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The Coffee Pod

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  • @Queenoftheslots74
    @Queenoftheslots7416 сағат бұрын

    I really want this machine . But heard some bad reviews about it 😢

  • @StuartGreen76
    @StuartGreen76Күн бұрын

    I had the older version of the Conqueco and it worked fine initially but now ‘ruptures’ the pods every time we use it making the espresso undrinkable (as full of granules). Am now awaiting delivery of the Outin as reviews that this have persuaded me to give it a try!

  • @Neuromantic_86
    @Neuromantic_863 күн бұрын

    It's nice to have an option which isn't a massive cheap looking plastic beast sitting on the counter. It looks classy and hard-wearing.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 күн бұрын

    Sums it up perfectly. Nice one

  • @Neuromantic_86
    @Neuromantic_864 күн бұрын

    £200-250? They're selling them on the website for £295

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 күн бұрын

    ALWAYS wait for a Grind sale. Happens regularly. I got a One machine and 3 packs of coffee for under £250

  • @mostiella129
    @mostiella1295 күн бұрын

    Outin

  • @abdurraheemgreen2339
    @abdurraheemgreen23396 күн бұрын

    I got the conqueco first. Cheaper and more brews per charge. Sent it back for one reason which you didn’t mention. It doesn’t come with a ground coffee option. They sell one separately and it was out of stock, but that brings the total price right up beyond the outin. Otherwise I agree. The outin looks better, is lighter and more compact AND the option to use your own coffee grinds is included!

  • @DrGashingtons
    @DrGashingtons7 күн бұрын

    I put a slice of folded kitchen towel under my coffee machine after making coffee on the drip tray it catches all them annoying drips :)

  • @MamiYankeeMusic
    @MamiYankeeMusic9 күн бұрын

    thankyou! finally a good video on how to do it

  • @cromartyfirth
    @cromartyfirth10 күн бұрын

    Been considering getting this but was worried it would be too noisy so your demo was super helpful. There’s a 25% discount just now so went ahead & got it. Thanks for a useful video!

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel10 күн бұрын

    Glad it helped. I use mine every day, superb machine.

  • @longatron6614
    @longatron661410 күн бұрын

    Any issues with dripping like some other reviews suggest? You have had for some time now right. Thanks for review. Very helpful.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel10 күн бұрын

    I did see that from others but I get some but none more than other machines I have. Any dripping that does happen can instantly be stopped by emptying the pod out.

  • @longatron6614
    @longatron661410 күн бұрын

    ​@@TheCoffeePodChannel Think the issue from some reviews was the constant leaking / dripping of water as opposed to the coffee drips. But based on your comment that does not seem to be an issue for you. Thanks again for your help.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel10 күн бұрын

    Ah! No. None of that at all

  • @johnrefe
    @johnrefe10 күн бұрын

    have made couple coffees so far, my first ones. First latte was with too much water, wrong glass choice :D but now i get correct size mugs and in just a minute I can already enjoy my morning coffee. btw , that cleaning they show on manual at first, should I clean it before every use ?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel10 күн бұрын

    Good one. You don’t need to clean it every time. I flushed it through every week or so (that was with 1 or 2 coffees a day) and descaled it when required (I have a video on how to do that). HTH

  • @iPHAILZz
    @iPHAILZz11 күн бұрын

    Double click button if using hot water, long press is for cold and starting the water boil function first. Guess it doesn't matter as it seems to work but not as per instruction.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel10 күн бұрын

    Yeah, thanks for the comment, habit on my part, just make sure it’s the temp every time.

  • @Michael-wk5tf
    @Michael-wk5tf12 күн бұрын

    looking to buy this if I can use other pods that come cheap now and again

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel12 күн бұрын

    Yes you can. I’ve tested with Grind, Wonky, Nespresso own, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s. All work fine.

  • @JPC326
    @JPC32613 күн бұрын

    Is that additionnal basket 51 or 49mm ? i have a 49mm sitting at home and really curious if i could use it intstead of the Outin one. (Coming from picopresso)

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel11 күн бұрын

    You can find all the info on it here : outin.com/products/nano-portable-espresso-machine-basket-pro I’ll be lookin into stats more in a later review.

  • @JPC326
    @JPC32614 күн бұрын

    Did you try the Cera+ ?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel13 күн бұрын

    I haven’t yet. I’m slowly making my way through them.

  • @robynmeara774
    @robynmeara77415 күн бұрын

    Hi I’ve always had Nespresso machines and I’m scared to change however this looks easy for a 80 year old to use what do you think Cheers Robyn

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel14 күн бұрын

    Hello Robyn, This would be fine. Literally out of the box all you need to do is put a pod in, close the flap and press one button. You CAN change it if you need too, but Id be happy without having to do that, so think this would be fine.

