The ease of a Nespresso machine is that you can make any of a wide variety of different coffees with the touch of a button.

Anyone who owns a Nespresso coffee maker knows the pods can get pricy, but are DIY pods the best budget-friendly solution? We don't think so - here's why.

Vertuo capsules are also available direct from Nespresso and they start at $0.98/ £0.48 per capsule, but prices vary depending on the size and type of coffee you choose.

Nespresso capsules are more expensive than most K-Cups (Nespresso capsules range in price from about $0.80 to $1.65 each), and you must use specifically sized pods — Original or Vertuo ...

Nespresso’s patent on these capsules expired in 2012, but it took a few years of growth in the American market before coffee giants and grocery store chains started to produce their own versions ...

Nespresso capsules have been made from fully recyclable aluminum since 2010, and it’s easy for consumers to recycle through the brand’s free mail-in recycling program.