Here's a description of how the machine works by some guy who worships the machine and think's it's great:
http://www.joshuakennon.com/douwe-egberts-coffee/
Originally Posted by
frequentfoulup
Agreed, that stuff is fake. Many Crowne Plaza's serve that stuff in their Priority Club rooms and they keep the reserves in the fridge. It's a frozen block of sludge. May have been coffee at some point in time but not so much after the processing and freezing takes place. Thank goodness there is a Peet's at SFO, but the clubs should offer a decent cup (without an upcharge, thank you).