Philips Senseo Coffee Pod Machine Review

Senseo is a push-button coffee machine that takes less than an hour to make a cup or two of coffee. The coffee is hot, smooth and delicious!

The unique pressurized brewing process of Senseo produces a rich layer of crema that guarantees the best taste. There are many blends and flavors available.

Product Description

The philips coffee pod maker allows you to enjoy a cup of freshly made espresso in just a couple of minutes. It's simple to use: simply switch it on and wait until the red light stops blinking, insert one of the Senseo pads and press one or two cups. The coffee is ready in under a minute, and it tastes great. It also has an adjustable spout to accommodate any size of mug. It's very lightweight and easy to clean too. The water reservoir holds approximately 3 mugs. It will flash fast to notify you that it's time to refill.

The machine is made from high quality materials and comes with a 1-year limited warranty. All removable parts such as the pod holder reservoir, drip tray, coffee spout and drip tray are washable in the dishwasher. There are a variety of coffee pods that are reusable. You can even purchase eco-pods, which are cheaper.

Senseo pods are specially developed by Douwe Egberts to provide a smooth coffee flavor and delicious foam layer. They contain carefully selected coffee beans, roasted and ground to satisfy a variety of tastes. There are a number of different blends and flavours to choose from, including long and strong coffees. The most recent versions include Intensity Select, a new technology which allows you to choose the strength of your coffee.

Coffee Boost technology increases the number of aroma nozzles on the coffee pods up to 45 which makes the coffee more flavorful. Cream Plus technology guarantees the thinnest, velvetiest layer of coffee.

There are a few disadvantages to this method. It's not for large families, or drinkers who drink a lot of coffee - except if they're willing to pay five times more per cup. The second reason is that it's not an espresso maker - it uses a light pressure to brew the coffee, but doesn't create the thick froth, or crema, which is what you see with an espresso.

The spout is so small, it's difficult to pour coffee into a standard cup. However, if you're willing to make the sacrifice for a smaller spout, this is a fantastic coffee maker that's easy to use and provides an instant and efficient cup of coffee every time.

Features

This is a great machine that is very simple to use and a quick coffee maker. Simply turn it on and wait for the red light to stop flashing, put a pod in the machine, press one or two cups, and it will do the rest. In just 30 seconds it has made a good cup of decent coffee and the spout can be adjusted to accommodate any size mug.

The system uses specially designed Douwe Egberts pods (called pads in certain countries). They are filled with a mix of instant coffee and finely ground, coffee beans and sealed in a airtight plastic envelope. This allows the pods to be brewed in a very short time, preserving the complete flavor and aroma of the coffee, while allowing you to enjoy the rich crema coffee layer top.

All Senseo machines use the same quick brewing process however, there are three distinct variations based on which type of latte you'd like to make: cappuccino, cafe latte, and macchiato. Each variation can be made with or without foam milk, and you can have the choice of regular or extra strong decaffeinated coffee.

The machine is compact in design and modern appearance. It's a good fit for the counter in the kitchen and won't embarrass an appliance like a Sub-Zero refrigerator or Viking range. It also is very energy efficient, consuming less than a minute for one or two cups of coffee. It can be programmed to shut off automatically and its parts that are removable, including the coffee pad holder, water reservoir and drip tray-are dishwasher-safe.

It comes with a one-year limited warranty. It is easy to clean, with just the occasional rinsing of the tank that holds water and the spout. The drip tray and coffee pad holder can be rinsed as well and the exterior of the machine is easy to clean.

The Senseo system's biggest disadvantage is that it can only make a couple of 8-ounce cups at once. This isn't suitable for large families and heavy drinkers. It's also not suitable for those who like their coffee in a traditional cup because it's not compatible with.

Conclusions

Senseo is a great coffee pod maker for anyone seeking to cut down on time and effort. It is a simple to use and easy to clean, and it makes a good cup of coffee in no time. The coffee is delicious and the crema on top is a nice touch. The only drawback to this machine is the price of the pods. However there are cheaper alternatives. You can also purchase an reusable filter for this machine.

Once the brewing process is complete the coffee machine will automatically shut off. This saves energy and money as well as ensures that the machine remains in good working order. It's also a more eco-friendly alternative to an espresso maker as it requires less water and steam.

This coffee maker is compatible with Douwe Egberts capsules. These capsules have an airtight foil-based system which produces a thick layer crema on top of the coffee. The coffee is a blend of Arabica beans, which is guaranteed to be full-flavored.

The Senseo machine can produce three different types of coffee that use foam milk; cafe latte, cappuccino and latte macchiato. These aren't real cappuccinos, however, because the Senseo system only employs a mild pressure to brew the coffee and does not produce real espresso. But, the coffee is still delicious and will make it easier for you to save time and effort, not to mention there is no need for a separate milk frother.