# DIY Coffee Pod Makers The 'PODMKR' Coffee Pod Grinder Easily Refills Reusable Aluminum Pods By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-grinder References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/coffee-grinder-26-07-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/254683764/podmkr-grind-your-own-coffee-pod?utm_source=www.geeky-gadgets.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=e24fb138&ref=19792h)  Pod-based coffee brewers are notoriously easy and convenient but can create a fair bit of waste with their single-use components, so the 'PODMKR' coffee pod grinder is designed to offer a solution. The coffee grinder works by being set to your choice of grind consistency and filling your choice of [reusable stainless steel pod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara-pod). The system will then portion the exact amount of coffee grounds required before being sealed with a lid by the user. The 'PODMKR' coffee pod grinder eliminates the need for [single-use coffee pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotlie-513hf), while also allowing coffee drinkers to broaden their choice of beans. The grinder maintains a compact design that's suited for being left out on the counter for daily use or for making a batch of pods all at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reusable Coffee Pods:** The rise of reusable coffee pods is an opportunity for manufacturers to create eco-friendly alternatives to single-use pods. - **Customizable Coffee Brewing Devices:** The demand for customizable coffee brewing devices provides an opportunity for manufacturers to create devices that accommodate different kinds of coffee beans and grind consistencies. - **In-home Coffee Roasting Devices:** The growing trend of in-home coffee roasting provides an opportunity for manufacturers to create affordable and easy-to-use devices for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Equipment Manufacturing:** Coffee equipment manufacturers are in a prime position to take advantage of the demand for sustainable, customizable coffee brewing devices. - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of in-home coffee roasting by creating devices that make roasting accessible to the average consumer. - **Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing:** The rise of eco-friendly and reusable coffee pods creates an opportunity for manufacturers of sustainable packaging to expand their offerings into the coffee industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Pod-Making Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpod.md) - [At-Home Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker.md) - [Coffee Pod Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-recycling-tool.md) - [Grinder-Equipped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-coffeemaker.md) - [Single-Serve Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-shot-coffee-grinder.md) - [Efficient Modern Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker.md) - [Stacking Mobile Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-coffee-grinder.md) - [Advanced Pod-Free Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podfree-coffee-maker.md) - [Convenience-Focused Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grinder-and-brewer.md)