Pod Coffee Machines
 

The pod coffee machines and capsule machines, use a pre set dose of ground coffee in a pod or capsule. The water is forced through the pod or capsule by an electric pump under pressure.

The advantage of this type of coffee machine is that the coffee dose and tamping is always preset so a greater degree of consistency is usually achieved by all but the most skilled coffee maker.

There are many capsule and pod coffee machine brands such as Senseo, Nespresso, DeLonghi, just to mention a few.

Senseo offers a series of established and new models, which efficiently use the pod coffee machine system. Most of these Senseo pod coffee machines are simple and easy to operate with a modern and attractive design. Customer ratings are very good even though there are some complaints. But by the numbers of user reviews at Amazon alone these machines have been sold in very large numbers and the price to performance ratio makes them very popular.

Le Cube C180 features Nespresso’s capsule system which easily prepares a full menu of drinks without having to worry about grinding beans, tamping or cleaning up coffee grounds. The capsules virtually eliminate any mess due to arriving pre-measured and pre-packaged. Simply place a capsule in the top hatch, close the lid and begin brewing. When you are ready to brew again, the used capsule will automatically be dispensed into the internal dump box.

DeLonghi is a household name in the the USA and in Europe. As most Italian manufacturers they pride for beautiful design and interesting features. The DeLonghi EN660.R customer reviews add up to a very positive impression, which makes a this machine strong competitor to other pod coffee machines in the market.

Nespresso E350 Romeo (Hyperlink - Click here to Amazon.com)

Single-Serve Automatic Espresso Machine, Polished Aluminum Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso Romeo machine is part of our Top Line.

Top Line machines are the benchmark when it comes to ease of use. They are fitted with a digital display and many automatic functions. Like all Nespresso machines, their design blends beauty with function.

The Nespresso Romeo machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso and espresso-based beverages such as Cappuccino or café latte, and is exceptionally easy to use. Programmable automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup.

A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation.

Completely automatic capsule insertion and ejection (cd system). Removable steam nozzle for hot water and steam Special steam nozzle for Cappuccino-Caffelatte. Automatic ejection of used capsule into a tray.

Tray for used capsules. Digital multilingual function display. Programmable machine turn on and off. Automatic rinsing and cleaning programs. Adjustment for water hardness. ABS and polished aluminum trim.Cup heater plate. Removable water container (47 oz). Back-lit control buttons.Electronic control of level of tray for used capsules. Integrated descaling program.

Nespresso Le Cube C180 Espresso Machine (Hyperlink - Click here to Amazon.com)

In a pure minimalist design with a square, cubed architectural shape, this compact espresso machine features a unique extraction system specially designed for coffee-filled capsules.

A simple system perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while the unit's high-pressure 19-bar pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso ensuring a smooth crema--the delicious creamy layer on top.

In addition, the machine's ThermoBlock heating system heats water to ideal temperatures during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation.

For added convenience, the brewing unit provides programmable extraction for small and long cups with automatic stop, as well as backlit "on/off," "espresso," and "lungo" buttons.

Other highlights include cup-storage side trays for six espresso cups, a removable 34-ounce water container, and vertical positioning of the drip grid for latte macchiato preparation.

Used capsules eject into a capsule container that holds 15 used capsules and has a back light to indicate when the container is full.

The espresso machine only uses capsules, not any other ground espresso, but a range of 12 premium coffee blends is available, including decaffeinated. The capsules can be purchased from Nespresso.

DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single-Serve Espresso Maker (Hyperlink - Click here to Amazon.com)

Developed with a unique extraction system specially designed for coffee-filled capsules, this single-serve automatic espresso machine deploys technology essential for preparing perfect espresso.

A simple system perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while the unit's 19-bar high-pressure pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso ensuring a smooth crema--the delicious creamy layer on top.

Used capsules eject automatically into the used-capsule collection container after the brewing cycle has completed.

In addition, illuminated controls allow for easily choosing from cappuccino, latte macchiato, espresso coffee, long coffee, or hot water.

The unit's patented IFD milk system includes a milk container for cappuccinos and lattes, and the amounts of frothed/steamed milk and coffee can be adjusted to suit individual preferences.

The milk container comes with a unique automatic cleaning function at the push of a button, and the entire container detaches for storing in the refrigerator.

If you are looking for quality coffee pods or capsules for your coffee machine, here are three well know brand names Illy, Aloha Island and Lavazza. You can find them through Amazon.com and Google whom I am associated with.  They offer a wide range of products, sometimes at great discounts, fell free to look at their websites or click on the Google targeted advertisements on this page.

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Buying Pod Coffee Machines

It can be a tough decision between pod coffee machines and capsule, either of these machines can get pretty expensive per coffee serving.

If money is no object to you, either machine will be a fine choice. Otherwise you should consider shopping around and compare the price per serving of a pod versus or capsule versus a bean to cup coffee machine.

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