★ A PATENTED SEALING SYSTEM — NO GLUE, JUST A CLEAN FOIL SEAL: Bluecup uses a patented design that crimps a clean aluminum foil tightly around the capsule rim — sealed like a real Nespresso pod, without adhesive. The result: an airtight seal that holds under 19 bars of espresso pressure, brew after brew, for rich, full-bodied espresso the way it's meant to taste. Designed and made in Holland since 2016.
★ 25% MORE COFFEE — 5.2g VS 4g IN STANDARD REUSABLE PODS: Bluecup capsules hold a full 5.2 grams of ground coffee, giving you a fuller body, richer crema, and more aroma than cheaper kits that hold only 4g and produce thin, under-extracted shots. Use any supermarket espresso blend or your favorite specialty roast — Bluecup brings out the full character of whatever you brew.
★ ORIGINAL LINE ONLY — CHECK YOUR MACHINE FIRST: Bluecup works with Nespresso Original Line machines: Essenza, Pixie, Citiz, Inissia, Lattissima, Expert, Creatista, and most other Original Line models. NOT compatible with Vertuo, VertuoLine, or VertuoPlus. If your machine takes round, dome-shaped capsules — that's Vertuo, and Bluecup will not work. Got an Original Line machine? You're set.
★ THE GRIND MAKES OR BREAKS YOUR SHOT — HERE'S THE FIX: Bluecup works best with a medium-fine grind, slightly coarser than traditional espresso. Most supermarket espresso blends work perfectly out of the bag. Avoid ultra-fine "Turkish" or "Espresso-style" pre-ground coffee — it packs too tightly and stalls the flow. Nail this once and every cup after is effortless.
★ BPA-FREE, DISHWASHER-SAFE, BUILT TO LAST YEARS: Made from food-safe, BPA-free heat-resistant material — gentler on your Nespresso machine than stainless steel pods, fully dishwasher-safe, and designed for years of daily use. One Bluecup replaces 300+ single-use pods every year. The only thing you'll ever reorder are the foil lids — and every brew keeps another pod out of landfill.
Shape
Basket
Material
Plastic
Item Shape
Basket
Unit Count
2 Count
Item Weight
250 g
Manufacturer
Bluecup
Model Number
1
Material Type
Plastic
Number Of Pieces
1
Number of Pieces
1
Compatible Devices
Nespresso Machines
Included Components
Capsule
Manufacturer Part Number
1
Made in Holland since 2016
Sealed like a real Nespresso capsule. No glue
Bluecup uses a patented system that mechanically crimps a clean aluminum foil tightly around the capsule rim — no adhesive, no compromises. The result: an airtight seal that holds under the 19 bars of pressure your Original Line machine delivers, brew after brew. Made in Holland since 2016
Patented sealing system
See the patented seal in action
Fill the capsule with your favorite ground espresso. Place a single-use foil lid on top. One press of the Pod Sealer crimps the foil mechanically around the rim — airtight, clean, no glue. Drop it in your Nespresso Original Line machine and brew like any factory pod. That's the whole system, made in Holland since 2016.
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Bluecup Pod Fill
The Bluecup savings
Real espresso for a fraction of the cost
Nespresso Original Line pods cost around $0.90 each. At 2 cups a day, that's about $657 a year. With Bluecup, you only pay for ground coffee and a single-use foil lid — roughly $0.20 per cup. Same 2 cups a day comes to about $146 a year. Your savings: around $510 a year, just by switching the capsule system. Use your favorite supermarket blend or a specialty roast — the choice is yours.
Will Bluecup work with my Nespresso machine?
Bluecup works with all Nespresso Original Line machines: Essenza, Pixie, Citiz, Inissia, Lattissima, Expert, Creatista and most others. NOT compatible with Vertuo. If your capsules are round and dome-shaped, that's Vertuo.
What grind should I use?
Medium-fine, slightly coarser than traditional espresso. Most supermarket espresso blends work straight out of the bag. Avoid ultra-fine Turkish or Espresso-style ground coffee. Get it right once, every cup is easy.
Are the capsules safe and dishwasher-friendly?
Yes. The capsules are made from food-safe, BPA-free heat-resistant material: gentler on your machine than stainless steel pods, and fully dishwasher-safe. Built for years of daily use.
How long do the capsules last?
Years of daily use. The capsules are designed to last. The only thing you'll ever reorder are the foil lids, since that's the only consumable in the system. One Bluecup replaces 300+ pods a year.
What's actually patented?
The sealing system. Bluecup uses a mechanical crimping process that wraps an aluminum foil tightly around the capsule rim without adhesive: sealed like a real Nespresso pod. Designed and made in Holland since 2016.
Made in Holland since 2016
A family business with a simple mission
Bluecup has been designed and made in Holland since 2016. A family business with a simple mission: less waste, more great coffee. Over the years we've kept improving our patented sealing system, always based on feedback from the people who use it daily. Today, Bluecup is a daily companion in homes across Europe and North America — at the kitchen counter, in the office, wherever great espresso is brewed. One customer at a time, one cup at a time.