Geesta Reusable Refill Kit for Nespresso Vertuoline Capsules, Wooden

We enjoy our Nespresso machine, but even more now that we can use our own coffee! It only takes a couple minutes to grind some beans and make fresh pods. It took a little trial and error to get the right grind and fill level, but now it is really easy. Saves money and we get our preferred flavors.

I can’t recommend this more. I’ve had it for four months. I started with a good supply of about 30 original pods, so I could rotate them. I make about 15 at a time (I drink one cup a day) They are super easy to make. The original pods were a little more difficult to open, you need a good exacto knife, and I had a small craft one that made it easier. Once that was done, the already refilled ones are easy to peel off and refill.Filing with your favorite coffee is easy, and the holder supports the pod. Use the brush to clean the edges off. Placing the new seal on is a little bit of a learning curve, but it’s not too hard. I use the other end of the brush the run around the inside of the edge to help seal, then press the rest down firmly and any extra down around.Some people have said their machine quit running with these refilled pods but I’ve had absolutely no problem.Does it take some time? Sure, you have to open the pods, empty the coffee, wash the pods, dry them, and sit down to refill them. I do most of this in front of the TV with a movie on. So really on my down time.

On my very first try, I made a darn good espresso; on my 2nd try, it was perfect. That said, it took almost 5 minutes to prepare a single capsule and 30-40 minutes to make my 7 capsules for the week.(I've gotten into the habit of making time for "capsule prep" as part of my Sunday night, prepare-for-the-week routine. No way on earth I'm going to screw around with trying to prepare a fussy capsule in the rush and brain-fog of the morning.)I also don't love the fact that these things are disposable. But I tried a competitive product made out of stainless steel and it didn't work at all. So, disposable it is I guess!** Removing the pods **** You have to eject the used pod right after your espresso is done. When you do that, it pops out easily. If you wait until the next morning, the pod will be stuck to your machine and you have to pry it out and inevitably spill used coffee grounds all over the place. I've also taken to wiping the little pod holder inside my machine with a hot wet rag, to remove any little bits of glue residue that might otherwise build up.**About the supposed cost savings **** If you're using Illy coffee as recommended, it doesn't actually save that much money. I've made 16 or 18 capsules (combo of Gran Lungo Fortado and Double Espresso Scuro capsules) and my $16 can of Illy is gone. That's $.94 apiece. Even if I had eked out 20 capsules, that would still be $.80 apiece, or only a 20% savings over the $1/capsule price on Nespresso.com. If I was trying to make 7.7oz coffee that requires even MORE grounds, forget about it - this method would be more costly than just buying the retail capsules.But if you want to bother with it, here's exactly what I did that worked (and why it takes so long!):• I begin the routine by putting down a sheet of tin foil on the counter. I've learned that you inevitably spill a LOT of coffee filling capsules and I don't like to waste it. If you've caught it on a sheet of tin foil, you can easily pour it back in your can.• Starting with an empty Double Espresso Scuro capsule, I used exactly 12 half-teaspoons (2 tablespoons) of espresso-ground Illy coffee (the Fortado capsule took 2.5 tablespoons)• I carefully tamped down the grounds with the back of a teaspoon, making sure it was filled right up to the lip of the capsule. [it actually works best to tamp after each tablespoon of coffee because 2 tablespoons of loose coffee grounds doesn't fit in the capsule; it just spills all over the place]• brushed off the extra grounds from the lip of the capsule (and more than once accidentally poked the brush into the carefully-tamped coffee and had to start all over again)• carefully lined up the foil seal (at first glance I thought the seal was too big - but after proceeding with the directions, I realized that the small bit of "extra" foil actually folds down around the rim of the capsule)• ran my finger around the rim of the capsule to make sure the foil seal was smooth, no wrinkles or loose spots• popped it into my Nespresso-- and voila! A terrific espresso.But what a hassle!

I really like this product. A few things to note, it’s a bit of a process to deal with making the pods. Make sure you have a grinder that can grind to espresso size (or just buy finely ground coffee, but it tastes better freshly ground); you might want to consider getting a distribution tool (the things with all the metal spikes in it to help evenly distribute the grounds); the bamboo pod holder isn’t quite big enough for the biggest pod size; there is a high possibility of mold in your old pods, you really do have to clean them as soon as they get used To avoid this, (coffee + moisture + time = mold); the original foil for the pods are an absolute pain to remove, pro is you only have to do it once. Anywho, I usually do small batches for me and my husband for the week (2 per day plus a few extra, ~18) and it takes me about 30 minutes once I get all the stuff out. They run well in my nespresso vertuo plus and make comparable coffee to the original pods. Just remember, it can only ever be as good as the coffee you put into it.

