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The Balanced Cup — Between Robust and Aromatic

The Balanced Cup — Between Robust and Aromatic

The "Balanced Cup" strikes a balance between subtle qualities and hearty qualities. This is achieved by a mixture of Arabica beans and Robusta beans in a blend, favoring Arabica. The usual mixture is in the neighborhood of 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta. Arabica, having fine, yet delicate, qualities can be enlivened with the right amount of quality Robusta. It's sort of like Emeril when he goes "BAM!" and kicks it up a notch.

See the article in our PODcast Issue #43: "The Balanced Cup", for more information. The "The Balanced Cup" not your cup of tea? (er..., espresso?) Check out "The Delicate Cup" and "The Strong Cup".

Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar Espresso Pods (20 ct)

Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $11.79
Code: AMIG001

Out of stock. New inventory expected around March 25th.

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 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Amigos Extra-bar is a very smooth and satisfying blend of superb quality Arabica with a small, pinch of Robusta for balance. Medium roasted.

The taste of excellence, the aroma, a superb blend created with passion and care. A smooth and well balanced cup, where a good acidity and a full body combine and are completed by the aroma, resulting in a particular fragrance, which is sharp, fruity and persistent. A concentration of positive sensations, relax, well-being and an immediate immersion in the typical atmosphere of Central and South America. An incomparable espresso bar blend that can be consumed also in the quiet of one's home.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Caffe Borbone Blu Blend Espresso Pods (20 ct)

Caffe Borbone Blu Blend Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $10.80
Code: BORB005
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Neapolitan roasted Arabica with just the right amount of Robusta to create a flavorful espresso pod with balanced characteristics, appealing to most espresso drinkers.

Round and balanced. A perfect blend of roasted coffee beans, unique and refined. So good to make your local coffee shop envy you.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Covim Caffe' Granbar Espresso Pods (25 ct)

Covim Caffe' Granbar Espresso Pods (25 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $13.02
Code: COVIM003
 Product Info 

Dispenser box of 25 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

A blend of 50% Arabica (blend of Brasil Santos, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Santo Domingo) with 50% Robusta (blended from Southeast Asian and African countries).

Creamy, full bodied and aromatic, intensely flavored and balanced — the classic Italian espresso.

Good Aroma, full-rounded body, strong but not aggressive, slight acidity. Excellent aftertaste.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Premium Pods More info, options & reviews...

Caffe del Doge Rialto Espresso Pods (20 ct)

Caffe del Doge Rialto Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $12.35
Code: DELD001
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Exclusive artisan brand not available elsewhere in the U.S. Rialto is a blend of unusual and costly varietals, and is lightly roasted — resulting in more of the original flavor of the beans (see "The Roastest with the Mostest"). Taste-wise, it is a premium espresso pod, but the price is not at all premium. We consider it to be one of our best offerings.

The Rialto espresso pod is a blend of Arabica coming from the Crystal Mountain of Cuba and washed Robusta coming from the Taneerullah plantation in India. Both the origins are of exclusive import. Rialto pods are the same as Nero Doge whole bean blend.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso Pods (20 ct)

Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $9.06
Code: IZZO001
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Izzo Caffe's premium Neapolitan-style blend. A great well-balanced dark-roasted espresso pod for everyday drinking.

Izzo Caffe' Grand Espresso is a premium blend that produces an excellent cream-like espresso — aromatic with sweet taste.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Budget Pods More info, options & reviews...

Lucaffe Classic Espresso Pods (20 ct)

Lucaffe Classic Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $9.99
Code: LUCA001
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

An excellent classic Italian blend. One of our most popular pods.

A mixture of excellent Arabic coffees with the smallest added qualities of Robusta. Sweet taste, generous and soft body, medium dense creama, and excellent aroma.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Budget Pods More info, options & reviews...

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Single Pods (20 ct)

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Single Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $12.89
Code: MISC001
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Miscela d'Oro's excellent and very popular dark-roasted blend of Arabica beans from Santos Brazil and Central America, with Robusta from Uganda and Colombia.

