Stainless Steel Metal Coffee Capsule Compatible for Nespresso Vertuoline Pod Holder Vertuolline GCA1 (1 Coffee Pods, 1 Tamper)

This product is a 1-Star product. 🌟BUT IF YOUR HANDY. IM GOING TO TEACH YOU HOW TO FIX IT for 5-STAR RESULTS.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 So as you can see in the other reviews the issue is obvious with what goes wrong. But there's one review that made me want to keep it instead of returning it. Some guy pointed out the outer holes are too small. He was right. When using the pods from Nespresso. Notice how the punch holes on the outer ring are bigger on the foil compared to these small holes on the stainless pod. So I decided to try this guy's advice in the reviews. I started with using my drill to make the holes bigger. I started with a 1/16" drill bit to make the holes bigger. Then I stepped up to a 5/64" drill bit TO ONLY TAPER THE EDGES FROM SHAVING BURS. DO NOT DRILL ALL THE WAY THROUGH. Then I used a 3/16" drill bit to taper the holes wider for easier water flow. I follow all steps with these 3 drill bits on BOTH SIDES. Please clean thoroughly and make sure there's no metal shavings or bits left. I used very hot water and soap. Then as you can see in the photo you'll need a nespresso pod to hold the product in. But it will not work because the stainless pod sits above the rim of this pod. I had to cut it to let it sit flush with the top rim so that it'll work. If not the Nespresso machine gave the flashing orange signal. After getting if flush it worked great. Bit of grounds in the coffee but just a bit. See photos for results. I hope the product owner sees this and fixes the issue so that people can enjoy this product better.

It is NOT compatible with BNV420TTN. Fussed with it for an hour, the water holes are too small. It piddles like it has kidney stones, red light flashes on top indicating error then it shuts down after pi$$ing about an ounce of black mud. Ejects out the back and scalds your hand when you try to open it with the nastiest swill you've ever seen. Have lots of paper towels on-hand because it's a mess. If you can't afford the coffee, you can't afford one of these. Interesting they sent a plastic cup and a few stick on aluminum lids that do work, but no instructions for that. Guess its a free sample for what does works. FYI, I think the BVN420TTN is an overseas model, made in the Ukraine, possibly offloaded to some major department stores like Target. We got ours on a Black Friday special for 1/2 the regular price (About $80) Searching the internet for the model number returns almost nothing. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the product, We're delighted, and now happy to pay $1.00+ per capsule. I just think its a "Special Model" they dumped to clear out and make room for the newer model, or it is the newest model and doesn't have an Internet presence yet. If it did you could buy one on Amazon. The Nespresso is made by Beville.com, but not showcased on the website. It does turn up if you do a search for the model number on their website.

Creates a good cup of coffee, whether from freshly ground beans, re-ground, or straight from a can. Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of this pod. It is finely crafted and hasn't failed in it's intended purpose.I've seen some reviews stating the crema/top foam layer produced was less than the factory fresh pods. I approached this pod with curiosity and prepared two doses using the included tamper, placed the pod into a used OEM pod shell (I used a half-decaf) and brewed them back to back for comparison.The first photo is from Folger's that I re-ground in a cheap Krups coffee grinder that produces very fine, espresso-like grounds. The second photo is Folger's straight from a can. As you can see, the re-ground coffee produced a significant amount of crema compared to the straight-up grounds.

After purchasing the smaller reusable stainless steel capsule for expresso brewing in my Nespresso machine and having been satisfied I hurried to order the larger size capsule to regular cup size (aprox 8 oz.) to expand our capacity and save money. Although the unit appears to share the same design of the original, I have been experiencing difficulty with brewing using this model. Slow brewing rate ( dripping and straining) and inferior cup of coffee. I ran the capsule empty and it seemed to flow well. I then emptied one of my original Nespresso capsules into the stainless reusable capsule and it brewed in a similar fashion as the original capsule. This leads me to believe I need to try and experimenting with my grind settings. I use a Cuisinart coffee grinder that allows me to adjust my settings to from powder to coarse. I am presently experimenting with different grind settings to find what works best with the new capsule. I will try and post a follow up and share what I have learned.Follow Up... I have continued experimenting with the stainless steel coffee capsule with positive results. As I grind my own coffee i sm setting a grind size slightly larger than the grind that comes in the nesspresso capsules. I also don't scoop the coffee form the container and pack it in the capsule using the weighted tamping tool. I have had more success by gently pouring the coffee grounds into the capsule and just tapping the capsule to settle the grounds without packing. If I get grounds on the threads I wet my fingers and run them along the threads to clean them of grind or powder. Once I start screwing on the top if it appears to be difficult to tighten I just place the capsule under a bit of running water at a 45 degree angle to clean out any residue to secure the top to the capsule gasket making it water tight and ready for brewing. I know it has not been as easy as advertised but I do enjoy being able to select different coffee types and brands and the outcome is a smooth cup of coffee that is worth the process. Especially if you enjoy coffee. I use original capsules and the reusable ones as well. Original works best but reusable is a close second.Happy Brewing!