{"id":17029,"date":"2022-06-08T18:19:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T10:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=17029"},"modified":"2023-06-06T16:19:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T08:19:26","slug":"how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Pod Coffee Machines Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c53a2c11cc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c53a2c11cc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work\/#How_Do_Pod_Coffee_Machines_Work\" title=\"How Do Pod Coffee Machines Work\">How Do Pod Coffee Machines Work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work\/#What_happens_to_a_pod_in_a_coffee_machine\" title=\"What happens to a pod in a coffee machine?\">What happens to a pod in a coffee machine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work\/#How_to_make_coffee_in_a_coffee_pod_machine\" title=\"How to make coffee in a coffee pod machine?\">How to make coffee in a coffee pod machine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-pod-coffee-machines-work\/#How_to_use_pods_in_a_coffee_pod_machine\" title=\"How to use pods in a coffee pod machine?\">How to use pods in a coffee pod machine?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Pod_Coffee_Machines_Work\"><\/span>How Do Pod Coffee Machines Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pod coffee machines work by using a water reservoir to hold the hot water, a heating element to heat the water, and a pump that causes the hot water to flow through the coffee beans, brewing them according to your preferences. All you have to do is press a single button to deliver a great cup of coffee in a minute or two.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single-serve coffee <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-do-coffee-machines-work\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18534\">machine<\/a>s function by puncturing the ends of a coffee capsule, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mueller-KCupCompatible-Single-Cup-Brewer\/dp\/B07PYPX7M9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mueller-KCupCompatible-Single-Cup-Brewer\/dp\/B07PYPX7M9\" target=\"_blank\">heating<\/a> the water, and running that hot water over the capsule. Pod coffee machines brew single servings from ground beans sealed within Pods or Capsules, working similarly to how ground coffee is packed into espresso machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is true that most coffee machines using pod or pod systems are single-serve, but there are some multi-serve models, which may be ideal for larger families or offices. You should take care before buying a single-serving coffee machine, as systems differ, with some working with just one specific-size pod or capsule, and using different technologies to do it. Most single-serve coffee machines, like the Lavazza, Illy, and Tassimo, work with only official-brand pods, which can be pricey and limits the options for what you can drink. IKOHS Potts Multi-Cassette Coffee Machine, for instance, claims to work with Nespresso pods, Dolce Gusto pods, and ground coffee, though we did not test this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, some Nespresso pod machines can brew regular coffee, just like the espresso drinks you get from espresso machines. Most of the pod machines that Consumer Reports tested made similar-quality coffee&ndash;that is, just-okay coffee. The pod machines in this guide are the best performers in testing, using the most similar roast strengths and bean varieties as possible among compatible Eco pods. All of the coffee pod machines will let you customize your beverage sizes to a degree, but certain machines are much better at this, making it quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"how to use a pod coffee machine\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuWj1bysdhs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find out how to use pod coffee machines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select three different beverage sizes, temperatures, and coffee strengths, or you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>can just have the Tassimos My Way machine read a barcode on the pods and pour out a perfect cup automatically. Simply insert a pod, and This Simple will read the barcode on the pods, automatically delivering the exact amount of water to match the coffee type within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowing the water to heat up and go through the machine into a cup of coffee, you can pour it out afterwards. Brew allows just plain hot water to run through, collecting no coffee along the way, in turn cleaning the new Nespresso machine and setting it up to be ready to brew your own coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your Nespresso machine is cleaned, and you are ready to brew that mornings coffee, just press the Espresso or Lungo buttons on Original Series machines, or the On button on Vertuo Series machines, to power on the machine. While you are waiting for your new Nespresso machine to heat up, though, be sure that your water tank is filled up to its capacity, so that the machine has water to draw from for whatever coffee option you have chosen. At this point, you can adjust the volume of water and decide whether you would like a stronger or weaker cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Steps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fill it<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fill it with water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Place the cup<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Put your coffee cup in it&rsquo;s place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Place the pod<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Place the pod in the coffee maker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Brew<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Brew your coffee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Clean <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">In the end, clean your coffee machine<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steps to use pod coffee machine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is forced through the capsule at high pressure until the wide, foil-covered sides of the capsule pop, releasing rich, crema-topped espresso. The needles puncture the capsule, so the water passes through the capsules interior, exiting on the bottom