ESE Coffee Pods

ESE coffee pods, or "easy serving espresso" pods, are manufactured for use in both a generic coffee pod brewer and espresso machines. The entire reason they were created was to make an easy, fast way to have espresso at home or work, without having to spend the time and money on a coffee shop. Do you live for your morning or afternoon espresso, but can't stand the sap on your wallet? If so, this may be just what you're looking for.

ESE Pods And The Standard Coffee Pod Machine

ESE pods are intended for use in both coffee pod makers and espresso machines. If you are using an espresso machine, you will need a special adapter for these to go in to. However, if you are using a pod maker, you may be able to just toss an ESE coffee pod in and get espresso out. Unfortunately, some pod coffee makers don't work with some ESE products. To make matters worse, those who make pod machines and these ESE pods do not always clearly label which will work with which, leaving the consumer to guess if their specific pod coffee maker is compatible. There is currently no such thing as an ESE t-disc or k-cup, though you can get stronger coffees that emulate espresso to work in those machines.

Buying ESE Pods

Purchasing ESE pods might be a bit confusing since they're not all always clearly labeled. Also, many pods that carry the espresso label aren't ESE, and won't give you a real espresso, or anywhere close. Illy is who started the whole ESE thing in the first place, and any time you see an espresso coffee pod with their name on it, it should be ESE. In other cases, be sure to look very closely, and don't buy them as ESE unless they explicitly say that's what they are. Also, if they're pods that have directions for use in espresso machines, they pretty much have to be ESE.

Do ESE Pods Give A Real Espresso Experience?

ESE pods are capable of producing the real deal, but you'll only be satisfied if the they produce what you're expecting. The actual pod brand will be responsible for things like the thickness of crema and the espresso's consistency. Personal taste is also a factor that cannot be ignored. Are they capable of making exactly what you're looking for? There's a good chance, but you'll probably have to try a few first. Don't stock up right at first just because pods don't go bad for a long time; wait until you've tried a few, and know your preferences.

Why Use ESE Pods In My Espresso Machine?

This product offers a few advantages over traditional grounds when it comes to espresso machines. Since everything is wrapped up in a filter from beginning to end, cleaning up after using espresso coffee pods is a breeze. Coffee stays fresh longer because you open only what you're going to use. However, since they're individually sealed, ESE coffee pods produce extra plastic waste over traditional grounds.