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The Best Coffee Pod Machine

This sleek, brushed-steel machine provides the Sage brand's distinctive quality and ease of use. After switching on, it warms up and makes a delicious espresso or slightly longer lungo in just 30 seconds.

Models for pods are an excellent alternative to bean-to-cup machines. They take the most messy components of making coffee off your hands, including grinding and measuring grounds.

1. Speedy

Pod machines are generally easier to setup and use than espresso machines, with many able to make coffee in only 30 seconds or less. However, they come with a cost as the pre-portioned pods of coffee used in these machines are generally more expensive than freshly roasted beans. And they are not recycled. (though certain companies now offer free recycling bags and pre-paid UPS labels for returning them).

The Nespresso CitiZ is one of the most efficient pod machines available that you can find due to its in-built barcode reader that scans code of each compatible pod and capsule coffee machines before brewing it. This makes it easy to get consistent quality, high-end coffee each time, with next-to-no chance of a drink coming out horribly wrong. The machine is among the lightest and slimmest on the market. It does not require an additional milk container and its compact footprint makes it easy to fit into the tiniest kitchens.

The CitiZ is not the best machine to reduce your environmental impact. The CitiZ isn't equipped with an automatic descaling feature. You will need to manually descale the machine every 300 cups for hard water, and 1200 cups for soft water. You'll also need to swap with a new cartridge once this runs out and can be expensive for some users.

The Tassimo Vivy 2 is another fast machine that has buttons that can be customized and the option to use either ground coffee or ESE pods that are pre-dosed and tampered grounds squeezed between filter paper. This model is B-Corp Certified. It is committed to decreasing the negative impact it has on its surroundings and its workforce. Its only minor drawback is the time it takes to warm up. Once it is heated, it can brew one cup in around 35 seconds.

If you're looking for an elegant, sleek machine capable of handling a range of different sizes and styles, look no further than the Vertuo Creatista from Nespresso. This gorgeous, glossy machine, developed in collaboration with Sage, is not only quick and simple to operate but also comes with an ice cream frothing wand as well as an stainless steel Jug.

2. Removable parts

A pod coffee maker's ease of use is a big selling point and the best models are easy to use. The majority of machines utilize the same mechanism to brew your cup the water is heated in an internal reservoir, then pressured through the capsules you choose and extracted to form rich, hot coffee. The majority of brands offer various sizes of drinks to meet different requirements. You can also save your own settings to streamline the process.

Keurig's K-Cups and Nestle's Nespresso VertuoLine series are the two leading players on the market, but each offers a wide selection of capsules from popular roasters and brands. Certain pods can be used only once before being thrown away however, others can be used multiple times. Either way, you'll need to plan out how you'll deal with your spent pods so they don't end up in landfill.

The SMEG we tested has a water reservoir that is easy to fill. It also automatically releases a new capsule machine coffee after the previous one cools down. It can be used to brew lungo and espresso drinks, and comes with eight different blends that provide plenty of options. This brewer is perfect for those who love coffee and want to switch to drip coffee machines with capsules.

In our tests, the Tassimo My Way 2 proved to be the most enjoyable one to use. Its sleek design is beautiful on your counter and can be opened with a single touch to reveal the compartment that holds your empty pods. The machine has an integrated water filter which is perfect for areas with hard water.

The machine is fast and can make regular coffee (240ml) as well as ristretto and lungo espresso drinks. Its easy-to-use controls are a joy to navigate using the switches that resemble airplanes and a lever that retracts without much effort to reveal the space where you drop in your pod. It requires some effort to close, but the majority of our testers even those with limitations in hand strength and mobility, were able to use it comfortably.

3. Size

The best coffee pod machines take the mess of making coffee out of your hands - you simply load in a pod, hit the button, and then make coffee. You'll still have to clean the machine from time time but not as often as you would with a bean-to-cup cup or espresso maker. Pod machines are smaller than their bigger counterparts and can be stacked on the counter when not in use.

The right coffee pod machine for you will depend on your personal preferences and what you want to achieve. The majority of pod machines are easy to use, however some provide more options for customization. Pod variety, brew size options, and milk frothing features are all important to find the ideal coffee pod machine for you.

The most popular pod-based machines are Nespresso, Keurig and similar brands. However, there are some newer competitors that may be worth a look. Bruvi has a custom-designed system of pods called B-Pods, which can only be used in its machines. The pods are identified with a barcode, which is scanned by the machine to adjust the brewing parameters automatically.

This method removes all the guesswork of making a cup and makes sure that each drink comes out perfectly every time. It is even able to save custom drinks to a dedicated button so you can make them with the press of a button.

Other machines, like Sage's My Way offer a more precise level of control over your coffee that allows you to select a specific temperature and size for each drink. It's more expensive than other models, however it comes with a polished stainless-steel build and excellent customer service that is synonymous with Sage's My Way. This is a great option for those wanting to get an extra bit of quality from their espresso maker that is based on pods.

Some models with larger capacities can also brew lungos. The Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg is a fantastic example of this, and it is a combination of the retro style of SMEG with the retro-fifties design of SMEG Italian coffee maker, Lavazza. It's a little intimidating at first thanks to the airplane-style toggles, but once you get used to it, the machine is quick and satisfying to use. A lungo can be made in only 30 minutes.

4. Customization

A pod coffee maker's limited customization is a major reason it might not be the best choice for you. If you don't have an alternative milk frother, the only option to add more flavor or creaminess is to make use of hot chocolate or tea option in your mug, or to manually add milk to the coffee. For most people, this shouldn't be a problem but it could be a problem for those who prefer a fully automated experience in the morning.

Bosch's Intellibrew uses barcode scanners to scan each capsule. It then automatically pre-wets and infuses the correct amount of coffee for the specific type of pod. It's a simple hands-off device that does an excellent job, but lacks options for customising drinks or for varying the strength of brew. This might be frustrating for some customers however for others, the easy automation and variety of cup lengths (espresso lungo, espresso and mug) it provides exactly what they need.

Aside from filling up the water tank and decaffeinating it occasionally, this coffee maker will not require much maintenance. It can dispense short espresso shots and tall travel mugs easily and, as we mentioned, used pods are ejected into a hidden receptacle that keeps your kitchen clean. It also does an excellent job of serving full-bodied, crema-topped espressos.

This machine is part of Smeg’s 1950s style range. It is easy to use with a simple interface and can take ground coffee capsules machines or ESE pods. The only drawback is the lack of an indicator that lets you know when it's time to descale, as well as the inability to set a maximum water level. It is also necessary to buy the brand's capsules which can be costly. Nevertheless, this is a good pod coffee maker for anyone looking for a beautiful and functional appliance that will provide them with a great service at a reasonable cost. For those who want more variety, a wide range of third-party capsules are available for this model, and it's compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo line.