As a coffee lover, you know just how many different ways a cup can get brewed. With a wide variety of different recipes and techniques, the world of joe doesn’t fall short on options. But, rather than deciding whether to order a hot cappuccino or a crème brulee latte, let’s take this back to the house.
Ready to dive into the discussion around the increasingly popular idea of coffee pods? It may be a hot topic, but after going over both the advantages and disadvantages, you’ll be able to decide for yourself.
Advantages:
Efficiency
Sick of throwing out that bag of coffee after it quickly gets old and loses flavor? So are we! One of the top benefits of using coffee pods is their overall efficiency. Each pod is as flavorful as the last without sacrificing any quality or taste.
Convenience
One of the more prominent selling points to coffee pods is the convenience factor. Waking up early in the morning can become testing as it is, why not make things a little easier on yourself? Once you insert your coffee pod and complete a brew with the push of a button, the coffee world never feels the same!
Consistency
Going to your local coffee shop and knowing just how much your drink’s taste varies from barista to barista is a story for the ages. With coffee pods, each capsule encompasses a specific flavor as marked on the package. This means that every cup that you brew up guarantees a particular taste, the one you know and love.
Disadvantages:
Costly
Coffee pods and their required equipment is well known for being on the more expensive side. With packs of 50 pods ranging around $50, it doesn’t take long for things to add up. Other then the pods is the actual brewing machine, which, for the industry standard of Nespresso, runs around $150. Just getting started in the coffee pod world can burn a hole in your wallet, fast.
Specific Sellers
As convenient as coffee pods are to brew, buying them is a whole different story. Other than online vendors, finding specific shops and cafes that cater to your brand of pods is seemingly impossible. And, as a coffee drinker, you know the worst thing is waiting on weeks for your beans!
Bad for the Environment
Don’t overlook the environmental implications of coffee pods. According to artizancoffee.com, “Nespresso and many other alternative brand capsules are not biodegradable, resulting in an excess buildup of unnecessary landfill waste.”
If your coffee consumption includes a pour multiple times throughout the day, coffee pods may not be the most sustainable option for both your wallet and the environment.
