Is there a DIY, make-your-own refill capsule to use other coffee with the CBTL Americano?
1168751
no there is not. However, I have been using the pre made capsules and they are great. coffee is very full flavored and strong, unlike Keurig.....
1507998
Yes, there are third party "Nespresso compatible" pods, as well as stainless pods that can be re-filled with your own coffee as often as you want.
330196
No, but you can make an Americano which is shots of espresso and hot water - essentially the same thing as coffee, personally use a good old coffee press for coffee and this lovely machine for everything else.
367972
You can buy these empty capsules and simply use whatever coffee flavor / beans that you choose. Just make sure to properly grind the beans correctly.
1507997
I used other capsules with it. Even obviously smaller ones. The smaller capsules have to be carefully inserted otherwise they fall through. Takes a couple of tries but it work. The Nepresso ones taste MUCH better though.
1189216
I don't think so ! You have to use the Nespresso capsules (you have so much choice !) until someone finds out the way to create a capsule in which you can put your own coffee !!!!!
2145175
Hi, Love the machine, great quality, durable and looks good. Use it many times a day. And yes, I can make my own coffee with this machine. I had to do some research beforehand, for only certain types of fill-able kcups work. The one I ended up buying works great: "Solofill K3 GOLD CUP 24K Plated Refillable Filter Cup" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3828WA/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
316211
No not just any pods just CBLT PODS only! AND their worth it trust me, this unit is worth buying best espresso and coffee maker @ home you will agree when you try it ! you can always return it if not satisfied.
550947
I would think so, but you may as well buy direct since you'll need an account with Nespresso to order coffee anyway. Units are now being sold in Costco, but no the coffee capsules.
280817
No. This machine only uses the iperEspresso capsules. There are other machines that can use either the capsules or ground coffee.
2048109
Not that I know of. I've never seen Nespresso offer any capsules other than espresso and lungo.
914023
I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps!
517161
No, these are just for the CBTL machines only. Most makers stay with their own specific brand of capsules.
93197
they make a reusable T-Disc that you can add whatever coffee you prefer into; http://www.my-cap.com/my-cap-products-for-tassimo-brewers/reusable-t-disc-for-tassimo-brewers-detail.html
699788
Yes, I think this easily approximates cafe americano--there are knobs that adjusts 1) the volume of the coffee you want (maybe ranging from 1 oz. to 4 oz.) and 2) the strength of the coffee (I assume it adjusts the amount of grounds used). If you turn both up to the maximum and hit the button for 2 shots rather than 1, I suspect you would get something approximating an americano--a decent-sized and almost espresso-intensity beverage.
2200114
It works with my Pixie Nespresso. Had a few off brand capsules which didn't perforate correctly. So I open up the capsules and used the coffee to fill the Coffeeduck. Certainly lacks the ease of use of the ready for usecapsules, but at a much reduced price. also, youhave the oprion of using any brand and flavor of your choice. I enjoy the option.
1413040
No, you have to use the CBTL brand. The Verisimo (Starbucks) are similar but do not work with the way this machine operates.