<h3 id="what-is-the-strength-of-each-of-your-coffee-blends">What is the strength of each of your coffee blends?</h3> We do not rate our coffee blends on strength as strength can often be confused with quality and can be very subjective. However, strength can sometimes be indicated by roast profile where a darker roasted coffee will typically offer a stronger flavour than a lighter roast. As a guide to strength, our core blends from strongest to mildest would be: - Mountain Grown - Espresso - Oro - Organic - Italian We recommend using these suggestions as a guide only.

Blend Strengths

Information about other branded capsules.

<h3 id="can-i-use-other-brands-of-capsules-ie-those-not-branded-compatible-with-the-espressotoria-system">Can I use other brands of capsules i.e. those not branded compatible with the Espressotoria&#xAE; system?</h3>Only genuine Espressotoria&#xAE; System coffee capsules work in the Espressotoria&#xAE; System / Piccolo Coffee Capsule Machine. To avoid damage to your machine only use compatible Espressotoria&#xAE; System capsules which are specifically designed for the system and machine.

Other Branded Capsules

<h3 id="are-your-capsules-recyclable">Are your capsules recyclable?</h3> We are committed to ensuring sustainability throughout our operations and we recognise the need for an environmentally responsible approach to both the manufacture of our products, as well as the recyclability thereof. The design of the Espressotoria&#xAE; capsule in conjunction with our clever extraction system allows us to use a capsule shell weighing just 0.7 grams per unit. This makes the Espressotoria&#xAE; capsule one of the lightest weight aluminium free capsules currently in the market. Furthermore, the shells are made from Polypropylene #5, a plastic which is commonly recycled by most material recycling facilities in Australia*. After extraction, peel off the lid and remove the used ground coffee (caution, allow capsule to cool down first in order to avoid risk of scalding). The used ground coffee can actually be an excellent addition to a compost pile. The grinds provide bacteria with the energy they need to turn organic matter into compost.

Recycling

<h3 id="reusable-pods">Reusable Pods</h3>Thank you for your enquiry. We do not know of a reusable pod that fits the Espressotoria system and using a capsule other than the Espressotoria pods will void your warranty.

Reusable Pods

Information about tea, hot chocolate or chai capsules.

<h3 id="does-the-espressotoria-system-offer-tea-hot-chocolate-or-chai-capsules">Does the Espressotoria&#xAE; System offer tea, hot chocolate or chai capsules?</h3>Our range does not include tea, hot chocolate or chai capsules.

Tea Hot Chocolate and Chai

Information about compatible machines for the Vittoria coffee capsules.

<h3 id="which-machine-can-i-use-for-the-vittoria-coffee-capsules">Which machine can I use for the Vittoria Coffee Capsules?</h3>Please note that there are two types of Vittoria Coffee Capsules: - Those that are compatible with the Espressotoria&#xAE; System. - These can be identified with an Espressotoria&#xAE; logo located on the bottom right corner of the box. - 12 capsules per box. 
Those that are compatible with Nespresso** Machines. These can be identified with a &#x2018;Compatible with Nespresso** Machines&#x2019; located on the bottom of the box. 10 capsules per box. Please note that both these types of capsules are different in shape and size. You cannot use the capsules for the machines they are not manufactured for. For example, you cannot use Espressotoria&#xAE; Capsules in a Nespresso** Machine and you cannot use Nespresso** Compatible Capsules in an Espressotoria Machine.

Vittoria Coffee Capsules

<h3 id="where-can-i-purchase-espressotoria-system-capsules-only-on-the-website">Where can I purchase Espressotoria&#xAE; system capsules? Only on the website?</h3>In Australia Espressotoria&#xAE; System capsules are available at Woolworths, Coles and leading Independent supermarkets. In New Zealand Espressotoria&#xAE; System capsules are available at Countdown and Foodstuff supermarkets.