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Pod machine
About 1 minThe machine sets the dose, grind and time. What you control is the pod, the cup size and how clean the machine is.
Pod1 per cup
Cup sizeAs printed on pod
RatioSet by pod
GrindSet by pod
WaterFiltered
TimeAbout 1 min
Steps
- 01
Run one cycle with no pod to warm the machine and cup.
- 02
Choose the cup size printed on the pod or sleeve.
- 03
Descale every three months, or when the machine asks.
- 04
Recycle aluminum pods through the brand’s recycling program.
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Machines for podson Extraction Lab
Pod Machines27 compared↗Water11 compared↗Cleaning & Maintenance19 compared↗Pods worth trying
From the registry’s Nespresso, Vertuo, K-Cup and L’OR Barista listings.
A&P (The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.)Image coming soon
K-CupA&P (The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.)
The Original - 18 K-Cups
K-Cup · Medium
RoastMedium
$$ · $0.87–1.04/podSee details →
Blue Bottle CoffeeImage coming soon
FlavoredVertuoBlue Bottle Coffee
Bold Blend
Vertuo · Light · Mug cup
RoastLight
$$$$ · $1.60+/podSee details →
Der FranzImage coming soon
Nespresso OriginalDer Franz
Hazelnut - 10 Pods
Nespresso Original · Medium
RoastMedium
$ · Under $0.80/podSee details →
L'ORImage coming soon
L’OR BaristaL'OR
L'OR Decaf Coffee Capsules
L’OR Barista · Medium
RoastMedium
$$ · $1.10–1.15/podSee details →
Grind chart
Finer for fast brews, coarser for slow onesGrind chart
Extra fineLike powdered sugarTurkish
FineLike table saltEspresso
Medium-fineLike fine sandPour-over, AeroPress
MediumLike beach sandDrip
CoarseLike sea saltFrench press, cold brew
Fix a bad cup
Change one thing at a timeFix a bad cup
Sour, sharp or thin
Under-extracted: the water didn’t pull enough out.
Grind a little finer.
Use hotter water, or brew a bit longer.
Bitter, harsh or dry
Over-extracted: the water pulled out too much.
Grind a little coarser.
Shorten the brew time.
Weak or watery
Not enough coffee for the water.
Use more coffee, moving toward 1:15.
Check that the beans are within a few weeks of the roast date.