( 
)NOTICE: Senseo has pulled this offer before, and restarted it. As of right now, the offer is suspended and they are offering a $20 rebate with purchase of the coffee maker, but keep checking back because they will surely start the offer up again. They have been doing this on and off for the last year. Good luck!
Recently, I found an opportunity to receive a FREE Senseo Coffee Machine right from Senseo. It took about 3 weeks after registering and there it was on my front porch. No gimmicks, no hassle, no money! After seeing how expensive the pods were, I decided to look for alternate options, I just wanted to keep my coffee pot FREE. Here's what I found out, along with the information on how to get your free coffee pot directly from Senseo:
I will start with sending you to the signup page to get your free coffee pot. While you are waiting for confirmation from them, you can start making your own coffee pods OR purchase a great product for $10 that will allow you to use your own bean or ground coffee for the life of your Senseo. Here's a final tip when signing up for the coffee pot: they are looking for individuals who are put in social situations on a regular basis, either with friends, volunteers, or at work. If you have friends that you drink coffee with, then you will be eligible for this promotion! I know several people who have received thier coffee pot within a month of originally signing up. I received mine within 3 weeks. Be pateint though, it's worth it!
visit sharesenseo.com to sign up for this promotion!
The site reads:
As part of our new Share Senseo® program, you may be eligible to receive a FREE Senseo® Coffee Pod System to share with colleagues, family and friends.
All you have to do is spend a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire. We'll only ask for your email address - and only so we can confirm your participation and let you know whether you are eligible to receive a Senseo® coffee machine.
So what are you waiting for? Click on "Get Started" to begin the questionnaire. If you'd like to learn more about the Senseo® coffee machine, visit the Senseo Homepage.
This is a limited time offer and is open to US residents only.
Program ends January 6, 2007 or while supplies last. Completing this questionnaire does not guarantee the participant a Senseo® Coffee Pod System. One automated email confirming completion of this questionnaire will be sent to the participant. One additional email will be sent approximately 2-4 weeks after questionnaire is completed to notify the participant whether he or she is eligible to receive a Senseo® coffee machine.
Now, for the quick fix to those expensive coffee pods:
I was recently shopping at Walmart and found this awesome product called "Presto My Pod" refillable coffee holder. This product eliminates the need to buy expensive Home Cafe or Senseo coffee pods! It replaces your pod holder in the Senseo or Home Cafe pod coffee makers so you can use your own coffee, and save money! There are two different versions you can purchase, the Home Cafe or Senseo version. Make sure to purchase the correct one, or you will not be able to fit it into your coffee system. I got mine on clearance for $5, but the regular price is $10 - still a steal! I am sure you could purchase this item on ebay for a fraction of the clearance price!
Now, if you really want to keep it free and don't want to buy the Presto, then you can actually make your own pods! It is a little tedious, but well worth it when you think of all of the money you will save! Let's keep that coffee pot FREE!
What You'll Need
Most of what you'll need is probably already in your kitchen. Look for a stainless steel measuring scoop that fits into the pod holder on your maker. I have a Senseo brand maker and a 1/3 cup measure fits perfectly.
Next, look for a jar or a glass that fits nicely into the measuring scoop. I found a vitamin jar that worked very well. Finally, see if you have any Mr. Coffee style filters that fit the really small 4 to 5 cup machine.
Set the jar into the scoop and the scoop into your pod holder, just to make sure everything fits together. The better they fit, the better your finished pods will be.
Next, take a single Mr. Coffee styled filter and shape it evenly over the end of your jar or glass or whatever you are using. Try to center it pretty good -- but it doesn't have to be perfect. Next, invert the jar and filter and press it into the measuring scoop. Press and spin the jar around a little bit to get nice tight edge in the filter paper at the bottom of the measuring cup.
Remove the jar, leaving a cup-shaped filter in the measuring scoop. Add one scoop, or about 2 teaspoons of your favorite ground coffee to this paper-filter-cup -- more or less to taste. The typical coffee scoops that come with makers hold about 7 grams of coffee which is just about right. Give the cup a slight shake to evenly spread the grounds across the bottom of the filter, and then use your finger to gently fold over the extra filter material, completely covering the ground coffee.
For a really well-formed pod, you can place the jar into the scoop one last time and press down really hard with the palm of your hand.
Be Sure To Place SMOOTH-SIDE-DOWN In Your Machine
Finally, invert the scoop and pop out your home-made pod. They cost a lot less, work just as well as the real thing and you can use your favorite coffee instead of the standard fare. I found that the best coffee to use with this method is any of the Melitta variety because not only is the coffee excellent, but the powdery grind makes most other brands look quite coarse by comparison.
Please Note
Be careful not to use too big of filter or to make sloppy folds. If you plug up your machine the pressure build up will either spray hot water all over the place or will engage the safety locks which prevent the lid from being re-opened. If this happens you'll have to wait until the pressure subsides so that the locks release and you can remove the faulty pod. Clean your pod holder frequently and check to make sure nothing is blocking the hole(s) before each brewing cycle.
Last but not least, ENJOY your free Senseo and next to nothing coffee pods! I sure am enjoying mine!
