Nespresso Vertuo Plus/Tips to save money buying pods.

[@sebastiantevel898]

You have to grind it way thinner than that, in fact in this video, despite producing the nice "crema" the coffee looks very watery. That kind of coarse grinding is good for the Moka Bialetti style or drip coffee makers. As in regular espresso makers the grinding as to be very thin. Also if you open a new Nespresso pod as a reference, you can see how thin the coffee is ground.

[@suhtangwong]

Thanks for the drip!

[@Rygo-wk3jm]

What grind number is best (e.g., I have Starbucks grind my drip coffee to 6)? Thanks in advance!

[@sebastiantevel898]

@@Rygo-wk3jm I use a Delonghi grinder, so i do not know how to compare with your. I did a bit of trial and error, first matching the size of the ground coffee from a Vertuo pod. Then I tried a little thinner and thicker to find the one that came out more dense. it depend on the type of coffee, because they all are of a different consistency. I used Illy Intenso. So you have just to try grinding small batches of coffee to test.

[@Rygo-wk3jm]

@@sebastiantevel898 I appreciate your response. Thank you!

[@Keniv.]

When you say thin, do you mean that the coffee grounds have to be fine ground, for the Vertuo Nespresso?

[@patriciakennedy6311]

Reminds me of rolling my own cigarettes to save money 🤣🤣🤣

[@absolutmauser]

Yeah I started packing my own pods with good coffee once and then I realized I might as well just get an actual espresso machine since I’m basically doing the work anyway. The pods are for convenience. If you’re going to do all that, just get an espresso machine and have better coffee.

[@kenocontreras]

I can't agree more.

[@lol_youtube]

nespresso machines are a lot cheaper and have a smaller foot print

[@absolutmauser]

@@lol_youtube absolutely. The actual espresso machine makes much better coffee, but it's larger and more expensive and requires a good grinder, which is also expensive. Good coffee though! I still use my Nespresso machine too though. Sometimes I need a coffee right now and can't be waiting for the boiler to heat up and measuring beans to grind etc. 😂

[@jhanschoo]

@@lol_youtube You can consider an aeropress

[@pchzl]

@@lol_youtubeBasic espresso machine won’t be much bigger, won’t be much more expensive and will get you better coffee

[@mrssassy9324]

Thanks I just got my nespresso and frother from goodwill for 10.00 so this will come in handy. I was floored when I saw both were new and only 9.99 for an almost 279.00 set.

[@xxstarsxx381]

If you have the Nespresso original machine with the smaller capsules you can buy supermarket pods cheaper than the Nespresso official ones.

[@rickymemeti1826]

Probably u gotta grind the coffee thinner

[@Enzoerb]

It’s great!! I do the same thing There is also some steel capsules that work forever

[@mr.f8420]

This is garbage. Does not taste the same at all. And the whole point is to just pop a pod and get coffee. I bought a nespresso so I don’t have do any work. 😂 so dumb

[@mr.f8420]

🤣

[@lachlancopeland3046]

They cost 40 cents each...40 cents instead of 4 dollars from a cafe.

[@brentpoole1371]

It's a buck a coffee. What's your time worth?

[@herschelbenedicto749]

I definitely suggest to use that Im doing that too and it’s the same taste and save more money. Love it

[@FreedomFiveFL]

What is the name of this refillable product? Do you have a link?

[@Matt8643]

I think that if you can't afford the pods then just buy a regular drip coffee maker

[@SanaHasan-gb9zq]

Or we can afford it but we like particular brand of coffee 😅 I like Starbucks and dunkin but they don't sale dunkin pods

[@Serge_12345]

"They don't 'sale' dunkin" 🤓

[@FishDoEtc]

Why? If ingenuity can get you an upgraded experience, I say go for it. And it’s less of a throw away product if reusing them actually works. Regular coffee and espresso - definitely different experience.

