share senseo coffee machine...
Apr 4, 2008 | 1:19 am
#31
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so happy few flyer talk people are getting their new seseo coffee machines
i have been using this machines for few years as it is the number one sale in Europe...and the coffee from Sara Lee is very good ....just get the dark coffee
have a good day
i have been using this machines for few years as it is the number one sale in Europe...and the coffee from Sara Lee is very good ....just get the dark coffee
have a good day
Apr 7, 2008 | 3:05 pm
#34
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I got my machine.Dissapointed with the quality of the coffee.For what the coffee costs they should give the machine away.It requires 2 pods for a "real" cup.I am going to try making my own pods and hopefully have a useful machine,if that doesn't work,I guess I could give the machine to a thrift store.
Apr 7, 2008 | 4:36 pm
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Got mine the other day and it works great, the coffee was decent (think I'll get one of those little 3rd party refillable pods). It also worked well fixing hot chocolate and my spiced vanilla.
Apr 7, 2008 | 6:44 pm
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i just received my Amazon order for the Eco Pad. I tried regular ground coffee and it doesn't have the strength or quality I was looking for. I'll pick up some finely ground coffee tonight and post my experience. The Eco Pods are pretty nifty. The pod instructions say use the single serve button and you must use the 2 cup tray. I hope this Senseo pod replacement gizmo really works. I'd be grateful for any tips.
Apr 10, 2008 | 7:53 am
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I just got mine- Thanks to the OP!
The coffee that came with is really, really disappointing. I've only tried it once- selected one cup and ended up with half a cup of mildly flavored brown water. If I could get a cup of good, bold, flavorful coffee I would love the machine. I might pick up the dark coffee as others have suggested, or try and make my own pods.
I saw some websites that show you hot to make a pod with just a regular coffee filter. I have more filters than I know what to do with (thanks Costco) so I might experiment...
The coffee that came with is really, really disappointing. I've only tried it once- selected one cup and ended up with half a cup of mildly flavored brown water. If I could get a cup of good, bold, flavorful coffee I would love the machine. I might pick up the dark coffee as others have suggested, or try and make my own pods.
I saw some websites that show you hot to make a pod with just a regular coffee filter. I have more filters than I know what to do with (thanks Costco) so I might experiment...
Apr 10, 2008 | 8:03 am
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My results using the Eco Pod are in. I bought dark roast '8 O'clock ' beans and ground them into almost powder. That is between espresso and Turkish settings. The first cup I tried I just filled the pod with coffee and hit the 1 cup button as instructed...a watery, weak brew resulted. Next I packed the pod with a shot glass (probably added 30% more coffee) and hit the 1 cup button again an wouldn't you know this cup was perfect. I find if you play around with the amount, grind and blend you can really get a lot of use out of the Senseo and the pods. I haven't yet tried to make a pod with filters..but I will.
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Apr 11, 2008 | 5:30 pm
#39
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Thanks to the OP! My Senseo works MUCH better than my Melitta One. Drugstore.com via AA eshopping has the pods (you get 4 AA miles per $ during most of the year and 8 AA miles per $ during special bonus shopping times).
Apr 12, 2008 | 3:57 pm
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I got mine, and as previously observed by others, the coffee that comes with it just ain't that great, so yep, will be ordering.
The machine is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. For some reason, I was thinking "small, fits at an office cubicle desk nicely". Actually about the same size as the 10-cup drip one I had.
Apr 14, 2008 | 4:24 am
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The Wal-Mart neighborhood market by LAS had Folgers French Vanilla Pods on clearance Saturday night. $0.75 / pack. These are compatible with the senseo.
Apr 15, 2008 | 7:21 pm
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My results using the Eco Pod are in. I bought dark roast '8 O'clock ' beans and ground them into almost powder. That is between espresso and Turkish settings. The first cup I tried I just filled the pod with coffee and hit the 1 cup button as instructed...a watery, weak brew resulted. Next I packed the pod with a shot glass (probably added 30% more coffee) and hit the 1 cup button again an wouldn't you know this cup was perfect. I find if you play around with the amount, grind and blend you can really get a lot of use out of the Senseo and the pods. I haven't yet tried to make a pod with filters..but I will.
Thanks to the OP.
Apr 15, 2008 | 8:48 pm
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"Thank you for your interest in the Senseo Coffee Pod System.
Unfortunately, you do not qualify for the Share Senseo promotion.
However, we would like to offer you $20off the purchase of a Senseo Coffee Machine."
Either my answers must be really off or im plain unlucky.
Unfortunately, you do not qualify for the Share Senseo promotion.
However, we would like to offer you $20off the purchase of a Senseo Coffee Machine."
Either my answers must be really off or im plain unlucky.
Apr 18, 2008 | 5:24 pm
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