  • @lpsmaduk
    @lpsmaduk16 күн бұрын

    I have an outin and it’s great. Best away-from-home coffee. Might upgrade to bigger filter basket

  • @lpsmaduk
    @lpsmaduk16 күн бұрын

    When I mean away-from-home I mean compared to coffee bags or aeropress

  • @TTTbasco
    @TTTbasco16 күн бұрын

    Good video. I have the case and basket pro. The case, I took out the pods holder and there I put my grinder. I can put the pods somewhere else. I can fit the Outin, grinder, pod attachment, basket pro and a small scale in the case. Its snug but works.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel16 күн бұрын

    That’s superb. Great idea 👏🏻

  • @airdrifter7651
    @airdrifter765116 күн бұрын

    I accidentally didn't screw the bottom bit probably so it tilted when trying to make a coffee, I took the black part of and underneath the actual machine was left over water, is that normal or have I damaged it?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel16 күн бұрын

    I think it sounds ok. Just give it a good clean and try again 👍🏻

  • @almerez8584
    @almerez858417 күн бұрын

    Any chance you can let me know the weight of the stand thx

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel17 күн бұрын

    Of course, I’ll do it soon and let you know.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel16 күн бұрын

    485g for all 5 pieces in total. HTH

  • @MikeDewisBaritone
    @MikeDewisBaritone17 күн бұрын

    You need to use the WDT tool they sent you to break up any coffee clumps.... Channelling etc.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel17 күн бұрын

    👍🏻 Normally use my Orbit but for the purposes of the vid I took the hit. I didn’t even use my espresso scales to weigh 16g.

  • @MikeDewisBaritone
    @MikeDewisBaritone17 күн бұрын

    @@TheCoffeePodChannelBut you did see there was a WDT in the kit?

  • @audreyellardwalsh3368
    @audreyellardwalsh336823 күн бұрын

    Very clear instructions. Thank you!

  • @robertadinata
    @robertadinata25 күн бұрын

    When you fill with hot water you don’t need press 2” for self-heater, but you can press 2x the button for direct pump for extraction..

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel24 күн бұрын

    Saving myself time. Sweet.

  • @GeorginaRoss-vj4cs
    @GeorginaRoss-vj4cs25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the review. It was very helpful in my decision-making process. 😊

  • @rommee
    @rommee26 күн бұрын

    Great vid and excellent review.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel26 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @cuchanu
    @cuchanuАй бұрын

    It's kind of odd to not make it so you can rest it on the cup that it comes with. Seems like a logical feature that's missing.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannelАй бұрын

    It is. I find you can leave it on but just a bit worried about doing it. But they also have an accessory that rests it above the cup so 🤷‍♂️ dunno. Like you say, odd

  • @trishloughman5998
    @trishloughman5998Ай бұрын

    In Ireland - ordered my Wonky Coffee 27 May and it arrived today - 28th. Very pleased. I got a sheet with mine with tasting notes on each different colour pod.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannelАй бұрын

    The “menu” is their new addition. Very nice.

  • @christiangrey6128
    @christiangrey6128Ай бұрын

    Love the 🐝 mug of your wife, by the way 😀

  • @christiangrey6128
    @christiangrey6128Ай бұрын

    Good and enthusiastic review. Well explained. Thanks! What did you think of the temperature? Is it the same as a Nespresso machine or less?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannelАй бұрын

    It’s as hot as any other I’ve used 👍🏻

  • @stevelane1956
    @stevelane1956Ай бұрын

    They`re a brilliant little machine, we love it, thanks so much for the video!

  • @abhithakur90
    @abhithakur90Ай бұрын

    didn't show them brewing!

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannelАй бұрын

    That’s in the other one. Needless to say the same (hence the vid).

  • @maryyoung6752
    @maryyoung6752Ай бұрын

    I just have a question about the lever ..how does it feel .. ‘plasticy’ or sturdy ?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannelАй бұрын

    It’s definitely sturdy feeling.

  • @swazzybaby1166
    @swazzybaby11662 ай бұрын

    Thanks for doing this video and thanks for saying how hot is it bcs most of them aren’t hot enough that l had to put the coffee back in the microwave

  • @UnseenSpirit
    @UnseenSpirit2 ай бұрын

    My Nespesso machine packed after about 6 years. I've had this machine coming up for a week. Got this because there was an offer £79.99 for 200 pods and a "free" machine. My wife has said that the flavour of the pods, especially the XL are quite tasty. No worse than Nespesso pods. The lack of pre-heat is a tiny bit of annoyance compared to our old machine. You can't stop midway. Sometimes she may want to do another shot with the same pod just to add a bit more but then want to stop half way if the mug/cup is near full. It does leak a bit more than our older machine too. However it's about half the price that we paid 6 years a go! As long as it lasts 3 years, then I can't complain.

