When you get up in the morning, the biggest problem for the most coffee drinker is making the first cup of coffee of the day. Look at what one must do: measure the water, find the filters, open one up and put it into the basket, open up the coffee jar, measure the proper amount that corresponds with the amount of water you put in, wipe up the coffee grounds you spilled on the counter, start the machine, then stand around for several minutes waiting for it to brew.
It’s no wonder coffee lovers have been raving about the new coffee pod makers that have solved so many of the above problems. you can save tons of space and a lot of hassle in terms of creating the perfect cup of coffee out of your favorite grounds in less than a minute after the start button has been pushed.
What is a coffee pod?
A coffee pod is a single serve of coffee that can be placed into a coffee machine with an adapted handle. A pod of coffee is much like a tea bag, except, of course, it is filled with a measured amount of coffee grounds. Each dose is exactly the same and the wrapping ensures freshness. There are 2 main types of coffee pod; the ESE compatible tea bag style sealed in foil and the plastic pod that looks similar to a small UHT milk portion.
Also know as coffee pad, coffee pod or espresso pod, pods are a simple way to make perfect espresso and with excellent results.
There are many sizes of pods available on the market, but mainly the two sizes are now used by most coffee machines. The 44mm pod mainly in espresso pump machines and the 62mm pod used in philips senseo and black & decker home cafe.
Coffee pod in a variety of strengths and flavors, are readily available most supermarkets. Coffee pods also cost about twice the price of a comparable quantity of ground coffee. Of course, the justification for the extra cost is the extra convenience. Coffee pod makers take less time to set up, less time to brew, clean-up is easier and there is less chance of making a mistake, such as using an incorrect amount or spilling coffee grounds all over the counter top and floor.
You can get coffee pods in several brew strengths such as mild, medium and dark roasted. Coffee pods come in many different and unique flavors and sizes such as: Mocha cinnamon, Almond, Caramel nut crunch, French vanilla, Chocolate mint, Irish cream, Chocolate cappuccino, Hazelnut, Peppermint, Swiss chocolate almond.
With the growing popularity of espresso coffee pods, you should be able to find most of your favorite espressos and coffees available in pod form. Everyone from Nestle to Starbucks has started packaging coffee in this way. What are you waiting for? Start enjoying great coffee without all the hard work!