4 Dirty Little Details About Pod Coffee Machine And The Pod Coffee Machine Industry

The Best Pod Coffee Machines

With pod coffee machines, you simply place a sealed capsule with ground or roasted beans into the machine. The coffee is then poured through for a specified time period to create your drink.

Some pod coffee makers have multiple cup sizes as well as a built-in filter and milk that froths. The ideal pod maker for you will depend on your lifestyle and personal preferences.

1. Keurig K-Select

This machine is a great choice if you are seeking a Keurig coffeemaker that isn't adorned with all the bells, whistles and features of more expensive models. It's easy to use, has a stunning design and can be tucked into the corner of your kitchen when it's not being used.

The machine is noisy but that's not a major problem. It's also quite small and will fit in tiny counter spaces. If you'd prefer a Keurig with a larger range of sizes or a carafe to drip-brew your coffee, you might want to consider other alternatives.

The Keurig K-Select single serve coffee maker combines sleek design and more useful features to help you make your perfect cup every time. Choose from hundreds of delicious K-Cup pods, or make your own ground coffee using a My-K-Cup universal coffee filter that is reusable (sold separately). The Strong Brew feature kicks up the strength and intensity of your coffee, making it the best choice for coffee lovers who enjoy a bold cup.

The brewer comes with simple controls with buttons. Simply add the K-Cup pod, choose the brew size you'd like to use and then press the brew button. In less than a minute, you can enjoy a cup of fresh coffee. The large reservoir of 52 ounces allows you to make five cups before refilling, making it easier to manage your morning routine.

The machine is simple to clean, with the ability to remove the reservoir of water and lid that can be easily hand washed. To ensure that your Keurig is working optimally you must clean it by descaler. Follow the steps in the user's guide. This warranty covers all original accessories and the brewer, except for normal wear or abuse as well as external causes like power outages.

2. Tassimo My Way

If you're a coffee lover and are looking for a pod machine capable of making more than just your daily cup of joe This is the best option. It's designed to create a wide range of drinks like hot chocolate and tea. It has a large 1.3 millilitre water tank that can brew multiple cups at a time. The machine can be warmed up in just three minutes, and includes a milk container that lets you to make latte or a cappuccino. It also comes with an LCD that can be touched to let 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 need for your desired drink. There are more than 70 flavors to choose from, including brands like Kenco and Costa to Costa, Milka and Cadbury's. The machine comes with a selection of T Discs, including ones for hot and tea chocolate.

The coffee made by this machine was of high quality, but slightly less than the other machines we have reviewed. It also produced a creamy mouthfeel, and steam-cooked milk to make caffe lattes fast. It is important to know that the milk's frothy texture contains sugar that, while not a major problem however, might not be a favorite for everyone.

The Tassimo My Way is easy to keep clean, with the drip tray, removable parts of the brewing unit, and the water tank all being dishwasher-safe. A Brita filter is included, as is cleaning disk. A handy indicator light lets you know when it's time to descale, and the water reservoir helps keep the limescale to the minimum. The machine is classified as Energy Star, which helps reduce the power consumption of up to 15%..

3. Lavazza Lungo Pod Machine

This Nespresso-compatible pod coffee maker from Lavazza, made in collaboration with Sage, is one of the best-looking machines available. The machine is made of tough and attractive materials. It comes with a stylish steam wand that can be adjusted to make cappuccinos and lattes, as well as a stainless-steel milk jug. Pop in a pod and select the size of your cup and the machine goes into action, brewing espresso lungo, double espresso, gran lungo, alto and mug drinks with a thick layer of silky froth.

Like most pod machines, you load the pod using an opening on the top of the machine and then drop it in the right spot. The machine punctures the capsule then seals it. When you pull the lever, the used pod will fall into a dedicated spent pod and capsule coffee machines tray beneath the drip tray.

It's not the fastest way to make espresso, it takes 30 seconds for a single shot and 90 seconds for the lungo. But the results are always impressive with a rich, smooth flavor and great crema. The machine will also alert you when it's time to refill the tank of water or the pod bin.

A big selling point for this machine is that it can use it with any Lavazza brand pod There are seven in all, including espresso ground (Qualita Rossa, Intenso, Passionale and Delizioso) and 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 the delivery of pods coffee machines it could come at a similar price to a regular bean-to-cup machine. This machine's slimline design allows it to be easily incorporated into even the smallest kitchens, while the pods themselves are industrially compostable so you can pop them into your local food waste bins, or even your own garden compost.

4. Nespresso Vertuo Pod Machine

Nespresso machines are some of the top pod coffee makers for those who are looking for a fast steady, reliable, and consistent drink. They heat up fast and are easy to use. Simply insert a capsule and push a button and you're done. They create an extremely creamy, rich crema that can be added to drinks to give greater flavor and thickness. The official pods are not inexpensive and you'll have to buy them.

The Vertuo line uses an entirely different method of technology from OriginalLine machines that work with espresso capsules (and are still in existence). They read the barcode of each capsule and automatically adjust the brewing parameters to make a perfect cup. And they include a centrifusion system that spins the capsule in order to extract the most flavorful and most dense crema.

The machines aren't as intuitive as our other choices. The lid only opens when the machine is ready, and it takes about 30 seconds for the capsule to heat up. They don't include a milk frother like the other pod coffee makers on this list, so you'll need an additional PS90 or so to purchase a separate Aeroccino in order to make lattes or cappuccinos.

They also require more regular maintenance than other models - refilling the water tank, emptying the pod containers, and descaling. However, they do come with an app that reminds you of these duties and provides tools such as store locators and capsule recycling. If you connect your device to an IntelliPort you can control it via voice commands. This is great when you're making coffee at 4am in the dark or have limited strength.

5. SMEG Barista Pod Machine

This sleek pod coffee maker is the lovechild of a beloved Italian brand and a renowned kitchen appliance company. It sports the sleek, retro curves that SMEG are known for, and can brew both espresso and lungo drinks. It also has a programmable shot setting as well as dual-height drip trays and a pod bin that can be removed.

This coffee maker makes it easy to whip up one-shot or double-shot espresso in the morning, or a lungo during your break at work. Its easy-to-use control panel is sleek and doesn't distract from its purpose. If you're looking to dress up your daily joe even more, it comes with three different filter baskets that allow for different capsule types. You can also make use of loose ground beans (although you'll need to own an additional grinder).

The SMEG Barista Pod Machine doesn't have a milk pitcher, however, it does come with a built-in Pannarello milk frother that can froth soymilk and cow milk quite beautifully. It also has a 51mm portafilter, which is smaller than a conventional commercial-style filter. It's pressurised, so you won't have the stale, leftover taste. It also comes with a Tamper which doubles as scoop.

The SMEG is one of the most expensive pod machines we've reviewed, but it's definitely worth it if you're a fan of the retro look or enjoy being able to whip up espresso-based drinks. It's also a great choice for those who are new to the world of coffee and don't want to have to deal with the hassle of measuring, grinding and the process of tamping your own beans.