SealPod is made of stainless steel as with commercial espresso machine portafilter and do not use lid with holes.
Why does SealPod use sticker lid?
SealPod use sticker lid with no holes to allow the appropriate pressure to build up for perfect extraction of espresso as evidenced by its crema colour and richness.
Why are there two types of sticker lids?
The Espresso lids are for making espresso coffee. The specially designed paper filter sticker lids are for tea, filtered coffee or powder-based drink such as cocoa. We use non-bleached paper to filter out excess particles of tea and foam.
Can we use filter lids for coffee?
Yes, it will be like filtered coffee without crema.
How do i know if SealPod is suitable for my Nespresso® OriginalLine™ machines?
If your Nespresso® machine puntured three holes at the back of disposable capsule, it is compatible with SealPod.
Will SealPod capsules damage my Nespresso® OriginalLine™ machine?
No. SealPod with patented design do not come in contact of the puncturing needles in your machine.
Do I have to align SealPod when inserting in my Nespresso® machine?
No. Just drop in as you normally would.
Why is closing the machine more difficult?
It is designed as such for best compatibility and performance.
Is it easy to remove the sticker lid?
Yes. Just allow the capsule to cool down first before removing.
How much coffee to fill in SealPod?
About 4.5g of coffee is optimum and will extract 40ml of coffee.
Why are there only 2 or 3 holes punctured in the lid?
SealPod capsule was not fully filled with coffee.
Why is the extraction less than 40ml?
Coffee grind is too fine or too much tamping.
Why is there no extraction?
Coffee grind is too fine.
Why is there no crema?
Coffee grind is too coarse.
Why is the extraction so thin?
Coffee grind is too coarse.
Why can’t I brew tea or powdered-based drinks.
Check that you leave enough space when filling tea leaves in capsule as tea leaves expand when contact with hot water.
For powder-based drinks, leave enough space when filling the capsule as they need room to dissolve.
What if my grinder can’t grind the coffee to fine or medium fine of 0.4mm to 0.5mm?
If you are not able to modify the grind, we recommend these filling techniques: Too fine grind: Do not tamp coffee after filling the capsule. Just fill and apply sticker lid. Too coarse grind: Apply more pressure when tamping the coffee.
