powder of your choice drink the coffeee and throw away the used powder 🤦♂
Seems way harder than an espresso machine
People are misunderstanding the difference between each machine thinking this js more expensive thus better...
To simply put.
You get coffee beans,
Grind them into fine powder
Run water through it with the attempt of extracting the coffee goods by adjusting to multiple variables such as brewing temperature, amount of yield in and out brewing pressure, grinding coffee at specific grind settings etc...
Thats the main concept
All machines work with that been in mind. Some machines uses different technology to compensate for negative aspect as a way to reduce price so that everyone can afford and be able to enjoy espresso at home.
The only difference between each machine is technique, the time and effort that needs to be put in.
And how much experience is needed to master that machine. Some does everything with a click of a button, some needs some sort of distributor tamping using this and that etc...
But it doesn't matter if you lack the basic knowledge of making an espresso it would be difficult for you to understand your need therefore not been able to decide on what you want, possibly overpay for something thats beyond your need making it not worth it for you. Maybe your not a coffee nerd or something " I don't mean it as an insult btw dont take offense "
I started with 70$ machine, now im running on 500$ machine
Bought equipment and stuff.. found myself using only 50% of the stuff i bought, and ive been making better coffee with that 70$ setup that i got.... Because i lacked the skills to make a good espresso from a more delicate machine...
Which get us to this point.
You don't need fancy stuff to enjoy espresso, as long as you can drink your coffee and be happy with what you got... That is your goal, if you managed to make coffee thats cheaper and taster than coffeeshop coffee then You've already reached the maximum level. Beyond that is a whole different league we talking competition at this point...
I kept you for long...
So for short..
As long as your coffee is enjoyable to you, that's all that matters!
Why just don’t go for the classic moca or French press is simpler and easier to go trough. 🤦🏾♂️
When I bought my Keurig so many years ago I used up the k-cups that came with it and never used them again. I bought the re-usable K-cups and used them since I gave the machine away. Re-usable Nespresso pods make sense but previous comments on the prep time for this particular machine raise a very good point.
These machines you can buy for £60. For £100 more you can get a bean to cup machine. Bean in the top, perfect espresso, much better.
I have 5 capsules they work great. I just make them up off one grind in the morning and get to enjoy Pellini cremoso at work for pennies on the pound :)
I don't like Nespresso because the coffee inside the caps is, as you say, just a little. I prefer other machines whose caps contain 7 gr. of coffee.
Interesting. I have never tried the metal ones due to cost. I have tried the plastic ones which do not use the foil lid, they have a built in filter lid and they are are complete waste of good coffee. Maybe time to step up!
why using these stickers instead of creating something that can be placed on top every time. 🙉🙉
I really only judge Nespresso negatively because it's a Nestle product. Nestle is one of the worst companies on the planet. From human rights issues to ecological exploitation, they're terrible.
No denying that, hence why I’m happy to make this video and take away some of their ridiculously overpriced pod revenue 😎
@@LifestyleLab_ I've been in so many situations where Nestle is the only option for various products. I just go without. Been boycotting them since I was 13...26 years ago!
@Veganpotter: I admire your dedication. I was ignorant that Nespresso was a Nestle product when I bought it. But I can confirm that I’ve never bought their pods. Peet’s has some really nice pods which I recycle and then there are the refillables.
If I buy a machine from an OEM and the pods from a third party, then I can't see that I am helping Nestle that much.
@@glynwilliams4204 did nestle get some royalties when you buy a OEM machine and tiers parts pods ??
Coffee PAD - thhe paper is solution, is possible add to standard espresso machine - buy pods machine aus add standard coffee is stupid idea - why? - you need qucik coffee on morning etc - and don't care price - if you need same, then buy espresso machine (not automat) a and PAD - cost less that POD - you you need coffee, buy grinder and espresso machine ;-))
I use for espresso - Xioami for POD and for coffee beans mechanical grinder + 9BARISTA - taht is.
Use coffee to reusable pods is stupid idea . DOT - special this slowly destroy some nespresso machine
This comment nearly gave me a stroke trying to read.
Just change your machine for one that uses beans. No metal waste at all then! Nespresso machines a waste of space (and horid coffee but that's personal).
I think the most problem is the toxic aluminium for people who might be concerned about die-seases.
great info and had a riend used this for years and he found the right type of coffee and made a decent espresso shot combined with a nanofoamer he did a good latte/cappo I was impressed
did he say 300$ scale??? who in his right mind would spend 300$ on a freeking scale?
3:46 I always hear Nespresso is expensive and the same numbers are always quoted.. Why? I just did the calculation for my pods, they are 29yen each which is about 20 us cents. The same. So why?
Unregulated capitalism is our god and our god is killing us all while making coffee overly expensive to boot. We also don't have universal healthcare, paid maternity leave, or reasonably-priced childcare or collage education like the rest of the developed world - we are, essentially, a third world country in many ways ruled by an oligarchic corporatocracy who is making the working class into modern day serfs. But yeah, coffee is too expensive here.
I came here thinking about doing this, now I'm more like 'nah, I'll just get one of these sage barista machines'
Disregard my original comment the video explaining what I needed to know that the pods are smaller in height
I just got one of these from a friend. I’ve got a lot of coffee systems cause i like making my coffee, but i am not buying into a system
I was always under the impression that real Nespresso pods are slightly pressurised with nitrogen gas, which helps add a nice fake crema. It's a bit like the thing they put in Guinness cans to make a foamy head approximating a glass pulled from a keg. I could be wrong though.
youre right, some 3rd wave coffee roaster from my country did make their own pods with nitrogen flushed. not only it gonna add pressure when pulling a shot, it also gonna make the coffee ground fresh longer.
I think it's less about the pressurization and fake crema, it's more about a nitrogen atmosphere keeping the coffee fresh.