To this day, the debate over coffee pods or coffee capsules vs instant coffee continues, and while we love all coffee, we can't help but notice that there are coffee capsule myths circulating that simply aren't true anymore — like the myth that coffee pods and capsules are bad for the environment. But before we dive right into debunking the 5 most popular coffee capsule myths, let’s clear up a little confusion about what makes a coffee capsule a capsule.

Coffee capsules or pods are typically made from plastic or aluminium and are typically cylindrical containers that are vacuum sealed with foil to keep its contents fresh for longer. At Nespresso, our capsules don’t just protect what’s inside, they’re made from aluminium that’s recyclable so we can protect what’s outside too — the environment. Coffee capsules or pods, whichever name you call them, it’s time to figure out the real deal behind all the myths we’ve been hearing.

5 Popular Capsule Coffee Myths Debunked