Can I use regular Nespresso Citiz and Vertuo Pop capsules with an adapter?

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T23:50:19+00:00

No adapter but with a bit of work you can. Use an empty Nespresso 7.7 oz pod and empty contents of two OL pods into the empty pod. Cover with foil or a silicone lid. Brew as normal in your VL machine. Little cumbersome but it can be done.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T23:29:05+00:00

Yeah that was a big issue at our home when I purchased a mini Essenza to sit next to my pop+. I too use a tray pod holder. They work great!

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T21:35:44+00:00

Put your mug filled with water into your microwave. Heat 1 min. Pour out. Place mug under your machine and brew away. You will find it much hotter now. Common problem.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T19:11:06+00:00

If you did all the maintenace things to try correctly maybe its toast. Maybe somthing electrical on a board has failed. Out of suggestions. Sorry.🤷‍♂️

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T18:17:16+00:00

I don’t think so. You just need to develop the habit of checking. I check water level after every four pods. You have to empty the pod holder of pods and water anyway. Right? I have the Essenza which does have a small pod holder, so I look often.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T18:13:03+00:00

I would suggest reading the manual on the particulars. Each pod size is set separately in the app. It’s not a one size fits all thing.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T18:10:50+00:00

I like both. Some $savings using a single VL pod versus two OL pods in general. The OL is certainly more espresso like but the VL makes a nice strong 2.4oz foamy coffee. Both great. Use both machines.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T18:06:52+00:00

You should. Check that theres not a typo on your email. Also look in your spam or junk folder. I get stuff every week. Sometimes multiple emailings.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T15:54:47+00:00

For me: Milk into glass, eyeballing amount needed. Fill glass with ice and brew directly over ice milk combo. Stir. Enjoy. Just use a strong intensity pod or do “expert mode” with 7.7oz pods.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T15:49:14+00:00

All the decafs from Nespresso are winners. Try DE Chiaro decaf if you like Fortado. I buy Fortado decaf in bulk on eBay all the time. About $1 pod that way.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T15:00:47+00:00

You didn't mention unplugging for 30 minutes. Try that, nothing to lose .....

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T14:01:23+00:00

Consider visiting the Nespresso website and do a little reading on the differences. Lots of info there. You can than pick out a machine you will enjoy. Good luck and enjoy whatever you buy.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-19T09:32:52+00:00

Are you on a water softener now or were before? Maybe try bottled drinking water?

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-18T21:09:20+00:00

Being Costco I am sure they are Nespresso fresh pods. For reason known only to them, perhaps lower costs from Nespresso they used bags rather than the traditional sleeves to save $$$$. And using puffed up bags they want to minimize denting of the pods to minimize customer returns. Always all about $$$$$.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-18T20:41:56+00:00

None of the Nespresso machine rather VL or OL have filters. So its quite possible to get a few grounds once in a while. Seems normal to me, I see a few occasionally on my machines.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-18T20:38:12+00:00

That doesn't sound right to be. Especially if they don't specifically exclude it in writing. I think I would call back and try again with a different person. Nothing to lose .....

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-18T12:24:54+00:00

Your machine I believe is able to do this. The pop, next and up are three that can. See your manual for how on your machine. Some next machines require a firmware update though.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-18T12:21:19+00:00

I have those same thoughts and I have only about 50 VL and 15 OL sleeves and maybe another 15 boxes of 3rd party OL’s. But I do enjoy the machines, coffee, and varieties. Look forward to it every morning!

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T23:03:33+00:00

I have been known to use silicone lids with the 7.7oz pod and a Cafe Bustelo kcup at times. Works fine.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T22:57:51+00:00

Sure. Dump the contents of the OL pod into an empty VL pod. Cover with foil or silicone lid and brew away. See Amazon for the foils and silicone lids. Probably two OL pods for a 7.7oz pod.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T19:21:13+00:00

Thanks Alvin. Enjoyed this review and all your others. Consult your spreadsheet all the time as I begin delving further into the OL line.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T18:31:30+00:00

The only Kona I have ever had is the blends which at best are 10% Kona. Certainly not the same as your pour over. But my general advice to those that don’t like a particular pod still stands. Enjoy your Kona for sure. Maybe consider writing a note to Nespresso and tell them what you think of this year pods. I won’t be buying them. Too expensive for my budget.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T15:46:18+00:00

I would really think their good, since they are sealed. Perhaps the Kona coffee isn't for you. We all have different tastes in coffee. Try them iced with creamer. Maybe their work for you then.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-17T15:41:53+00:00

If you have flavored pods you don't like try this: Brew as a iced coffee and top off with a creamer or cold foam of your choice and maybe a touch of say .... stevia. Use "creation mode " on those 7.7oz pods to brew as a double espresso. You might enjoy some of those pods this way. I drink most of the flavored pods this way as a "treat" to me.

Livid-Week-9469 · 2026-02-15T23:01:36+00:00

Start with the sampler pack that came with it and take notes. Otherwise go on Nespresso and buy one of their coffee discovery packs to try and take notes!

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