# Coffee grind for dolce gusto or Nespresso (refillable) capsules?

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**Created:** [May 25, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-grind-for-dolce-gusto-or-nespresso-refillable-capsules/1002060 "2024-05-25T16:28:00Z")\
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I have a Dolce Gusto capsule bearing coffee maker …

this model:

[![](https://thumb.pccomponentes.com/w-530-530/articles/39/391188/3656-krups-genio-s-basic-cafetera-dolce-gusto-blanca-mejor-precio.jpg) ](https://thumb.pccomponentes.com/w-530-530/articles/39/391188/3656-krups-genio-s-basic-cafetera-dolce-gusto-blanca-mejor-precio.jpg)

and while I do use the “commercial” capsules (both D-G and 3rd party), every now and then I use my permanent (refillable) capsule:

the “option 2” in this pic:

[![](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Hcfd4ac0c3ea24c7ab9e37049be58217da/icafilas-Reusable-Coffee-Capsule-for-Nescafe-Dolce-Gusto-Stainless-Steel-Filter-Pod-Adapter-Refillable-Holder-Piccolo.jpg) ](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Hcfd4ac0c3ea24c7ab9e37049be58217da/icafilas-Reusable-Coffee-Capsule-for-Nescafe-Dolce-Gusto-Stainless-Steel-Filter-Pod-Adapter-Refillable-Holder-Piccolo.jpg)

so now my Q to the coffeonados:

what kind of grind (or other parameters like “roast”) should I shoot for to get the best out of my “homebrew capsules”?

any pointers/tips and tricks are warmly welcome !!!

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**Post date:** [May 25, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-grind-for-dolce-gusto-or-nespresso-refillable-capsules/1002060/2 "2024-05-25T20:40:39Z")

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While I can’t address your machine, I’ve found by experiment — with refillable pods in a Keurig — that the finer the grind, the stronger the brew (presumably because it takes longer for the water to make its way through). While I’m anything but an aficionado\* I do like my coffee fairly strong, so I settled on something between “fine” and “espresso.” Your mileage will likely vary.

\* I cut my teeth — almost literally — on backstage coffee, which generally varies between “sludge” and “boiler scale remover.”