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REVIEW: Senseo Coffee Machine
Welp, someone gave me the Senseo coffee pod system for Christmas. My
first thoughts after pulling the machine out of the box - it's very well made. No flimsy parts to speak of. The stock resevoir holds enough water for about 4 (8 ounce) cups of coffee. 8 ounces takes 2 pods so the coffee definitely isn't cheap. But the convenience is more than worth it as there is NO mess. You simply toss the pod in the trash and you're good for another cup. No need to wipe a thing down. Now for the taste. With the Senseo brand pods that came with the unit, it produced a coffee that was definitely better than my parents fairly expensive 12 Cup Bunn drip machine but no where near the body of a press pot. (But my parents also use preground folgers [yuck]). I'm hoping with better quality pods the unit will produce a bolder cup of joe. So in summary - if you're used to the fairly mild office coffee and need a machine that is quick and virtually mess free, then I do recommend the unit. ~john |
Levelwave© wrote:
I forgot to mention... it produces a very rich layer of crema about 1/4 of an inch high. The coffee was also very hot. ~john |
Bubbabob wrote:
> Not REAl crema, just foam. The coffee in the pods is far too stale (and > made from the vilest of Vietnamese robusta beans) to create any crema > worthy of the name. They contaminate the coffee with a percentage of > instant coffee that causes the faux crema effect. Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the press pot and burr mill. ~john |
Bubbabob wrote:
> Not REAl crema, just foam. The coffee in the pods is far too stale (and > made from the vilest of Vietnamese robusta beans) to create any crema > worthy of the name. They contaminate the coffee with a percentage of > instant coffee that causes the faux crema effect. Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the press pot and burr mill. ~john |
In article >,
Levelwave(C) > wrote: > Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. > Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if > you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the > press pot and burr mill. Which better quality pods? I thought the Senseo was limited to a three or four choices of Douwe Egbert coffee? -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
In article >,
Bubbabob > wrote: > Not REAl crema, just foam. The coffee in the pods is far too stale (and > made from the vilest of Vietnamese robusta beans) to create any crema > worthy of the name. They contaminate the coffee with a percentage of > instant coffee that causes the faux crema effect. The Mild Roast, Medium Roast and Decaffeinated are 100% Arabica beans. The Dark Roast HAS some Robusta, but the origin isn't given. And what is the source of your statement that it contains some instant coffee? According to Philips, "The frothy coffee layer on top is a result of the low pressure brewing method." They explicitly state that "The SENSEO coffee is not the same as an espresso. Espresso is a strong coffee brewed by quickly forcing hot water through darkly roasted, finely ground, coffee beans." -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 22:47:00 -0500, Levelwave© >
wrote: >Welp, someone gave me the Senseo coffee pod system for Christmas. My >first thoughts after pulling the machine out of the box - it's very well >made. No flimsy parts to speak of. The stock resevoir holds enough water >for about 4 (8 ounce) cups of coffee. 8 ounces takes 2 pods so the >coffee definitely isn't cheap. But the convenience is more than worth it >as there is NO mess. You simply toss the pod in the trash and you're >good for another cup. No need to wipe a thing down. Now for the taste. >With the Senseo brand pods that came with the unit, it produced a coffee >that was definitely better than my parents fairly expensive 12 Cup Bunn >drip machine but no where near the body of a press pot. (But my parents >also use preground folgers [yuck]). I'm hoping with better quality pods >the unit will produce a bolder cup of joe. So in summary - if you're >used to the fairly mild office coffee and need a machine that is quick >and virtually mess free, then I do recommend the unit. > >~john You can buy a reusable pod to fill with the coffee of your choice. When last I checked, you still had to buy them on eBay as there was no one in the US selling them. Makes a big diff in the coffee flavor when you choose your own brew. Boron |
In article >,
Boron Elgar > wrote: > You can buy a reusable pod to fill with the coffee of your choice. > When last I checked, you still had to buy them on eBay as there was no > one in the US selling them. > > Makes a big diff in the coffee flavor when you choose your own brew. And here's a review: <http://www.quiknet.com/~frcn/Coffee/CafeFilter.html> -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
In article >,
Boron Elgar > wrote: > You can buy a reusable pod to fill with the coffee of your choice. > When last I checked, you still had to buy them on eBay as there was no > one in the US selling them. > > Makes a big diff in the coffee flavor when you choose your own brew. And here's a review: <http://www.quiknet.com/~frcn/Coffee/CafeFilter.html> -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:00:28 -0500, Scott >
