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Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic (www.ctvnews.ca)
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[–] 1 point 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 child)

I don't get their benefit over regular old drip tbqh. Both can presumably have the same quality (or lack of) grinds. Pod machines only make one cup at a time and generate a ton of waste in the process. Drip machines make anywhere from 1 to 12 cups for the cost of a paper filter. Pair it with a grinder and you can make enough decent coffee for a family in no time.

Obviously it won't compare to nicer equipment, but we're talking convenience here

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    There may be different tiers of pods but, in my experience, pods make a far-worse end product than even drip machines.

    The advantage still seems to be in the fast individual cup for relatively cheap. Which kind of makes sense in a shared environment like an office, where you might not want to spend time setting up a brew and waiting.

    Also, individualism. Your pod is yours, an individual "unit" of coffee you can do whatever with without worrying about someone else messing up a shared system, or having to share. No need to wait for a whole pot to go, and jump in at the perfect moment so you can make it "your way". It avoids a lot of conflict. Some people are so extreme about hygiene as well. A pod brewer in a busy environment might be perceived as cleaner than a shared pot.

    When you optimize for speed, hygiene, conflict-avoidance and hyper-individualism - without regard for quality or avoiding waste, etc. - a pod system is kind of the logical place you end up at.

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