Does anyone know of a refillable pod? That's all it needs to be perfect?
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These work really good. Coffee Pod Replacement Filters for Coffee Pod Brewers - Make Your Own Pods - 100 PACK - Easy Pack - DisposaPods
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I'm looking into this one http://www.amazon.de/Melitta-Permanent-Kaffeefilter-f%C3%BCr-Senseo/dp/B000QDNIKU/ref=pd_ybh_7 but as far as I know it's only availabe in Europe. They make one for the new generation Senseo. Not sure if either will fit the Bunn. I'm holding off on buying the Bunn until I can find a refillable pod...I have a lot of whole bean and ground coffee to use up. Plus, I want to buy some Melitta pods that are ony available from Germany and want to be sure they'll fit the Bunn too. I'm having a really hard time finding information on what size pods will fit the Bunn.
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I'm looking into this one http://www.amazon.de/Melitta-Permanent-Kaffeefilter-f%C3%BCr-Senseo/dp/B000QDNIKU/ref=pd_ybh_7 but as far as I know it's only availabe in Europe. They make one for the new generation Senseo. Not sure if either will fit the Bunn. I'm holding off on buying the Bunn until I can find a refillable pod...I have a lot of whole bean and ground coffee to use up. Plus, I want to buy some Melitta pods that are ony available from Germany and want to be sure they'll fit the Bunn too. I'm having a really hard time finding information on what size pods will fit the Bunn. I'm looking into this one http://www.amazon.de/Melitta-Permanent-Kaffeefilter-f%C3%BCr-Senseo/dp/B000QDNIKU/ref=pd_ybh_7 but as far as I know it's only availabe in Europe. They make one for the new generation Senseo. Not sure if either will fit the Bunn. I'm holding off on buying the Bunn until I can find a refillable pod...I have a lot of whole bean and ground coffee to use up. Plus, I want to buy some Melitta pods that are ony available from Germany and want to be sure they'll fit the Bunn too. I'm having a really hard time finding information on what size pods will fit the Bunn.
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I don't know about a refillable pod, but I do know you can make your own pods with the perfect pod maker.
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What I really meant is for the expresso side if we can use PODs instead of just dropping coffee in the little receptacle. (On the coffee side I use a mesh/metal filter)...
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I do not believe it is refillable. If it is, I certainly don't see how I'd do it.
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yes - I ordered the Perfect Pod maker, but did not like using the unit or filters....I use only the tea bags and fine coffee - maybe more work, but I had issue with the amount of coffee able to be used in the filter - causing very weak coffee!
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You should use pods,although I believe now there are plastic refillable pods you can use your own in. I really do like this machine and use it a lot.
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When it comes to the pods there are so many choices and a strong cup should not be difficult to achieve. We use a refillable at time. We put our own coffee in the refill and it comes out great also. Hope this helps.
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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.
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No, but if you search this on you tube, you'll find an easy hack that allows for reuse of your pods.
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Their website is back up. Don't know if that is a bad sign or not but I ordered an extra pod holder from them months ago. You can also try the major online auction site. New machines advertised for $30.
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I have had one for a number of years now.. javapodz.com/make -your-own-pods
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Your feelings are the exact reason I bought this particular machine. It not only uses pods by other companies, but comes with it's own re-usable, re-fillable pod that fits in it's own compartment.
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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.
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Thank you for the info, so far I've decided on Wolfgang Puck Coffee, Chef's Reserve, Medium Roast, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 3) . My machine is still going strong (used 1-3x per day) hopefully you can get yours replaced under warranty!
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Nespresso sells the pods. You can look at YouTube videos about how to refill the pods at home, but I have not tried. The pods come out to less that $.50 a shot, so it is not terrible and is certainly cheaper than running to your nearby shop or even gas station. And, it is about as good as what you will find at a middle of the road quality shop. So, it is a win for me. I do not refill.
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Just brewed three cups of coffee with our new Suncana and with the 10g Baronet pod - a little foam. With the Senseo 7g pod - a little foam. Nothing compared to the old broken Senseo. So how are people raving about "It's like a latte"? "Great crema." Not ours. Called the company and they mentioned another pod holder, an espresso pod holder, thatis on their store site for $9.99. They readily admitted that the standard pod holder produces only a little foam (the one that comes with the machine). So it is disappointing.
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I have not had good experience with the refillable product. It seems that best results come when using an espresso fine grind, but not powder. Then you need to pack the capsule with your finger, otherwise the water runs through too quickly and the coffee does not brew. Then there is the mess from the process. Bottom line for me was the cost savings were not worth the work, clean-up, and diminished quality.
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you can purchase a perfect pod maker from coffee icon superstore http://www.coffeeicon.com/v-6419.html for $39.99 item number 6419