What is an ESE paper pod?

An ESE pod is a pre-portioned paper espresso pod made for compatible ESE pod machines. You place the pod in the machine, brew your espresso, then remove the used paper pod.

Important: ESE paper pods are not Nespresso capsules and do not fit Nespresso Original or Vertuo machines.

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Blue Blend ESE Pods

Balanced, sweet and aromatic with rich body and a persistent finish. A versatile everyday Italian espresso.

8.5/10 intensity · 50 paper pods

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One-touch espresso

Simplymoon

For the simplest ESE setup. Insert a compatible paper pod and brew rich, creamy espresso with the push of a button.

ESE pod machine · Eco Mode and auto-off

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Moka ritual, reimagined

MokaCiao

A pod-powered moka pot designed for induction cooktops. It combines the moka ritual with the convenience of ESE paper pods.

Includes 15 free pods · brews up to 3 coffees from one pod

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ESE paper pod questions

What is an ESE paper pod?

An ESE pod is a pre-portioned paper espresso pod made for compatible ESE pod machines. You place the pod in the machine, brew your espresso and remove the used paper pod.

Do ESE paper pods fit Nespresso machines?

No. ESE paper pods are not Nespresso capsules and do not fit Nespresso Original or Vertuo machines.

How strong are Caffè Borbone Blue ESE pods?

Blue ESE pods are rated 8.5/10 for intensity. The 50-pack contains pre-portioned 7g paper pods with a balanced, aromatic and sweet profile.

Which Via Caffè machines use ESE paper pods?

The Caffè Borbone Simplymoon and MokaCiao use ESE paper pods. Simplymoon is a one-touch ESE espresso machine. The induction-compatible MokaCiao can make up to three coffees from one pod and includes 15 free pods.

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