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When I ordered my Nepresso machine, I also ordered these universal refillable capsules. They work beautifully, and the price is considerably less than the older models ($30 vs. $19 is a no-brainer). In the future, I hope that the company will manufacture a stainless steel capsule, but for now the plastic does the job. I find the best way to fill the capsule is to scoop up the ground coffee, press it against the side of the container, and level it with my finger. Touch the center lightly -- the grind should not depress. Then, when I press the lid down, it completes the compacting. You know you've gotten it right when you open the lid after brewing and the grind is still level. The correct grind differs with the bean I use (sorry guys, there is no universal grind as the moisture content varies in the bean types). Too fine and the water won't flow, too course and you have colored water. It doesn't take long to figure out. Let me share some tips from years of making espresso: 1. for a consistent grind, only use a burr grinder, 2. do not freeze or refridgerate your beans, moisture will form causing the coffee to clog and break your grinder, 3. grind your beans for espresso the night before, the coffee de-gasses and the drink actually tastes better. These capsules work very well and I am delighted with the purchase. They do not replace the Nepresso capsules. After all, the Nepresso experience was one of the reasons I bought the machine. But, they allow me to make a darned good espresso with a beautiful crema using my own beans. NOTE: I have been using the refillable capsules almost daily for 2.5 months, with no deterioration. They are best if only the espresso shot is used. But I make an Americano and push the espresso button without a capsule in the machine to add the hot water.