Senseo is a brand of coffee pod that actually originated in the Netherlands. The first Senseo machine was released in the Netherlands in 2001.

They are used to hold your cup while the coffee is brewing. To put it simply, it's the unit that brews the coffee from the Senseo cups. The water filters through the flavour cup and into your cup which is placed in the bottom of the Senseo unit.

On Senseo's official website, you can find a list of all retailers who offer senseo pads. The link is http://www.senseo.us/Pages/Retailers.aspx. One of the retailers, vitacost.com, is currently offering 10% off the pods.

The Senseo 7810 is an affordable single cup coffee maker. It retails for around 60.00. Senseo brand coffee for single serve makers is easily available at most retail stores making Senseo a good choice for single serve makers.

Information about Senseo coffee makers can be found on retail sites where fine coffee makers are sold. These coffee makers are moderately priced but function well.