Easy-Seal Coffee Capsule Refill Kit for Nespresso Vertuoline with a Brush, Scoop, Reusable Capsule Holder, and 80 Premium Foil Seals

I've been using this kit for almost a year and it has worked out well for me. It's cheaper than the pre-made pods and let's you choose from a much wider selection of coffee beans. I went through the 80 pack of seals that came with it and just ordered replacement seals from the same company as they have worked out well. As long as you are careful it's not that difficult to use. I usually make up a week's worth of pods ahead of time and the coffee has always tasted fresh and good.

This foil sealer keeps coffee fresh and sealed tightly. Simple to use, it preserves flavor and aroma, making it perfect for home or small café use. Durable and reliable.

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 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.

THIS IS AMAZING!! We drink Cafe Bustelo, and we needed something like this really badly. The coffee capsules were increasing in price, and this alternative works very well. Better than I could ever have expected. It's so easy to use. No leakage, the things fit very well, and it has never come off at all. It's a great product!!

Nespresso Vertuo plus is a very good coffee machine. The only flaw with this machine is the price for the pods! Not to mention the limited flavors of coffee available. I am not a huge fan of hacks but this one is actually worth it. I have a good coffee grinder and I buy beans from various sources. While my espresso machine is perfect for that, the Nespresso is very convenient to pop a pod and enjoy, This little gizmo works to bridge the gap! I prepared the pods by choosing different sized pods and prepping them by removing the foil and filling with finely ground coffee and sealing with the adhesive foils. Everything works fine and there was no leakage. The coffee produced was good quality and flavorful. The crema was adequate and I believe there is a lot of room for improvement as I am still experimenting with the grind size, tamper pressure and amount of coffee per pod. The coffee beans you buy determines the flavor ultimately. The average cost of a pod is $1.25 plus and refilling it brings it down to less than a third. My wife thinks I am crazy to go through all the trouble but I think it is worth every grind! The downside is that it takes time and effort to prepare a pod versus popping one that's already made for you. I only use this on the weekends when I have extra time to putz around. Weekdays it is straight to ready pods or espresso which is way quicker. Life is full of compromises but this makes it worthwhile every now and then!

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.

When I bought my new Nespresso machine I thought I would be spending $1.20 per cup, which was fine given the quality. But this simple little kit is easy to use and lets me refill pods at about $.20 per cup, which is cheaper that the K-cups I use to buy from Costco ($.10 for the coffee and about $.10 for the replacement foils). Each month I sit down and reload about 75 of these in around an hours time. Here are a few tips I've learned throughout the process. 1. Don't obsess about filling the foil all the way. I put in 1 scoop which leaves a little head room so that the grounds don't spill over on the edge of the pod where the foil needs to stick and seal. 2. Use the bottom of the scoop to pack the coffee down into the pod. Less motions and it's a good surface for packing. 3. Before brushing the pod top off after it's been filled with coffee, simply tap the edges of rubber holder with your finder with a sideways motion and most of the grounds will clear off the surface. 4. When you place the pod into the holder, take note of the bump out on the holder where the tab on the foil should align. I find it best to pull the foil off at the tab with my index finder and align it on the bump-out on the holder. 5. When you clean any remaining coffee off the top with the brush, don't obsess over every crumb. Get it as clean as you can and cover it with the seal. 6. One covered, I turn mine over and slide them back and forth on my counter top to help the seal stick to the top on the edge. If the seal is even a bit loose, when you place it in the machine it will press the foil against the pod surface. I've done 100's of these and never have had a pod blow out because of a faulty seal. Hopefully these points are helpful and make sure to post your own thoughts and findings from your experience! Update: I’ve done a couple of things to speed up the process. First, we no longer tamp down the coffee grounds. There’s really no sense to it because once you toss them they become loose anyways. Second, we went out and purchased a dozen 1 1/2” PVC pipe couplings. The pods fit perfectly within these. That way we can load a dozen with coffee someone can place the labels on them, and then we sealed them at one time. There’s less motions going back-and-forth between the various stages. Here’s a batch of 60 we did in about 20 minutes. Much more efficient!