SealPod VS I Cafilas - Reusable Capsule for Nespresso Machine - Comparison Video

[@wondererag]

Thank you for the comparison, even with AF being out of wack it is quite informative.

[@9t9redballoons]

I really appreciate your willingness to give a fair comparison between your product and a competing product. I ordered the i Califas recently and also noticed how the inner chamber on the cover isn't able to be cleaned. I ran the machine with an empty pod and when I went to clean it, there was a tiny bit of coffee grounds in the pod, so I'm fairly certain coffee does get stuck in there. (Also I've only been using them for 3 days.) I suppose I could just keep running water through the pods when I want to clean them thoroughly, but it's a bit concerning how I can never really know for sure if it's clean in there. It was cool to see how much more coffee the SealPod could hold than the i Califas. You didn't do a taste test but do you remember if the espresso was stronger with the SealPod? I imagine it probably was. Personally I don't need my coffee very strong but I imagine the SealPod would probably be better for people who want a strong espresso. Plus the fresh covers are genius! I think personally the i Cafilas will be good enough for my usage but it's good to know that there are options out there that could give me an even better shot of espresso if I want one or want to recommend one. Thanks for the video!

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

You are welcome! and thanks for the comment! Its a good idea to run the icafilas empty capsule with hot water to help clean the inner chamber on the cover, or maybe emerge the cover in hot water for a few minutes. The taste of the espresso is stronger using Sealpod, because it uses the sticker lids which allows pressure to build inside before the coffee comes out and the amount of coffee filled inside the capsule is a bit more, but the icafilas is not bad as well. I am glad you like the idea of our Fresh Cover! One of the reason we invented it was because we still want to enjoy the convenience our capsule machine, having capsules on stand-by ready for any caffeine emergency! haha... It is specially helpful for a mom of 3 like me, my kids help me fill the capsules in advance (they insist!) and I can pop a capsule in anytime, and I feel a special blessing knowing that my cup of coffee was filled with love ^_^

[@MariusMerchiers]

I prefer I Cafilas, no waste. Just the coffee, but that gets recycled in my country (green waste = vegetable, fruit and garden waste)

[@annaz9416]

To clean the Cafilas lid, it can be use a clean toothbrush to remove the coffee residue.

[@CalvinHill-reflects]

You can also run it through the machine with no coffee.

[@annaz9416]

@@CalvinHill-reflects Yes, that is a good idea!

[@tonypowers123]

Great presentation! Exactly what I needed to make a choice between the two reusable capsules! Thank you for posting and being very simple and clear.

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Great to know the video was helpful for you! ^^

[@BS-fz8td]

What have you choose ?

[@tonypowers123]

@@BS-fz8td haven’t selected yet :)

[@gdcross]

Thank you for the informative review. It was good information about how the seal allows for more coffee grounds and increased pressure. It was also useful to know how it is more of a challenge to keep the I Cafilas lid filter clean. The comparison of the crema was nice.

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Thank you for your comment! ^^

[@Mike-bd3fb]

You can probably soak the cover in Cafiza from Urnex, that stuff dissolves coffee really well

[@MS-rm7qh]

Well done. Very nice job comparing each. Thank you!!

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@naguibmohamed9839]

Did the cafilas comparable with Nespresso essenza mini d30 machine ?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

sorry we have not tested the icafilas with the essenza mini d30 machine, we only tested Sealpod.

[@matkropi]

I’m wondering if is it possible to broken the needle in the machine because of this exact icaflis cup? I bought Laittisima one machine and I don’t want to repair it after one month 😅

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

I believe the reusable capsules are made shorter than the disposable capsules to avoid the needle of the machine. But for compatibility of iCafilas with Lattissima, please check with them if its compatible.

[@aleynaa6842]

Hello, Can I use icafilas with lids if I want stronger taste?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Yes, you can use it :D

[@richardberlian819]

please compare dolce gusto between these 2 capsule brand!

[@NhatLinhNguyen82]

Will these work with Nespresso Latissima line?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Yes Sir, it works with Latissima

[@josephine.ng092]

Hello, I tried the icafilas on my pixie but the espresso won't come out. It's just dripping out bits by bits like small drops. Does the type of coffee make a difference?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Hello, We recommend using fine grind for the capsules, and make sure you descale your machine at least once every 6 months. If it still don't work, maybe you can contact icafilas to tell them the issue you have :)

[@josephine.ng092]

@@sealpodreusablecapsule9234 thank you very much for the reply and information. Will try with the fine grind. Hopefully it works.

