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… function and sometimes the drip side too. The filter gasket for pods leaks steam (thus losing pressure crucial for good espresso shots) no matter how small I cut down the pod.

Basically I have… 55 more reviews »

…" that are made for espresso machines rather than coffee grinds & individual filters. 2. fill the glass cup with water, mine didn't come with a little "steam" icon like other reviews pointed out. So the idea… 91 more reviews »

… the pods are OK for some people, but real espresso is made with the double shot filter. The filter holder is massive -- it must weight 3 or 4 pounds -- and is a joy to use. It doesn't clog up right away like… 74 more reviews »

… than others, so we use the smallest filter holder. Also recommended: PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler.… 19 more reviews »

… reheated between runs). Then you can pop in the pod or a tamped espresso filter and make your coffee. I use Starbucks Cafe Verona beans (ground really fine with a Braun burr grinder) or ESE pods if I can… 4 more reviews »

… automatic machine. This machine in particular is small but produces wonderful quality. This machine can also be equipped with Gaggia's ESE Pod filter basket which allows you to use Illy pods to make making… 23 more reviews »

… is that if a particular machine uses pods they advertise it heavily as a selling point. In addition machines that use pods require a specific filter to use pods. Don't let a 2 Star verdict on this machine… 301 more reviews »

… good single espresso, either with the pods or loose coffee, is pretty easy. Use the pods as a good judge of how tightly to pack the grounds in the filter. Use a level, loosely packed scoop of coffee… 128 more reviews »

… and it could not be easier to use. Flip the switch on, wait for the heating light to go off, put in a pod, turn the dial, and you have wonderful espresso. I have found that if I don't clean the unit well after… 270 more reviews »

… to use, filters allow for a single or double shot to be made - also comes with a pod filter but I've never used it
#3 large water reservoir that has allowed me to make 4 or 5 espressos and steam… 24 more reviews »

…. The only thing that you might like which does not come with this unit is an actual small pot. I use a measuring cup so I can see exactly how much espresso I have brewed, but you can always purchase one… 85 more reviews »

… was made of plastic and the water tank was made of plastic. No matter how hard I tried I could not rid it of that plastic smell or taste. My other espresso maker has an all steel filter holder and a steel… 251 more reviews »

… while being brewed. Depending on the pod and whether it's a single or double will determine how many shots of espresso it is supposed to make. A single pod should be used for a single shot of espresso 1… 21 more reviews »

… while being brewed. Depending on the pod and whether it's a single or double will determine how many shots of espresso it is supposed to make. A single pod should be used for a single shot of espresso 1… 15 more reviews »

… the last 2 months it has started leaking increasing amounts of water at the filter - pushing very little through the pod itself, becoming essentially useless for making espresso anymore. I am back… 254 more reviews »