Pod Coffee Machines

Why Are Coffee Pod Machines Becoming So Popular?

Coffee pod machines offer a cheap and hassle-free way to prepare a top-quality cup of your favourite beverage. Just choose a coffee pod, pop it in the coffee machine, and soon you will be enjoying an espresso or delicious cappuccino. Your taste buds will quickly become attuned to the refined flavours. When deciding which coffee maker buy, try not to decide by brand or price but instead think about what you want to get from your new purchase.

Coffee Pod Machine — Overview of Advantages and Disadvantages

A coffee pod machine offers many advantages but it also come a with a few drawbacks that help you understand its price:

Your Favourite Coffee Brand May Have Their Own Coffee Pod Machine

You may come across coffee pod machines by most well-known manufacturers. Among them are the famous De'Longhi and Krups brands. Let's take a closer look at which manufacturers we have on offer for you.

• Nespresso coffee pod machines fit in wherever you place them. They offer a classic, practically designed device and are compatible with Nespresso coffee pods and other pods with the same shape. 
• Tassimo coffee pod machines have a robust design, but can also be purchased in a design that resembles a lever press. They use Tassimo coffee pods. 
• Dolce Gusto coffee pod machines impress with their compact dimensions and design that fits into modern kitchens. You can use Dolce Gusto pods and similar capsules from other manufacturers. 
• Illy coffee pod machines take up only a fraction of the space, yet attract you with their unmistakable modern design with a retro touch. They use Illy IperEspresso capsules. 
• Tchibo Cafissimo coffee machines have both the look of today's automatic coffee machines and a futuristic design that looks great in your home. Use Tchibo capsules.

You'll Need Coffee Capsules or Coffee Pods

Coffee capsules or coffee pods are an integral part of the coffee machine. They ensure the trouble-free preparation of various coffee drinks. Each capsule coffee machine has its own special system, so take into account which machine you are buying coffee for when making your selection. Individual manufacturers have their own capsules and pods.

Some capsule coffee machines, including Nespresso and Dolce Gusto, allow you to use brands of capsules from other manufacturers. These capsules often are far cheaper than the own-brand versions. However, there is no guarantee that the resulting drinks will taste as good or that they are 100% safe to use.

How to Choose a Coffee Pod Machine? 

Choose a capsule coffee machine according to its dimensions, water tank capacity, brewing pressure and functions.

Space-Saving Mini Capsule Coffee Machine

Mini capsule coffee machines are designed for smaller kitchens where space saving is a major consideration. As more compact dimensions go hand in hand with a smaller water tank, mini machines are best-suited for people who don't drink so many cups of coffee every day.

You can easily find the perfectly sized coffee machine for your home by setting your preferred dimensions in the parametric filter. You could also consider the weight of the device.

What is the Perfect Volume for a Coffee Pod Machine?

Coffee pod machines have volumes ranging from 0.6 to 1.4 litres. If you drink one or two cups a day, you can choose a coffee pod maker with a volume of less than one litre. For a multi-person household or office, it's best to pick a machine with a larger capacity as you won't need to refill it with water during the day. As you'd expect, the larger the water tank, the heavier the device. 

High Pressure Required for Top-Quality Coffee

The pressure exerted on the coffee determines the quality of the resulting beverage. To make excellent espresso you need a machine with constant 15-bar pressure. It is important that the pressure does not drop during the brewing process. Automatic coffee machines with higher pressures (15 bar or more) ensure that even with a slight drop in pressure you always get a good drink. 

Coffee Pod Machines — Functions and Equipment

Capsule coffee machines offer a large number of features that are sure to come in handy. Let's have a look at some of them.

Do You Enjoy Lattes and Cappuccinos?

Capsule coffee machines for latte and cappuccino allow you to easily prepare your favourite drink with a combination of milk and foam. You can prepare everything without any problems and you don't even need a frother or other accessories.

Coffee Capsule and Coffee Pod Stands Stylishly Display Your Stock

Coffee pod stands comes in handy if you want to keep your favourite drinks both organised and close at hand. Not only do they look great but they also make it easy to choose the coffee you want and see when supplies need replenishing. What's more, you can bin the unsightly boxes that the coffee pods are sold in.