Xavax "Coffeeduck" Espresso Capsules / Pods for Nespresso Machines - 3 Pack

it is an oddity that Nespresso make it so difficult to buy their pods. Original Nespresso pods are the best, no question, but unless you have a poncy boutique nearby you have to order online; not convenient if you work and cannot take deliveries. I've tried all the so called compatibles (Cafe Direct, Carte Noir, Dulait etc) but they all use poor quality coffee. So I sceptically ordered these Xavax refillables to try. I followed the instructions and used my favourite Taylor's ready ground espresso. The result was fantastic, never again will I be without my pods as I just refill and go. I tend to used two pods for a Cappuccino which gives the correct strength for me or a single pod for a short espresso. Cleaning the pods are a doddle, just rinse under the tap after use and you're good to go again. One tip is to ensure that the closing 'tab' is facing up and centre when you load the pod in; makes it easier to eject the pod after use. I love them and they have proved to be a worthwhile purchase. I'll continue to use these until the day that Nespresso see sense and start selling their pods on the High Street.

These work surprisingly well. If you tamper the coffee down too much then not much coffee comes through. I fill to the top, shake a little then push the lid down. Then a very quick splash from the tap to stop stray grounds going directly into the mug. I used Costa coffee espresso coffee and it was as good as a costa coffee in a costa restaurant. I'll try some other coffees at some point. No issues with using with my Lattisima machine. I use two pods for a large mug of latte. Easy to knock out used coffee into the compost bin. Easy to wash - no need for dishwasher so not used that. I used it on holiday last week with several coffee drinkers so possibly 40 uses max per pod and no damage so far. It would be easy to throw out if you forget they are re-useable....so my guess is I will lose them before they wear out. I worked out significant savings after 30 uses bearing in mind I use two of these to replace one Nespresso pod. It's also easier to buy ground coffee for me than to mail order Nespresso pods or visit a nestle boutique as the nearest boutique is not close enough to ever go to.

sorry to say there don't wok on my krups xn260 Nespresso Machine - the machine just rejects the pod or spills out too much into drip tray - they only way to get them to work for me is if i only half fill them and don't tamp down the coffee - meaning no strength or creme -looking at other reviews it seems they work fine on some machines but not all. -seems theres no cheap way to run the machine and the legit pods are more expensive for a reason...they work perfectly.

Great idea - probably slightly overpriced for what they actually are (brown plastic) which loses a star. On top of that you'll need to buy finely ground espresso coffee (or, of course grind your own) to get the most out of this.After some faffing around (which loses another star) you'll end up with some decent coffee from these things (too loose or too tightly packed and you'll get virtually no coffee from the pod) and, once you're used to them they will save you money in the long run while allowing the use of your own blends.

These work very well for me. In a way, they run counter to the whole idea of Nespresso, since its attraction is that you don't have to spend any time tamping down coffee into a container. But it's much easier to fill these capsules than for a traditional espresso machine - you just spoon it in. I didn't find you need to pack it down tight - the design of these capsules does this for you, I find.As for the quality of the coffee, it's just as good as the actual Nespresso capsules, I find. That said, I don't think that Nespresso capsules make particularly good coffee, but they are hugely convenient. And I've found that this convenience is what you need at home. If I feel I have to have a perfect espresso, I'm happy to pay for it in a cafe with a proper machine.

Maybe I just haven’t found the right coffee blend to use yet, but everything I’ve tried in these just comes out watery and flavorless. I’ve even bought the most intense espresso beans to grind at home, even those don’t work, so unfortunately these are not a good replacement for the real capsules in my opinion.

One can refill ordinary plastic pods (but not official Nespresso aluminium capsules) using al-foil to close; but these refillable pods are more convenient, And my fresh ground Espresso beans taste better than anything I've found in pods. Grinding coffee and filling pods rather negates the Nespresso concept but as this is only a fill-in while my Rancilio is serviced, I have the grinder, the beans and am used to filing coffee holders. Taste is similar to the same beans in the Rancilio.

This is great to help eliminate the high costs of Nespresso coffee capsules. These pods/ducks take a while to master to pack the coffee correctly so the water flows thru and so you get a decent cup of coffee. There is a Goldilocks knack to packing these, once mastered you'll get a good cup of coffee. I use two for each cup and only use the espresso setting. Worth getting, but be patient with 'em until you find a method that works for you and your machine.

Cumple su función a la perfección, pero es necesario que la cafetera dé buena presión. Con los modelos básicos no funciona bien.

Nach den doch sehr gemischten Rezensionen hier habe ich die Coffeeduck Kapseln mit einer gewissen Skepsis bestellt und war auch auf einen Fehlkauf vorbereitet. Glücklicherweise war dies nicht der Fall.Nach der Lieferzeit von 8 Tagen habe ich die Kapseln endlich bekommen. 8 Tage sind lang? Verglichen mit der Lieferzeit der original Nespresso Kapseln die ich vor 3 Wochen bestellt habe und die noch immer nicht geliefert wurden, ist es sehr schnell.Als erstes habe ich mir die die Anleitung genau durchgelesen und war schon mal sehr erfreut ein ordentliches Deutsch vorzufinden. Das ist ja nicht immer selbstverständlich. Es ist sehr schön beschrieben auf was man beim Pulver zu achten hat und wie man die Kapseln befüllen soll. Aus Italien hatte ich noch ein sehr gutes Espresso-Pulver daheim. Der erste Versuch war ein klein wenig zu "dünn". Beim zweiten Versuch hatte ich das Pulver dann zu fest gedrückt und das Wasser hatte etwas Schwierigkeiten durch zu laufen. Beim dritten Versuch war es perfekt, ein guter Geschmack und eine sehr gute Crema. Was will man mehr.Sofern es Nestle endlich schafft die Nespresso Kapseln zu liefern, werde ich diese auch verwenden, schon allein der Abwechslung wegen. Aber für den alltäglichen Gebrauch ist das eine tolle Alternative die vor allem wesentlich Umweltschonender und um einiges günstiger ist.Die teils schlechten Rezensionen kann ich nicht nachvollziehen. Wie bei jedem guten Espresso hängt halt alles vom richtigen Pulver und der passenden Befüllung ab. Wenn man das richtig hin bekommt, funktioniert alles wie gewünscht.

Die Kapseln haben anfangs einen guten Eindruck gemacht und auch gut funktioniert.Nun - nach knapp sechs Wochen täglicher Benutzung sind die Kapseln bzw. der Verschluß dermaßen verformt, dass ich die Löcher im Deckel zuerst mit Nadeln erweitert habe und inzwischen die Deckel abschneiden musste und bei Benutzung mit Aluminiumfolie verschließen muss.Durch die Hitze der Maschine sind die Öffnungen der Kapsel verformt und lassen kein Wasser mehr durch. Das kann's nach 6 Wochen wirklich nicht sein.Finger weg - lieber Edelstahl kaufen!!!

Una completa decepcion! El producto es de muy baja calidad. El plástico con el que se ha fabricado no cumple con las normativas de salud y seguridad. Es un plático que se deforma y no aguanta las temperaturas de cualquier máquina compatible Nespresso. Adjunto fotos para confirmar y demostrar cómo queda la cápsula despues de 5 veces utilizada. Lo considero una estafa!

J'étais un peu dubitatif, et je le reste : ça fonctionne à peu près bien, l'idée est bonne et après une dizaine d'utilisations en 3 jours, la capsule ne donne aucun signe de fatigue, mais il est illusoire de vouloir faire autre chose qu'un mini-ristretto de 2 cl max. même avec un café de très grande qualité.