Refillable Dolce Gusto style coffee pod review

I was looking for a way to lessen the environmental impact of my one time use coffee pods. I bought a refillable coffee pod set from Amazon, let's see how it works.......
Link to the product on Amazon www.amazon.co....

[@dexiedexter]

Thats what im doing too. I have my mini me for almost a year now. Im also using a reusable pods, fine grind coffee, i froth a fresh milk and make my own cappuccino😍.

[@Gvfoxtord]

Can u tech me how to do it 😀

[@Hi-to-ri]

Which ones do you use??

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Yes!! I cant throw those used pods anymore... beautiful video, thank you🙏❤️( at the moment they are out of stock)

[@sarahmuir5889]

This video for instructions for Dolce Gusto are the ones I wanted to find, and the reusable coffee pods because of many of those pods go to landfills although i think you can take the Dolce Gusto ones to be recycled.

[@PeterDraper108]

the recycling program is a great effort but unfortunately not available everywhere, especially here in the Philippines

[@Robutube1]

Thanks for posting this - reviews on the reusable pods are, ahem, very mixed so I was interested to see them in action. I don't say it's perfect, but Dolce Gusto UK does a 'free' recycling system, whereby they provide double sealing, strong plastic bags (I know) and a label you print out for sending your used pods to the recycler. Further info on their website. In my opinion there is still some work to do in the design of these reusable pods. I applaud those who persevere, but for me they are too messy and fiddly in their current form.

[@PeterDraper108]

I recorded that when I was living in Qatar, and now I live in the Philippines, neither place has got the recycling program yet. I agree it is a little fiddly at first but I make my coffee really quickly now and enjoy experiment with locally grown coffees too (Baraka Coffees). I agree cleaning up is a little messy but for me the trade off is worth it. Thanks for the comment though - well appreciated

[@DavyJonesSimRacing]

Good review Peter, here looking to save on waste as well, many thanks!!

[@sonnenschein4080]

Wo gibt es die Kapseln zum nachfüllen?

[@PeterDraper108]

I bought them from Amazon !

[@mohammedaljofairi412]

Good tip on the type of coffee. I always assumed instant coffee as well.

[@PeterDraper108]

Thanks Mohammed 😊

[@Viewer765]

@@PeterDraper108can you buy cappuccino hot chocolate, milk and chi tea that works with this

[@eduardoasuncionjr]

Hi Buddy, how are you, good review indeed, learned a lot about this coffee, thanks for sharing and keep it up, looking forward for your next videos to come. Two thumbs up. Hope to see you around.

[@Aboadil-ui9zy]

This was the most beautiful video I’ve ever seen

[@avryldecarteret1804]

I have just purchased this machine and the reusable coffee pods, using freshly ground coffee i have followed all the instructions but still the water comes out all in different places and leaves half the amount of coffee on the table, plus the crema is not as good as the packet of pods you buy, i really want to be responsible for my waste so any advice would be appreciated thanks

[@PeterDraper108]

all I can advise is make sure the coffee is well tamped down and that the lid is closed tightly, there should be a small rubber ring in the lid that forms a seal.... I hope it works for you, I am enjoying trying different coffees in my machine

[@davidtrevitt1128]

Also does your machine need descaling? This happens normally if your machine needs descaling.

[@Collettee6]

I have the pods too, and at first it didn’t flow either. I blast the filter with pressured water and it works incredibly well. I got nice crema everytime.

[@Jonty-ky9no]

I use one in work for having filter coffee I took my old dolce gusto into work does the job well for me but you won’t get quite the flavour you wouldn’t using ground coffee in a french press or moka pot but it’s not far off far better than drinking horrible instant coffee in work

[@PeterDraper108]

In the Philippines it is sometimes hard to find Dulce Gusto pods but we have plenty of locally grown Barako Coffee, I enjoy using the reusable pods, but I also have a moka pot and French Press , it allows for a variety of coffee experience

[@GabsCalde]

I bought these and im not sure what Im doing wrong but the water spills out all around the capsule after a little bit

[@robpet4424]

I put a piece of scotch tape to hold the top in place. Works great . Without it, the pressure pops up the cover and water leaks .

[@GabsCalde]

@@robpet4424 Ill deff try that, thank you!

[@tinac5570]

Great idea, however dolce gusto will give you 2 recycling bags for free when you order from them, or you can package the old pods yourself and print a free label and dolce gusto recycle them

[@PeterDraper108]

Thanks for the comments 😊 when I made this there was no recycling facility in Qatar and now I am living in the Philippines, I don't believe there's one here yet either, but I'll check

[@harrydavid8333]

I imagine it works out cheaper too. The single use pods aren't cheap.

[@PeterDraper108]

it sure does, 250 gm of ground coffee costs me about 30 riyals here, about $8... lasts me at least 2 weeks with 2 cups a day being made.... I am guessing nearer 3 weeks really

[@IamPeacefulWarrior]

Hi Peter. Very nice video, well done. I am after some reusable pods myself at the moment. I just wanted to point out one thing: the aluminium filter on those sounds pretty dodgy to me. I would take it out and replace it with a paper or cloth filter, or look for alternatives that do not have aluminium inside. Aluminium has been linked to Alzheimer's, Crohn's, MS and whole host of other terrible diseases. There is enough of it in other things already, along with many other heavy metals. I am trying to avoid them as much as possible.

[@PeterDraper108]

thanks for the info

[@karlmcintyre214]

There are stainless steel versions available

[@random_an0n]

nice try nescafe shill but i aint buying your over priced pods anymore lmao

[@mikekoivusalo5962]

After 2 seconds the water is running basically clear. I want a large Americano, not a single espresso shot, which is all mine seems capable of.