[@AnnaMBanana]

​@CARMAN2371 English is not everyone's first language, you don't know someone enough to make fun of a grammar mistake they make

[@GossLean]

Yeah, you dont buy Nespresso machine to drink some cheap coffee in it

[@YCBYoungCashBoyVerified]

Amazing 😍😍😍

[@titanican2731]

But there coffee is so good that they have ruined me on any other coffee

[@minivanmaster]

Can use aluminum foil from home too

[@monikafellon6925]

Where do you get this?

[@HatersHate-bg6ee]

The 2nd piece is actually a funnel so you don't mess the rim when re-sealing the capsule...

[@Callmemarq]

Press and seal works too

[@joemomma2116]

I think you need a finer grind

[@markJones4242]

did you know the top bit where you push the foil on is a funnel, i have had my version for about 2 years, i 3d printed it and buy foils from amazon

[@rudyespada9324]

Today it just happened to me….the machine knows when your reusing pods. I got a error code

[@manuelkorivu3966]

You need to make sure aluminium foil don’t cover bar code!

[@SopranoVictoria]

The machines aren’t that smart. This means the bar code is covered or you might have grinds built up in the middle needle

[@Ellegirle]

@@SopranoVictoriaPeople who use this say they need to run a rinse cycle to flush through grinds, more often than when using the vertuo pods.

[@harrietxo2310]

@@manuelkorivu3966can fuck up the machine quicker though

[@SopranoVictoria]

@@Ellegirle yes it happened to me. Just make sure to not over pack it. That solved the issue for me. And I flushed the needle and got the grinds out

[@jjan-nioak3666]

What kind of coffee grind do I get for the refill?

[@fernandomendoza4667]

Were you buy the cover . White plastic cover ?

[@rivmchl]

The machines all, why is it spicey?

[@ahjno]

So, what about that snip at 0:33 / 0:34 just before the coffee pours in the cup? Fake coffee IMO

[@pkoya341]

you really wanted to wait and watch for the 15 seconds it takes for the machine to heat water before brewing?

[@user-jv3oe3vf1l]

I do this with my Nespresso, but I use Geesta foils I get on Amazon. Something about the foils in this video doesn’t inspire me.

[@algorerhyth]

Totally defeats the lazy factor of Nespresso .. might as well work an hour OT

[@gilmendoza8092]

Exactly. Tell me your cheap or poor without telling me your cheap or poor

[@sherrybopcherrypop]

I'm cheap and poor, but I still want to have good coffee lmao tf is this comment

[@algorerhyth]

you forgot low iq@@sherrybopcherrypop

[@sideeffect2]

Works well as a backup when you're out of pods.

[@Ellegirle]

The pods are so darn pricey 😢

[@nemozetbit]

where can I buy the kit?

[@Noy.peretz]

Then why not using regular coffee making?? Why all this if you want to save money.

[@suras8984]

Regular coffee making does not produce the crema that the machine creates. Nespresso coffee is also not nearly as tasty as my fav coffee. So to combine my fav coffee with the Nespresso machine to create crema I can have the best of both worlds.

[@pingskillz]

@@suras8984 Does this method still work? Someone said it detects if you reuse the pods, that he got an error.

[@Dashomin]

@@pingskillzmine worked. I think it depends on what type of machine you have

[@locafly]

Thank you. If you’re just gonna keep doing this, just get a regular machine. Don’t worry about the crema,because it’s not gonna be the same quality.

[@FaffyWaffel]

@@suras8984the “crema” is nothing but air from the rapid spinning of the capsule. Don’t be fooled. Throw your coffee in the blender and you’ll get a similar result.

[@lilycastillo8825]

Thank you so much for the tip!!! Where can we find this kit you're using?

[@TheRifleman33]

ebay or amazon works

[@soniaconnins9140]

Where can I get these reusable pods ,

[@singaporegarden7324]

Where to get the sets?

[@pcunningham9708]

Wheres the link to buy?

[@DenniBugni-do3qd]

Where can I buy this

[@marcuschun3892]

All those quarters gonna add up!

[@user-de9jv9uk6f]

What is that lid

[@bobbyblackwell]

Ok. But is it as good as Nespresso?

[@abbyflores1010]

But will the flavor be as tasty??