  • @christopherjdillon
    @christopherjdillon2 ай бұрын

    Lovely short explanation. Very practical. Daft question - how does one know when it needs descaling?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Cheers. When both coffee buttons flash it’s telling you it needs a descale. Or they say it should be done every 3 months. HTH

  • @stuartalexander3
    @stuartalexander32 ай бұрын

    This machine is rubbish. 5 months old and regularly descaled, yet it no longer dispenses the correct amount of coffee and is only warm when finished. Will be on the phone to l'or in the morning to demand a refund as not fit for service.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Shame yours is no good. Good luck with the refund. I’ve dealt with l’or and they take some pestering.

  • @KarimBouSaid
    @KarimBouSaid2 ай бұрын

    Thank you that was very helpful

  • @jacquelinewatson9851
    @jacquelinewatson98512 ай бұрын

    I have the Conqueco. Cost £80. Heats SEVEN brews on one charge easily! I'm not precious with it and it goes hiking everywhere with me. Still amazing after a year, with everyday use.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Good to hear yours works like that. I’ve never got more than 4 😬

  • @Henderson101
    @Henderson1012 ай бұрын

    The name is more like H-wur’s-trand (aspirate the H, wur like fur)

  • @exploring9023
    @exploring90232 ай бұрын

    You mentioned the Conqueco sometimes doesn't pierce the pod. Does the Outin have the same issue or is it good everytime?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Good everyone so far. I’ve made a comparison video which helps show the differences.

  • @Kernow76
    @Kernow762 ай бұрын

    I’m thinking of this one to replace my Krups. Nice vid

  • @joolzhud
    @joolzhud2 ай бұрын

    How do you program your machine for more water

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    It’s in the manual and off the top of my head (I don’t use this machine any more). You just hold the button down til you have your desired amount then let go and it remembers it

  • @billyadam8559
    @billyadam85599 сағат бұрын

    Just out of interest, which machine do you use now?​@@TheCoffeePodChannel

  • @MrLister
    @MrLister2 ай бұрын

    Great comparison. It would be great to see your view on a manual device like the Wacaco Minipresso NS2.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Cheers. That’s the plan, getting a Wacaco soon 👍🏻

  • @user-ct5db7ng1z
    @user-ct5db7ng1z2 ай бұрын

    Good to see you read insteuctions and used the air tube first before use. Many didnt.

  • @snatch709
    @snatch7092 ай бұрын

    To prevent dripping i eject the pod whilst cup still in situ and its stops, my drip tray rarely gets wet or dirty for this reason, love this machine though

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel2 ай бұрын

    Good to know 👍🏻

  • @Kariemmagdi
    @Kariemmagdi3 ай бұрын

    Does it comes with a removable battery , maybe after time of daily use afttects on performance Available Spare parts ?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 ай бұрын

    The batteries are built in and non removable.

  • @inthekitchenwithpenn1
    @inthekitchenwithpenn13 ай бұрын

    @TgeCoffeePodChannel Can you please let me know the address you contacted Kotlie on ? Mine has stopped drawing water and I cannot open the pod holder . This is after just 5 weeks ! So I can no longer return to Amazon

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 ай бұрын

    Hi there, I did it all through Amazon messages.

  • @inthekitchenwithpenn1
    @inthekitchenwithpenn13 ай бұрын

    @TheCoffeePodChannel thank you I have just done the same . I am gutted as the machine was great . We hadn't experienced the taste issues you had . But to lock like that and stop drawing water is not good . Is there any other multi pod ( dolce gusto and espresso type) that you'd recommend ?

  • @CampervanTales
    @CampervanTales3 ай бұрын

    We have got an OutIn on the way to us.

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 ай бұрын

    Good one 👍🏻

  • @adamlewis8507
    @adamlewis85073 ай бұрын

    I just bought this machine and I absolutely love it !!! Your review helped me make the decision to buy this machine over all the other ones on the market. Thank you for this honest review !!!

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped. Good machine this amd surprisingly one of the cheapest!!

  • @NikolaiStoykovic
    @NikolaiStoykovic3 ай бұрын

    Can you descale it with vinegar?

  • @TheCoffeePodChannel
    @TheCoffeePodChannel3 ай бұрын

    I advise not too. Says use only tablets or solution and vinegar may cause it to change the smell/taste of the coffee