wrote: >In article >, > Boron Elgar > wrote: > >> You can buy a reusable pod to fill with the coffee of your choice. >> When last I checked, you still had to buy them on eBay as there was no >> one in the US selling them. >> >> Makes a big diff in the coffee flavor when you choose your own brew. > >And here's a review: ><http://www.quiknet.com/~frcn/Coffee/CafeFilter.html> Thanks for the link. I, myself, had seen the review. I did not notice any water getting around the hand-packed filter as it mention in the review, but for those who are seeking the speed & convenience of a pod machine, that does disappear with the add'l filter. It isn't an espresso machine, by any means, but it can be fun and tasty for those who like to play around a bit. Boron |
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:00:28 -0500, Scott >
wrote: >In article >, > Boron Elgar > wrote: > >> You can buy a reusable pod to fill with the coffee of your choice. >> When last I checked, you still had to buy them on eBay as there was no >> one in the US selling them. >> >> Makes a big diff in the coffee flavor when you choose your own brew. > >And here's a review: ><http://www.quiknet.com/~frcn/Coffee/CafeFilter.html> Thanks for the link. I, myself, had seen the review. I did not notice any water getting around the hand-packed filter as it mention in the review, but for those who are seeking the speed & convenience of a pod machine, that does disappear with the add'l filter. It isn't an espresso machine, by any means, but it can be fun and tasty for those who like to play around a bit. Boron |
Levelwave© > wrote:
>for about 4 (8 ounce) cups of coffee. 8 ounces takes 2 pods so the >coffee definitely isn't cheap. But the convenience is more than worth it >as there is NO mess. Sounds fine, but I have a visceral problem with buying coffee either made by an electronics company, or from J&R Music World: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.proc...Code=PHI+00701 --Blair "It's like buying socks at the bakery..." |
Scott > wrote:
>In article >, > Levelwave(C) > wrote: > >> Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. >> Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if >> you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the >> press pot and burr mill. > > >Which better quality pods? I thought the Senseo was limited to a three >or four choices of Douwe Egbert coffee? Froogle to the rescue: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...232634-1182534 --Blair "Sales rank: 1." |
Bubbabob > wrote:
>Not REAl crema, just foam. The coffee in the pods is far too stale (and >made from the vilest of Vietnamese robusta beans) to create any crema >worthy of the name. They contaminate the coffee with a percentage of >instant coffee that causes the faux crema effect. Speaking of which, I tried Medaglia d'Oro Instant Espresso the other day, because I'm an empiricist, and I have conclusively falsified the hypothesis that instant espresso will taste like shit, and codified the theory that it will taste worse than shit. --Blair "I'd rather have one of Baldrick's specials." |
BTW, the best price online for Senseo coffee makers is
Wal-Mart, which may or may not match their in-store price. And here's a link to all the froogle results for pods that don't mention the word "douwe": http://froogle.google.com/froogle?as...=0&safe=active And a tinyurl for those of you like me with text browsers: http://tinyurl.com/4qsw7 --Blair "I may just buy one of these and see how it stacks up to that Medaglia d'Oro instant espresso..." |
In article >,
Blair P. Houghton > wrote: > BTW, the best price online for Senseo coffee makers is > Wal-Mart, which may or may not match their in-store price. Nope. Wally's has it for $58.47 plus $4.97 estimated shipping, so $63.44. Amazon has it for $58.79, free shipping. I don't know if they still have it, but before this weekend, you also got a $10 Amazon gift certificate with the purchase. -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
"Scott" > wrote in message ... > In article >, > Levelwave(C) > wrote: > >> Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. >> Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if >> you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the >> press pot and burr mill. > > > Which better quality pods? I thought the Senseo was limited to a three > or four choices of Douwe Egbert coffee? > > -- > to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" > > <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> ================= I recently did a search for a friend on how to make your own "pods" for use it some of the "one cup at a time" machines... That would be my choice if we were to do the one cupper thing... I've been spoiled. DH roasts green coffee beans. Amazing stuff! Cyndi |
In rec.food.cooking, Levelwave? > wrote:
> as there is NO mess. You simply toss the pod in the trash and you're > good for another cup. No need to wipe a thing down. Now for the taste. Wait a few weeks before you tell us about the taste. The built-up coffee oils will have had a chance to get rancid by then. And the mineral buildup on the heating element will make the already too-cool water even less capable of the requisite selective solution of coffee solids. -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
In rec.food.cooking, Levelwave? > wrote:
> Yeah, I'll prolly order the bettery quality pods when I get back home. > Vile Vitenamese robusta beans or not, the machine is on to something if > you're single an only want one cup and don't feel like breaking out the > press pot and burr mill. A single-cup drip, set on top of the mug, will allow you to make a single cup easily. And you can use any kind of reasonably-priced, high quality coffee that you desire. Clean-up consists of tossing the filter down the disposal and giving the cone a quick rinse with hot water. Or, if you'd prefer, jsut throw away the plastic cone and use a fresh one every time. For the price of a Senso and pods, you could do it for years and still be ahead. And all that time, you'd be drinking delicious coffee. -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