[@natashahaines6128]

Where is it from

[@chrissydavis4547]

You're better off doing this with a reusable kcup and k machine. Like many others said you risk making watery coffee.

[@Oxford322]

Mine is vertuo plus which reads the codes on top - does anyone know how to overcome that ? ( the error codes ?)

[@justinvu2016]

dont cover the code on the pods when putting on new cover

[@Ellegirle]

Make sure the code on the reused pod is not obstructed in any manner

[@edwardhorner3218]

For the extra effort you’ve put in you might have been better off with a small espresso machine. The bar code under the rim, as I’m sure you know, is specific to the blends Nespresso puts in the various pods and determines dwell time, water and brew times. But it’s nice to see people trying work-arounds.

[@user-de9jv9uk6f]

Omg wow amazing dear what flavor is this u put in machine plz shar cuz I like this kind of coffee

[@richardmartin4787]

But why? Wouldn't this just defeat the purpose of why you purchased it?

[@dereklaverne7608]

I think cafe bustelo expresso would be best for this kind of hack

[@norahelenajuradodiaz7532]

en colombia se puede conseguir?

[@BigJuicyJerm]

Need to descale that jawn STAT

[@jojacobs4355]

That thing doesn’t produce crema, that’s foamy coffee due to the spinning. There is very low pressure going on here.

[@mistysnyder7622]

What's the link

[@rita_a_]

??

[@SDREBEL8]

If you have to use hacks, you can’t afford Nespresso 🤣

[@chadensminger571]

I can afford an endless supply of pods, but Black Rifle doesn’t make them so I make my own.

[@Topherten]

Nespresso gauges prices for poor quality over roasted coffee, I don’t blame people for coming up with hacks to at least use better beans

[@elroropuerosvergasos7464]

Nespresso sucks yo😂🎉

[@bbar182]

I dont know about the taste, personally i find that these pod machines are average in terms of flavour. If you want good taste then invest in a decent mokka pot or go all out and buy something like a breville barista express its on another level.

[@ivanventura87]

I didn’t have to buy that fancy thing! I just put regular aluminum foil and boom!!! My favorite coffee

[@user-de9jv9uk6f]

How my dear could u plz share with me

[@ABotsLife88]

@@user-de9jv9uk6f🤷‍♂️🔎

[@mb-cy7ne]

refilling the pods kind of defeats the whole purpose of nespresso. just get a portafilter machine if you don't want to spend money on the cups.

[@lisatingley8953]

This doesn’t work. The Venturo pod spins. When you replace the top, it doesn’t let it spin. I spent 37 on Amazon for the wooden gizmo like this. When I took the lid off the one I made, it only went thru the middle coffee. All other coffee was dry. Sorry, my experience.

[@delt19]

You need to grind your coffee a lot finer than that. You're not making drip coffee. You're making espresso.

[@auronkardek]

use a silicone lid so you can reuse it. What the point of reusing your pod with non-reusable lids ? Those + the cheap coffee gonna cost the same price than a regular capsule. Useless.

[@outshine5411]

This is not a hack, people with half a brain have been doing this for years. You’ll by a pump and compressor. That’s the goal of the equipment. Next grind your own coffee and buy from Amazon a reusable pod. Job done

[@142Shimon]

The fancy tools cost more money 😂

[@simonesantos6039]

Thinner coffee works better, I use Bustelo supreme espresso style Makes delicious espresso coffee and a lot crema! Perfect coffee every time!!! 👍✌🏼

[@ABotsLife88]

U mean using this method and buying bistelo?

[@christhecarpetguysabatini7452]

Duh🙄 Been using this method for 2 years 😉where you been?🤙✅

[@cynthiapittman5903]

Saves me about 60$ a mo refilling mine

[@randommusings48]

Nice! Where did you buy the kit from?

[@M3Creativity]

Amazon.

[@randommusings48]

@@M3Creativity Thanks.. Care to share the link?

[@shellyd9287]

Ohmigosh! Yes!!! Are you willing to share the Amazon link?

[@Princetheone.]