This tool makes it really easy to load the coffee ground and seal the foil on the lid. I can prepare about 1 pod a minute compared to like 4 minutes without this tool. This makes a big difference when preparing a weeks worth of pods.I would highly recommend this product if want to:1. Reuse and reduce pod waste2. you want to run your own coffee3. And save lots of money and avoid vendor lock-in.For example, a pod fill with Illy coffee ($10.39/250 gram container) will yield a 25 coffee pods (1 scoop per pod) + ~espresso left over. That comes out to 41¢ per pod. Nespresso Veruto per pod costs comes in a $36/30 = $1.20. So essentially 3 homemade pods to 2 Nespresso pods if you want to think about that way.The foils that came in the pack worked, but I prefer the foils by AIEVE because they have a slightly larger diameter and there is more room for error. You need to precisely center the Geesta foils. Other than that, the general the fools work very well.The brush seems to be a pointless addition to the set. I never use it to clean the pod lid. Instead, I just quickly tap and rotate the pod until all the grounds slide off the lid. What’s more, I have seen a lot of people using the end of the brush to seal the inside of the foils to the lid. I have experimented quite a bit this method and have actually found better results when skipping that extra step and just using the tool to seal lid.The scoop is nice for consistently dosing the pods. I don't even bother with a scale more.

I was excited to find this option available for my Nespresso, but I have to say as excited as I was to get this item, when I finally gave it a try I was very nervous to use it. After reading that if I did this wrong I could damage my Nespresso machine, I was afraid to mess up. I recycle my Nespresso pods through their program, so I didn't feel like I was being environmentally irresponsible by creating more trash, but what I was looking to do was use up some of the really good coffee grinds that I still had since buying my Nespresso machine. I did try a couple of refills, but I must say that the removal of the "lid" from the pod is not super easy, it leaves behind some residual foil that I could not get off. The instructions say to get a clean surface, which I did my best. Filling the pod was fine, but because the aluminum is thin, it is easily dented when removing the lid and filling the pod, so handle with care. I was concerned the small dents in the pod would not allow it to work properly in the machine, but it was fine.Putting on the new lid over the fresh coffee grinds, took me a few tries and getting that nice seal around the rim does take some patience. I finally got one done and stopped there. So, the process added to my nervousness of refilling and reusing the pods. I can completely get behind the intent of this product, but I don't think it is something that I will continue to use and will end up returning this item for fear I could ultimately damage my machine.

So far so good. This kit was our first to try with our Nespresso Vertuo. As others have stated, it does cut the cost at least in half. NOTE: To match the performance of the store bought pods, you must find espresso beans and grind them as fine as possible.The seals work great, even if a grain of coffee occasionally gets stuck on the rim. The brush is very useful both to clean the rim of the pod and to firmly press the top onto the rim. The scoop is a good size to double as a tamper, however it is a bit flimsy for that. We happen to have an old wooden tamper that works much better. I would give it 4.75 star rating for the flimsy scoop/tamper, but it works fine so I’ll round up to 5.Update: The Geesta seals are superior to cheaper seals. They are a tad thicker which means you can press more firmly along the inner edge for a better seal and a slightly smaller diameter which makes removal easier. They are a bit more expensive; but, you get what you pay for.

These aluminum foil seals are a great product if you like to reuse your Nespresso capsules. The quality is very good, they stick well, and they make it easy to recycle the original capsules that come with the machine.They are also very affordable and perfect for people who prefer to refill capsules with their favorite coffee. Sometimes the coffee that comes with Nespresso capsules is not exactly what we like, so these seals give you the freedom to use the coffee you love. It’s a great way to customize your coffee and reduce waste at the same time.The only downside is that refilling the capsules takes time. If you have a very busy lifestyle, this process may feel a bit slow and inconvenient. It would be great if there were a faster option or a system that makes filling the capsules quicker while still using these seals.Overall, I really like this product and recommend it for coffee lovers who enjoy customizing their coffee and reusing their capsules.

Excelente producto soñado para un café riquísimo

Je mets du thé (Earl Grey) à hauteur de la moitié.Je ferme (attention lors de la manipulation, car pastille très collante.Super efficace.Je réutilise, encore et encore.Ai ainsi recyclé 10 cartouches Nespresso Vertuo et que je fais tourner à volonté.A recommander.

I decided to purchase this product as my Nespresso order was going to take two weeks to arrive due to Covid. WOW, I am very very impressed! very easy to use, some reviews suggest that the glue on the foils is not strong enough, well I think it is perfect. the pod holder is very handy also to help line up the foil. it took me 40 seconds to create my first pod, from cleaning out the old one to placing in the machine.i work out that it costs roughly 0.15p a pod -v-0.39p for original nespresso espresso pods.I find that i get sick of the taste of the Nespresso coffee after a while. Now i can go to my local roaster and get freshly roasted coffee to use in my Nespresso.100% would recommend! 5 stars.

J’adore mon café mélange personnel. Avec les pellicules d’aluminium et le boîtier, je peux remettre du café dans mes capsules utilisées. L’utilisation nécessite de vider le café utilisé, nettoyer la capsule et remettre du café dedans. Ensuite on peut facilement coller la pellicule d’aluminium. Avec la pointe d’aluminium excédentaire, il est facile de bien aligner le papier sur le moule pour ensuite utiliser la partie supérieure et sceller la capsule. Le résultat est parfait dans ma machine Nespresso Vertuo Next.Perfect as expected!

Die Klebefolie hält gut auf den Nespresso Vertuo Kapseln, somit entsteht nicht zu viel Müll und man kann seinen Lieblingskaffee verwendet. Das beigefügte Zubehör hilft bei der Befüllung der Kapseln. Top Produkt.