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.

I’ve tried most on the market and these are by far the best quality and the easiest to use. They fit the best and are very affordable.

After purchasing and falling deeply in love with my Nespresso Vertuo machine, I began the search for off-market coffees that would work in the machine. That’s when I stumbled across these Vertuo capsule foils. After thoroughly reading quite a few reviews from this product and its nearest competitor, I decided on the Geesta for a couple of reasons, but mainly because I liked the wooden stand, and preferred the brush style to the competitor. I really wanted to love these, and I quickly got into a rhythm of cleaning, refilling and resealing the Vertuo pods. I liked the idea of being able to prepare a bunch of them at one time, so they would be ready to go when needed. Once I cleaned, refilled and sealed approx. 40 reused Vertuo pods with a new favorite coffee, I stored the pods in my new Vertuo pod storage drawer, where the pods are stored on their sides under the machine. A couple of days after refilling and sealing the pods, I noticed that coffee grounds began appearing under the storage drawer, and while retrieving a pod to use in the Nespresso machine, I realized that the foils were not sealed properly. I immediately pulled all of the refills out of the storage drawer, and all of them had opened up. After taking some time to examine them, I assumed that perhaps I had not properly sealed them, because I noticed the end of the brush that is used to press down and seal the foils was a little wide. So, I removed all the re-opening foils from the Vertuo capsules, rebrushed them around the rim, and went about re-sealing them with new foils using the back side of a small, metal espresso spoon this time, which seemed to give a more consistent and flatter seal. I thought I had figured out how to fix the initial issue, but alas — a few days more, they began to unseal again. If anyone reads this and has any tips or hints, I’m open to all suggestions! I wish I could give this 5-stars, because it’s an amazing idea, saves a ton of money, and allows you to use your favorite coffee.

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.

If you have a good burr grinder and good coffee you should be all set. The Starbucks foil is on pretty tight. I use a pairing knife and cut it out. You don’t need to be perfect getting it all off as some is near impossible to scrape off completely. On my Baratza Encore I use an 11 grind size. Setting the coffee in with a scoop, getting the foil on evenly and sealing it takes a few times to get the hang of it but moves quickly after you get your system working. Refilling after using the Geeza foil is a lot easier because it comes off nicer. The annoying part is it’s a little messy dumping out the old coffee and rinsing them out. Between the $0.10 foil and the $0.25 in beans I am using it feels rewarding and less guilt having my 2 or 3 cups a day. For 20 pods now it takes me about a minute per pod, start to finish. It’s worth it and I think it actually tastes a little better. I use Lavazza Super Crema medium roast whole bean coffee and order from Amazon. People will say locally roasted is the best but I’ve found the Lavazza to best tasting with my espresso machines and works great for the Virtuo pods. Enjoy!

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.