Date: 17 Dec 2006 05:38:11
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Subject: modify a pod to work with ground
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I was looking at espresso machines last night and I noticed one that
was about half the price I expected it to be (300=E2=82=AC instead of 600).
The catch is that it takes pods only. I just sunk about 100=E2=82=AC in a
nice grinder, so I don't want to switch to pods. Also, they've got
drawbacks that I'm sure you're all familiar with.
My question is whether a pod machine can be modified to take real
grounds. I looked at your FAQ at coffeeopolis and it didn't mention
this. Is there an article someplace that details how this might be
done?
Unfortunately, I didn't write down the name of the device or the
manufacturer, but the machine was orange. As far as I know, there are
only three companies that make orange machines and the one I saw was
neither Ascaso nor Kitchenaid. There is another model of the machine
that takes ground coffee, but it costs twice as much and is made out of
aluminum, whereas the cheaper one is plastic.
So: Can this be done? Is it worth doing?
Does anybody have recommendations for an espresso machine that is
orange, takes up minimal counter space, has a milk steamer, uses ground
beans, and has a round gauge for either temperature or pressure?
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