THE MISTAKE 50% OF POD USERS MAKE 😬
Stop watering down your fresh coffee. Here's the barista fix...
Hey, Toby here again 👋
You’ve already made the smartest choice possible by ditching stale supermarket pods for fresh, locally roasted coffee. But to get that cafe-quality brew at home, there are two things you need to know.
1. The fresh pour is different. Because your coffee hasn't been sitting on a boat for six months, the pour might run a little faster or slower than usual. Don't panic – that's just the fresh roasting gas escaping. It's a feature, not a bug!
2. Don't drown your beans. I’ve watched thousands of people make the exact same brewing mistake – they push way too much water through their machine. When you press the 'long' button to fill a giant mug, you aren't getting more coffee. You are just watering down the flavour.
The secret? The 40ml rule. You only want to extract the rich, dark espresso. If you want a bigger cup, the cheat code isn't more water – it’s using two pods.
Hit play on the quick masterclass below to see exactly how to get your barista on at home and guarantee a perfect cuppa every time ☕
THE 2 MINUTE BARISTA MASTERCLASS 🎓
💧 1. The 40ml Sweet Spot
Don't drown your coffee. You only want to brew the first 40mls of the dark elixir. This extracts all the rich oils and best flavours. Anything after that is just pushing watery bitterness into your cup.
☕ 2. Cup Size Matters
A massive mug is the enemy of a strong pod coffee. Using a cup that is too large will dilute the taste. The fix? Stick to a smaller cup, or if you absolutely need a big coffee, use two pods.
🥛 3. Mind the Milk
Milk is great, but too much of it will completely mask the coffee's characteristics. Use just enough to cut through the espresso so you can still taste that premium, strong coffee flavour.
🧪 4. Get Your Experiment On
Don't be afraid to test drive our high-intensity pods (like a 14 or a double shot) for maximum cafe-style flavour.
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