RECAPS Aluminum Espresso Lids Foil Seals - Reusable Nespresso Compatible Pods (240 Pcs, 37mm Diameter) Review

I've used these in the past and they worked great with my Nespresso compatible coffee maker. When I reordered a few weeks ago, I noticed that the film was about twice as thick as previous orders. Then my espresso machine stopped working. The capsules explode in the machine. I thought my espresso machine was broken and because it was under warranty the manufacturer replaced it. Today was the first day I used the new car - and the same thing happened! The capsules exploded. I thought to myself…

In my opinion these recaps are better than the competition and much more economical than the ones that came with stainless steel refill cartridges for my Nespresso and cartridges from the competition. The holder is simple and secure - I've seen several competitors break trying to remove them. Even if you place the recap off-center on the capsule, it can be easily removed and re-centered. I use Pete's Coffee Dark Moca Expersso blend in my refills at $18.50 per pound. He made 108 refills that…

The product itself is a really great idea and I wanted to like it. Stainless steel mugs are durable and feel like a quality product. Espresso can sometimes be quite good. But it is difficult. Two problems I often run into are -1. The seal does not connect properly to the Nespresso machine and some hot water comes out, so the coffee grounds do not produce enough espresso and the result is too diluted2. They appear to be slightly smaller than regular pods. I can run Nespresso with a Nespresso pod