Let’s suppose you are a coffee lover with no time to grind and brew coffee beans. But does that deprive you of your right to enjoy some frothy cappuccino? Not at all. With Pod coffee machines, you can enjoy a consistent coffee taste without any mess. Pod coffee machines are affordable, easy to maintain, and save time. While they are less hands-on, they provide the taste you would expect from top-of-the-line coffee machines. Here are some of the most popular pod coffee machine brands.
Nespresso Veruto Plus
If you seek luxury and sophistication in life, the Nespresso Veruto Plus is the pod coffee machine for you. This machine dispenses rich aromatic cups of coffee topped with some rich, frothy crema, thus making your coffee look more like a dessert. All it takes is a gentle nudge to open and close the coffee capsule holder. This coffee machine is perfect for accommodating big glasses and shorter cups. With a single button, you can turn it on or off. That same button is also used to brew coffee and clean the machine.
The downside is the whirling sound, making this coffee machine a noisy option. Furthermore, none of its parts are dishwasher safe. Moreover, if you want some fresh milk on your frothy drink, you might want to splurge on the one that comes with the Aeroccino3.
On the bright side, this machine is really quick. It can brew a 150 ml cup of coffee in 30 seconds and one minute to make 230 ml of coffee. Interestingly, when you open the machine after brewing, the used pod slides backward into the pod container. Furthermore, each pod comes with a distinct barcode that is read by the machine, and you don’t have to adjust the volume every time.
All in all, the Nespresso Veruto Plus is a sleek pod coffee machine with a capacity of up to 1.1 liters. Its dimensions are W14 x D38 x H32 cm.
Lavazza Voicy
The Lavazza Voicy is one of the best pod coffee machines out there, and it comes with a smart speaker. This pod coffee machine belongs to the A Modo Mio range by Lavazza. It comes with various experimental coffee pods to help you choose your favorite flavor. Interestingly, Lavazza has its own application, which helps prepare the coffee of your choice without you having to move a muscle. You can even ask Alexa to do it for you.
With the application, you can adjust the length of your brew. Furthermore, the Lavazza pods are potent enough to make you a rich and flavorsome Americano. Sure, the Lavazza Voicy is a pricy option compared to other options in the market, but it is worth the expenditure, considering the value it offers.
This machine is handy, and the speaker helps you listen to some music while you sip your morning coffee. The Lavazza Voicy has a capacity of 1.1 liters, and the dimensions are 44 x 21.5 x 35 cm.
Lavazza A Modo Mio Deséa
Do you love cappuccinos but not the messes that come afterward? This pod coffee machine is for you. This machine is compact, but it has a water tank capacity of 1.1 liters. Also, it is an eco-friendly option that uses compostable coffee capsules. It comes with a glass cup that is safe for dishwashing and serves as both a froth vessel and a coffee mug.
To brew yourself a cup of coffee, you have to fill the glass cup with milk, place it in the machine, followed by a coffee capsule, and the machine will handle the rest. You can make the best cappuccino or latte with a single button press. With the Deséa, there aren’t any splashes or pours, which keeps the machine as well as the surroundings clean.
Besides being a convenient pod coffee machine, the Deséa is packed with more options than others. For example, there are buttons for extra foam, temperature boost, as well as the cleaning cycle. This pod coffee machine offers consistency in taste, which is missing in most conventional coffee machines.
Here are some of the beverages the Deséa can produce with hot and cold frothing,
- Long coffee
- Long espresso
- Milkshake
- Hot chocolate
Furthermore, the Deséa is a quiet machine while it operates. Sadly, the capsule disposal process isn’t automatic, unlike the Lavazza Voicy. Therefore, you have to raise the lever to drop the used capsules into the internal bin. Furthermore, the frothing boost option isn’t conducive to larger drinks, as spillage might occur. Its dimensions are L50.3 x W18.8 x H35.2 cm.
Grind One Pod Coffee Machine
The best thing about the Grind One pod coffee machine is sustainability. As opposed to plastic bodies, this pod coffee machine has a metal body. Furthermore, its pods are made of plastic-free material, which is compostable. However, these pods offer the same convenience as regular coffee pods.
This machine is 22 cm wide, making it a tidy option for your kitchen. It also boasts a simple design. It has a stylish metal exterior with Grind One logo in the middle that mixes well with the pod coffee container. The machine comes with 2 present lengths, but it also allows you to adjust the coffee length. It also comes with a grind milk frother, but to get it, you will spend a little more.
Its dimensions are 39.2 x 30.4 x 22.4 cm, and it has a capacity of 1.2 liters which is more than most machines on this list. However, the metal body can easily develop marks, which is the only downside.
Bosch Tassimo My Way 2
The Bosch Tassimo My Way 2 offers a tank capacity of 1.3 liters. It offers three different strengths, volume, and temperatures. Furthermore, this machine saves your settings. Therefore, you don’t have to adjust the settings every time you make coffee. Moreover, you can also make tea and hot chocolate with this machine, which makes it perfect for big families.
If you have used a Tassimo before, you can understand that it operates on a barcode. All you do is place the T-disc into the My Way, which dispenses the right amount of water with the required pressure. The warm-up timing is almost instant, and the flow heater doesn’t stop and continues to go drink after drink without a pause. Instead of frothing fresh milk, this Tassimo uses discs for creamer, as well as combined disks, but they aren’t suitable for everyone.
The only downside of this machine is low pressure. Apart from that, it comes with a self-cleaning function, it is low maintenance, and the coffee tastes amazing every time. Its dimensions are 39.79 x 31.5 x 26.4 cm.
The Final Word
When choosing a pod coffee machine, you should look for energy consumption, ease of cleaning, descaling, and pod recycling. Speaking of recycling, Nespresso aluminum pods are made of recyclable aluminum. Moreover, your machine should provide descaling alerts. Regular descaling keeps your machine running smoothly for a long time. The thermoblock is a big energy consumer. Look for a machine that goes into an eco-mode when not in use. Lastly, your pod coffee machine should be easy to clean, and you shouldn’t use milk pods because, after some time, they begin to smell.
