Refill Dolce Gusto capsules the easy way

Use your favorite espresso coffee blend with Dolce Gusto capsule refill trick. Apparently it gives a good crema as well.

[@dofall87]

It's not about costs but taste, as you can put your favorite expresso blend. Besides, it isn't that difficult to do and it is easy to align the hole. Before using the capsule, put little mark with a permanent ink pen on the border of the capsule and on the capsule holder, then you can just align the marks.

[@IMthe1Dragoncleaner]

I was able to get a machine for $40 in clearance because the handle was broken, and the company fixed it for free. You have the best quick fix for making a refillable filter. I use herbal coffees and teas, and this gave me the variety I was looking for. Love it.

[@dgane01]

this worked a treat for me! accidentally bought some ESE pods and this is the best way I've seen to make use of them. thanks!

[@darrellmills8980]

Leave more room to overlap the sections. Pack down coffee hard with spoon. Works like a charm! Perfect coffee with crema!

[@jenniesutton521]

The reason I'd refill in this way is my concern over all the plastic used to make these pods. So, nothing to do with being mean, & by the way, I don't see anything wrong with saving money, either. My cafetiere is brill for ordinary coffee and easy too.

[@racheldixon5295]

I bought a Caffatily milk frother from Woolworths so I can have real milk (hate powdered) and use one espresso pod and fill mug with the frothed real milk - tastes so much better

[@John-Is-My-Name]

I haven't thought about this, was thinking about buying a refillable but now Im going to try this first. Thanks

[@ingajarvis3253]

I just add cream or milk in the cup before brewing, makes a lovely cappuccino!

[@jax191]

For people like me this is helpful because Nescafe doesn't make the best quality coffee. Having the option of using a coffee that I prefer is just nice to have as an option. It's more for taste than to be cost effective.

[@maryangel590]

thank you thank you thank---worked great, I also cut the milk pod (the inside filter is different) and made if for the creamer, put in "Coffee Mate"--works fantastic. I almost purchased a set of refillable s from Ebay for $29, so glad I saw this first

[@PVflying]

Mary Angel I'm going to try this too, but for info, refillable ones are on Aliexpress for just over 3 US dollars incl, shipping anywhere in the world.

[@MrDreigon]

I just cut the flexible plastic lid off, refill, then replace the lid with alfoil. The machine makes a good seal. I haven't tried it with coffee, as I bought the machine for hot chocolate.

[@jonathasrossi1759]

Just tested this and it worked great! thank you so much for this!

[@mfraguela74]

Thanks :) of all the crazy ways to refill the pods this is the only practicle one and it works !!!

[@rrrlasse2]

The bottom part needs to be from an espresso capsule. Milk, cappuchino, chocolate, etc, won't work because they use instant powder and have just a tiny hole instead of a grounds filter. So it will clogg up like you describe.

[@TheFixieGuy]

@Neurogass I believe the alu foil has more to do with the freshness of the stored coffee pods than anything else. The holes in the white filter will regulate the pressure and flow..

[@rider465]

Take it from the fridge, pour it into the cup :-) or buy a milk powder (coffee creamer) in any shop - which is the stuff they put inside the capsule.

[@HieronymousAnonymous]

What you 'believe' (that the point of a capsule machine is 'time') is not relevant: there are MANY points. For most folks I know, it's about having a decent crema, without shelling out $400 (or more) for a machine. If you think that regular filter coffee is remotely comparable to decent espresso, you've seriously been using Nescafé pods for too long or you drink 'American' coffee (which tastes like the dishwater used to wash out a bin full of week-old used coffee grounds).

[@Spriggan80]

@TheFixieGuy works fine with coffe mate :D but u need use hot silicon pistol to seal holes that contain presure and u dont drop coffe on machine maybe we can use superior cap 12 times max

[@k.sperling]

Be very careful with this... I tried this with ground coffee and ended up getting a refilled pod stuck in the machine, probably because it ends up just slightly taller than an original pod due to nesting the two pieces. Ended up having to disassemble the machine to get the pod out... NOT fun

[@TheFixieGuy]

@Molly Liu if it is too fine ground it might do that. Use coarser grind then and it should be fine.

[@maricelperez750]

Medium grind I supposed would be better. I have a fine grind coffee and tried this hack it doesn't seem to work so would it be the problem?!

[@Tailslol]

work with espresso coffee,powder milk or cappuccino,i had a bunch of senseo pods and put inside it worked too.

[@PaoReno]

this is the video l was looking for FOREVER :) many thanks

[@captainkid1]

Question: Espresso needs a lot of pressure to get right. How does this work when you already have a hole in the cup and, even worse, use two half's which aren't sealed?

