Espresso Coffee Pods
Espresso coffee pods mean you can make the perfect coffee every time. Whether you’re busy serving customers or indulging in a well-deserved break at home, our ESE pods are the worldwide industry standard. That means they’ll fit any compatible machine so you can buy with confidence. Take the stress out of coffee making and choose your perfect blend with PureGusto.
What Are ESE Pods?
Easy Serve Espresso (ESE) pods are designed to work with almost all commercial espresso machines. As their name suggests, they make it easy to produce great coffee every time. Simply pop one of the pods into the portafilter - the same place that you’d usually put ground coffee - and use your machine as normal. You’ve then got a perfectly made espresso which you can use as the foundation of a range of coffee drinks on your menu.
Award Winning ESE Coffee Pods
From our select growers to your cup, we pride ourselves on quality coffee and service. We offer a wide selection of ESE coffee pods with some award-winning ranges. Take our Swiss Water Decaf Coffee for example.
Blended using five Arabica coffees from five origins to give a superbly smooth and delectable taste, it deservedly won the ‘Great Taste Award’ in 2020, 2015 and 2014. Or there’s our Signature Blend coffee pods, a sophisticated drinking coffee that shines from the first taste to its last and another deserved winner of multiple Great Taste Awards. From French Roast to Italian Passion, we have a comprehensive selection of espresso pods to suit all tastes and budgets.
Premium Easy Serve Coffee Pods Matched By Premium Quality Service
Our coffee represents some of the finest blends from all over the planet. We roast our coffee beans evenly using a state of the art convection process which doesn’t scorch, leaving you with a smooth tasting coffee that is not bitter. The winners of 14 Great Taste Awards (so far), we pride ourselves on offering the best service possible to all our customers. We understand that you want your quality coffee quickly, which is why we aim for next working day delivery when your order is placed before 2.30pm. And with free mainland UK delivery on all orders totalling more than £49.99, you can expect quality coffee with quality service. And while we’re passionate about quality and service, At PureGusto we won’t be beaten on price. If you see any of our coffee pods cheaper elsewhere, tell us. Call our sales team free on 0800 644 6650.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place the pod flat in your ESE-compatible portafilter basket, lock the portafilter into the group head, and brew a single espresso shot (roughly 25-30 ml) in around 25-30 seconds. Remove and discard the used pod, which is compostable. No scales, grinder, or clean-up beyond lifting the spent pod out is required.
Any espresso machine that accepts the 44 mm ESE standard will work. Many popular domestic and commercial machines include an ESE adaptor basket in the box, and aftermarket baskets are widely available. Check your manual for references to "ESE", "pod", or "44 mm filter basket" to confirm compatibility.
No. ESE pods are an open-standard 44 mm paper pod that works across many machine brands, whereas Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Tassimo, and similar systems use proprietary plastic or aluminium capsules designed for their own machines only. ESE pods are not compatible with capsule machines, and capsules will not fit an ESE portafilter.
A standard ESE pod contains approximately 7 g of finely ground, tamped coffee, which is the accepted dose for a single espresso shot. This mirrors what a trained barista would dose by hand, giving you a reliable extraction every time.
Yes, ESE pods are one of the most popular choices for hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments, meeting rooms, and small offices because they deliver barista-level espresso without the need for a grinder, trained staff, or lengthy clean-up. Each pod produces a consistent result with built-in portion control and virtually no waste. Bulk and wholesale pricing with flexible ordering and fast delivery is available for UK businesses.
ESE pods are made from paper filter material and ground coffee, both of which are compostable. After use, the spent pod can go straight into your food-waste or garden-compost bin, making ESE one of the most environmentally friendly single-serve coffee formats available.
Store unopened pods in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Each pod is individually sealed to protect freshness, so refrigeration is not needed. Avoid humid environments as moisture can compromise the paper filter, and once a pod is removed from its wrapper, use it straight away for the best flavour.
On a strict per-gram basis, ESE pods carry a small premium over buying wholesale coffee beans and grinding them yourself. However, the built-in portion control eliminates over-dosing and waste, and the time saved on grinding, tamping, and cleaning is significant. For many businesses, the consistency and convenience of ESE pods makes them the more cost-effective option overall.
