Keurig is certainly a name youve probably heard of, especially if you watch TV. But is it a super cheap way to get into the hobby of making espresso at home? Can you make espresso in a Keurig for 1/100th the price of what a prosumer espresso machine would cost you?
To the point – does Keurig Make Espresso?
While it is true you can find espresso blends in the form a Keurig pods, no, a Keurig coffee make does not make true espresso.
What do you mean by “true espresso.”
Well, espresso is basically the combination of two things: pressure and heat.
Keurig coffee makes do not have the required pressure to make real espresso, unfortunately. What it will do is make slightly bitter coffee which can give you the appearance and taste (sort of) of espresso but it isnt actually espresso. Nespresso machines fall into this category as well.
Good stuff, just not espresso.
Espresso pods for Keurig
Yes, you can buy “espresso” pods for your Keurig. They are made in a fairly large number of flavors and a variety of roasts from names you probably have already heard of – Lavazza, Illy, Starbucks, and Dunkin.
However, these pods will not create actual espresso as a Keurig does not have the proper heating element or pressure settings to produce true espresso. What theyll give you is a glorified version of pour over coffee.
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FAQ
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