Review on CAPMESSO Reusable Coffee Capsules: Refillable Originalline Pod, Compatible With Nespresso OriginalLine Machines (Upgraded Creamy Version - 3 Pod Set) by Eric Jackson

I got my husband a Nespresso (original line) machine for Christmas (CitiZ) and was concerned with a few things with the disposable pods:1) The price per pod2)The wastefulness of the pods (throwing aluminum away, or even recycling it though that is problematic and uses more resources than I would prefer)3)The long-term health effects of drinking espresso brewed in aluminum.These Capmesso pods seemed to be the answer, though I was a bit nervous since some of the reviews aren't great. After watching a Barista use the Capmesso pods on a review video and it worked well for him, I thought I'd give it a try. For those who haven't had it go well, make sure you listen to the tips that are emailed you from the Capmesso team after purchases. At first I couldn't get the Capmesso pods to brew well with our ground espresso, so I tested the Capmesso pods by opening a store pod and tamping the grounds into the Capmesso. Success! The Capmesso pod worked great, we just needed more finely ground espresso. We ordered a new burr coffee grinder that makes espresso grinds and were off to the races.Having worked as a barista before, I know that a good shot comes by tamping with the right amount of pressure and not overfilling or underfilling your pod. It took us a few shots to get the feel of it, but now we have and are very happy with the flavor! It tastes as good as the store pods, slightly less crema, but great flavor. I would recommend these, and I would recommend you get the three pack. Unless you plan on only using one pod every few hours, you'll want three so that you can make another espresso shot while you are waiting for the pod you just used to cool down so you can clean it.They are very easy to clean. I'm so glad they worked!