While the terms "capsule" and "pod" are often used interchangeably, there's a subtle distinction between the two.

Capsule coffee machines use hermetically sealed aluminum or plastic capsules filled with coffee grounds, ensuring freshness and preserving flavor. These capsules are engineered to be punctured and brewed using proprietary technology, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor preservation.

Pod machines, on the other hand, utilize paper or biodegradable pods - flat packets filled with ground coffee - which may offer eco-friendly alternatives but may sacrifice some aspects of flavor preservation.

Due to differences in the structure and brewing mechanisms, paper coffee pods aren't compatible with the Nespresso capsule coffee machines, while can be employed with any machine of the De'Longhi Manual Espresso Machines range.