Does it brew both pods and ground coffee?

Yes. It has separate paths for single-serve pods and for loose grounds, so you can switch between them.

What brew styles does it offer?

Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty. Specialty makes a bold concentrate for milk drinks.

What cup sizes can it brew?

Seven sizes from 6 oz up to a 24 oz travel mug.

Can it make espresso or lattes?

It makes strong Specialty concentrates you can mix with milk for latte-style drinks, but it is not a true espresso machine.

Does it have a carafe?

No. It is single-serve only and brews one cup at a time.

Is it good for iced coffee?

Yes. The Over Ice style is designed to keep flavor from watering down as the ice melts.

Ninja PB051ST Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker

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Ninja PB051ST Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker

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Last seen at $138.61 at Oico Home on Nov 10.

Our take on the Ninja PB051ST Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker

The Ninja PB051ST is a single-serve coffee maker that brews both pods and loose grounds, so one machine covers quick K-Cup-style cups and fresh-ground coffee. It offers seven cup sizes from 6 oz to a 24 oz travel mug and four brew styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty. Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO adjusts temperature and saturation for each method. It suits households that want pod convenience without giving up grounds, and it competes with dual-brew machines like the Keurig K-Duo and Ninja's own dualbrew models by adding iced and concentrate brewing rather than a carafe.

Best forPod users who also want fresh-ground coffeeSingle-serve households with limited counter spaceIced coffee and cold-drink drinkersTravel-mug commuters

Pros

Brews both pods and loose grounds in one machine
Seven cup sizes up to 24 oz
Four brew styles including Over Ice and Specialty
Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO tunes temperature and saturation
Compact single-serve footprint

Cons

No carafe, so no batch brewing for a group
Pod and grounds use separate brew paths to manage
Specialty concentrates are strong and not for everyone
Single-serve only means one cup at a time

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What reviewers say

Owners of Ninja pod-and-grounds brewers generally like the flexibility of two brew methods in one compact machine and the iced setting. Common complaints center on the Specialty concentrate strength and the need to keep both pod and grounds supplies on hand.

What people mention

VersatilityPraisedOwners value brewing pods and grounds from the same machine.
Iced brewingPraisedThe Over Ice setting is liked for keeping flavor without dilution.
Specialty strengthMixedSome find Specialty concentrates too bold for a normal cup.
Batch brewingCriticisedNo carafe means it cannot brew for several people at once.
Cup sizesPraisedThe range up to 24 oz suits travel mugs.

About the Ninja PB051ST Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker

The Ninja PB051ST is a single-serve coffee maker that brews with either coffee pods or ground coffee. It has seven cup sizes, from a 6 oz cup to a 24 oz travel mug. A fold-away milk frother is built in for making express lattes, macchiatos or cappuccinos.

Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO is designed to balance temperature and saturation for both grounds and pods. There are four brew styles: Classic for everyday balance and smoothness, Rich for deeper aroma and fuller body, Over Ice for flavor that isn't watered down, and Specialty for cafe-style drinks and bold concentrates.

The brew basket and the 56 oz water reservoir are both removable. A pod adapter is included for loading pods. A storage area holds the brew basket or a permanent filter when not in use. The machine fits a travel mug up to 8 in tall and has a compact footprint.

Brew types: Coffee pods or ground coffee
Brew styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Specialty
Cup sizes: 7 sizes, from 6 oz to 24 oz travel mug
Reservoir: 56 oz, removable
Frother: Built-in, fold-away milk frother
Travel mug fit: Up to 8 in tall
Brew technology: Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO
Included: Pod adapter, Ninja Scoop, removable brew basket
Storage: Area for the brew basket or a permanent filter

Questions and answers

Does it brew both pods and ground coffee?: Yes. It has separate paths for single-serve pods and for loose grounds, so you can switch between them.
What brew styles does it offer?: Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty. Specialty makes a bold concentrate for milk drinks.
What cup sizes can it brew?: Seven sizes from 6 oz up to a 24 oz travel mug.
Can it make espresso or lattes?: It makes strong Specialty concentrates you can mix with milk for latte-style drinks, but it is not a true espresso machine.
Does it have a carafe?: No. It is single-serve only and brews one cup at a time.
Is it good for iced coffee?: Yes. The Over Ice style is designed to keep flavor from watering down as the ice melts.
Where is the Ninja PB051ST Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker cheapest?: At Oico Home, for $138.61, as of our latest check.