After you have had a chance to sign up for your free Senseo coffee pot, please come back and let everyone know if this guide was helpful to you.
Recently, I found an opportunity to receive a FREE Senseo Coffee Machine right from Senseo. It took about 3 weeks after registering and there it was on my front porch. No gimmicks, no hassle, no money! After seeing how expensive the pods were, I decided to look for alternate options, I just wanted to keep my coffee pot FREE. Here's what I found out, along with the information on how to get your free coffee pot directly from Senseo:
I will start with sending you to the signup page to get your free coffee pot. While you are waiting for confirmation from them, you can start making your own coffee pods OR purchase a great product for $10 that will allow you to use your own bean or ground coffee for the life of your Senseo. Here's a final tip when signing up for the coffee pot: they are looking for individuals who are put in social situations on a regular basis, either with friends, volunteers, or at work. If you have friends that you drink coffee with, then you will be eligible for this promotion! I know several people who have received thier coffee pot within a month of originally signing up. I received mine within 3 weeks. Be pateint though, it's worth it!
visit sharesenseo.com to sign up for this promotion!
The site reads:
As part of our new Share Senseo® program, you may be eligible to receive a FREE Senseo® Coffee Pod System to share with colleagues, family and friends.
All you have to do is spend a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire. We'll only ask for your email address - and only so we can confirm your participation and let you know whether you are eligible to receive a Senseo® coffee machine.
So what are you waiting for? Click on "Get Started" to begin the questionnaire. If you'd like to learn more about the Senseo® coffee machine, visit the Senseo Homepage.
This is a limited time offer and is open to US residents only.
Program ends January 6, 2007 or while supplies last. Completing this questionnaire does not guarantee the participant a Senseo® Coffee Pod System. One automated email confirming completion of this questionnaire will be sent to the participant. One additional email will be sent approximately 2-4 weeks after questionnaire is completed to notify the participant whether he or she is eligible to receive a Senseo® coffee machine.
Now, for the quick fix to those expensive coffee pods:
I was recently shopping at Walmart and found this awesome product called "Presto My Pod" refillable coffee holder. This product eliminates the need to buy expensive Home Cafe or Senseo coffee pods! It replaces your pod holder in the Senseo or Home Cafe pod coffee makers so you can use your own coffee, and save money! There are two different versions you can purchase, the Home Cafe or Senseo version. Make sure to purchase the correct one, or you will not be able to fit it into your coffee system. I got mine on clearance for $5, but the regular price is $10 - still a steal! I am sure you could purchase this item on ebay for a fraction of the clearance price!
Now, if you really want to keep it free and don't want to buy the Presto, then you can actually make your own pods! It is a little tedious, but well worth it when you think of all of the money you will save! Let's keep that coffee pot FREE!
What You'll Need
Most of what you'll need is probably already in your kitchen. Look for a stainless steel measuring scoop that fits into the pod holder on your maker. I have a Senseo brand maker and a 1/3 cup measure fits perfectly.
Next, look for a jar or a glass that fits nicely into the measuring scoop. I found a vitamin jar that worked very well. Finally, see if you have any Mr. Coffee style filters that fit the really small 4 to 5 cup machine.
Set the jar into the scoop and the scoop into your pod holder, just to make sure everything fits together. The better they fit, the better your finished pods will be.
Next, take a single Mr. Coffee styled filter and shape it evenly over the end of your jar or glass or whatever you are using. Try to center it pretty good -- but it doesn't have to be perfect. Next, invert the jar and filter and press it into the measuring scoop. Press and spin the jar around a little bit to get nice tight edge in the filter paper at the bottom of the measuring cup.
Remove the jar, leaving a cup-shaped filter in the measuring scoop. Add one scoop, or about 2 teaspoons of your favorite ground coffee to this paper-filter-cup -- more or less to taste. The typical coffee scoops that come with makers hold about 7 grams of coffee which is just about right. Give the cup a slight shake to evenly spread the grounds across the bottom of the filter, and then use your finger to gently fold over the extra filter material, completely covering the ground coffee.
For a really well-formed pod, you can place the jar into the scoop one last time and press down really hard with the palm of your hand.
Be Sure To Place SMOOTH-SIDE-DOWN In Your Machine
Finally, invert the scoop and pop out your home-made pod. They cost a lot less, work just as well as the real thing and you can use your favorite coffee instead of the standard fare. I found that the best coffee to use with this method is any of the Melitta variety because not only is the coffee excellent, but the powdery grind makes most other brands look quite coarse by comparison.
Please Note
Be careful not to use too big of filter or to make sloppy folds. If you plug up your machine the pressure build up will either spray hot water all over the place or will engage the safety locks which prevent the lid from being re-opened. If this happens you'll have to wait until the pressure subsides so that the locks release and you can remove the faulty pod. Clean your pod holder frequently and check to make sure nothing is blocking the hole(s) before each brewing cycle.
Last but not least, ENJOY your free Senseo and next to nothing coffee pods! I sure am enjoying mine!
After you have had a chance to sign up for your free Senseo coffee pot, please come back and let everyone know if this guide was helpful to you.
Guide created: 10/09/06 (updated 05/14/09)
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