⁠@@M3Creativity what does this kit called? Could you provide the link please tanx🙏

[@papahet7038]

Link ????

[@steveo6023]

What's the point of using a Nespresso machine when you don't want to use their coffee. Why not just using a normal machine that is much cheaper?

[@nickage872]

point is stupidity, just buy normal espresso machine and have great coffee, the coffee is too coarse on the video, it will produce junk

[@suhtangwong]

What's the point of buying a brand spanking new car and not putting only premium gas in it? Because if you're car doesn't require Premium gas then you're just wasting wasting money because it won't change performance of the car.

[@deidrajohnson2143]

Things happen. Sometimes you’re between shipments. Most people like to order in bulk and sometimes, you need to wait a while until your pocketbook says that it’s okay to make a $100 order for coffee. This person is going to get a watery mess because the grind is much too coarse. There is no way they get a robust cup out of this. But some people aren’t as picky. I have one of these sets and used it every now and then. You will need to grind the coffee really fine and choose a nice blend. I don’t have the space for another coffee machine. I prefer a pour over cup to this method but it can be handy sometimes.

[@yostevedotcom]

I do it for kurig for one reason only. Sustainably.

[@justintorres08]

Poor people doing poor people stuff

[@wwestas]

I'll give you a better money saving hack. Can't afford the pods - buy a different coffee machine

[@aguilera1728]

Listen, I’ve tried this before and let me just say that the machine is an unnecessary expense if you do this. It doesn’t make your ground coffee taste better than a French press would. If you purchase this machine is cause you’ll buy the capsules. Doing this actually causes the machine to break faster because the glue comes off when wet and causes particles of coffee to clog it and if that happens you will have wastes a couple hundred on an expensive overrated machine, and that’s coming from someone that uses the machine daily lol.

[@valleysofneptune]

Don’t own a machine if you can’t afford the pods 🤦🏻

[@CultureCrusader]

Naw, it's going to be extremely weak tasting. Gotta be a very fine grind. That's drip coffee maker grind. You will only get a fraction, maybe 60% of the flavor extraction with this method. Just put your grounds in a grinder and pulse it a 5-8 seconds to get it right 👍

[@bingbongbong12]

At this point why not just make a pot of drip coffee

[@mellun]

That's not even grind coffe. That's an instant coffe wtf??

[@abdoucamara9932]

How to get a red ring of light on your Nespresso machine 101

[@FaffyWaffel]

How to ruin your machine 101

[@sh762011]

Needs to be smaller grains for espresso😭

[@annadrawsnow]

„Say yes to yourself in new & inspired ways.“ … Thank you Metatron & Kasey!🧡🧡🩵🩵💜💜🤍🤍✨☺️

[@beyondrestaurants-simpleat711]

This method can damage the machine big time. Also I don’t understand why buy a nespresso machine only to be using your own coffee? Regular coffee maker does that just fine. Going through all the trouble of doing this makes zero sense to me. Nespresso coffees are amazing tasting and quite on the stronger side, definitely not for everyone that is for sure!

[@GiveMeTheLook]

I prefer the Vietnamese drip metal cup that you put on top of your mug. Your going to get more flavor out of your coffee than this. That was very light.

[@mattjones1207]

Looks like pond water lol

[@SH-zx2mj]

The pods are already a good price for each 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@alexgurule]

But it doesn't taste the same. It's really about the taste for me

[@locafly]

Where are you getting the coffee from? It’s not from Nespresso. That means it’s some basic coffee. That is not as good as theirs.

[@M3Creativity]

Got it From target.

[@SopranoVictoria]

Actually this hack allows to me try amazing espresso blends that Nespresso don’t offer….like Cuban coffee, real Italian Roman Espresso (got a couple cans from Italy), and so on! It’s a great hack if you’re picky with your blends. You just have to be careful not to get the middle needle full of grinds. Make sure it’s very finely ground and not to pack it in.

