Which machines can I use with your pods?
Our pods are compatible with all original style Nespresso® coffee machines including but not only the following: Citiz, Lattisima, Lattisima Premium, Lattissima Plus, Le Cube, Pixie, Essenza, Expert, Maestria, U, Inissia, Creatista, Concept, Prodigio etc. Our pods do not fit the new Vertuo line of Nespresso® machines or commercial Nespresso® flat disc capsules.
Is the warranty on my machine still valid if I use your pods?
Yes, the warranty on your machine is not dependent on the capsules used in the machine and should be honoured by the manufacturer. If in doubt, refer to the manufacturer’s warranty information that was supplied with your machine.
Can your pods damage my machine?
No, our capsules have been specially developed for use with the Nespresso® system & are made of a flexible, yielding biodegradable material. Tests show that our capsules do not damage your machine in any way. If you ever have any concerns at all, please contact us :)
How do I make an authentic espresso or a small/medium/large coffee?
How do I make an authentic espresso or a small/medium/large coffee?
How do I make a long black coffee?
For a long black or long coffee, we recommend extracting a pod for longer than normal by holding down the Lungo or long button on your machine until you reach the desired amount of coffee in your cup. This will give you extra hot water from the Nespresso water tank and fill up the mug. For best results you may wish to extract 2 capsules for more flavour & intensity.
We personally love and recommend using 2 x capsules (50 ml coffee) poured on top of 180 ml of hot water.
Why does my coffee take longer to pour?
The optimal extraction time for our capsules is around 20-25 seconds.
Our capsules are designed to extract slower than others on the market due to using specialty coffee with a finer grind. This slower extraction allows for maximum flavour, aroma and good crema on your coffee, in order to best replicate what you'd find in your local coffee shop.
Are you affiliated with Nespresso®?
Although we look up to Nespresso® for building such a great product, Nespresso® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. and neither that company nor its affiliates have manufactured or endorsed our product or brand in any way. Pod & Parcel Pty. Ltd. is not affiliated with Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Why has my packaging differed from my last order?
As we're a new business, often times we change up the packaging to improve the product from a usability and environmental perspective. This may include changing the pod design itself to how they're packaged within our box.
Like always, if you have any feedback relating to this, we'd love to hear it! We can only improve when we get feedback :)
Sometimes the pods get stuck in the machine after I've used them. What gives?
Because our pods are made of a biodegradable material, they tend to expand a little bit when they heat up! This doesn't cause any damage at all to your machine, just that sometimes they get a little stuck in the chamber.
A quick fix is to gently poke it out with your finger (we recommend the sturdy index finger), use a fork, or wiggle the chamber a little bit until it falls out. Not life changing but such is the cost of biodegradable pod material.
Does your coffee contain any artificial flavouring?
Nope! All of our coffee is made from 100% specialty-grade, arabica coffee beans and our pods contain nothing but freshly roasted ground specialty coffee.
Our pods are not flavoured in anyway.
The tasting notes depicted on our website and packaging are merely descriptions that give an indication of some of the flavours you might experience whilst drinking our pods. Much like Wine tasting, our different coffee beans express a variety of unique tasting notes. Each roast and bean has its own distinct smell and flavour to it, which we use as a guide for our customers :)