The coffee pod has a standard size and always contains 7 grams of coffee, unlike some big multinational companies’ capsules and those that claim to be compatible with the system, which only have 5 grams. This way, it meets one of the fundamental parameters of real Italian espresso – 7 grams of ground coffee for a properly extracted cup.

Making coffee from a pod is better because the water can filter correctly thanks to the physical characteristics of the pod (diameter and thickness) and the material it’s made of (permeable paper). This replicates what happens in a professional coffee machine. In contrast, when using a capsule, the water finds a preferred channel through the holes in the layer of aluminum or plastic, which doesn’t extract the ground coffee evenly.

Choosing a paper pod system over a capsule system is a responsible choice that we share with our customers. Paper coffee pods can simply be disposed of in the compost, unlike plastic or aluminum pods that have more complex disposal processes. Currently, the vast majority of plastic or aluminum capsules are not recycled and therefore pollute the environment.

Unlike the capsule system, which requires dedicated machines for each roaster and ties users to the same coffee supplier, the pod system is an “open” system, meaning it can be used with any standard machine.
We offer selected and calibrated pod machines on a loan basis based on the office’s daily consumption. However, if the minimum daily requirement of 10 coffees per day is too high for the client, we offer the opportunity to purchase the most suitable equipment at very advantageous conditions.
Our goal is to ensure that customers have the freedom to choose and are pleased with the quality of our blends and service. Consistent with this principle, our contracts do not include any penalties in case of termination of the relationship.

The choice of paper pods is also safer from a health perspective.

Recent studies indicate that coffee capsules, being perfectly sealed, prevent furan (a toxic component in coffee) from dispersing into the air, retaining a much larger amount compared to what we might find in pod coffee or coffee served at a bar.

Furthermore, in some types of capsules, hot water can release tiny amounts of material (plastic and aluminum) with an “additive” function whose effects on health over the years are not yet fully known.

A paper pod system is a counter-current choice compared to the current trends offered by the market, and it presupposes a full awareness of the advantages of this system by users. Indeed, a pod system, drawing on the extraction methods of a professional barista machine, has fewer automatisms compared to a capsule system and requires a minimum of manual dexterity and extra attention in machine maintenance. 7Gr. stands by its customers in imparting those few but essential precautions to enjoy truly quality coffee, respectful of health and the environment.