A few weeks ago I was handed a Senseo coffee maker (minus the silver platter and plus shipping). I like it. It's basically a pimped out version of my Black & Decker one-cup brewer, but it makes good coffee. And I totally dig the sleek, gentle arc of the lovely Senseo on my countertop.
The one problem is the pods. The price is prohibitive. And the fact that I have to choke down the equivalent of Folgers every morning is too much for this Seattleite to take.
I Need Coffee offers a nice, illustrated tutorial on making your own pods. I whip a few up every weekend and they are ready Monday–Friday.
It beats measuring out the joe and water and setting the timer on my old clunker every night before bed.
VERY late to the party, but you can buy a "pod" refill at "The Wal-Marts" or Other major grocery store. It's a metal fitting that goes in the place where the regular pod holder goes. IT comes with litte round filters that go in the bottom of the fitting and you just use the provided scoop to put in your coffee of choice.
Now--this WILL make a bigger cup of coffer than a regular pod, so choose your cup wisely.
I got mine for less than $5.00 on sale and I don't have near the hassle of making all those pods myself.
Posted by: Lurker Girl | August 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM