15 Best Pod Coffee Machine Bloggers You Must Follow

The best coffee machines with pods Pod Coffee Machines

With pod coffee makers, you just insert a sealed capsule filled with roasted or ground coffee into the machine. Then the coffee pours through for a set amount of time to make your beverage.

Some pod coffee machines offer different sizes of cups and the ability to froth milk. The ideal pod machine for you will depend on your lifestyle and personal preferences.

1. Keurig K-Select

This machine is an excellent option if you're looking for an Keurig coffeemaker that doesn't have all the bells, whistles and features of more expensive models. It's simple to use and has a great appearance. When not in use it can be placed in a corner of the kitchen.

One drawback to this machine is that it can be loud, but it isn't a major issue. It's also small enough to fit on a counter with a small space. If you prefer a Keurig with a larger range of sizes, or a carafe to drip-brew your coffee, you may think about other alternatives.

Keurig K-Select is a single-serve coffee maker that blends a sleek design with more user-friendly features. This allows you to make the perfect cup of coffee every time. Choose from hundreds delicious K-Cups, or brew your coffee using a My-K-Cup universal coffee pods coffee machine filter (sold separate). Strong Brew increases the intensity and the strength of your coffee, making it an ideal choice for coffee enthusiasts who enjoy a strong cup.

The brewer comes with simple controls with buttons. Just insert the K-Cup pod, choose the size of brew you want, and then press the brew button. In less than a minute, you'll have a fresh cup of coffee waiting to enjoy. The large 52-ounce water reservoir allows you to brew up to five cups in between refills, easing your morning routine.

The Keurig is incredibly easy to clean. The reservoir for water and lid can be cleaned and removed by hand. However, it is recommended to clean your Keurig before cleaning it, and follow the guidelines in the user's manual to ensure that your machine is performing optimally. This warranty covers the brewer as well as the original accessories, with the exception of for normal wear and tear, damage caused by abuse or misuse or any other external cause of failure like power outages.

2. Tassimo My Way

This is the best Pod coffee Machine option for those who love coffee and want a machine that can do more than just make your typical cup. It's designed to make wide range of drinks like hot chocolate and tea, and features a large 1.3 millilitre water tank that can brew multiple cups at a time. The machine can be heated up in three seconds, and it includes a milk container that lets you to make latte or a cappuccino. It also has touchscreen that lets you to adjust the intensity, temperature and volume of your drink.

Tassimo My Way uses T Discs that are a set of ingredients you can use to make your drink. There are more than 70 varieties to select from, from brands such as Kenco and Costa to Costa, Milka and Cadbury's. The machine also offers a selection of T Discs for hot chocolate and tea as well.

The coffee that was produced by this machine was of high quality, but slightly less than some of the other machines we have reviewed. It also heated the milk for a caffe latte fairly quickly and produced a rich taste without being too thick. However, it must be taken into consideration that the milk with a frothy texture made from T Discs is a source of sugar that isn't a huge issue in itself, isn't to everyone's taste.

Tassimo Myway's removable parts, the drip tray and the water tank are all dishwasher-safe. There's an Brita filter included and a cleaning disc that can be used. A useful indicator light will tell you when to descale, and the water tank keeps the limescale to a minimum. The machine is Energy Star rated, which reduces its electricity consumption up to 15%.

3. Lavazza Lungo Pod Machine

This Nespresso compatible pod coffee maker, designed in collaboration with Sage by Lavazza is among the most attractive machines available. The machine is constructed of durable and attractive materials. It has a neat steam wand that can be adjusted to make cappuccinos or lattes, and a stainless-steel milk jug. It can make espresso double espressos, lungos, gran lungos, mugs and altos, all with a thick layer frosting.

As with most pod machines you load the pod through an opening on top and then drop it into place. The machine penetrates the capsule and then closes it in such a way that when you lift the lever, the pod falls into a dedicated empty pod tray underneath the drip tray.

It's not the fastest machine to make coffee in 30 seconds for an espresso shot and around 90 seconds for a lungo but the results are consistently impressive, with a great crema and a smooth, rich taste. The machine also warns you when the water tank or pod bin is in need of refilling.

A big selling point for this machine is that it can use it with any Lavazza brand pod There are seven in total including ground roasted espresso (Qualita Rossa, Intenso, Passionale and Delizioso) Two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso) and two organic coffees (!Tierra! Bio). The pod coffee maker isn't inexpensive, but if you combine it with pod delivery the cost could be similar to that of an ordinary bean-to-cup machine. The slim design of this machine makes it possible to fit into even the smallest kitchens. The pods are also industrially compostable, so you can put them in food waste bins for your council bins or garden compost.

4. Nespresso Vertuo Pod Machine

Nespresso machines are among the best capsule coffee machine pod coffee makers for those who want quick, reliable, and consistent drink. They heat quickly and are easy to use. Simply place a capsule in and press a button, and you're good to go. They produce an extremely creamy, rich crema that can be added to drinks to give more flavor and thickness. They're not cheap, though they are expensive, and you need to buy their official pods.

The Vertuo line is a different machine than the OriginalLine machines, which still use espresso capsules. They read each capsule's barcode, automatically adapting the brewing parameters to create a perfect cup. And they include a centrifusion system that spins the capsule to extract the fullest flavors and most thick crema.

That said, the machines aren't as intuitive as our other picks. For instance the lid is only opened when the machine is ready and it takes 30 minutes to heat up enough to put in a capsule. The machine doesn't come with milk frothers like some of the other pod coffee makers on this list, meaning you'll need to spend an additional PS90 or so to purchase an additional Aeroccino if you want to make lattes or cappuccinos.

These machines also require more maintenance than other models - refilling the water tank, emptying the pod containers used for descaling however they come with an app that reminds you to complete these tasks, and provides tools like capsule recyclers and store locators. If you pair your machine to an IntelliPort you can control it with voice commands. This is ideal if you are making coffee at 4am in the dark or are limited in power.

5. SMEG Barista Pod Machine

This sleek machine is the lovechild between an adored Italian brand and a renowned company that makes kitchen appliances. It features all the sleek, retro curves that SMEG is famous for, as well as the ability to make coffee and lungo drinks with ease. It has a programmable setting for the shot, dual-height drip tray, and a pod bins that are removable.

This coffee maker makes it simple to whip up one-shot or double-shot espresso in the morning, or for a lungo during breaks at work. Its simple control panel looks sleek and doesn't distract from its function. If you want to spruce your morning joe more, it has three different filter baskets that accommodate different types of capsules. You can use loose-ground beans (although a separate grinder is required).

The SMEG Barista Pod Machine doesn't include a milk pitcher, however, it has a built-in Pannarello milk frother that froths soymilk and cow milk quite well. It also comes with a portafilter that measures 51mm, which is smaller than the standard commercial style filter. It is pressurised which means that it won't give off the taste of stale food that is left behind. It also comes with a plastic tool which doubles as scoop.

The SMEG is the most expensive machine we've reviewed. However, it's well worth it if you're retro or you love making espresso drinks fast. This is a great choice if you are new to the art of making coffee machine for pods and do not want to deal with the difficulty of grinding, measuring and tamping beans yourself.