I’ve recently started grinding my own beans in a burr coffee grinder and refilling the pods with a Capmesso. I can make about 70ish pods with a 2 lb bag at around $15 which is less than .25 cents a cup. Most recent bag purchase was (Eight O’ Clock Dark Italian Espresso) beans. Absolutely fantastic, one of the darkest most robust roasts I’ve ever had. Made both Double shots 2.7oz and Coffee 7.7oz in espresso fine and drip fine grinds respectfully. Drink mostly iced lattes and hot coffees with cream in our house. Had to play around a few pods till I got the grind for each size dialed in and 😋🤯.
Tasting Notes:
It has a strong aroma like seriously whoa, Rich Chocolate flavor, malty, deep, smooth, velvety, and more chocolate with a light charred caramel finish and perfect crema amount.
Stronger than any pod I’ve tried that’s for sure and maybe even coffee in general. First time my wife had one she sighed. Full size coffees are very robust and remind me a bit of strong camping ⛺️ coffee. No noticeable loss of flavor with double shot espresso pods when made over ice and cream either.
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2nd photo pods: The jar on the left is refilled coffee 7.7oz pods and right container is 2.7oz double shots. They are stored on the shelf above our coffee bar. The turnstyle is unused pods of various sizes.
For all my fellow Capmesso, similar or alternative coffee delivery method bean heads, I’ve had a hard time using any other pod all week. This shit is good!!!!
I’ve been using the Recaps for years. My pods are typically much better than any of the actual Nespresso pods in terms of flavor. I’ve been into African medium roasts like Kenya AA and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe lately. Do you measure the amount of coffee per pod on a scale or just eyeball it? If you use a scale how much coffee do you use in a 7.7 pod and how much in the 2.7 pod? Just curious. Thanks!