The Best Pod Coffee Machines
Pod coffee machines let you put a capsule that contains ground or roasted coffee beans into the machine. Then the coffee pours through for a set time period to create your drink.
Some pod coffee makers have various sizes of cups and a built-in filter and milk that froths. The ideal pod maker for you will depend on your lifestyle and your personal preferences.
1. Keurig K-Select
This machine is an excellent choice if you are seeking a Keurig coffeemaker that isn't adorned with all the bells and whistles and features of more expensive models. It's easy to operate and has a beautiful look. When not in use, it can be easily tucked into a corner in the kitchen.
One drawback to this machine is that it could be a bit noisy, but this isn't a big deal. It's also small and will fit in tiny counter spaces. If you prefer a Keurig with a wider range of sizes or a carafe to drip-brew your
coffee machines capsules, you may want to consider other options.
Keurig K-Select is a single-serve coffee maker that combines a sleek design with more user-friendly features. This lets you brew the perfect cup of coffee every time. Choose from hundreds of delicious K-Cup pods, or make your own ground coffee with My-K-Cup's universal coffee filter that is reusable (sold separately). The Strong Brew feature kicks up the intensity and strength of your coffee and makes it the perfect choice for coffee lovers who appreciate a strong cup.
The brewer has simple controls using buttons. Just insert the K-Cup pod, choose the brew size you'd like to use, and then press to brew. In less than one minute, you can enjoy a cup of fresh coffee. The large 52-ounce reservoir allows you to make up to five cups between refills, making it easier to manage your morning routine.
This machine is very easy to clean. The water reservoir and lid can be cleaned and removed by hand. To ensure your Keurig is working optimally it is essential to descale it before cleaning. Follow the instructions in the user's manual. This warranty covers all accessories and the brewer, with the exception of for normal wear, abuse or misuse and other external causes like power outages.
2. Tassimo My Way
If you're a coffee enthusiast and are in search of an espresso machine that can make more than just your regular cup of coffee This is the best choice. It's designed to make wide variety of drinks including hot chocolate and tea. It features a large 1.3 Liter water tank that can brew multiple cups at once. The machine can be heated up in three seconds, and it includes a milk container that can be used to make latte or cappuccino. It also has a touch-sensitive display which lets you adjust the intensity, temperature and quantity of your preferred drink.
The Tassimo My Way uses the brand's T Discs that contain everything you need to make your favorite drink. There are more than 70 varieties that include Kenco, Costa, Milka and Cadbury's. The machine offers a variety of T discs, which include ones for hot and tea chocolate.
We found the coffee it produced to be of good quality, although slightly less than some of the other pod machines featured in this round-up. It also heated the milk for the caffe latte in a short time and gave a smooth mouthfeel without being overly thick. However, it should be noted that the frothy milk made from T Discs contains sugar which isn't a huge issue in itself, isn't to everyone's taste.
The Tassimo My Way is easy to keep clean, with the drip tray, removable parts of the brewing unit and the water tank being dishwasher-safe. There's a Brita filter that is included as well as a cleaning disc that can be used as well. A useful indicator light will inform you when to descale, and the water tank keeps limescale at a 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 was designed in collaboration with Sage by Lavazza is among the most appealing machines on the market. The machine is constructed of durable and attractive materials. It has a sleek steam wand that can be adjusted to make cappuccinos and lattes, and a stainless steel milk jug. The machine can brew espresso, lungos, double espressos gran lungos, mugs and altos, all with a thick layer froth.
As with most pod machines you load the pod through an opening on the top and then drop it into the right spot. The machine punctures the capsule, then closes it. When you pull the lever, the used pod will fall into a designated spent Pod tray underneath the drip tray.
It's not the fastest machine to make coffee, taking 30 seconds for a shot of espresso and about 90 seconds for a lungo - but the results are consistently impressive, with a great crema and a rich, smooth taste. The machine will also alert you when it's time to refill the water tank or pod bin.
This machine is a big seller due to the fact that you can use any Lavazza pod. There are seven pods in total, including ground espresso (Qualita Rossa) as well as decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso), and two organic coffees. Bio). It's not cheap, but with a subscription deal that combines this pod coffee maker with a pod delivery service, it can work out for a comparable price to a regular bean-to cup machine. The machine's slim design means it can be easily incorporated into even the smallest kitchens. Furthermore, the pods themselves are industrially compostable so you can pop them in your council food waste bins or own garden compost.
4. Nespresso Vertuo Pod Machine
Nespresso machines are among the best pod coffee makers for those who are looking for an efficient reliable, consistent, and reliable drink. They heat up fast and are easy to use. Simply insert a capsule and press a button, and you're good to go. They create a rich, creamy crema that can be added to drinks to give more flavor and thickness. They're not cheap, though, and you have to buy their official pods.
The Vertuo line is a different model from the OriginalLine machines, which make use of espresso capsules. They read each
capsule coffee machines's barcode and automatically adjust the brewing parameters to create the perfect cup. They also have a centrifusion machine which spins the capsules to make the best flavor and the most thick crema.
That said that, the machines aren't as intuitive as our other choices. For instance the lid is only opened when the machine is ready, and it takes 30 seconds to get hot enough to allow it to be put into the capsule. The machine doesn't come with a milk frother as do other
pod coffee makers listed on this list, so you'll need an additional PS90 or so to purchase a separate Aeroccino if you want to make lattes or cappuccinos.
These machines also require more maintenance than other models - refilling the water tank, emptying the pod containers used for descaling - however, they come with an app which reminds you to perform these tasks, and offers tools such as store locators and capsule recyclers. If you pair your machine to an IntelliPort you can control it with voice commands. This is great when you're making coffee at 4am in the dark or have a limited strength.
5. SMEG Barista Pod Machine
This sleek pod machine is the lovechild between a beloved Italian brand, and a well-known company that manufactures kitchen appliances. It has the retro, sleek curves that SMEG are renowned for, and it can brew the espresso and lungo drinks. It comes with a programable setting for the shot, dual-height drip tray, and a pod bins that can be removed.
This coffee maker lets you make one or two cups of lungo or espresso in the morning or during breaks at work. Its simple control panel keeps it looking sleek and doesn't interfere with its function.