All about coffee capsules: what it is, what it is made from, pros and cons, can it be used for making Turkish coffee, who produces it and how much it costs, the best brands, consumer reviews

The owner of a capsule-type coffee machine is well aware of how quickly the magic “cups” run out. Therefore, it is important to find out about capsules for a coffee machine with your own hands, because you won’t be able to purchase them in the nearest store. What can you do to avoid interrupting the process of enjoyment while you are waiting for your order to be completed? Nowadays, it turns out that there are already reusable Nespresso capsules for coffee machines.

About capsules

A coffee capsule is a small cup (metal or plastic) equipped with a sealed lid, which is what is installed in the coffee machine for reusable use. The main advantage of this design is, first of all, that the coffee filled in the capsule does not have the habit of suddenly running out, you can use it for some time and then simply add a new one; special mention should be made of the possibility of experimenting with the composition.

How it works? The finished ground coffee is immersed in a capsule, which is installed in the coffee machine itself. The capacity of one capsule ranges from 5g-10g. Unlike single-use capsules (which are thrown away immediately after use), reusable ones can be used several times.

Coffee prepared using capsules has an incomparable taste, because the whole point is that coffee in purchased sealed capsules retains its aroma, and you drink exactly a freshly ground drink. The main problem is the price; the purchase of a reusable capsule, although timely, can still affect costs, especially if you regularly consume coffee. Therefore, many people even make capsules for coffee machines with their own hands, but more on that below.

Reviews of capsule coffee

Very convenient for those who have coffee machines at home.
Reviews of coffee capsules vary. Basically, people who love a high-quality tasty drink give preference to capsule coffee machines. This product is stored longer, each capsule retains its unique and amazing taste and aroma. In restaurants and coffee shops, it is much more convenient to use a drink in containers, since it takes less time to prepare and brings more profit.

Capsulated coffee is convenient and affordable. You can buy coffee for home brewing in an online store, as well as look on the shelves in specialized stores. This coffee leaves no one indifferent; it is popular and in great demand.

Advantages

So, from the main advantages of reusable capsules, we can safely highlight:

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The ability to perform various manipulations with coffee varieties. You can then pour even two different types of ground drink into the empty container at once, and, in general, experiment with anything, mix cocoa with coffee, play with the strength, in general, whatever comes into your head. If you get tired of coffee, you can always put tea or something else into such a container;
It should be noted that reusable capsules are compatible with most coffee machines;

The coffee is sterile and protected by hermetically sealed packaging, which is why the aroma lasts relatively longer, and the coffee turns out fragrant and rich;
The capsule does not need to be washed or cleaned; when its service life is over, it just needs to be thrown away;
Cleanliness, neatness and speed;
The brewed drink is much tastier than the instant drink.

About compatibility with coffee machines

Basically, you can use different capsules for any coffee machine, changing them in a timely manner, but there are exceptions. For example, reusable capsules for a Nespresso coffee machine. After all, it is known that the capsules inside a Nespresso machine cannot be replaced, so you should check before purchasing a household machine what capsules are used, remember that the safest ones are plastic ones.

Reusable capsules for a Nespresso coffee machine are the most optimal and popular option, because Nespresso capsules are safe, modern and are gaining more and more enthusiastic customer reviews every year.

Other equally popular reusable capsules for the Tassimo coffee machine represent all the charm of a modern coffee celebration. They combine the hallmarks of convenience and economy. True, reusable capsules for a Tassimo coffee machine are much more difficult to obtain than Nespresso. You can purchase them in various online stores, it won’t be too difficult, just place an order and receive it, and, in general, such capsules are increasingly being sold in ordinary supermarkets.

Reusable capsules for the Dolce Gusto coffee machine are the cheapest, but at the same time they do not lose their quality characteristics. In general, if your coffee machine does not have restrictions on capsules, we advise you to try several options at once, because coffee is a matter of taste, read reviews on forums, the majority opinion will help you get some idea about capsules. When you decide, track down and purchase capsules in online stores for promotions.

