Does Illy still make an X1 that doesn't need capsules? I would rather use ground coffee.
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I have for sale, a new in box Francis X1 for "ground coffee", not capsules. Never used. (wedding gift)
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I have been wondering that myself, but it doesn't look like it. I have fond older models of the X1 that have the ground coffee kit, but the newer models all seem to be exclusively capsule machines. I did happen to find one company selling the older model doing a google shopping search for Francis Francis X1 though
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The older model X1 could use both ground coffee and the old style paper pods, but that model is no longer being manufactured (some refurbished machines are still available online, however.) The new models use capsules only.
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Go to Google and type in "coffee pods". I buy from Coffe Wiz. Good price and selection.
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The current one only uses pods. The older models could use either loose coffee or a type of pod that's no longer made by Illy.
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No. What ever you use needs to be ground. So either buy ground coffee or grind it yourself. Hmmm. Sounds good right about now.
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I purchase the French Market Coffee without chickory (it's sold in a red can), and its ground coffee, not whole bean. I doubt this is whole bean with chickory.
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Whatever your favorite brand is. That was why I bought it. I didn't like the prepackaged coffees that were available. You have to empty the grounds, so it is not quite as convenient, but less costly.
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These are not K-cups. They are Illy proprietary pods. It's a good machine if you want to go down that road.
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I have not seen any reusable pods for this machine but I wouldn't use one anyway because I love their coffee so much. I haven't had any other coffee as good as the nespresso.
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Not at this time, although they do have some Chocolate flavor coffee capsules. If you want a killer Mocha, make a latte with chocolate milk :)
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Yes, i use the Senseo compatible pods. There are several brands that offer flavored coffee pods- French Vanilla, Hazelnut, hot cocoa, etc.
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My model is a Francis Francis X-1. That model does use ground coffee. It's been very dependable. I've had mine for 8 years.
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No. Illy actually makes 2 different things, ESE pods and iperEspresso capsules. ESE pods are standard, they are made by numerous manufacturers, and fit different espresso machines. IperEspresso are proprietary Illy technology and IMO they are so far the closest thing to a traditional Italian espresso. In Europe they even have large professional iperEspresso machines in some hotels and restaurants.
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Senseo "Paris" french vanilla coffee using 2 pods beats ANY Keurig result I've ever had ever.I'm incredibly sad that Keurig seems to be doing better. This is a sacrilege!I have to often deal with Keurig coffee in businesses; like hell am I going to deal with it at home too.
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I guess everyone may have different tastes, but one coffee I always comeback to is Caffe Vita - Luna blend. It's based in Seattle and Amazon do carry them(not Prime, though). You won't be disappointed.
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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.....
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I could not find one. Honestly , I didn't enjoy this coffee brand. It was tasteless as if it was roasted long ago. I drink my coffee without creamer/ sweetener.
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I have one, haven't used it in nearly a year. I hate it.1) Yes, you are correct, the temp is low2) The flavours available aren't all that enticing. The chai tea is downright nasty.3) And this is probably the most important, it's darned near impossible to easily pick up pods for these outside of online or direct starbucks stores.I'd stick with one of the more popular models.