[@theeoarsman921]

On a regular espresso machine the finer the grind the more the flow is restricted. If you grind you own beans experiment if you can.

[@mustafab.7365]

Are these aluminium stickers for sealpod one's suitable for normal nespresso capsules?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Yes the Sticker lids are compatible with Nespresso capsules, but since the used capsules already have 3 punched holes, and next time you reuse it will punch another 3 holes somewhere else, and when the capsule has too many holes, the ground coffee might leak out... Maybe you can reuse the nespresso disposable capsules once or twice...

[@clemleg123]

What coffee are you using? I can see Illy but which one specifically?

[@94belamolly]

Hello, thank you for watching this. The coffee I used in the video is illy Ground Moka Classico Coffee - Medium Roast. As long as the grinding level you choose is "Ground Moka." you can use any blend you like.

[@clemleg123]

@@94belamolly hi thanks for your response. I bought the Illy Espresso grind... Will it be OK? Haven't opened it yet

[@clemleg123]

@@94belamolly do you know?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

@@clemleg123 Sorry for the late reply, yes Espresso grind is also ok to use, just dont over tamp the coffee, otherwise it will just drip and not flow.

[@Sindymercier]

@@sealpodreusablecapsule9234 I got the Illy espresso grind and can’t make it work, I tried tamped and little tamped and not tamped... water doesn’t seem to go through 😢 I’ll try ground moka next time

[@feliwein_cc]

i have a concern, it does not cause any damage for the machine the i cafilas capsule? i mean on the long run

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

I am not sure if the iCafilas will cause any damage on the machine on the long run, since it has a stainless cover. I just know Sealpod's patented design will not damage the machine.

[@Darttori]

I prefer seal pod, yes there is a waste but that alumunium seal is not for nothing. It gives chance to blooming and only release the coffee once certain pressure is met

[@chrisoteromusic2998]

Are sealpods or the icafilas compatible with nespresso essenza mini?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

I just checked Icafilas Amazon website and it mentioned it is not compatible with Essenza mini. For Sealpod, its a bit complicated, we tested and it works well for the machines sold in Asia, Europe and US, but some customers from South American mentioned Sealpod cannot fit their machine. So we think its due to the machine manufacturing tolerance difference.

[@sheldonmendes]

Icafilas have two different models. One is compatible with essenza mini.

[@lhoriecalderon3020]

For your opinion 4-5grams is a good amount of coffee taste?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule5124]

Hello, 4.5 to 5 grams(around one and half scoop) brights the best result. Make sure you use the right grinding level (Fine, the level for MOKA Pot) and fresh coffee.

[@John-nr6gg]

You raise a very good point. The Nespresso capsules contain up to 7 grams of coffee. The Sealpod and Cafilas capsules contain 4 to 4.5 grams, so passing the same amount of water through each, will result in a coffee weaker than Nespresso. There are 2 solutions: (1) Use 2 capsules, for a single shot of coffee, using the Ristretto button (which will pass less water through each capsule.) That will give you a result similar to, even a little stronger than, a single Nespresso capsule. (2) Alternatively, reprogram your machine to pump less water. (Instructions are in your machine manual). This way, you can retain the original function of the two or three buttons of your machine (though of course, you will still need to use double the number of capsules.) If you use a 2-button machine, such as the Pixie, that pumps only an Espresso or a Lungo shot, you can still achieve a Ristretto pump, by holding both buttons down. (Instructions for that are also in your manual). I have both Cafilas and Sealpod reusable capsules, as well as plastic resusable capsules. They all work well, providing double the number of capsules are used, to get that strong taste. The plastic pods hold slightly less coffee than the Sealpod or Cafilas, but in practice, there is little difference in strength of final result. Cleaning and on-going expense of consumables is the biggest difference between the three sorts of capsules. The Sealpod is the easiest to clean, but does require on-going purchase of aluminium stickers and, very seldom, replacement of the external O-rings. The Cafilas does not use aluminium lids, but does use an O-ring for its lid and another external one, and those will also need replacing in due course. The Cafilas has that question about its enclosed lid filter. Mine haven't caused a problem yet, but time will tell. The plastic capsules are cheapest to buy, but are awkward to clean, and they don't appear to have any replacements available for their O-rings. Cleaning advice: ASAP, do the cleaning, even before you drink the coffee. The shiny stainless steel surface cleans like a charm, no time at all, when the capsules are still wet and hot. My pick? Sealpod first, Cafilas a very close 2nd (though time will tell), plastic third. And to the presenter, nice work with your video. It was a pleasure to watch it!

