CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I will provide some pictures as well as the items I buy from Amazon to help understand the hack.
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Need advice on coffee pods/cups/machine
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CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
Here is the simple hack:
Cut the foil cap off with a sharp knife
Fill with your own coffee .... tap it to settle the coffee ... don't pack it
Use one of the replacement foils .... self stick
Place a foil on the pod ..... center it well .... I tear the little tab off to make sure it doesn't get in the way of the bar code
I use the gadget I bought on Amazon to neatly fold the excess over .... I'll show you this in a minute. make sure the bar code is not blocked
This is the foils I bought ... you can get them a bit cheaper ... I paid $19 for 250
This kit is well worth the price .... the bottom part holds the pod while you fill it ..... the top part goes over the pod with new foil and neatly tucks it all in place
Cut the foil cap off with a sharp knife
Fill with your own coffee .... tap it to settle the coffee ... don't pack it
Use one of the replacement foils .... self stick
Place a foil on the pod ..... center it well .... I tear the little tab off to make sure it doesn't get in the way of the bar code
I use the gadget I bought on Amazon to neatly fold the excess over .... I'll show you this in a minute. make sure the bar code is not blocked
This is the foils I bought ... you can get them a bit cheaper ... I paid $19 for 250
This kit is well worth the price .... the bottom part holds the pod while you fill it ..... the top part goes over the pod with new foil and neatly tucks it all in place
Gonna have to try it.
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
When you cut the Nespresso pods open, you will see that their grind is fine and perfect which I think is part of the key to their excellent coffee
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
Difference in the grind doesn't affect the crema though?
I’d guess a finer grind, results in a better crema. A courser grind would allow the water to flow quicker through the grounds. Just my guess.
jfields
Where did all my money go?
Jeff and I figured that out and I ground the hell out of a batch. It was so fine I guess water couldn’t pass through, and the machine wasn’t too happy about it. Red lights were blinking, and all kinds of weird sounds were coming out of it.
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
I've definitely done that with my espresso machine!
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
No, I get good crema no matter how I grind it, of course I have never ground it coarse. I see no difference in crema between Nespresso pods and my own coffee.
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I told John that he had ground it enough .... the grounds were smoking. He said "What!"..... like I was stupid. Then he stuck his finger in the grounds and yelped. Then he proceeded to pack the grounds like a brick! The machine was definitely not happy!
CgarDan
Well-Known Member
I have a question for those who use a nespresso machine but use the hack with the pods
why the nespresso in the first place vs something like this:
not trolling but seriously curious. I have the brerra at home. And bought nespresso for the office just for the convenience. Along with these - much less than nespresso original pods. But at home I still prefer the taste of gaggia
why the nespresso in the first place vs something like this:
not trolling but seriously curious. I have the brerra at home. And bought nespresso for the office just for the convenience. Along with these - much less than nespresso original pods. But at home I still prefer the taste of gaggia
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
Dan .... a couple thoughts.
First .... I never heard of Gaggia
Second .... the machine is more than twice the cost of the Nespresso.
Even though the pods seems to be less money, the hack still makes the Neapresso less in the long run.
All in all, I'd love to try the coffee from the Gaggia to see how they compare.
Oops .... just realized you said Nespresso original. This discussion has all been about Neapresso Vertuo.
Oldmancigar
I’m here to stay
Thanks everyone for a master class on Nespresso technology and coffee…so, if I purchase a Neapresso Vertuo.machine…and start using the replacement lids as an option… what size coffee grind do I use in the replacement pods. Can, I use a find grind espresso that is sold in a small grocer. I hope there is an answer….no guessing 
akpreacher
The Preacher
Used to do French press but got tired of it. Bought a Ninja Hot & Cold Coffee maker and I have never drank so much coffee in my life.
Eqwhipped
Whiskey is the flower of my people.
This guy knows what's up!
CigarStone
For once, knowledge is making me poor!
I like my coffee strong so I grind it fine. Based on the high pressure injection of air and water, I think the nespresso will do fine espresso well.Thanks everyone for a master class on Nespresso technology and coffee…so, if I purchase a Neapresso Vertuo.machine…and start using the replacement lids as an option… what size coffee grind do I use in the replacement pods. Can, I use a find grind espresso that is sold in a small grocer. I hope there is an answer….no guessing
I would love to know how Nespresso gets their coffee ground the way they do. When you cut open a used pod and rinse it out, it looks like tiny round beads ..... perfect consistency.
Get a nice grinder to go with your new coffee machine. I have been using a Baratza Virtuoso for several years, has a really wide range of grind sizes and it's easy to adjust. It's gone through a metric shit ton of beans with nary a hiccup.
smellysell
Go Vols!!!
That's supposedly the most important key to great coffee is a nice grinder.
And knowing when to use each grind.
akpreacher
The Preacher
I have a Mr Coffee grinder and one day it stopped working. It sounded like it was plugged somehow! This video link shows the issue.