What Are These Coffee Pods?

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What Are These Coffee Pods?
By Anthony J Davis

I bet you’re probably wondering what exactly coffee pods are. Maybe they’re submarines that have lots of coffee in them for the trip down? The term isn’t exactly self-explanatory, is it? Well, let’s take care of that.

What Are Coffee Pod Brewers?

A coffee pod is a small, single serving of coffee that comes wrapped in it’s own little package with a filter. They’re only used with coffee pod brewers; they cannot be used with regular coffee brewers, but you really wouldn’t want to.

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Espresso Machines – The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

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Espresso Machines – The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
By Paul Scobie

Although coffee and bread may not have much to do with one another, the invention of the espresso machine has revolutionized the ability to home brew espresso for coffee lovers the world over. The very first espresso machines were being used in homes at the beginning of the 20th century. Patented by Luigi Bezzera of Milan, Italy, in 1901, the first espresso machines were of the piston lever variety, which was powered solely by steam pressure.

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The Coffee Maker Review – Senseo is In

The Coffee Maker Review – Senseo is In
By Ebenezer Heng

Senseo and Philips have worked collectively to develop a single serve coffee maker, a quality brewer that takes full advantage of coffee pods to produce perfect cups of coffee every time.

If you’re thinking about buying this machine, hopefully this coffee makers review, Senseo is in, can help you decide whether you’re going to get it or not.

First of all, this Philips Coffee brewer comes in a sturdy aluminum construction. Not only does it look sturdy, but it looks absolutely fabulous as well.
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The Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine – Small Wonder

The Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine – Small Wonder
By Sidney Brill

The home espresso machine market has several leaders worldwide with Saeco International being among them since 1981. Saeco machines have always been known for being long lasting and reliable, and the Saeco Aroma espresso machine continues that trend.

The “manual” and “automatic” descriptions used by Saeco to categorize their machines can be a little confusing. The Saeco automatic line features built in grinders that grind fresh beans before brewing and the manual machines have no grinder on-board. The Saeco Aroma espresso machine is included in the “manual” category, meaning that this machine does not include the grinding feature. [Read more…]