[@PeterDraper108]

sorry that you seem to be having trouble, not all of these reusable capsules are made equally, my 2nd set seem to be from a different manufacturer and don't leave as much crema on the surface of the coffee. All I can suggest is experimenting with the grind (I find number 5 works best) and making sure that you tamp the coffee down hard in the capsule this makes it a little harder for the water to push through and should give you stronger coffee. I hope this helps a little... and thanks for watching the video

[@Sabah_elkahwa]

I will try it

[@cliffcarlo180]

Nice looking coffee but what about the milk. Would you use a similar refillable pod so the hot water froths the milk ?

[@PeterDraper108]

I didn't have powdered milk so I tried it with coffeemate powder, it's not a cappuccino but it was ok

[@Collettee6]

They have refillable pods specially made for milk

[@TheT2tracer]

How bad was the clean up process?

[@PeterDraper108]

Not bad at all, knock the grounds out into a pot where we let them dry before using them as fertilizer. Rinse the capsule thoroughly then let it dry.

[@dexiedexter]

has anyone here tried a milk powder? if yes what milk, i would love to try it too. Thanks in advance

[@PeterDraper108]

I just tried it with coffeemate, definitely Not a cappuccino but drinkable, I will get some milk powder after we get out of lockdown

[@billperrett-zw1xu]

I use Nestle Nido milk powder in a reusable pod and it works

[@dexiedexter]

@@billperrett-zw1xu thanks. i will try it too😍

[@TheAtticradio]

Have you tried different coffees from different parts of the world ?

[@PeterDraper108]

yes, I enjoy trying new blends from our local roaster, so far the Ethiopian has been my favorite

[@passantsamir94]

Does it work for genio s plus ?

[@PeterDraper108]

I don't know that model, it works for almost all Dulce Gusto machines I believe

[@williammurray4884]

I used a pod but mine got stuck… beware…. How do you get them out

[@williammurray4884]

Anyone KNOW how to get them out???

[@PeterDraper108]

@@williammurray4884 by pure coincidence, after making hundreds of coffees with a reusable pod mine got stuck too. WARNING!!!! I am not a Dulce GUSTO tech, but I took a THIN kitchen knife and inserted it into the gap between the removable tray and the machine. What had happened is that the lid of the pod had not been pushed down to make a seal and had risen during the brewing preventing the tray from being removed. I managed to push the pod lid down enough to remove the tray again. My machine now works perfectly again,

[@williammurray4884]

@@PeterDraper108 I took the bull by the horns and tried that too…boom….it worked the lid of mine was stuck as well..looking in I couldn’t see the lid so assumed it was stuck up there…gently pulling the tray and manoeuvring the knife it started to come out…

[@moseco8884]

Why ppl use instant coffee?

[@avasanches3733]

Btlc ♥️here hehehe great video 👍👍

[@lauwe54]

Thank you good video

[@PeterDraper108]

Thanks!!!!

[@karim.ahmed94]

I just bought the machine and although the refill capsule but the capsule opened while extracting the coffee, I tried alot of times to adjust the quantity of coffee with no success .. so can u help me to not get this happen & Thanks in advance

[@damienmorgan196]

What if you want to make a latte with milk can you put milk in the capsules?

[@PeterDraper108]

I don't think so (but i haven't tried) maybe coffeemate or powdered milk? You could always buy a milk steamer and just add the coffee in afterwards

[@Nostalgia1709]

You can use powdered milk or just add milk into the glass.

[@robpet4424]

First brew your coffee in the first pod. Use a second pod with the powdered milk. Just like the Caffè latte pods. (two pods per cup)

[@Collettee6]

You can reuse old pods by covering it with aluminium foil. Just fill it with powdered milk.

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

no taste test?

[@PeterDraper108]

I NEVER waste coffee LOL

[@Shaun-Vargas]

I got some reusable pods off Amazon, and I was using ily coffee but I think its to fine because it doesn't want to flow, but when I switched to a bag of coffee less finely ground it went through alright but its not got as much flavor as it does when I use the dolce gusto pods.. but like you I don't want to keep throwing these pods into the garbage..

[@PeterDraper108]

I find that a dark rich roast, ground to number 5 works well for my taste buds... Especially an Ethiopian arabica

[@hibaogaili6086]

But the coffee is always light with this capsule and not rich

[@PeterDraper108]

I have been experimenting with coffee from a local roaster, I am using a dark roared Ethiopian coffee, ground on #5 and out is dark rich and tasty. I will make some in a glass mug tomorrow and post a Pic

[@PeterDraper108]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGK1gKylmNGNn5Y

[@hibaogaili6086]

Peter Draper thanx for replaying

[@ivanbusic6871]

Water leaks next to the capsule and dilutes the coffee....not good

[@simracer1256]

I tell you what trapmire, you're fartin' sparks!

[@Arturas1244]

Too much time. Better buy adapter and use all capsules from all brands and forget this nonsence about landfill.

[@shandytorok259]

You're concerned about the environment what effect will be made by the recyclable pods, however you are using a completely unnecessary paper towel to wipe off the rim and for that towel trees had to be chopped down.......helllloooooooooooooo BTW, there is no such thing as instand coffee powder! There is instant coffee granules and ground coffee powder!

[@PeterDraper108]

Noted... I'll try harder

[@EE-hl9pk]

Criticising just because you can! How beautiful the world would be if there were less of you.

[@emeraldsparrowdark6753]

LOL there was a way of making that point without looking like a total dick.

[@kiwiace625]

Well at least he's reduced the amount of plastic pods he would normally use each day. Give the guy a break . He's doing well and advising others how to recycle. He probably drives a car as well and flys in a plane when he goes on holiday but so what? You gotta start somewhere.