I Tested Lavazza’s Groundbreaking Plastic-Free Pod Coffee System
Nikita Ephanov/CNET
Lavazza Tabli Espresso System
8.7
Pros & Cons
- Uses 100% plastic-free pods or "tabs"
- Easy to operate and no learning curve
- Brews a bold espresso-like beverage
- Machine is sleek and compact
- Limited selection of tabs
- Some of the tab flavors were better than others
Over the years, I’ve tested many single-serve pod coffee makers. I understand the appeal: a cup of joe, snugly delivered in a self-contained capsule, with a simple press of a button. No grinding, no tamping, no mess. It’s a perfect setup for fuss-free mornings and shared public spaces.
Yet regardless of the brand, the pod waste has always bothered me. A cup of coffee alone requires an astounding amount of environmental resources. Encase it in plastic, and the footprint worsens, with pods’ recyclability often contested. This environmental concern has sparked drastic action, including government bans.
Naturally, I was thrilled to hear...
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