What Is a Coffee Pod?

Have you seen the word “coffee pods” around before but never quite wondered what it means? Well, this site is all about coffee pods, coffee machines and anything having to do with coffee. If you are trying to find information about coffee pods than you have come to the right place.

This page is going to give you a quick little run-down on what exactly a coffee pod is. Hopefully once you are done reading it you will understand how they are used in coffee machines a little bit better.

There is also a video that will go about showing you how to install and use coffee pods with your home coffee machines.

K-Cup

First of all, not all coffee machines take or even use coffee pods. Only certain styles and brands use coffee pods. An example of a brand that uses coffee pods is a Keurig coffee machine. These machines use little K-cups.

These little cups are designed to increase the speed at which coffee is made.

The first part that you will probably notice is the foil. This foil is supposed to sit at the top of the coffee pod. You are supposed to puncture it with the needle of the coffee brewer and let it sit there afterwords.

Filter

Underneath the foil is the coffee itself and the filter. This is where the little nozzle dumps the hot water into the coffee pod and filters it out. This is where your coffee is made to perfection.

The high pressure and hot water is supposed to brew your coffee much more faster and almost instantly then other styles of coffee makers.

After you are done with your coffee pod you are supposed to recycle it as they are not reusable at all. Coffee pods are very simple and very effective if used properly.

If you would like to see a video or watch a guide I have included one at the end of this post to help you out a little bit more.

Although coffee pods are fairly quick at making coffee, many people complain that they do not give you coffee that tastes as good as slower coffee makers. I have found that coffee pods work just as great.

It all really depends on what you intend on using it for. If you need coffee right away then a coffee pod is right for you. If you do not mind waiting a bit then you do not really need a coffee pod and you can save yourself a little bit of money as well.

Overall it all depends on how exactly intend on using your coffee machine and for what purposes. Here is a video that will show you how to install a coffee pod on a standard coffee machine.