Reviews

Kelly D. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Perfect Coffee Capsule
Great coffee capsule. Easy to pack with coffee & place into ALDI machine. Very easy to clean. No more plastic capsule to throw to land fill. Awesome invention 👍👍

Steven B. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Pod Star single for Aldi K-fee
If you’re a strong coffee drinker using a larger cup, I would strongly suggest if you’re buying the whole package available that you buy the Pod Star Double for Aldi K-fee. With two you can pack them both to make a coffee, saving some time, otherwise you have to pack, use, empty, clean and repackaged again. I really like this product, I use it constantly with my favourite coffee.
I only bought the single pod kit, so am purchasing a second pod to make the process quicker for my morning coffee.

Benjamin R. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Great product
Love the re usable cupsules well designed great quality ,and to wake up to the smell of fresh coffee is the best.

John W. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Brilliant Product
Such good quality! The pods look like they’ll last forever. Getting the pack has made it easy to switch to reusable. Thanks!!

David V. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Solid construction, easy to use,
Solid construction, easy to use, delivered very quickly and free sample bag of coffee was a nice touch

Kathryn W. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
great stuff
beautifully made and works well. me one happy podstar usere

Caitlin B. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Perfect!
We couldn't love our reusable pods more! They work perfectly (every time!) and the coffee that comes out tastes just as good as any cafe. We've been using the pods since they came out and we haven't had a single issue.

Josie M. 

★★★★★
Got this for Christmas!!!
The best present I got this year and I’ve been grinding my own coffee ever since. The idea of using a refillable capsule is brilliant! I hated the waste and I was paying a lot for the Nespesso pods. It wasn’t hard to figure out how to get the coffee packed right although I checked out the online guide and decided that I’d use 2 pods per coffee as suggested for a really full flavour - would never do this will the Nespresso pods because it would cost too much. Great present, I’m so happy.

Sonia H. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Podstar
This product is so handy and works very well with my Nespresso delongi 

Helen F. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
As advertised 
The podsta works as advertised. Nice and easy and of course environmental. I’m yet to find the right strength coffee but the pod itself is great 

Matthew J. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Great design 
Really great product design. They look and feel very high quality and do the job well. Would be great if they were able to pressurise a bit more—coffee would turn out better. But for the limitations of a reusable pod they do a fantastic job. 

Lynda V. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Love my podstar 
Love my podstar 

Ben M. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Great pod replacement 
Bought this so we don’t have to waste countless pods.  

Works great, had a few failures figuring it out.  
Trickiest part is finding coffee that’s the right grind, barely any pre packaged grounds say what grind level they are. We ended up buying beans from our local cafe and getting them ground for us.  

Consider buying two if you have two people drinking coffee, not a huge hassle washing and prepping the same one but more convinient to have the two.

Nicole A. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Works perfect 
I like that the podstar eliminates coffee pods going into landfill. It is easy to use, fits perfectly into my machine and saves me money!

Ebru B. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Brilliant 
An easy to use, environmentally conscious product that allows nespresso machine owners to enjoy a larger range of ground coffee. 

Louisette B. Verified Buyer

★★★★
great and useful little pod! 
I've been looking around for a re-usable pod for a while and this one is very good. Easy to use, easy to clean and makes a decent coffee.  

Still trying to work out the right amount of coffee/ tamping to use but getting there and after having tried a few pods, this one is the best so far I actually prefer normal Lavazza ground coffee than the sample provided and would give it 4.5 stars but it won't let me :-) 

Anna C. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Love this! 
I love that I’m no longer buying pods that end up in the rubbish or recycling. It took a few days to work out how much coffee to use to make it how I like, but it’s so easy to use and clean. I love it so much I just bought my parents some for Christmas! Thanks for an awesome product and the best customer service! 

Bree Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Amazing! 
Was so excited when I purchased a Podstar reusable coffee capsule. Knowing that I was helping our environment and making a difference. Great packaging, great product, love it! Now I can use my own coffee beans. Such a brilliant idea. Thank you Podstar!!!!

Brett D. Verified Reviewer

★★★★★
Exactly What I Have Been Waiting For 
What an Ingenious Idea. I bought the Podstar, a bag of "Espresso Of Love" coffee beans and all I can say is WOW, not only was I totally impressed with simplicity of using the Podstar but the coffee beans were the icing on top. This is some of the nicest coffee I have had in long time. Combine all this with the fact that it has such a positive impact on the environment and I don't think I will need to buy those other pods detrimental to the environment ever again. Congratulations to the people at Podstar you have done an amazing job, 5 stars 

Gary S Verified Reviewer

★★★★★
Loving it 
I have finally brought home my favourite coffee with the help of Podstar. I’m amazed with the ease and convenience of this product. Not only am I helping the environment but I’m also saving money. Easy to fill and easy to clean. Best of all you can fill it with your favourite blend of coffee. 

Kathleen S. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Stainless steel Nespresso pods 

Great product and a supa way to save and still have your favourite coffee.

Robert W. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
My podstar pack 
I recently received my double podstar pack. Filling and using the reusable pods was very simple and effortless, the same as cleaning the pods after using. The instructions that came with the pods was easy to follow and understand. 

Carla C. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Awesome! 
Great way to reduce waste and stop using so many pods. Definitely buy 2 if you prefer a stronger coffee. Only downside is the coffee isn't as hot as it is when I use a Nespresso pod. Minor issue only. 

Janice E. Verified Buyer

★★★★★
Quite happy with the podstar's. 
Quite happy with the podstar's. I'm still trying to get the right grind on the coffee to make sure the water can push through!

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.

Brew like a Barista
Pod Star manual grinder and ground coffee

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, Flow and Pour guide for reusable pods

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.

Woman enjoying coffee at bench with pod machine and morning light through window

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