[@brahmantasatyo7869]

@@John-nr6gg is the 1st option really work?

[@John-nr6gg]

@@brahmantasatyo7869 Yes, it certainly does. I can recommend it.

[@90582741]

So which one tastes better?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

Sealpod taste a bit stronger with more crema, because the sticker lids helps it build pressure before the coffee comes out.

[@AllahMerciful1030]

thank you for the great review

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

You are welcome!

[@460_nicolabriantomo5]

what's the recommended coffee grind size for the i cafilas ?

[@farikkhan]

REUSABLE PODS When it comes to coffee capsules, hot water is basically forced through your grounds: too fine, and it won’t get through, too coarse, and it will gush through. Essentially, a fine grind works best for reusable pods - this means that the water has to work a little harder to get through that ground coffee, creating strong, fuller bodied espresso and a beautiful extraction. Whereas a coarser grind tends to produce gentler flavours and a lighter colour crema. Wross - when buying pre-ground coffee, it’s usually a very fine grind size (unless otherwise stated). However for the majority of our reusable pods, we recommend using a medium-fine grind for optimal results. In most cases, ensure your capsule is tamped firmly, and filled to the top. www.cremajoe.com.au/blogs/news/the-lowdown-on-grind-size

[@terezaraska2149]

I let Starbucks to grind my coffee beans on finest level and it works fine in my reusable Dolce Gusto

[@luizcarlosquerido2943]

Thank you for sharing (from Brazil)

[@mustafab.7365]

Can't I just buy stickers and stick them on normal capsules?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

You can, but the normal disposable capsules already have 3 punched holes, and next time you use it will punch another 3 holes somewhere else, and when the capsule has too many holes, the ground coffee might leak out... Maybe you can reuse the nespresso disposable capsules once or twice...

[@kerryb1653]

I've tried that with normal foil. Doesn't work. Foil does not get perforated. I was piercing it with a knife first, but aluminium capsules collapse. You also get too many holes in the base. I have just purchased Sealpod and I love them. Lots of Crema and no problem with flow. I had a lot of trouble trying to use foil with disposable capsules.

[@BlackJacketWasp]

Thanks for the comparison. I just got one i Cafilas to try. How do they taste?

[@sealpodreusablecapsule9234]

The i Cafilas taste good as well, how are you enjoying it?

[@ericzohar1345]

Thank you !!

[@antont89]

Just run water thru the pod, it'll push the coffee inside the lid out and voila clean lid

[@Smunsky]

I find the seal capsule wasteful since you're always changing the lid on it and eventually it becomes a waste instead of a recycle.

[@jabrantv5821]

فيديو جميل شكرا على المجهود 🎉

[@yevhenbryukhov]

The issue with aluminum contacting any food/drinks, especially acidic as specialty coffee may be, is that you will ingest "some" portion of it inevitably. 20mg of aluminium is a max daily dosage. From that point, a fully stainless steel pod is better unless it impacts the taste and/or extraction (e.g. sour or weak) or you aren't ready to sacrifice a bit of crema. Crema is not a big deal if you make milk-coffee drinks, especially using milk frother. And if you're crazy geeky about extraction and can taste specialty coffee taste descriptors, then you simply don't use pods at all. 😉 Either you'd go for a porta filter espresso machine or just good ol' filter coffee (V60, chemex, aeropress, jesve, french press, etc).

[@veronikapop8161]

ugh I just remembered the feeling of my teeth on the aluminium spoon, it was very popular back then where I live 😅

[@stevegrace2134]

hARDLY AN UNBIASED REVIEW...

[@lakeshore2698]

Can't you just put tin foil on the top instead of buying a sticker lid... This company is just want to keep pumping out the money for themselves