end of the capsule, happily converted to coffee. The liquid speeds toward the heat via the single-way release valve within the tube, which is routed toward the bottom of a single-serve pod coffee maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine heats the water to a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncausa.org\/About-Coffee\/How-to-Brew-Coffee\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncausa.org\/About-Coffee\/How-to-Brew-Coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> temperature appropriate<\/a> for the coffee type, as well as heating a cup of coffee or a carafe within minutes. Your machine heats water almost to the point of boiling (probably around 90degC or 190degF or so), and then forces that water at high pressure through the coffee in the pods and into the cup, just like in a traditional espresso machine. Once you put a pod in a designated slot, you press down on the cap to puncture it, and water is forced through the grounds, releasing coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open any Nespresso machine to insert a new pod, the machine automatically releases used pods into an integrated trash can. They are made from aluminum, so after you have removed your used coffee grounds from the pods and given them a wash, you can recycle the pods at home. Making coffee at home means that you are likely using mugs or reusable cups, but also think about how simple it is to recycle your pods and pods. The best home-use pod coffee makers are Nespresso Coffee &amp; Espresso machines, or Keurig K-Elite, which makes both hot and cold brewed coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the best pod coffee maker may be a simple way to simplify these busy mornings, but coffee lovers will know this is no excuse for compromising on the quality of your brew. If making coffee or cleaning seems to take up quite a lot of your time with a machine you are considering, then look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-brew-tea-in-milk\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2440\">Can You Brew Tea In Milk<\/a>, take a look at my other article.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The best machines brew a strong, aromatic espresso in less than 30 seconds, from capsules or pods that hold just the right amount of ground, dosed coffee for a single hit. If you crave foamy coffee, but do not want the fuss of a steaming wand, some machines, like the Tassimo My Way and Dolce Gusto models, feature dual-stage pods that include a creamier dairy component, in addition to a coffee one, so that you can re-create a foamy cappuccino within seconds. Thanks to the dedicated filter, pods can even be used with lever-type coffee machines very simply. Given the myriad advantages that pods offer, at Pontevecchio Pontevecchio, we designed our lever coffee machines to allow them to be used with not just ground coffee, but with the use of capsules as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many coffee pod machines come with extras like extra cup sizes, a milk frother for all of your cappuccino and lattes needs, and even the ability to make Iced Coffee. Dualit makes a small line of compact coffee machines which offer flexibility to use ground coffee, Nespresso Pods (see below) or Dualit NX Coffee Pods, which you use with a specially-adapted Portafilter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/is-a-popcorn-machine-worth-it\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17016\">Is A Popcorn Machine Worth It<\/a>, take a look at my other article.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>During the brew, their new VertuoLine Nespresso machines push warm water down the flattops of the pods. The VertuoLine system injects the hot water in the center of the pod, simultaneously rotating the coffee pod rapidly, around 7,000 RPM. All pod-based coffee makers operate by adding hot water into the machine &amp; allowing it to drip down the pod holders, saturation the coffee within the pod, then dripping down from the bottom of the pod holders to your cup. Your brewing machine turns water into coffee cup using heat and pressure to extract flavors from the coffee grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_pod_in_a_coffee_machine\"><\/span>What happens to a pod in a coffee machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The pod fits into the top, front <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explainthatstuff.com\/podcoffeemaker.html#:~:text=The%20water%20heats%20up%20to,the%20pod%2C%20releasing%20the%20flavor.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.explainthatstuff.com\/podcoffeemaker.html#:~:text=The%20water%20heats%20up%20to,the%20pod%2C%20releasing%20the%20flavor.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silver compartment.<\/a>&nbsp;Once the water and the pod are loaded, you press the sizable black button in the bottom right corner to start the coffee maker.&nbsp;You just need to insert your pod, hit the button, and fill it up with water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_coffee_in_a_coffee_pod_machine\"><\/span>How to make coffee in a coffee pod machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is easy to make coffee in a coffee pod machine. Fill the water tank with at least 6 ounces of water and place your coffee mug under the hot water nozzle. Next, place your pod in the coffee maker, close the lid, and select your brew strength. After 3-5 minutes, your coffee will be ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_pods_in_a_coffee_pod_machine\"><\/span>How to use pods in a coffee pod machine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can use your coffee pods just like regular ground coffee. However, before that, you need to open the pod and pour the pod contents into a coffee filter. Ensure that you change the machine settings from a standard brew to a one-serve cycle if you have that option.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do Pod Coffee Machines Work Pod coffee machines work by using a water reservoir to hold the hot water, a heating element to heat &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22305,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17029"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17029"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17029\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":106733,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17029\/revisions\/106733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}