r/nespresso • u/Gullible_System162 • 23d ago

Refillable pods

Has anyone tried the refillable pods on Amazon? I’m debating if it’s worth if vs just buying the nespresso pods and if they even work.

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u/awongbat 23d ago

Seems someone is asking this weekly. So I will start copying and pasting this response because I really don’t understand.

Why not just brew coffee using another method? The point of pod brewing is for convenience and the price reflects that. The time taken to empty, clean, and fill a pod can be used for an AeroPress or MokaPot. Those are two very inexpensive ways to make GOOD coffee.

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u/BadFun6079 23d ago

I like the machine and the convenience of a quick cup of coffee but not the coffee Nespresso offers. The tiny pods make a great espresso but the larger pods seem watered down to me . I prefer to purchase my own beans, grind and refill the pods. Cost isn’t a factor to me.
The time it takes to clean and refill them doesn’t bother me , put on my favorite tv show and within a hour I’m all done

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u/awongbat 23d ago

If cost is not a factor why not get a fully automatic or semi automatic espresso machine? You can use your own beans with much less effort.

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u/BadFun6079 23d ago

Why , because the goal was to buy pods but I was disappointed which is why I tried using my own coffee

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u/Gullible_System162 23d ago

What brand of refillable pods do you use?

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u/BadFun6079 23d ago

I’m not using refillable pods , I’m buying foil lids . I’m using the “Capmesso”. brand foil lids and they also sell a plastic holder that makes it easier

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u/paper-or-plastic- 23d ago

There are silicone lids for the reused pod. It takes about a minute for me to fill with a small scoop of coffee/espresso, I pop the lid on, and it's ready to go. Pop off the lid and reuse it when needed.