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DIY reusable capsules

There is nothing complicated in making capsules for a coffee machine with your own hands; there is a single concept, following which you can easily cope with this task, here it is:

take the capsule, cut off the tip just above the membrane;
clean out any remaining coffee and dry it;
cut the second capsule in the middle and dry it as well;
Now you can combine these two capsules into one;
add coffee and you're done.

A correctly chosen capsule, in addition to the fact that it will nurture your taste preferences, together with the coffee machine will also create a wonderful, sophisticated drink that you can enjoy for a long time, without being distracted by unnecessary operations of brewing and processing coffee, and even more so, pre-prepared capsules will not require you suddenly need to go to the store.

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I recently acquired a capsule coffee machine of the Dolce Gusto system and on the same day, for the sake of experiment, I ordered a reusable capsule on Aliexpress. Today I finally got around to experimenting with it. The capsule lid closes tightly using a rubber rim. Below is a removable mesh. The Chinese made the spout incorrectly - its diameter is 10.15 mm, while the original capsule has 9.85 mm. As a result, the capsule gets stuck in the tray of the coffee machine and it is difficult to remove it by pressing something on the spout from below. There is a hole on the lid. When installing the capsule, it is important to install it accurately so that the hole is exactly in the middle in the front, otherwise you can break the coffee machine (it has a needle in this place with which it pierces the original disposable capsule). To begin with, I tried pouring ground coffee for the drip coffee machines I had into the capsule. Didn't fill it to the brim. Instead of coffee, it turned out to be a terrible muck that had to be thrown out. Then, for the purity of the experiment, I decided to pour coffee from the original capsule into a reusable capsule. The capsule is cleverly designed. Under the lid there is a film with small holes. The foil also has holes at the bottom. Apparently, the film and foil are needed to create high pressure inside the capsule. I poured the coffee into a Chinese capsule. It turned out to be filled to the brim and was even difficult to close. I put the capsule in the coffee machine and start brewing. The coffee turned out almost without foam. I immediately make coffee from the original capsule for comparison. The foam is dense and beautiful. The taste of coffee is also different. From the original capsule it is rich and delicious. From a Chinese reusable capsule, the same coffee turned out to be more liquid and sour. I’ll also have to try to conduct an experiment on making coffee in a reusable “folk” capsule made from two used original capsules, but I’m afraid nothing good will come of this either. The conclusion from all this is simple. A reusable capsule is not a complete replacement for disposable capsules. The quality of the coffee produced with it is much inferior, and it’s not the coffee itself. Yes, the original capsules are not very cheap (however, at a sale in Dixie yesterday I bought Dolce Gusto capsules for 19.30 rubles apiece - 309 rubles for a pack of 16 pieces), but the coffee from them turns out delicious with good foam, and with the help of a reusable capsule, Unfortunately no. © 2021, Alexey Nadezhin

How can you save on coffee capsules?

Single-use capsules are quite expensive, and therefore a prepared shot of espresso can be comparable in price to the cost of a drink in a coffee shop. The capsule is used once, for one cup, and it is much more expensive than buying ground coffee in packages or by weight. Of course, for those who care about taste, price is usually not an issue, but still.

Disposable coffee containers cost about 25-36 rubles per piece (the price varies depending on the contents, the specific brand, and what packages and volumes to take, individually or in bulk.
Reusable models are usually sold in packs of 2-4-6 pieces, and cost about 1000 - 2500 rubles per pack, although you can find various promotions and lucrative offers online. One capsule in this case costs about 400-500 rubles (you can find options for 200), but it will be enough for 50+ cups of coffee, and it turns out that the price of one preparation is 8-10 rubles. Plus the price of coffee, of course. But in any case, it turns out cheaper, and at the same time you drink your favorite drink.

