can you use a coffee pod to make espresso if you don't remove the foil tab? Thanks
2077984
It really leaves a nice foam at the top when the foil tab is in place. It looks professionally done. Would I call that an espresso though? Probably not. ;)
2077985
The foil isn't removed to begin with. But yes you can make espresso. You would just have to buy the espresso pods and press the espresso button
1855317
I could not see paying that much $ for a pod maker... as I found that the filter does not need to be sealed... I make sure I do not over fill with coffee and tamp it down so it is snug in the device. I have a old Starbucks Barista and they no longer make this coffee maker... I am not sure what kind of espresso maker you have but I put it up in the mechanism carefully and turn... wait until the steam/heat has decreased and lift carefully out of its tray etc...
540400
I did notice that the duck pod was an extremely tight fit. Haven't used them that much so can't say if it has damaged or bent the Nespresso or not. But I imagine it might have! Not much help to you, sorry!
1396322
no! sorry - I have seen both pods - I do not believe the illy pod can be used in nespresso machine.
1440866
The tamper makes it easy to pack the espresso. If you don't pack the espresso the coffee just doesn't brew as well as it should.
694035
Do not believe you could insert the pod into one of the reusable filters. The grounds annoy me as well but not a deal breaker. Would like the see Rodgers coffee add paper filter inside the mesh or a finer mesh to provide a ground free cup.
1980656
I am not sure. The tablet goes in where the espresso coffee normally would go so if you have a machine like that you probably would be ok. i would go on the manufacturer website and look if they have something similar for your machine and if they do then you could order these
2035582
It should, I have senseo, most important is the grind. I use finer than drip closer to espresso. Stuff pod full and have been just folding over not sealing lately. In the senseo I use the two cup holder with pod stuffed packed. I don't know if that is an option on Melitt a.
914022
You can use refillable capsules, just make sure you get the right kind for you machine. I have used Italian brands of pre-ground espresso in my refillable pods with pretty good results. I find that it's best to pack the grounds very tightly in the pod. This takes a minute or so to do. In my opinion, nothing really compares to the flavor & quality of the pods made for the machine, but the refillable pods are still a good option.
129677
You can make an "Americano" style coffee which is espresso shot(s) with hot water added to make it whatever strength you prefer. So if you prefer a coffee, then you would just make the espresso, then remove pod and hold down button on machine to dispense hot water to the strength you like and it is a great cup of coffee!
1875573
You can only use the little pods. It will make espresso or regular coffee. It's great and no clean up time!
1670511
Make sure your pod is inserted in the correct way & that you are pressing the correct button for the type of coffee you are making eg, brew is only the bottom 3rd button & buttons 1 & 2 are for espresso only. Be careful not to mix them up.
531614
No I only use the pods on my Nescafe Dolce Gusto DeLonghi machine. Sorry I can't help you.
117796
Thanks for the info, I'll give that brand a try next. Do report back how the pod maker goes, I read online about people just saying to use a standard filter and then trim the top and fold it over and wet it, I tried but in order to get a tight enough fold I couldn't use enough grounds to get a decent cup, and using enough grounds meant it wouldn't fit in the chamber right.
1855324
I found a cute device on ebay that is used in place of the pod maker. Small, round metal holder that the pod fits in and then fill with coffee. Cover with lid and press iron on it to seal. Works great. Pods are so much cheaper that the K-cups. I could never figure out why the pods never really took off but the K-cups did. They are both single cup coffee servers but the pods are so much cheaper and don't take up so much space.
644447
Not really. Or at least I've never tried. You use loose grounds. You could probably cram one of those teabag-style pods in, but not the hard plastic critters like k-cups or other varieties.
198449
You can get a separate filter basket (it's a metal mesh filter, no paper involved) and put your own coffee in that. To me, it's never as satisfying as the pods, however.