Exclusive selection of only the finest Arabica beans, resulting in a delicate and elegant Italian espresso. A stylish taste with superb aroma.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Double (14 gr.) Pods (20 ct)

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Double (14 gr.) Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $20.41
Code: MISC010

This product fits only certain machines. Please call 877-373-7637, Ext. 4 if you have questions regarding compatibility with your espresso maker. Note that there is a 20% restocking fee on this item.

 Product Info 

Package of 20 double-serving (14 gm) espresso pods.

Special double-serving pod for use in machines using a two-shot filter basket.

Same blend as the standard Espresso Single pod — an excellent and very popular dark-roasted blend of Arabica beans from Santos Brazil and Central America, with Robusta from Uganda and Colombia.

Exclusive selection of only the finest Arabica beans, resulting in a delicate and elegant Italian espresso. A stylish taste with superb aroma.

Double-shot pods are for machines with larger, professional-size group heads. They do not fit machines specifically designed for pods, such as those by FrancisFrancis!, or home machines with smaller group heads, such as Krups, Breville, or Delonghi.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Double-Shot Pods More info, options & reviews...

PodMerchant House Blend Espresso Pods (20 ct)

PodMerchant House Blend Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $10.65
Code: PODM005
 Product Info 

Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

PodMerchant's House Blend Espresso is roasted in Napoli for that unmistakable Neapolitan flavor. This coffee has an excellent balance between heartiness and smoothness. Smooth and aromatic for drinking straight — robust enough for making cappuccinos and lattes.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

PodMerchant House Blend Double-shot Espresso Pods (20 ct)

PodMerchant House Blend Double-shot Espresso Pods (20 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $19.33
Code: PODM015

This product fits only certain machines. Please call 877-373-7637, Ext. 4 if you have questions regarding compatibility with your espresso maker. Note that there is a 20% restocking fee on this item.

 Product Info 

Package of 20 double-serving (14 gm) espresso pods.

PodMerchant's House Blend Espresso is roasted in Napoli for that unmistakable Neapolitan flavor. This coffee has an excellent balance between heartiness and smoothness. Smooth and aromatic for drinking straight — robust enough for making cappuccinos and lattes.

Double-shot pods are for machines with larger, professional-size group heads. They do not fit machines specifically designed for pods, such as those by FrancisFrancis!, or home machines with smaller group heads, such as Krups, Breville, or Delonghi.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Double-Shot Pods More info, options & reviews...

Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar Espresso Pods (150 ct)

Amigos Caffe Extra-Bar Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $70.91
Code: AMIG201

Out of stock. New inventory expected around March 25th.

Notify me when you have more in stock
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Amigos Extra-bar is a very smooth and satisfying blend of superb quality Arabica with a small, pinch of Robusta for balance. Medium roasted.

The taste of excellence, the aroma, a superb blend created with passion and care. A smooth and well balanced cup, where a good acidity and a full body combine and are completed by the aroma, resulting in a particular fragrance, which is sharp, fruity and persistent. A concentration of positive sensations, relax, well-being and an immediate immersion in the typical atmosphere of Central and South America. An incomparable espresso bar blend that can be consumed also in the quiet of one's home.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Caffe Borbone Blu Blend Espresso Pods (150 ct)

Caffe Borbone Blu Blend Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $64.94
Code: BORB205
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Neapolitan roasted Arabica with just the right amount of Robusta to create a flavorful espresso pod with balanced characteristics, appealing to most espresso drinkers.

Round and balanced. A perfect blend of roasted coffee beans, unique and refined. So good to make your local coffee shop envy you.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Covim Caffe' Granbar Espresso Pods (200 ct)

Covim Caffe' Granbar Espresso Pods (200 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $83.50
Code: COVIM203
 Product Info 

Case of 200 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods (8 x 25 ct dispenser boxes).

A blend of 50% Arabica (blend of Brasil Santos, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Santo Domingo) with 50% Robusta (blended from Southeast Asian and African countries).

Creamy, full bodied and aromatic, intensely flavored and balanced — the classic Italian espresso.

Good Aroma, full-rounded body, strong but not aggressive, slight acidity. Excellent aftertaste.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Premium Pods More info, options & reviews...

