Originally Posted by
kipper
There are. I use
these and enjoy the coffee from them. However, cleanup can be messy, and you need to use the 2-cup pod holder...
Those are certainly what I want, but at $11 (with shipping) for 2 pods from Amazon, I'm hoping to find some kind of deal on them.
You do realize what kipper referred to were just filters (in the shape of a pod), not the pods filled with coffee, right?
In terms of Senseo pods, I did some research back in 2006 when they were giving the machine away for free. There are quite a few websites/blogs that guide you step by step making your own pods. Some folks prefer using their own coffee, instead of the pre-packed pods. You get to choose how "advanced" or "experimental" you want to be

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How to make a Senseo Pod
How to create your own Senseo coffee pads
Make Your Own Coffee Pods
Hacking your Senseo coffee maker