Easy Serving Espresso (E.S.E.) pods provide a simple, mess-free way of conveniently producing a shot of espresso. You don't have to worry about grind and tamp as each pod is ground and measured for a single shot dosage, plus the post-shot clean up is a breeze. While they're incredibly popular for their cleanliness and convenience, E.S.E. pods don't produce a particularly amazing shot, so there is definitely a trade-off. Watch as Gail talks to us about pods, what they are, which machines can use them and the pros and cons of going this route vs. freshly ground coffee.