[@MateuszTrocha]

+captainkid1 The two halves are sealed. The reason for the overlap is to seal the two halves. As to there already being a hole, the cup needs to be aligned correctly in order for the machine not to create another hole but use the existing one.

[@herberar]

By the way, there is a little rubber gasket around the needle that punctures the capsule. If you are well aligned, there will be no problem regarding pressure loss. Cheers!

[@Spriggan80]

ill use tasters choice a little bit and really taste good with milk

[@cierratimpson9825]

I've never seen so many angry comments over a coffee maker. Sheesh!

[@ruwanz]

Thanks for the idea..!! It works great.. ☕️😍

[@belamo11y]

I tried it but it doesn't work when I fill with ground coffee, the hot water doesn't seem to be able to pour out of the capsule, and I have to wait about 10minutes because the pressure inside is too high to remove the capsule slider out.. Can anyone please tell me why ? please help.

[@kevinbhola]

worth a try thanks...here in trinidad it cost $80 a box!

[@emanuelt699]

how much is a box tobago?

[@Spriggan80]

Hello rider i use nescafe tasters choice has a strong flavor and the capsule is filled only to the half

[@Spriggan80]

many as cap dont have holes y seal holes using silicon pisltol onli add a little drop to seal holes

[@Cleodalina]

Adorei a ideia! fiz e deu certo

[@faithandimogensongcovers9416]

Presumably the pods are super fresh. Filling them defeats the object as your pack will start losing flavour the moment you break the seal. First one fine, the rest less so.

[@Seiyalex]

There is still few water into the capsule remaining between plasic part and metal part so i supose it's not safe to keek the capsule empty a too long time before reusing it ?

[@tammybohon6300]

Will this work to make frothed milk?

[@MP-ux1dn]

If you're going to do this, surely it's just easier to make a cafetiere?

[@leesmith9299]

to make an espresso?

[@TimPen]

How many times could you reuse the same capsule before the capsules built in filter packs up?

[@ThePtoube]

I tried your method with cocoa but it doesnt work. It comes out too much water without cocoa? Any suggestions?

[@Spriggan80]

ill try it today but flavor is not the same maybe cause the formula on caps is more concentrate

[@amyvalentine2596]

Could I empty a Tassimo pod into this?

[@yousrahassan9521]

I've never seen a model like this one! Is it any different? Also where can I get that thing you've organized the capsules with ?

[@Mickice]

I'll give this a try.

[@vvuksan]

It works great for me, thank you.

[@brummatejbeezmeghajthaver]

Why don't you buy then a classic caffee machine? Who said that you need to use a Krupp coffee maker for your regular coffee? I still have my old coffee maker what I bought for around $10 and it does not need capsules. When I want something better that I make an Espresso Intenso.

[@gotadelamor]

Hi! what about the milk? will it be steamed and with foam if I put powder milk in the capsule?

[@vianeytorres8009]

Una pregunta donde puedo. Mandar arreglar. Mi cafetera

[@andybsmith]

WOW..AB SO FREEKING genius.

[@IchigoKurosaki011]

Unless the coffee you're using to refill your caps is even cheaper, which I doubt. Because most bags are around that price or more.

[@TheFixieGuy]

@Spriggan80 Actually I'm thinking the same thing. Maybe regular milk powder could work??

[@paulenemaehinds9848]

so cool. thank you

[@taclow123]

I'll quote anakin skywalker: "It's working! IT'S WORKING!"

[@UlrichPanduro]

An estimated times of 24. Sometimes 25. NEVER 26, it will ruin your machine. Be careful, and enjoy your Dolce Gusto!

[@yonih6791]

Your coffee went out very watery and not dark. It's not a real espresso, so I think this method doesn't worth it. Or maybe you should have push the coffee down?

[@MoMoIRoMoI]

an espresso make in a "dolce gusto" is never gonna be a real espresso what are you talking about hahahahaha

[@boozychicks]

Brilliant

[@tvseriescoll]

what size tank is that model?

[@maximme]

did you know you just re heat the plastic film inside ? its polyethylene sheet. PLEASE READ up about plastic leaching. OMG

[@AlexMkd1984]

loser gtfo

[@Spriggan80]

NICE BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MILK

[@user-jb1rm1yg2g]

Hi there: you can check our reusable/refillable pods for dolce gusto use which is best solution & quality to brew a espresso in the world.

[@izri1]

+紀大衛 About 40$ for one metal refillable pod is way too much.

