PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods)

by PodMerchant

Product Features

• Package of 58 espresso pods (2 each of 29 different pods).
• Not Compatible with NESPRESSO machines.
• Photo may not match exact contents.
• Not compatible with Senseo or Melitta style single-serve coffee pod machines
• For E.S.E. compatible espresso machines

Product Description

Sampler package containing 2 each of the following single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods (2 x 29 = 58 pods total). These are all gourmet espresso pods from Italy's finest roasters:


Amigos Caffe Blue Blend
Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar
Caffe Borbone Blue
Caffe Borbone Gold
Caffe del Doge Rialto
Compagnia dell'Arabica Arabica Purissimi Caffe
Compagnia dell'Arabica Brasil Santos
Compagnia dell'Arabica Colombia
Covim Gold Arabica
Covim Granbar
Covim Orocrema
Danesi Easy Espresso
Espressione 100% Arabica
Espressione Regular
Izzo Arabica
Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso
Izzo Vivi
Lavazza Gran Crema
Lucaffe Classic
Lucaffe Colombia
Lucaffe Mamma Lucia
Lucaffe Messico
Lucaffe Mr. Exclusive
Lucaffe Pulcinella
Miscela d'Oro Espresso Single
PodMerchant 100% Arabica
PodMerchant House Blend Espresso
PodMerchant Stout Espresso
Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Casa.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007W4VXI
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,015 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #37 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso > Coffee Pods

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aye, Carumba! I Love Espresso!, October 10, 2005

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P. Garrett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods) (Misc.)

I've been an espresso freak since I first tried one after viewing The Godfather Part II (Don Fanucci downs it in one gulp while talking to the young Vito Coreleone). I used to go to Starbucks every morning, but I eventually decided to buy my own machine (Espressione Cafe Retro)and brew my own. I gravited to pods because they were so much easier and less messy than ground coffee. I buy the Sampler Packs from Podmerchant exclusively, but not because I am attempting through scientific research to find the "best" brand. There is no BEST brand. Sometimes I want something light and tangy, so I'll reach for an Attibassi Nicaragua. Maybe a rich, heavy blast after a big meal? Gotta be a Lucaffe Mr. Exclusive. Early afternoon is the perfect time for a Cafe Mako Napoletano. I like the variety, I like the colorful packaging, I like to be surprised and not know what's coming next! Espresso is a treat, a pure delight, something to be savored. Who wants to savor the same thing over and over? Give me variety, or give me death!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one great deal., February 25, 2005

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Supperconductor (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods) (Misc.)

If you are new to ESE Pods, this is a great way to find the brands of pods you like best. Get this package and keep careful tasting notes - and remember, your machine will also work better with some pods than others. The idea is to experiment as much as you can for as little cost as possble and this sampler makes it easy.

On my Francis! Francis! X3, the Espressione, Lavazza, and Caffe Mako seem to be the better of the bunch so far. But I'll probably be able reach a final consensus after my next sampler.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sampler price., October 31, 2005

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David J. Rolstad - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PodMerchant Espresso Pod Super Sampler (ESE Pods) (Misc.)

At first glance, it seems like 60 cents per pod is really rather expensive. Starbucks charges $0.42/pod in boxes of 12. Other merchants like Podhead charge anywhere from $0.42 and up plus shipping. This sampler contains some exclusive pods that retail for much more making this a decent deal afterall. However, don't be fooled into thinking you'll really want to drink $2.00 pods on a daily basis. [...] and they have free shipping on $75 or more orders. Most are less than $0.50/pod if you buy a quantity worthy of a casual espresso drinker.