Bear in mind that cafetiers and stove-top espresso makers are both kitchen gadgets too - and ones (in my experience) that almost never get used because I think they're a pain to wash and dry, or a pain to use and ground coffee doesn't keep fresh for long. The pod-based systems are literally service and maintenence-free and the pods keep fresh for months as opposed to days. That's why I got one anyway, and because the machine was so compact. I have a little kitchen, and no room (or money) for a good burr grinder and standard espresso machine. I am a convert, I admit!



Nespresso do have a recycling program for the pods, but only in switzerland I think!

