can you use ground coffee? or you need the E.S.E Pods?
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I don't think there is any way to use the Auto without an ESE pod. The Handpresso Hybrid will use ground coffee and does a great job with ground or pod. I have both but usually use the Auto with a portable power supply and the LaVazza Super Crema ESE pod, I love 'em both.
1846278
I would think you have to use the pods. If you are in the car, it would make it so much easier and cleaner.
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We only use the Illy pods and these work very well. I do not think you could use ground coffee with a "home made" filter since everything would become very messy and the machine would not work correctly.
1188973
Using this product is a great alternative when you run out of those prepackaged coffee packs. You can use any ground coffee with this product, just make sure you don't over fill the basket to where the lid wont close. I hope this answers your question.
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If you can take the coffee out of the k cup you can use it in the pod. Any coffee can work in the pod.
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You MUST use E.S.E pods with the Handpresso Auto Espresso maker. There are many brands of E.S.E. pods to choose from. Purchase a sampler set to find out what appeals to you. I also use this machine in my house and I am very satisfied with the results. To do this I bought a 13.8 VDC power supply from Radio Shack that plugs into an electrical socket, and a set of cables. Make sure the power supply has enough amperage -- mine has 19 amps -- otherwise you won't be able to run the machine. BTW, Handpresso makes another model (non-electric) that uses ground coffee. This works but the grind and the packing of the coffee must be perfect for good results :) You MUST use E.S.E pods with the Handpresso Auto Espresso maker. There are many brands of E.S.E. pods to choose from. Purchase a sampler set to find out what appeals to you. I also use this machine in my house and I am very satisfied with the results. To do this I bought a 13.8 VDC power supply from Radio Shack that plugs into an electrical socket, and a set of cables. Make sure the power supply has enough amperage -- mine has 19 amps -- otherwise you won't be able to run the machine. BTW, Handpresso makes another model (non-electric) that uses ground coffee. This works but the grind and... » Read More You MUST use E.S.E pods with the Handpresso Auto Espresso maker. There are many brands of E.S.E. pods to choose from. Purchase a sampler set to find out what appeals to you. I also use this machine in my house and I am very satisfied with the results. To do this I bought a 13.8 VDC power supply from Radio Shack that plugs into an electrical socket, and a set of cables. Make sure the power supply has enough amperage -- mine has 19 amps -- otherwise you won't be able to run the machine. BTW, Handpresso makes another model (non-electric) that uses ground coffee. This works but the grind and the packing of the coffee must be perfect for good results :) « Show Less
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Using the pods are easier. The coffee is already measured out and has it's own filter. Using coffee grounds you would have to know how much coffee to use for each cup plus find some way to keep the coffee grounds from getting into the coffee cup.
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I use only ground coffee in the filter...........hopefully someone has pod experience and can help you
280817
No. This machine only uses the iperEspresso capsules. There are other machines that can use either the capsules or ground coffee.
1086479
I can't see why you wouldn't be able to. I don't have an espresso machine but I was under the impression that you used ground coffee.
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You should use only course ground coffee. Either buy a grinder and do it yourself or buy beans at a coffee shop and gave them ground for you.
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I use both regular K Cups and the Reusable style (add your own ground coffee). Works great.
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These filters are made for the ez cup plastic pod. It costs $20.00 for one. You should be able to use any refillable pod with I coffee. I he filters might work in those but are not necessary.I have used Cafe cup refillable pods in an older Keurig for years.
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I'm sorry you cannot. Most machines have their very own custom pod. Go to the website to get the best selection in coffee. I absolutely LOVE this machine and the coffee variations, especially the price! Makes coffee the way they do in Italy.
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I don't use coffee pods. I just use ground coffee. I am not sure it takes ground coffee. I recommend you not buy this model. The steam nozzle has broken several times.
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No, this brewer model can only use Pods for brewing coffee. See the third picture from the top at the left for an example of the type of Pod that can be used.
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No you can't as far as I am aware. But the quality of the coffee that is available is the best I have found for pods
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Absolutely. You can even stack TWO of them if you want stronger coffee. When I bought the 49970 it came with a package of Senseo pods. But after you use those up, you can use the ecopads instead. It's much cheaper to use your own coffee.
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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.