{"id":1756,"date":"2023-09-01T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T07:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/guides-achat\/ese-pods\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:42:24","slug":"ese-pods","status":"publish","type":"buyer-guides","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/guide\/ese-pods\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ESE PODS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SO, WHAT ARE ESE PODS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ESE<\/strong><\/a> stands for Easy Serving Espresso<\/span><\/i>. These were invented in the 1970s to make espresso preparation at home easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

These <\/span>44 mm<\/b> pods contain <\/span>7 g of coffee<\/b> wrapped in <\/span>natural filter paper<\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Easy to use, they allow you to make cup after cup with no fuss.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve been adopted by many of the world\u2019s leading coffee brands, including Illy, Lucaff\u00e9, Castellari, Vergnano as well as artisanal brands like Les Petits Torr\u00e9facteurs, Brulerie d\u2019Alre and Miscela d\u2019Oro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tamping\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

With their <\/span>ideal <\/b>grind size<\/b> and <\/span>perfectly even tamping<\/b>, no more over- or under-extracted coffee! You can expect a perfect in-cup result.<\/span>
\n<\/span> In fact, tamping the coffee in a pod is the same as tamping it<\/span> with a coffee tamper.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, with pods, you can <\/span>say goodbye to dirty and stained countertops<\/b>! And that\u2019s no small thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Single-serve pods<\/b><\/p>\n

These pods contain a single dose of coffee enclosed in filter paper. <\/span>Extremely easy to use,<\/b> they also guarantee <\/span>better preservation and consistent, optimal results<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This coffee pod technology allows you to prepare quality coffee quickly and effortlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Which machines to use with ESE pods ?<\/b><\/h3>\n

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ESE pods are compatible with most manual espresso machines.<\/span> In fact, they can be used with <\/span>all compatible espresso machines<\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

But what if <\/span>your coffee machine isn\u2019t compatible,<\/b> and you can\u2019t fit ESE pods in the portafiter? Simply add an <\/span>ESE filter<\/span><\/a>. Filters for <\/span>ground coffee<\/span><\/a> and ESE pods are often the same.<\/span>
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Compatible machines<\/b><\/p>\n

So <\/span>which coffee machine should you use<\/b> with ESE pods?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many<\/span> manual espresso machines<\/span> are compatible with ESE pods<\/span>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ESE pods VS soft pods : What the difference ?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

ESE pods are often confused with soft pods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soft pods<\/b><\/a>, also known<\/span> as<\/span> pads or Senseo\u00ae pods are <\/span>softer<\/b> and <\/span>less compact<\/b> than <\/span>ESE pods<\/b>. With a diameter of 70 mm, they are larger than ESE pods, which are only 44 mm.<\/span><\/p>\n

ESE pods contain 7 g of already tamped ground coffee while soft pods contain <\/span>untamped ground coffee<\/b> for making filter coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, soft pods are often less compatible with other machines. Senseo\u00ae compatible pods are usually <\/span>only recommended for Senseo\u00ae coffee machines<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nocturne Decaf ESE pods x 40\u2009\u2013 La Semeuse<\/b><\/p>\n

Decaffeinated coffee is also available in ESE pod format! Made with 100% arabica beans decaffeinated with spring water and roasted in Switzerland, these pods are as good as regular coffee minus the caffeine! A family-run business, La Semeuse was founded in 1900 by a French family and offers unique and timeless products. With this blend of coffees from Brazil and Haiti, you\u2019ll enjoy notes of wild berries and honeysuckle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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Santominas Brazil ESE pods x 50\u2009\u2013 Les Petits Torr\u00e9facteurs<\/b><\/p>\n

Are you looking for gourmet coffee made in France? We recommend Santomimas Brazil! Made from pure-origin Brazilian Arabicas, these ESE pods are smooth with notes of chocolate and roasted peanuts. Hand-roasted by French coffee artisans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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Caramel and walnut flavoured ESE coffee pods x 50\u2009\u2013 Les Petits Torr\u00e9facteurs<\/b><\/p>\n

Gourmet lovers, you\u2019ll adore this flavoured coffee with sweet notes of caramel and walnut! Ideal for a gentle start to the day, or a post-lunch treat. A pure-origin Peruvian coffee, hand-roasted in France with respect for human and environmental values. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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Although not widely used in the UK, <\/span>ESE pods<\/b> have <\/span>real advantages<\/b> when it comes to making <\/span>quality espresso at home<\/b>. Now that you know more, it\u2019s time to try them out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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