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  • #31
    I don't know, but have noted that others say definitely not the plastic ones.

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    • #32
      Whoops, missed that bit. Thanks, @rawill.
      I'll look for the metal one then

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      • #33
        Originally posted by rawill View Post
        I don't know, but have noted that others say definitely not the plastic ones.
        That's twice I just posted on http://coffeesnobs.com.au/general-co...tml#post569485 before getting to this thread.

        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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