Barista Guide
Brew like a Barista
Making great coffee at home isn’t magic — it’s method. With the right technique and tools, you can extract rich, full-bodied flavour from every Pod Star pod. This guide will show you how to grind, fill, tamp, and pour like a pro — so your coffee tastes the way it should: better than café, better for the planet, and better value every time.
How much coffee should you use?
Why Pod Star Delivers More in Every Cup
Nespresso Original
Pre-packed: 5.5g
Pod Star: 5.5g
Vertuo
Pre-packed: 7–13g*
Pod Star: 9g
Lavazza Compatible
Pre-packed: 5g
Pod Star: 6g
Aldi K-fee / Caffitaly / Verismo
Pre-packed: 7.1g
Pod Star: 5.5g
Espressotoria
Pre-packed: 6.5g
Pod Star: 4.5g
*Vertuo pod fill varies by size: Espresso (7g), Double Espresso (10g), Gran Lungo (9.5g), Mug (13g), Alto (12–14g).
A café-style espresso typically uses ~11g of coffee per shot.
More coffee = more flavour. Pod Star puts you in control of your brew.
Grind
Too fine = clogs. Too coarse = weak coffee.
Medium-fine is best for reusable pods.
Flow
A steady, even stream means your grind and tamp are just right.
Adjust if it flows too fast or too slow.
Pour
The final step — add milk or finish it black.
Just the way you like it.
Practice = Perfection
There’s no wrong way to enjoy your coffee — black, with milk, or your favourite alternative. Once you’ve got the grind, flow and pour just right, you’ll get the most out of every pod.
Want to go further? Start with fresh coffee — available on its own or bundled in our eco-friendly Pod Star packs.
Choose the one that suits your setup:
Starter Pack ·
Family Pack ·
Barista Pack ·
Ultimate Pack