General

General: How do I work out which model of machine I have?
You'll need to know your model of machine to check compatibility, or if you'd like tailored assistance in regards to brew queries or troubleshooting...
Mon, 5 Apr, 2021 at 4:14 PM
General: Brewing strong coffee with reusable capsules
Moving from the uber-convenience of disposable products and choosing to make an environmental commitment can be a period of adjustment. Coffee capsules ...
Tue, 2 Mar, 2021 at 3:27 PM
General: Grind and grinders
When it comes to coffee capsules, hot water is basically forced through your grounds: too fine, and it won’t get through, too coarse, and it will gush throu...
Wed, 21 Apr, 2021 at 10:24 AM
General: Pale coffee
This is referred to as "Blonding" - the colour transition of an espresso pour from dark brown and striped to a light, uniform pale blond. This nor...
Wed, 21 Apr, 2021 at 10:26 AM
General: Cleaning your coffee capsule machine
Water pressure / pump malfunction, mould build up, frequently full drip tray? It's well and truly time for a spring clean. Make sure your coffee capsule...
Tue, 12 May, 2020 at 12:09 PM
General: Regular pods get pierced, so how do steel capsules work?
Reusable capsules are ever so slightly shorter than a single-use capsules, as to avoid damaging the blade plate. All of our capsules are designed to fit per...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 at 5:08 PM
General: Why do some Crema Joe capsule lines have aluminium lids?
Since launching in 2014, we've tested, trialled and experimented with a plethora of reusable capsule material options and combinations! As part of our r...
Fri, 13 Nov, 2020 at 1:42 PM
General: How to store your coffee
Better beans, stored correctly, simply make better-tasting coffee! Pre-ground vs whole beans: The beans themselves are the best vessel for protecting th...
Sat, 9 May, 2020 at 3:08 PM
General: Water in drip tray
During the process of moving to reusable coffee pods, you may find you're experiencing a little more water in your drip-tray in comparison to using disp...
Sat, 9 May, 2020 at 3:18 PM
General: Brewing long coffees with reusable capsules
Shot size: To get the absolute best extraction from reusable pods, we strongly recommend using the standard espresso shot (using the short shot button) on y...
Tue, 12 May, 2020 at 12:15 PM