Caffe del Doge Rialto Espresso Pods (150 ct)

Caffe del Doge Rialto Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $74.27
Code: DELD201
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Exclusive artisan brand not available elsewhere in the U.S. Rialto is a blend of unusual and costly varietals, and is lightly roasted — resulting in more of the original flavor of the beans (see "The Roastest with the Mostest"). Taste-wise, it is a premium espresso pod, but the price is not at all premium. We consider it to be one of our best offerings.

The Rialto espresso pod is a blend of Arabica coming from the Crystal Mountain of Cuba and washed Robusta coming from the Taneerullah plantation in India. Both the origins are of exclusive import. Rialto pods are the same as Nero Doge whole bean blend.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso Pods (150 ct)

Izzo Caffe Grand Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $54.46
Code: IZZO201
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Izzo Caffe's premium Neapolitan-style blend. A great well-balanced dark-roasted espresso pod for everyday drinking.

Izzo Caffe' Grand Espresso is a premium blend that produces an excellent cream-like espresso — aromatic with sweet taste.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Budget Pods More info, options & reviews...

Lucaffe Classic Espresso Pods (150 ct)

Lucaffe Classic Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $59.54
Code: LUCA201
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

An excellent classic Italian blend. One of our most popular pods.

A mixture of excellent Arabic coffees with the smallest added qualities of Robusta. Sweet taste, generous and soft body, medium dense crema, and excellent aroma.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Budget Pods More info, options & reviews...

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Single Pods (150 ct)

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Single Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $77.49
Code: MISC201
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

Miscela d'Oro's excellent and very popular dark-roasted blend of Arabica beans from Santos Brazil and Central America, with Robusta from Uganda and Colombia.

Exclusive selection of only the finest Arabica beans, resulting in a delicate and elegant Italian espresso. A stylish taste with superb aroma.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Double (14 gr.) Pods (100 ct)

Miscela d'Oro Espresso Double (14 gr.) Pods (100 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $87.56
Code: MISC210

This product fits only certain machines. Please call 877-373-7637, Ext. 4 if you have questions regarding compatibility with your espresso maker. Note that there is a 20% restocking fee on this item.

 Product Info 

Case of 100 double-serving (14 gm) espresso pods.

Special double-serving pod for use in machines using a two-shot filter basket.

Same blend as the standard Espresso Single pod — an excellent and very popular dark-roasted blend of Arabica beans from Santos Brazil and Central America, with Robusta from Uganda and Colombia.

Exclusive selection of only the finest Arabica beans, resulting in a delicate and elegant Italian espresso. A stylish taste with superb aroma.

Double-shot pods are for machines with larger, professional-size group heads. They do not fit machines specifically designed for pods, such as those by FrancisFrancis!, or home machines with smaller group heads, such as Krups, Breville, or Delonghi.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Double-Shot Pods More info, options & reviews...

PodMerchant House Blend Espresso Pods (150 ct)

PodMerchant House Blend Espresso Pods (150 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $64.05
Code: PODM205
 Product Info 

Case of 150 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods.

PodMerchant's House Blend Espresso is roasted in Napoli for that unmistakable Neapolitan flavor. This coffee has an excellent balance between heartiness and smoothness. Smooth and aromatic for drinking straight — robust enough for making cappuccinos and lattes.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee More info, options & reviews...

PodMerchant House Blend Double-shot Espresso Pods (100 ct)

PodMerchant House Blend Double-shot Espresso Pods (100 ct), Copyright PodMerchant, Inc
 Pricing Info 
Price: $77.48
Code: PODM215

This product fits only certain machines. Please call 877-373-7637, Ext. 4 if you have questions regarding compatibility with your espresso maker. Note that there is a 20% restocking fee on this item.

 Product Info 

Case of 100 double-serving (14 gm) espresso pods.

PodMerchant's House Blend Espresso is roasted in Napoli for that unmistakable Neapolitan flavor. This coffee has an excellent balance between heartiness and smoothness. Smooth and aromatic for drinking straight — robust enough for making cappuccinos and lattes.

Double-shot pods are for machines with larger, professional-size group heads. They do not fit machines specifically designed for pods, such as those by FrancisFrancis!, or home machines with smaller group heads, such as Krups, Breville, or Delonghi.

This item contains Arabica / Robusta Blend coffee This item contains Double-Shot Pods More info, options & reviews...

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