[@dvxAznxvb]

Why wouldn’t it work? You just put whatever shit dirt into it and put a seal back on The whole emphasis is that the nespresso reads the bar code under the lip of the capsule; that’s the essential thing to retain, not all this other crap that gets put out

[@allisonom]

This almost fucked my machine up. Stay safe y’all

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Pods price in at less than .80 cents..lets not ruin a machine with this bullshit.

[@fvtown]

Pods also make terrible coffee, this is just a hacky way to make more terrible coffee

[@UnknownUser_0000]

@@fvtown That's completely false. You're either buying a trash brand or the pods were outdated.

[@poopsiepop4179]

There is a noticeable cut between button press n the pour. Why is that?

[@pressstart1490]

If you cannot afford pods, then why you buy a pod coffee machine? I mean, i'm not trying to sound smart or something. But if you cannot afford a lifestyle, quit it.

[@jamieedwards9352]

Who wants to overspend when they don’t have to? There’s a hack for everything and some people rather use the hack. Nothing wrong with that.

[@denniswithabow]

It’s not about the pods it’s about the machine. A lot of coffee machines are crap and expresso machines. This particular line is great so people by it. The coffee comes out strong and brewed nicely when compared to other machines. Also, reusing pods is just a good thing to do because it saves money. I would do that for any machine. I have both the cups and my bagged coffee so I don’t spend too much money on pods since they are over a dollar for one. Again, people are buying it because it makes the coffee/espresso better than other machines. You sound very rude telling ppl what they can’t afford. I can afford to buy a lot of sleeves but I CHOOSE to reuse my pods with my snickers or mms coffee. 😒 one big bag of coffee for $5 that will last me 15-20 scoops… you do that math.

[@TehGettinq]

Maybe to be a bit more responsible? These pods are literal waste.

[@SopranoVictoria]

For me, it’s about trying different blends and espresso outside of Nespresso’s offerings.

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

There’s a difference between being cheap and saving money. Wealthy people tend to get wealthy by being frugal. Everyone else runs up huge debt buying things they don’t really need to and then complaining that they never have any money because it all goes to credit card payments and paying for that car they couldn’t actually afford.

[@Random_idk468]

This is great! And to everyone saying stuff like, if you wanted to save money buy a regular coffee or espresso machine, I will say this: each pod is well over $1 each, not “a quarter” as people have stated. It’s that Bidenflation (IYKYK 😂). So yeah, I just recently bought a vertuoplus machine plus a ton of pods and I spent well over $500. So keep doin what you’re doin! I greatly appreciate this hack!! ❤🎉

[@JonoConstantini]

The best hack of all: Don‘t buy a Vertuo machine in the first place.

[@tecobala1479]

If you want to save money, just buy the normal version, not this vertuo

[@GeGe-Salib]

Its not worth it .just enjoy one cup and you will.save too much headache (money)😅

[@imdennyz8997]

This is not hack, this is “poverty actions”

[@MegaLefix]

Fake, die Kapseln funktionieren nur mit Barcode, da hat sie die Kapsel noch schnell ausgetauscht, echt peinlich sowas

[@vrudelta]

That is so coarsely ground.

[@ostihas4732]

😂 bad bad bad

[@jcurrie3577]

A lot of faff to save 50p

[@andy211081]

Who puts Nescafé in a pod jeez

[@ozbonilla6381]

It doesn’t taste as good as the regular pods. It’s watered down

[@raphaelvulfs5467]

Or just make coffee the old fashioned way

[@gallaghersguy]

These dont make esspresso, the make something "like esspresso." You can do that with a moka pot and a cheap hand grinder, for cheaper, and not have to hack anything, and use your own coffee, and be more sustainable.

[@NYtoNC]

Is it just as strong?

[@SopranoVictoria]

It depends on if you’re putting enough in, the grind, and if the coffee pod is brewing the right temp! It takes a bit of practice but I love creating my own blends 😋😋😋😋

[@erickcastorena13]

Let me buy a BMW, but swap out the engine for a Toyota motor because it's too expensive. 😂 Shoulda bought a Keurig

[@robertlopez9706]

wrong coffee

[@kng2003ca]

So? Who doesn't know.