If you’re using a pod coffee machine, there’s a good chance your cup includes more than just espresso.
In our teardown analysis of leading Nespresso®-compatible machines—from budget brands to the most expensive models on the market—we found a shocking trend: virtually every component your brewed coffee touches after extraction is made of plastic.
We’re not talking about trim pieces or housing. We mean the brewing chamber, internal filter, and—most critically—the spout your coffee flows through before hitting your cup. Even in high-end machines that cost hundreds of dollars, these plastic parts are standard.
Plastic + Heat = Trouble
What happens when you push 200°F water and 9 bars of pressure through soft polymers every single morning?
In many of the units we inspected, the answer was obvious: scarring, pitting, and signs of melted plastic inside the coffee flow path—especially at the spout. If material is missing, it has to go somewhere. The logical destination? Your cup.
Recent studies have confirmed that microplastics are increasingly found in the human bloodstream, and exposure through food and drink is a growing concern. If you’re buying premium coffee or aluminum capsules for a cleaner experience, it’s worth asking:
What’s the point if your machine reintroduces plastic right before you sip?
The Milton Difference: No Plastic. Just Taste.
At Milton Coffee Co, we didn’t set out to make a machine that looks luxurious—we built one that is. Beyond the sleek, customizable exterior lies a coffee path made entirely from food-grade stainless steel, from the brew chamber to the spout. No plastic. No hidden components. No compromise.
1. Zero plastic contact after brew point
2. Better taste clarity—no lingering plastic flavor or leaching
3. Healthier brewing with clean, high-temperature-safe materials
4. Built to last with solid, metal-core internals
This isn’t just about performance. It’s about peace of mind.
Rethink Your Routine
If you’re spending $1+ per pod on aluminum capsules but running your espresso through melted plastic, you’re missing the bigger picture. Milton delivers both health and flavor—with components that respect the integrity of your coffee and your body.
After all, the beauty of the Milton machine is more than just skin deep.