Coffee pods are one of the most popular ways to brew coffee, and a recent survey by Deloitte found that 25% of regular coffee drinkers used capsules when preparing their drinks. It’s easy to see the appeal – there’s none of the mess or hassle of using fresh beans (whether you’re making espresso or drip coffee), and the foil-sealed pods give a better flavor than freeze-dried granules.
Convenience isn’t the only benefit, though. An increasing number of speciality coffee roasters are producing their own capsules filled with their own ground and measured beans, and the big companies like Nespresso and Keurig are increasing their ranges of single-origin coffee too. For example, Wogan Coffee, where I completed my Specialty Coffee Association certification, sells its own range of Nespresso-compatible roasts in capsule form.