In rec.food.cooking, Rick & Cyndi > wrote:
> I recently did a search for a friend on how to make your own "pods" for use > it some of the "one cup at a time" machines... That would be my choice if > we were to do the one cupper thing... I've been spoiled. DH roasts green > coffee beans. Amazing stuff! It is senseless to make your own pods. It is better, cheaper and easier to just fill the portafilter and tamp. Pods are for convenience. If they cease to be convenient, then they have no function. They are the TV dinners of coffee. -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
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In rec.food.cooking, Levelwave? > wrote:
> wrote: > > Wait a few weeks before you tell us about the taste. The built-up coffee > > oils will have had a chance to get rancid by then. > You mean the same reason that people say NOT to use soap on your French > Press? Which people say that? And why? -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
In article <xY2Ad.8960$hc7.3649@trnddc06>,
"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote: > I recently did a search for a friend on how to make your own "pods" for use > it some of the "one cup at a time" machines... That would be my choice if > we were to do the one cupper thing... I've been spoiled. DH roasts green > coffee beans. Amazing stuff! The problem there is that the whole point of the pod machines is their convenience. If you're going to make pods one at a time, you might as well not bother to get such a machine. -- to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> |
"Scott" > wrote in message ... > In article <xY2Ad.8960$hc7.3649@trnddc06>, > "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote: > >> I recently did a search for a friend on how to make your own "pods" for >> use >> it some of the "one cup at a time" machines... That would be my choice >> if >> we were to do the one cupper thing... I've been spoiled. DH roasts >> green >> coffee beans. Amazing stuff! > > The problem there is that the whole point of the pod machines is their > convenience. If you're going to make pods one at a time, you might as > well not bother to get such a machine. > > -- > to respond (OT only), change "spamless.invalid" to "optonline.net" > > <http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/> ============= True but my reasoning was that for those that prefer their own coffee they could make several pods to be available when wanted/needed. Quite frankly, I have no use for those type of machines anyway. I like to brew a whole pot, put it in my vacuum thingy and then drink it... ALL. I do have the older one cuppers that I used to take when traveling... but... well... that's another topic by itself. Cyndi |
"Levelwave©" > wrote in message ... > wrote: > >> Wait a few weeks before you tell us about the taste. The built-up coffee >> oils will have had a chance to get rancid by then. > > > You mean the same reason that people say NOT to use soap on your French > Press? > > ~john Ya know, I wondered about this the first time I saw it (the prediction of rancid oil buildup in the Senseo---not soap in the French press). Where on earth would coffee oil build up? I've got the Senseo (and am moderately pleased with the taste and convenience) and there's no place for oils to gather. The only parts that touch the coffee pod are easily removable and washable. Likewise with the claim that the slight foaminess (yeah, a kinda faux 'crema') is produced by instant coffee. Bull--as a previous poster has noted. This machine is not going to give you a fabulous cup of joe, but it's not an instrument of Satan either. I'll like it even better when competition brings out some better coffee pods. For now, I whisk up a little hot milk, brew a double shot, and have a passable 'cappuccino' when I leave the house at 4AM. Regards, Susan |
My son bought one for me for Christmas and never got a chance to use it,
someone had returned it to the store used, there was coffee stains on the booklet and you could see residue from them not cleaning it up before returning. Can't wait for Wal-Mart to get more in so I can get it have and a try at it. Carol In WI |
In rec.food.cooking, Susan Edkins > wrote:
> Ya know, I wondered about this the first time I saw it (the prediction of > rancid oil buildup in the Senseo---not soap in the French press). Where on > earth would coffee oil build up? I've got the Senseo (and am moderately > pleased with the taste and convenience) and there's no place for oils to > gather. The only parts that touch the coffee pod are easily removable and > washable. I was responding to Levelwave's comment that there was nothing to wipe down. If you wash the pod holder, you may as well wash a portafilter. Or the "brew basket". Or the french press. But if a design feature that you especially like is that there is nothing to wipe down, then ... -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
In rec.food.cooking, Susan Edkins > wrote:
> Ya know, I wondered about this the first time I saw it (the prediction of > rancid oil buildup in the Senseo---not soap in the French press). Where on > earth would coffee oil build up? I've got the Senseo (and am moderately > pleased with the taste and convenience) and there's no place for oils to > gather. The only parts that touch the coffee pod are easily removable and > washable. I was responding to Levelwave's comment that there was nothing to wipe down. If you wash the pod holder, you may as well wash a portafilter. Or the "brew basket". Or the french press. But if a design feature that you especially like is that there is nothing to wipe down, then ... -- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. -- Dwight David Eisenhower |
> wrote in message ... > In rec.food.cooking, Susan Edkins > wrote: > >> Ya know, I wondered about this the first time I saw it (the prediction of >> rancid oil buildup in the Senseo---not soap in the French press). Where >> on >> earth would coffee oil build up? I've got the Senseo (and am moderately >> pleased with the taste and convenience) and there's no place for oils to >> gather. The only parts that touch the coffee pod are easily removable and >> washable. > > I was responding to Levelwave's comment that there was nothing to wipe > down. If you wash the pod holder, you may as well wash a portafilter. Or > the "brew basket". Or the french press. > > But if a design feature that you especially like is that there is nothing > to wipe down, then ... Ah, I see. And I agree, just picking out the pod and leaving the holder to 'age' could get a little nasty. I vote for giving the holder at least a quick rinse on your way back from the waste basket. And I still find it easier and faster than heating water for/loading/cleaning a French press, especially REALLY early in the morning. That said, the French press and good, freshly roasted and ground coffee make a much better cup of coffee. Regards, Susan |
> wrote in message ... > In rec.food.cooking, Susan Edkins > wrote: > >> Ya know, I wondered about this the first time I saw it (the prediction of >> rancid oil buildup in the Senseo---not soap in the French press). Where >> on >> earth would coffee oil build up? I've got the Senseo (and am moderately >> pleased with the taste and convenience) and there's no place for oils to >> gather. The only parts that touch the coffee pod are easily removable and >> washable. > > I was responding to Levelwave's comment that there was nothing to wipe > down. If you wash the pod holder, you may as well wash a portafilter. Or > the "brew basket". Or the french press. > > But if a design feature that you especially like is that there is nothing > to wipe down, then ... Ah, I see. And I agree, just picking out the pod and leaving the holder to 'age' could get a little nasty. I vote for giving the holder at least a quick rinse on your way back from the waste basket. And I still find it easier and faster than heating water for/loading/cleaning a French press, especially REALLY early in the morning. That said, the French press and good, freshly roasted and ground coffee make a much better cup of coffee. Regards, Susan |
"Levelwave©" > wrote in message ... > Welp, someone gave me the Senseo coffee pod system for Christmas. My first > thoughts after pulling the machine out of the box - it's very well made. > No flimsy parts to speak of. The stock resevoir holds enough water for > about 4 (8 ounce) cups of coffee. 8 ounces takes 2 pods so the coffee > definitely isn't cheap. But the convenience is more than worth it as there > is NO mess. You simply toss the pod in the trash and you're good for > another cup. No need to wipe a thing down. Now for the taste. With the > Senseo brand pods that came with the unit, it produced a coffee that was > definitely better than my parents fairly expensive 12 Cup Bunn drip > machine but no where near the body of a press pot. (But my parents also > use preground folgers [yuck]). I'm hoping with better quality pods the > unit will produce a bolder cup of joe. So in summary - if you're used to > the fairly mild office coffee and need a machine that is quick and > virtually mess free, then I do recommend the unit. Don't laugh -- the best pot of coffee I ever had was when the soft drink 7 Up was used instead of water. Carbonated coffee may sound weird, but it is outstanding. Thanks for the post, for it reminded me of this. I believe I'll try some again tomorrow. |
"Levelwave©" > wrote in message ... > Welp, someone gave me the Senseo coffee pod system for Christmas. My first > thoughts after pulling the machine out of the box - it's very well made. > No flimsy parts to speak of. The stock resevoir holds enough water for > about 4 (8 ounce) cups of coffee. 8 ounces takes 2 pods so the coffee > definitely isn't cheap. But the convenience is more than worth it as there > is NO mess. You simply toss the pod in the trash and you're good for > another cup. No need to wipe a thing down. Now for the taste. With the > Senseo brand pods that came with the unit, it produced a coffee that was > definitely better than my parents fairly expensive 12 Cup Bunn drip > machine but no where near the body of a press pot. (But my parents also > use preground folgers [yuck]). I'm hoping with better quality pods the > unit will produce a bolder cup of joe. So in summary - if you're used to > the fairly mild office coffee and need a machine that is quick and > virtually mess free, then I do recommend the unit. Don't laugh -- the best pot of coffee I ever had was when the soft drink 7 Up was used instead of water. Carbonated coffee may sound weird, but it is outstanding. Thanks for the post, for it reminded me of this. I believe I'll try some again tomorrow. |
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