How Single-Serve Coffee Makers Work: Pods, Grounds, and Costs

How Single-Serve Coffee Makers Work: Pods, Grounds, and Costs

A brewing cycle begins when a pump draws water from the reservoir and sends it through a heater. The machine then directs hot water into a pod, capsule, or basket of loose grounds. Water extracts soluble compounds from the coffee, passes through a filter or the pod’s outlet, and flows into the cup. Some machines