Ninja Pod & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod Compatible, Brews Grounds, Compact Design, Built-In Milk Frother, 56-oz. Reservoir, 6-oz. Cup to 24-oz. Mug Sizes, Stone, PB051ST

I've had this coffee maker for over a year, I use it a few times a week and love it. I personally only use it with ground coffee in the reusable filter... After getting used to that, when I tried a few different pods, they were just awful in comparison. The machine works perfectly with pods, but putting your own ground coffee in the reusable filter is definitely the best way to use the machine. It is very convenient that it has the 2 separate modules, one for pods one for ground, and I especially like that there is a storage spot built into the machine, there's also a spot for the coffee scooper, and the frother swings out of your way. It also has a very convenient clean cycle. I was first a little confused at why the clean cycle uses something like 70 ounces of water I believe, since I didn't have any container that would fit under the maker to catch that much water... But I quickly realized that all I have to do is remove the cup base/drip catcher and slide the machine to edge of my sink. My machine is less than 2 feet away from the sink, so it's very easy (though I'm last and don't run it much, haven't had any issues anyway). I haven't looked at another maker since getting this one, and I've recommended it to many friends and family. Once in a while I feel lazy and wish I could use disposable filters so I can skip cleaning the filter between uses (TBH I probably could easily throw one into the reusable filter, I just haven't tried finding a small size). But it's actually pretty damn easy to clean the filter... I tap out against the inside of my garbage bin to get rid of the bulk, then just rinse the rest out in the sink... Takes about a minute, maybe less. That's about all I can say, so far it's been the perfect maker for me, it is exactly what I was looking to get. I promise that if you get some good coffee (not any funky caramel or vanilla), and ideally grind it yourself, I normally fill the reusable pod about halfway for an 18 oz and I tend to run it on rich mode... You'll never want to use a pod ever again... But even if you did, this machine can be used with most standard pods, but it's just so much better using the resistance filter (which btw is much larger than a pod... So it's much better than using a reusable standard sized pod that lesser machines may use.)

The media could not be loaded. This coffee machine is so well thought out. I love that every single little part of it is integrated within the machine. So smart. It looks amazing. It works great.I've made teas, coffees, cappuccinos, I've used cups and grounds. I prefer grounds in general.The temperature of the drink is hot. Taste is awesome.There are 4 types of drinks you can brew. You can make classic(1) or rich(2) (the machine will stop a few times for a few moments and start brewing again during the cycle making coffee taste stronger/richer), over the ice(3) or specialty(4), which brews 4 oz and its really strong like expresso. I brew specialty when I'm making cappuccino. It brews very fast too.I love the frother. It works amazing. You don't get splashes because it has cover over it. I love that its always there and I can pop it out any moment when I need it. It's very easy to clean too. Quarter of twist detaches the frother and I can wash it quickly and pop it right back in with the same quarter of the twist.I absolutely love the fact that this is not overly complicated machine. It has basic functions that I wanted that all work really well.The machine is narrow and doesn't take much space on the counter which I really appreciate.It is a little taller than I thought it would be, but I guess my top kitchen cabinets is high enough that I don't have to move the machine and can open and close the lid with no problems.The heigh of the machine allows to fill the water tank with almost 48 oz of water. Water tank is easily removable.The height of the machine also allows for different types of cups. I can put a pretty tall thermos cup and brew straight into it. The most amount you can brew at once is 24 oz.The machine recognizes which attachment you have inside, for cups or grounds. Attachments are also marked on the outside on their little handles that stick on the outside of the machine when they stored away.It's so neat and cute. It's made with love.I'm soooo enjoying it and absolutely loving it. I'm planning to buy it as a gift to my loved ones, that's how much I love it.The permanent filter is easy to clean. It makes an amazing tea too, not just coffees. Loose leaf or a bag, everything comes out amazing and hot.The lid over the filter has a hole where the water flows through and has multiple holes on the bottom of the lid, just like shower head, which allows hot water to go evenly through the coffee grounds or tea leaves. Love that.I was looking for a single cup machine, so mostly I brew 1 or 2 cups only. I never had a problems with overflowing or getting grounds in the coffee. I think people get those problems because they simply put too much coffee grounds which causes it to overflow and get grounds into coffee.The included permanent filter is not huge, so if you need to brew strong coffee for a large amount of people at once, this is probably not the best choice. But if you brew 1 or 2 cups, this is perfect. Otherwise you could also brew a few times. I don't see any problem with that because it brews amazingly fast.I do not have any dripping problems either. I brew until the brewing cycle is complete, there is blinking light indicator on top of the lid. When brewing cycle is finished machine makes the light stops blinking and machine makes 3 beeps. Not loud, but I'm able to hear them with working TV, washer and dishwasher. If you remove the cup after those 3 beeps and wipe (i usually just touch it with edge of my cup) the last drop on the spout it doesn't drip. Ever. But even if it was to drip a couple drops, there is a nice really easy to clean dripping tray, that you can place on 4 different heights or remove completely.I think this machine is worth every penny. I can't tell you enough how much I love this thing. I'm so glad I chose to buy it. I didn't even expect it would be so great.Not big or bulky, well thought out, looks very very nice, has all nessesary functions that each works amazing. It doen't look cheap at all. It's very pleasing to the eye and stylish.I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants versatility, simplicity and style.I feel like I didn't say enough, didn't give it enough credit for what it is lol.Whoever was designing this thing is for sure a big people lover. I wanna give them a hug hahaha.