25 Amazing Facts About Pod Coffee Machine
The Best Pod Coffee Machines
With pod coffee machines, you simply place a sealed capsule with ground or roasted beans into the machine. Then the coffee pours through for a specified amount of time to make your beverage.
Some pod coffee makers have various sizes of cups and a built-in filter and milk ability to froth. The best pod machine for you will depend on your lifestyle and your personal preferences.
1. Keurig K-Select
This machine is an excellent option if you're seeking a Keurig coffeemaker that doesn't have all the bells, whistles, and features of more expensive models. It's easy to use, has a great design, and can be easily hidden away in an area of the kitchen when it's not in use.
One downside to this machine is that it can be a bit noisy, but this isn't an issue. It is also fairly small and will fit in tiny counter spaces. However, if you want a Keurig that has a larger range of sizes or a carafe to use for traditional drip brewing, you should think about other options.
The Keurig K-Select single serve coffee maker is a blend of elegant design and efficient features to help make your perfect cup every time. Choose from hundreds of delicious K-Cup pods, or brew your own ground coffee using My-K-Cup's universal, reusable coffee filter (sold separately). Strong Brew increases the intensity and strength of your coffee, making it an ideal choice for coffee enthusiasts who prefer strong coffee.
The brewer is simple to operate with buttons. Just add the K-Cup pod, select the brew size you'd like to use and then press brew. In less than a minute you'll have a fresh-tasting cup of coffee ready to drink. The large water reservoir of 52 ounces lets you brew up to five cups between refills, simplifying your morning routine.
This machine is very easy to clean. The water reservoir and lid can be cleaned and removed by hand. But, you must descale your Keurig before cleaning it, and follow the guidelines in the user's guide to ensure that your machine is operating at its peak. The warranty covers the brewer as well as the original accessories, with the exception of for normal wear and tear, damages due to abuse or misuse and external causes of failure such as power outages.
If you're a coffee lover and are in search of an espresso machine that can make more than just your regular cup of joe, this is the best option. It can make a variety of drinks, including tea and hot cocoa. The large 1.3-litre water tank allows for multiple cups to be brewed simultaneously. The machine can be heated up in just three seconds, and can create a latte or cappuccino using its milk jug built-in. It also features a touch-sensitive screen that allows you to alter the intensity, temperature and quantity of your drink.
The Tassimo My Way uses the brand's T Discs which include everything you require for your favorite drink. There are more than 70 varieties that include Kenco, Costa, Milka and Cadbury's. The machine also has the option of T Discs for tea and hot chocolate as well.
We found the coffee it produced to be of a high quality, albeit slightly less than the other pod machines in this round-up. It also steamed the milk to make a caffe latte fairly quickly and gave a smooth mouthfeel without being overly thick. However, it must be taken into consideration that the milk with a frothy texture made from T Discs contains sugar which isn't a huge issue in itself, isn't to everyone's taste.
Tassimo Myway's removable parts such as the drip tray and the water tank are dishwasher-safe. There's an Brita filter as well as a cleaning disc that can be used. A useful indicator light will let you know when you need to descale. water tanks will help keep limescale at the minimum. The machine is Energy Star rated, which reduces the amount of electricity it uses by up to 15%..
3. Lavazza Lungo Pod Machine
This Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine was designed in collaboration with Sage by Lavazza is one of the most attractive machines on the market. It's built with durable and attractive materials, it comes with an elegantly adjustable steam wand to make lattes and cappuccinos as well as a stainless milk jug in steel. It can make espresso, double espressos, lungos, mugs, and altos using thick layers of foam.
As with most pod machines you load the pod using a hatch on the top and drop it in the right spot. The machine punctures the capsule and then closes it. When you press the lever the used pod will fall into a dedicated spent Pod tray underneath the drip tray.
It's not the fastest machine to make coffee it takes 30 seconds to make a shot of espresso and 90 seconds for a lungo but the results are consistently impressive, with a great crema and a smooth, rich taste. The machine also alerts you when the water tank or pod bin is in need of refilling.
A big selling point for this machine is the ability to use it with any Lavazza-branded pod There are seven in all, including ground roasted espresso (Qualita Rossa, Intenso, Passionale and Delizioso), two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso) and two organic coffees (!Tierra! Bio). It's not cheap, but if you get the subscription deal that bundles this pod coffee maker with pod delivery that can come at a similar price to a regular bean-to-cup machine. Its slimline design allows it to be easily incorporated into even the smallest kitchens. Additionally, the pods themselves are compostable, so you can put them into your council's food waste bins or your own garden compost.
4. Nespresso Vertuo Pod Machine
Nespresso machines make some of the best pods coffee makers for those looking for a reliable, speedy and steady brew. They heat up quickly and are extremely simple to use. Just insert a capsule, push the button, and you're done. They also create a rich crema that you can add to your drinks for added thickness and flavor. They're not cheap, though you must buy their official pods.
The Vertuo line is a distinct machine from the OriginalLine machines, which still utilize espresso capsules. The Vertuo line is able to read the barcode on each capsule and adjusts the brewing parameters to produce an ideal cup. They also have a centrifusion device that spins the capsules in order to make the best flavor and the thickest crema.
That said they're not as intuitive as our other picks. The lid is only opened when the machine is ready, and it takes around 30 seconds for the capsule to get hot. The machine doesn't come with a milk frother as do other pod coffee makers on this list, meaning you'll have to shell out an additional PS90 or so to purchase a separate Aeroccino for those who want to make lattes or cappuccinos.
They also require more frequent maintenance than other models, such as refilling the water tank, emptying the pod containers, and descaling--but they have an application that reminds you of these duties and offers tools like store locators and capsule recycling. If you connect your device to an IntelliPort you can control it via voice commands. This is ideal for those who make coffee at 4am in the dark or have limited strength.
5. SMEG Barista Pod Machine
This sleek pod coffee machine is the lovechild of a beloved Italian brand and a well-known kitchen appliance company. It has the sleek, retro curves that SMEG are famous for, and can make both espresso and lungo drinks. It has a programmable setting for the shot, two-height drip tray, and a pod bins that can be removed.
This coffee maker makes it easy to make an instant cup of single-shot or double-shot espresso in the morning, or to make a lungo in the break at work. Its easy-to-use control panel makes it appear sleek and doesn't distract you from the functionality. It comes with three baskets that can be swapped for different capsule types. You can use loose-ground beans (although a separate grinder is required).
The SMEG Barista Pod Machine doesn't include a milk pitcher, however, it does come with a built-in Pannarello milk frother that froths both cow and soymilk quite well. It also comes with a portafilter that measures 51mm, which is smaller than the typical commercial filter. It's pressurized, which means that you won't get the taste of stale food that is left behind. It also comes with a tamper which doubles as scoop.
The SMEG is one of the most expensive pod machines on our list but it's well worth it if your a fan of the retro style or enjoy being able to whip up espresso-based drinks. It's also a great choice if you're new to the world of making coffee and don't want to go through the hassles of grinding, measuring, and making your own coffee.