Yeah but then a Senseo does the same with a fraction of the waste. Or a Nescafé with still a fair bit of waste but much less already.

And those are just direct competitors that ultimately do the exact same thing.

Another really fast option for far superior coffee is a small French press for single portions.

And of course there’s actual fully automated espresso/coffee makers but those are really pricey by comparison so eh.

But my favorite solution? A timed switch on a drip coffee maker. Got me by for years, cheaper in operation, more variety, less waste.