Starbucks pods available? Does anyone know if Starbucks sells pods (decaf, especially) for this machine? If so, where can I get them? Thanks, Chris
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Can you use other brands off the shelf or is it limited to Melitta brand pods?
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Yes, you can use most of the pods on the market in the Melitta now. There is also a "pod maker" you can buy. You use your favorite brand of coffee and this small machine seals the pod for use in your Melitta--clever.
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I believe the current machines are pod only. Older models are combination ground coffee or little bags manufactured by Illy.
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Some have said these work with Verisimo Starbucks machines. Ours is new and about half the time the pods stuck inside the machine. I won't be buying more of these.
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You can probably buy them right here on Amazon - search for Coffee Pods I buy some from Quill.com - Donut Shop Coffee in both regular and decaf is delicious.
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It is VERY good. I find Starbucks tasts burnt. The decaf is similar to the regular, but may be a tad more mild.I was using it in my cuisinart espresso machine and it was fantastic. It is not ground fine enough for my rancilio silvia machine... And I am upset because I do like it a lot!
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Go to Google and type in "coffee pods". I buy from Coffe Wiz. Good price and selection.
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I was given the Dolce Gusto as a gift. I was delighted until I discovered that the pods are only sold online and that there are no other pods that will fit this machine. Bummer.
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Thank you for the advice! I've tested 2 of the included samples using 9-10oz and using the pulse button and it's not to bad... like I said I'm pretty bland when it comes to my coffee :) I bet a 12gram pod and maybe using pulse will be perfect! There aren't any reusable pods yet for this machine that would let me use my own ground coffee are there?
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Yes, there is another brand - coffee bean tea leaf - CBTL pods that fit and work well. That is the only alternative pod I'm aware of at this date. CBTL is available on Amazon, and the quality is at least comparable to Starbucks pods, in my opinion.
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I was told by a BB&B; employee it was b/c Keurig was not happy that SoloFill came out with a product that allowed you to buy the "cheaper" coffee and use in the more expensive machines, i.e.- buy K cups instead of Vue cups. I have a V2, but want another one. Cannot find them anywhere! Still not in BB&B; stores as of today.
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I just grind my own coffee and it works well, although you have to be sure to get the grind just right with this machine or else the shot will pull too fast or way too slow. Any ESE pod will work in this machine. http://www.starbucksstore.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Starbucks-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=011019362&listing;=false
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There are other pods available from other suppliers.. Do a search on Amazon.. Also I have found that if you use #1 coffee filters in the basket you can use regular grind coffee..
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Just brewed three cups of coffee with our new Suncana and with the 10g Baronet pod - a little foam. With the Senseo 7g pod - a little foam. Nothing compared to the old broken Senseo. So how are people raving about "It's like a latte"? "Great crema." Not ours. Called the company and they mentioned another pod holder, an espresso pod holder, thatis on their store site for $9.99. They readily admitted that the standard pod holder produces only a little foam (the one that comes with the machine). So it is disappointing.
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Their website is back up. Don't know if that is a bad sign or not but I ordered an extra pod holder from them months ago. You can also try the major online auction site. New machines advertised for $30.
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Good Afternoon,My name is Mayra Flores, an employee at Rogers Family Coffee Company, the manufacturer for these San Francisco Bay products. Our San Francisco Bay Single Serve pods are not compatible with this Machine. If you have any more questions and/or concerns regarding our products please contact me at mflores@rogersfamilyco.com and reference your original amazon question, so that I can better assist you. Thank you and have a great day!
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I have a CBTL and am able to use Verismo "cafe Verona" and the awesome milk pods by SB. However, DO NOT use a starbucks expresso in the CBTL. The pods are different and a crazy amount of grinds come out. Thankfully, CBTL has great expresso pods.
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Yes, all of my sources are popping up with "out of stock" messages. I'm crushed because it's my favorite. I love the machine and their pods and will hate to see them phased out. Other single serve machines were not as substantial or overly complicated.