Features of reusable capsules

Hermetically sealed empty “cups” with filters and lids included are made from food-grade plastic. These coffee containers have holes already made in the bottom and lid. All you have to do is fill the capsule with the type of coffee you want at the moment.

Nespresso reusable plastic capsules are compatible with Nespresso capsule machines. The coffee is poured in, the excess is removed and that’s it, the capsule is ready! The cup must be inserted into a special block of the coffee machine and press “start”.

You can put either one type of coffee or a mixture of different types of ground coffee into the capsule. Plus, by using Nespresso's refillable capsules, you can brew herbal green or black tea if you prefer. The fact is that food-grade plastic does not absorb odors and is quite easy to clean. Therefore, the next portion, prepared using a capsule that has already been in the coffee machine, will be aromatic and fresh.

Reusable capsules, which are produced in different countries of the world, come in the following types:

Emohome (China);
Coffeeduck and Douwe Egberts (Holland);
Caffe Vergana (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal).

Is coffee in capsules suitable for making a good drink in Turkey?

This type of drink is suitable for a specific brand of coffee machine. Buying containers is not difficult, you need to find those that suit the manufacturer. This means that you cannot insert any capsules into any machine.

Turka is an ancient device for brewing coffee; it has an amazing talent for brewing a good drink from quality beans. Capsule coffee can be used for brewing in a Turk.

Coffee from capsules can be brewed in an ordinary Turk on the stove

There is no recipe for how to cook correctly in a Turk. Espresso, of course, won’t work even if you really want to, but you can brew a tasty and tempting drink. This drink brings special pleasure. How Turka influences taste is known only to those who invented it.

Do-it-yourself capsule for a coffee machine

You can also make your own reusable capsule. It's completely easy and only requires a few minutes and two already used containers:

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Using a knife, cut off the bottom tip of the capsule slightly above where the foil membrane is located.
Empty any coffee residue from the containers and dry it thoroughly. Do this carefully to keep the second membrane in the capsule.
The second capsule must be cut in the middle. The plastic here is a little thicker, so use scissors to get an even cut line.
The membrane is removed from the second capsule, any remaining coffee is removed and the capsule is dried. As a result, you should end up with two parts of capsules, one of which can fit onto the second.
Pour coffee into the resulting structure and connect the two pieces of capsules, squeezing them lightly.

Here is a reusable capsule and it’s ready!

Content

To even remotely achieve an acceptable result, you should:

pour an incomplete cup of boiling water;
immediately after steaming, mix the coffee with water;
cover and let mixture sit for 2 minutes before serving.

If a microwave is available, you can use it to simulate coffee brewing. You need to mix coffee, sugar and cold water in a cup, similar to a cezve. Then place the mug in the microwave and heat it up. When the cap appears, turn off the device. For greater saturation, the procedure can be repeated.

All of the recipes listed are just a possible solution when you don’t have a coffee machine at your disposal. Such a drink will be very seriously inferior to a real one prepared using technology. Try a product from this invention once - and you will certainly want to have your own, albeit small and not the most expensive, capsule coffee maker.

Pros and cons of the product for coffee machines

There are many advantages to using this coffee:

Preservation of freshness and unique aroma due to the container.
It's easy and simple to prepare the drink.
Cooking takes little time, no more than 2 minutes.
Capsule coffee makers are inexpensive and easy to use.

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Cons:

Expensive for the consumer.
Special containers are selected for a specific coffee machine, which complicates the process.

In general, capsules are chosen by many people, despite the cost. It's convenient and the taste remains rich. Drink connoisseurs are willing to overpay for a good and worthwhile product.

Coffee capsules are produced by several brands - Tassimo, Illy, L'Or.

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https://mysku.ru/blog/aliexpress/47143.html
https://kofebook.ru/kapsuly-dlya-kofemashiny-svoimi-rukami/
https://coffeemachina.com/kofe-iz-kapsul-bez-kofemashiny
https://www.dolce-gusto.ru/m/recycling