Coffee Pods

I'm sure you're asking, as would many; exactly what are coffee pods? Are they little spaceships in which coffee travels? Obviously not, but the term coffee pods doesn't exactly jump out at you with an explanation, does it?

Are Coffee Pod Brewers Different?

Basically, coffee pods are small, single serve packages of coffee that come wrapped in their own filter. They can only be used with certain types of coffee makers, called pod brewers, but they can be far more convenient. Imagine not having to worry about buying filters and grind separately, or pouring grinds or water whenever you want just one cup of coffee. Unfortunately, this convenience is a bit more pricey than your standard cheap coffee maker. Coffee pods brewers, while still fairly budget friendly, are not nearly as cheap as the old standard. Also, there are many different manufacturers of coffee pods brewers, and not all brewers are compatible with all pods, so there is sometimes confusion as to which brewers use which pods.

Which Companies Make Coffee Pods?

Coffee pods are, however, fortunately kind of an open format. They do require special pieces of equipment to brew, but pretty much any company can make and sell both the pods and brewers, which means that once you obtain your coffee pods brewer, there are plenty of options as to where to get the coffee pods themselves. Although there are plenty of coffee pods available for as little as $ 5 per package, the more premium pods can easily cost in excess of $ 30 per set. Of course, if you sample both, and they each taste just the same to you, then there's no reason to spend the excess money on the more expensive pods. Also, there are ways to make your own coffee pods, and it's not too terribly difficult, though the time involved probably negates any convenience gained from using coffee pods in the first place.

Coffee Pod Brewers Can Be Expensive

Coffee pod brewers range from $ 10 to well over $ 400 for personal one cup brewers, and upwards of $ 1100 for commercial grade brewers. They can be purchased from most regular department stores, as well as online. As with most things, if you have the patience to wait for it, it's probably better and cheaper to order it online.

Coffee Pods Are Worth It

I'm sure you've noticed by now; yes, coffee pods are quite a bit more expensive than your normal, every day coffee makers. Not only is the brewer itself pretty pricey, but the pods aren't exactly cheap, and they don't last nearly as long as your typical coffee grounds in a filter type setup. What you get in return, though, is the convenience of having it all in one package, and the ability to brew coffee that's much closer to what the retail places have to offer.

Corky likes to write articles about pod coffee makers and gourmet coffee pods.

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