Reply to post: Re: Never made it to civilisation.

Storm in a K-Cup: My SHAME over the eco-monster I created, says coffee pod inventor

James Anderson

Re: Never made it to civilisation.

Nespresso is completely different. The K thingies are just a pre-packed coffee grounds with a built in filter the actual coffee making process is the same as a drip filter.

Nespresso is a sealed container which plugs into a machine which forces steam and water under pressure through the capsule -- the same basic process as an espresso machine.

The whole shebang was developed by Nestle from scratch and was covered by an astonishing 1700 patents. Most of the patents have now expired which is why a whole bunch of compatible capsules have appeared on the market recently.

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