Introduction to E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) Pods

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on May 23, 2012
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
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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.

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