How to choose capsules for coffee machines

Coffee all over the world is very popular. Many fans of flavored drink keep at home appliances for its quick preparation. Among them, the greatest interest is caused by capsule models that can make a favorite drink in a matter of minutes using special capsules for coffee makers and coffee machines. Consider what they are and how to use them.

What are the

First, let's look at what capsules are and what they are. They are small cups with a lid, inside which is roasted, ground and pressed coffee. They are made of different materials:

1. From aluminum. Quite popular capsules made from aluminum foil by most manufacturers. Foil well protects the resulting drink from exposure to metal. Such packages are often used for repeated coffee brewing, the so-called reusable capsules.
   
2. Plastic or polymer products that are environmentally friendly.
   

3. Combined, using polymeric materials, aluminum foil and cellulose.
   

How brewed "capsule" coffee

Coffee capsules for coffee machines must necessarily be completed airtight lid. In the apparatus, they are located in a special compartment between the two filters, where they are specially pierced from both sides. After that, on one side, hot water is supplied to the capsule under high pressure, and on the other side, ready coffee is poured. If disposable capsules are usually discarded immediately after use. If the products are reusable, they can be reused.

Capsule type devices are distinguished by fast coffee preparation and process automation. You just need to insert the selected capsule into a special compartment of the coffee machine and press the start button.

After that, the following usually happens:

1. The capsule gets inside the machine and is punctured on both sides.
2. Then hot water enters one of the resulting holes under high pressure, about 10–20 bar.
3. From the opposite hole comes a rich, well-brewed coffee, which then pours out into the cup.

Advantages of reusable capsules

From the large number of positive qualities the following stands out:

1. They are economical.
2. You can experiment on your own by adding different sorts of coffee or cocoa.
3. Reusable capsules are usually compatible with coffee machines of various companies.
4. The coffee inside is protected by an airtight lid, therefore, the taste and aroma persist longer, and the drink is saturated and strong.
5. Reusable capsules do not clean and do not wash. After the expired service life they are simply thrown away.
6. Coffee brewed with their use faster and it turns out much tastier than usual.

Benefits of brewing coffee with capsules:

1. In the first place, of course, is the quality of the drink, since the coffee inside them is all the same ground. In the machine, the appropriate dosage and temperature of water heating is maintained, which improves the taste of the drink.
2. Brewing such a coffee is easy and simple. It is enough to place the capsule in a special compartment and specify the necessary parameters for its preparation.
3. After use, they do not need to be cleaned, you can simply throw it away.
4. The whole process is almost silent.
5. The prepared drink retains the taste of freshly ground coffee, as the “cups” are notable for their tightness.

When choosing capsules you need to pay attention to their brand, it is desirable that they are the same company as the coffee machine.

Supermarkets often hold presentations of coffee drinks from different manufacturers, where you can taste different tastes for free and decide for yourself which range of products you prefer.

Capsules are different types. Their tightness contributes to the preservation of the aroma and taste of coffee for a long time, and the amount of coffee powder in them always depends on the specific formulation of the drink. The proportions are usually designed in such a way that one capsule is intended for one portion of coffee.

Now manufacturers produce capsule products containing not only coffee drinks, but also cocoa, hot chocolate, elite varieties of tea.

Species

Many manufacturers themselves design capsules for the machines they produce. Asking which capsules may be suitable for models, for example, Squesito coffee machines, and which for other coffee devices, you need to remember that not always capsule products from one manufacturer can approach the apparatus of another company. For example:

1. Nestle has created several types of capsules for its Nepresso coffee machines - these are 4 types of coffee: lungo, espresso, Pure Origin, and also caffeine-free options. But there are 16 different variants of their recipes, and they all have different strengths.
   

2. Kremesso coffee machines work only with their unique capsule products (11 types of coffee, 4 types of tea), as well as “glasses” like Nescafe, Dolce Gusto (14 types of coffee, 2 cocoa, Tea Latte tea).
   

3. Reusable capsules manufactured for Squesito coffee machines contain different coffee blends that are not inferior to the Italian quality. They can even replace capsules for Philips coffee machines. Capsules for the Squesito coffee machine contain a certain blend of grains of coffee from the different countries. The basis of the robusta and Arabica. Products have a high level of tightness, thereby preserving the natural aroma and taste of coffee.
   
4. Reusable capsules for the Krups Nespresso coffee machine can even be filled with any ground coffee, cocoa or tea by hand, having well tamped them, and having tightly closed the lid.
   

Reusable capsules are also popular for all models of Bosch Tassimo coffee machines. Capsules for Bosch Tassimo coffee machines have a different recipe for making different types of coffee:

• Latte Macchiato
• Cafe-cream.
• Espresso.
• Latte macchiato caramelized.
• Cappuccino et al.

To prepare drinks with added milk in a Bosch coffee machine, it is recommended to use a special Tassimo capsule containing powdered concentrated milk and created using the original technology.

Choosing capsules, you need to focus on the manufacturer of the device. Often, firms provide a list of instructions compatible with third-party manufacturers. At this point you need to pay special attention. Because the use of unsuitable capsules to the device can lead to breakage.

Compatibility with coffee machines from different manufacturers

Many coffee devices have the ability to use different capsules. For example, reusable capsules are now being produced for a Nespresso coffee machine, which can be used several times.They are safe and environmentally friendly, although made of plastic. Manufacturers of Nespresso coffee machines have the widest selection of capsule products. They have a large assortment of them - 16 types of coffeeIncluding 7 varieties of espresso and several decaf options.

Moreover, all these capsules are universal and can be suitable for machines:

• DeLonghi;
• Siemens;
• Krups.

Similar capsule products are produced by other manufacturers, for example:

1. Cremesso coffee capsule products are offered to customers in 11 versions, among which the most unusual is the coffee with the aroma of spices.
2. For Dolce Gusto devices, 14 types of capsules for making coffee like Maciato and Latte are available. As well as capsule products with cocoa and tea.
3. Tassimo capsules are excellent for Bosch machines. They are produced not only with coffee, but also with tea, cocoa.
4. Reusable capsules for the Tassimo coffee machine are also very popular. They can be purchased both on special Internet resources and in ordinary supermarkets.

The most popular among consumers are capsules for Dolce Gusto coffee machines. They are distinguished by their low costwhich, however, does not affect their quality.They are versatile and can even be used with Delonghi coffee machines (Delongas). Capsules Dolce Gusto, often called budget. Their company produces Nescafe. Such capsules contain 6 g of coffee (instead of the required 7 g), and produce them in a rather large assortment:

• Espresso - 10 variations.
• Coffee with milk - 6 variations.
• Caffeine free - 1 option.

What are the benefits of empty capsules?

Whatever you may say, but the batch preparation of any coffee drink is very convenient.

Using empty capsules for coffee machines can be pre-filled with the desired amount of coffee, sugar, milk and sealed with foil. The latter is always bundled with products from Dolce Gusto, Cremesso, Nespresso and Tassimo.

These capsules are reusable and allow you to experiment with flavors and various recipes of coffee drinks. With them you can significantly save, using, for example, coffee powder, bought by weight, which is much cheaper. How long such capsule products are enough depends on the frequency of their use - on average, 30-35 cups.

Coffee capsules usually have to be the same brand as the coffee machine. There are cases of compatibility with different devices. This, as a rule, is indicated in the instructions for the device.You should not buy capsules for coffee makers not in specialized stores, as there is a chance to buy their counterparts, forged under the original. In this case, your coffee device may be damaged.