[@user-jb1rm1yg2g]

Hi there: We spend 2 years to succeed offer the best solution for Dolce Gusto user, each Loops pod can be used up to 15 years, stainless steel warranty 10 years and no any pollution from chemicals, Loops could keeping save you money every brew, there is even no worth for your health to pay for $40? really ? thanks for your reply Our page link: facebook.com/nucapsules.loops Sincerely NUCAPSULES TAIWAN

[@izri1]

+紀大衛 Half price www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-steel-Refillable-nespressp-coffee-Capsule-Reusable-and-Compatible-with-Nespresso-machine-not-for-Dolce-Gusto/32439891419.html

[@user-jb1rm1yg2g]

by the way you can check this funny stuff, check the user reply, then you will know, what really I,m talking about. www.amazon.com/Reusable-Nescafe-Nespresso-Capsules-Filters/dp/B0109V36Q4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51TQorwD9vL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=075SHVAH6WABDS9NQY0Z

[@izri1]

+紀大衛 The capsules in the link you gave are made of plastic. The one in my link on AliExpress is made from metal.

[@TheFixieGuy]

@jax191 ..true!

[@SoloJacen]

A lot of those point rewards systems such as gas stations and credit cards allow you to redeem machines like these. I'm thinking they're thinking they'll make money off of you from the refills. Just my two cents.

[@debbieopenminded3432]

David, penny pinching skinflints?...I thought it was called an "intelligent way to live". With my attitude you may end up in forbes magizine. It takes a penny to make a penny! It sure seems to me that there are way too many practicing excess, but if some ppl found simple ways to implement small savings here and there, it sure adds up!...Have a coffee today with a smile, hopefully to my response. :)

[@duwstl9293]

It's a clever idea, but probably won't do it because it's too much trouble

[@HieronymousAnonymous]

This is why I fucking love the internet. Awesome lifehack - simple, effective (just tried it) and permits folks to use coffee outside of the fucking floor-sweepings that Nescafé puts in its pods. What's the result, folks? A 'PERPETUAL' (refillable) pod. until 3D printers use denser/more stable feedstock, this solution is my favourite. I got the machine cheap - 'fiddy dallah' ($50) impulse purchase. The default pods taste like absolute shit, and at $8 for 16... Fuck You Nescafé.

[@michaeleleftheriou9876]

Fuck you, Nescafe, indeed! THanks for this hack--it works!

[@Sviski]

This sux... I believe THE POINT of a capsule maschine is "time" and how easy it works! what's the point of this then? The use of a regular filter coffee maschine would be prefered before this.... Knowledge is, tasting the coffee from the maschine before bying it! Only you know what you like and the only way to figure that out is by tasting the different kinds.

[@Nobodyelsehasthishandle]

Cannot really see any use for this though!

[@MrMusickey]

I should have bought mine in red.

[@monipinky]

It doesn t work...It will break the machine faster! Just buy the damn caps!

[@vianeytorres8009]

Alguien. Me podrá. Decir xfas

[@jaymib6249]

Why buy the coffee machine and refill the cups like a total cheapskate? Just don't buy it then, and keep it to the french press.

[@judibear6236]

why buy it? because false advertising fools you that there are MANY flavours to choose from - in New Zealand, NO. their answer to me...We are a global company & other flavours are for other (bigger) countries! Well, so is Nespresso very global - I dont see them cheating on choice - shame my nespresso machine broke down :-(

[@loveunboxing817]

Or you could buy a kapsel master buy cheaper coffee capsules, and get some great coffee :)

[@rolandbaldwin]

Considering you get 16 cups of coffee for the price of three by buying the actual capsules I'm pretty sure this is a false economy

[@wee-modoran3242]

Roland Baldwin you don't get 16 cups of coffee you only get 8!

[@Spriggan80]

try to catch creativa man it really rocks

[@jonrowan84]

Works fine another money saving tip from McDonalds

[@IchigoKurosaki011]

But yeah, it's pretty cheap buying a box. XDDDD If you can't even afford that, which is super cheap compared shop prices. I'm confused as to how you afforded the machine in the first place. :S

[@glennirish]

Fresh grinded bean to cup,,,,Fuck all that shit,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Ytremz]

cheapskate awesomeness.

[@thisblender]

just get a french press.

[@muzzlevelocity2012]

And stab myself three times trying to cut them up. Nah i'm good.

[@_rd_kocaman]

that was the funniest and the saddest post i've read today

[@stupidjunk978]

I can't hear shit

[@kevindownton5830]

Sorry but this has to be a wind up. You buy these machines for convenience and taste, so why in heavens name would you want to waste time cutting up pods? Invite your friends round and they will think you are a tight fisted so and so. Coffee for around 25 pence is hardly expensive. Here's a tip - buy a tin of Lavazza instant coffee for £2.50 and when you have finished with the tin, cut a slot in the top and use it as a piggy bank.

[@alicet5123]

Pod are $1 each in my country and there's very little to choose from and $10 delivery.