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Finally a HOT hot cup of coffee.
By Peter Hopkins on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
As a coffee lover who needs that perfect morning brew, I was on the hunt for a machine that could do it all—espresso, regular coffee, and not take up half my counter. Enter the Instant Pod Coffee Maker, and let me just say, it’s been a game-changer. First Impressions Right out of the box, the machine looks sleek and modern. It’s got a small footprint, which is great because my kitchen counter is already packed with too many gadgets. The controls are simple, and I had it set up in under five minutes (rare for me—I usually have to wrestle with manuals). Performance & Coffee Quality The best part? It takes both K-Cup pods and Nespresso capsules, so I can switch between a bold espresso shot and a full cup of coffee whenever I want. I’ve tried both, and honestly, I was surprised at how good the espresso was. The crema on top gives it that real café feel. The machine also lets you choose different cup sizes (from 2 oz to 12 oz), which is great because sometimes I just need a quick, strong shot, and other times, I want a big, comforting cup to sip on. It heats up fast—like under a minute—so no waiting around when you’re in a rush. Ease of Use & Cleaning Super simple to use—pop in a pod, press a button, and you’re good to go. One thing I really appreciate is the 68 oz water tank because I don’t have to refill it constantly. Also, it has a used capsule container, which makes clean-up easier (no fumbling around trying to fish out a hot pod). Cleaning is straightforward. I do a quick rinse cycle every few days and wipe it down, and so far, no issues. Any Downsides? If I had to nitpick, the machine is a bit loud when it brews. Not a dealbreaker, but if you have a light sleeper in the house, they might hear it. Also, it doesn’t have a built-in milk frother, so if you love lattes, you’ll need to get one separately. Final Verdict Overall, I’m really happy with this coffee maker. It saves space, gives me more options than a regular pod machine, and makes great coffee fast. If you love both espresso and drip coffee but don’t want multiple machines, this is 100% worth it.
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Poor Reliability
By streetsurfer9000 on Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
I bought this coffee maker about 14 months ago and up until 2 months ago it has been amazing. First the good - both the espresso and k-cup functions work really well. I haven't had any issues with any of the k-cups (both reusable/single use) or espresso pods. The reservoir is a perfect size, not too big or too small and it's removable. The coffee/espresso size options are also pretty versatile and will fit most coffee/espresso drinkers well. For the fact that it's dual use, the foot print is actually pretty small and although it might not be perfect for a small space it's efficient in size. The drip tray is removable to accommodate taller mugs/tumblers and the espresso pods get put in an internal waste basket that can be removed once it gets full. To access it you pull the espresso cup tray out. Now the not so good...its pretty loud. It's never been an issue for me, but it can be unpleasant. The cord is also ridiculously short. For an appliance that is going to be on a counter top, it's not so bad - but I have mine on a bar cart and it barely reaches the outlet that is lined up with the bar cart. Finally, and my biggest issue, is the unit started leaking. It looks like it leaks from the bottom of the reservoir where it connects to the machine and causes a mess on the floor. I tried descaling and it seemed to help the k-cup side, but it had no effect on dripping when I used the espresso side (could be a pressure thing?). About a month later and the k-cup side has started leaking profusely again. I've also noticed it leads to less coffee. I saw numerous other reviews that mentioned this and I do believe this comes from either a bad batch of parts, or some type of design flaw. I did reach out to the manufacturer and they are sending a replacement unit after sending a video of the leaking/proof of purchase. It seems it's kind of a mixed bag in terms of leaking. I would still highly recommend this, but just be aware that if you get leaking, you should reach out to the manufacturer immediately. If this unit was quieter and didn't have reliability problems it would be a solid 5/5. When it works, I love it! ***JUNE 2025 UPDATE*** After I got the replacement units things were working great until 2 days ago when it wouldn't brew any coffee or espresso. Additionally only the 2oz espresso and 8oz coffee lights blink. There was atleast one other person that left a review with the exact same issue. After having two defective units with two different problems I can't really recommend this anymore.
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