Can you use Senseo coffee pods without the machine?

polesana

Received a free pack of coffee pods through the post this morning (no idea where from or why!) but don't have a Senseo machine to use them in. Does anyone know if you can open them up and use the coffee inside as normal? Also is it "real" coffee or instant as I can't tell from the box?

Any suggestions appreciated. If I can't use them I will ask around and pass them on to someone who actually has the machine!

~~Diane~~

If you have a traditional coffee maker or cafetiere then just split them open and use them like normal filter coffee.

zenseeker

Loads of us got those pods...I tried this yesterday and found that you can brew them just like tea bags, brew for 5 or more minutes (depending on taste) and they work fine...you don't get the creamy topping though.

I won a box of these yesterday, putting them to good use

Dee140157

Darn - I must have missed this competition. My senseo was recalled and they could not repair it (not that I knew it was broken), so I got a brand new one through the post this week. Have not used for ages so need to get some new coffee pods now!!