I don't know, but have noted that others say definitely not the plastic ones.
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That's twice I just posted on http://coffeesnobs.com.au/general-co...tml#post569485 before getting to this thread.Originally posted by rawill View PostI don't know, but have noted that others say definitely not the plastic ones.
All plastics are far from equal, most are using cheap PVC / PVA or similar and yes, they taste terrible. So did every single metal pod, especially the aluminium ones with a coating of (??? some unidentified crud). Fortunately the EU guys have a good food grade standard* so most of them do not overpower the coffee with a tainted flavour. Some (er, most) of them still leave a noticeable aftertaste.
We tested well over 50 models of pods** comprising of a wide variety of materials and only two went to a second round of taste testing: both EU food grade plastic, both one shot (i.e not easily refillable). BTW, some of the notes from the failures make interesting reading.
I can get the details of the winners next time I am there if you wish (PM me).
Good luck with your weekender B & B.
TampIt
* Are you listening Australia? Thanks to JH for making our food labelling damn near meaningless: the b*****d must have got some commercial pressure, if not an outright bribe.
** Actually capsules, according to the Dimal post. Although now the makers & consumers generally call them pods, I totally give up on that debate: the "real pods" in a cloth bag have been mainly from Phillips and taste both truly awful and stale at the same time. "They will never be missed" (Gilbert & Sullivan). Reminds me of my Carmencitas aka moka pot aka stovetop espresso pot - as long as people know what you mean it is fair enough... Oh, and as a computer guy, don't even get me started on routers / modems.Last edited by TampIt; 27 December 2015, 10:57 PM. Reason: Typo - labelling actually has a double "LL" thx US illiterate "speeellllling dictionary".
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