refillable coffee capsule reusable iperEspressp capsule pod coffee filter fit for illy X1 X7 X9 Y1 Y3 Y5 Y9 machine

I am so happy I bought this. It works, it's well made, and it is better than I expected! I have Illy an espresso machine that takes iperespresso pods, and I think they are discontinuing my favorite flavor, Intenso. We use our moka pot, but I don't love the flavor coming out of it. This capsule is a godsend. I can put any espresso in it and it comes out just perfect! There is crema, and there are no grounds in my cup! I have not tried a long pour, but I normally don't have one. I don't think it would be a problem. This is going to save me so much money on ordering pods!! And it is so much better for the environment! We may order a second one because after one shot is poured it is too hot to be able to clean and refill to make a second shot for my spouse. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. Excellent value!

Make several coups of great dayly coffee Money saving and good for the environment

I have the cheaper Illy machine, the one that looks like it was designed as a prop for a sci fi movie in the 1950's, and these (I have two so far) work perfectly in it. Just tamp the espresso powder down, insert it, and push the button. The machine can't tell the difference. It runs exactly the way it does with a plastic capsule and shuts off automatically. The result is just what you'd get from an official capsule, too, complete with a layer of frothy 'crema' on top. No tamper comes with this, so you can either buy one separately, or THE LID CAN BE USED AS A TAMPER. Just fill the cup to the top with espresso powder, level it off, and push the lid down. That will compact the coffee perfectly. It took me a while to figure this out, because I can be an idiot. You have to spend a few seconds cleaning these afterward. I scrape out as much of the powder as I can, then put them in the dishwasher. They'll either sit in the silverware holder or, if you have a machine with the third shelf, the shallow one at the very top, you can put them there. It's a little more effort than the throw-away cups, but well worth it. Cheaper coffee, just as delicious, and no more plastic waste. ETA: The only downside to them is that everyone who says the reusable metal filter is easily lost or damaged is absolutely right. Especially in the beginning. You're going to need a pack of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BTH439G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Replacements can be found on Ebay, too

Works great, and produces a an excellent shot of espresso once you fine-tune the same variables that apply to *any* espresso machine (bean choice, grind size, amount of coffee, tamping pressure, etc.). Took me a week or so to dial it in, but now I like its shots even better than the prefilled ones from Illy... and I will be buying one or two more for me, while my wife continues to use the Illy cartridges. Pros: - holds more coffee than any of the other refillable cartridges did Illy that I’ve tried... and I think it holds even more than the illy cartridges as well - single-walled filter design for more control over the shot quality (the others I tried were all double-walled) - far superior quality and more consistent results than any of the other refillable cartridges I tried Cons: - no tamper included, but I’ve been making do with a bottle cap about the same diameter as the cartridge

Saving myself a bit of money by using these reusable pods. no need to buy the pre-packaged .. the only downfall is that because they are metal, they get a little hot, but they can cool while you are drinking your coffee, unless you need to make more multiple cups for guests.. thats the reason I would give it 4 stars.