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    #32
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

    Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.


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    #33
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    To answer my own question, looks like the welcome pack has to be your first order online. Unfortunately I'd ordered the intense assortment before my voucher card arrived (welcome pack was out of stock) and the welcome pack doesnt show up for me anymore. Guess ill give them a ring and see if I can still order


    Edit: found info on the contact us page - "Nespresso offer two Welcome Offer packs, exclusively available on your first purchase, which consist of a pre-selected range of Grands Crus. These are specially designed to give Club Members the chance to be introduced to the world of Nespresso and our Grand Cru coffees."

    Edit 2: They put it through over the phone without any issue.


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    #34
    leecurlywurly
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭leecurlywurly


    bideye wrote: »
    Very tempted to buy this just a q is the coffee nice and hot from this machine
    srsly78 wrote: »
    Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

    Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.

    Nice & hot?

    I have one at my office. I enjoy the coffee, it's nice and strong as well as creamy if using the milk frother. There have been a few times where it wasn't hot hot however you can resolve this by warming up the mug before using it or milk frother is hot milk..

    Expensive?
    Nespresso coffee can be expensive but there is an option using a reusable cap & fill you choice of coffee. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Newest-Version-Reusable-Nespresso-Capsule-set-Built-Stainless-Steel-Filter-/230719746818?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35b7f7f302

    Hope that helps!


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    #35
    rustyzip
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭rustyzip


    Batesy wrote: »
    Anyone know how long Debenhams deliveries usually take after the order status changes to dispatched?

    Are they shipped from Ireland or the UK?

    Ordered Sunday evening and dispatched yesterday evening.

    Thanks again OP!!

    Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
    I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.


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    #36
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 900 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

    Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.

    What you recommend? Machine wise? coffee wise?


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    #37
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

    Another advantage of a proper machine is having a double shot filter. Those lungo capsules are not doubles tbh...

    Note that ALL machines including Nespresso suffer from the same issues when it comes to maintenance. If you neglect to descale your machine will rapidly degrade. Nespresso sell a special descaling kit for a tenner, but I don't see the point of this. Normal capful of descaler would work just as well I guess?


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    #38
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

    These comments I don't understand. Coffee people often go on about the grinder; the coffee machine; the bean; the process etc. all contributing to make the perfect cup...

    Yet you say, to just buy a cheap random machine from Amazon with whatever cheap coffee is available in Lidl (pre ground I presume)... How can this be superior to Nespresso? I'm not denying it is a way to get decent coffee, but its certainly not a way to produce excellent coffee. IMHO Nespresso would be far superior to this... although this method may by chance throw up a random result that may produce good coffee, I wouldn't rely on it.

    If you enjoy a really nice cup of coffee, then you will enjoy Nespresso. If you are a coffee appreciator and like to get very involved in the process, you will already know & probably have most of the tools already...


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    #39
    rustyzip
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭rustyzip


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

    Another advantage of a proper machine is having a double shot filter. Those lungo capsules are not doubles tbh...

    Note that ALL machines including Nespresso suffer from the same issues when it comes to maintenance. If you neglect to descale your machine will rapidly degrade. Nespresso sell a special descaling kit for a tenner, but I don't see the point of this. Normal capful of descaler would work just as well I guess?



    I agree - I didn't descale my old nespresso machine and I had to throw it out last Summer. So silly, complete laziness on my behalf and a waste of a machine.


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    #40
    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    Really silly question, does this make a full cup of coffee or just one of the little shot glasses?


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    #41
    leecurlywurly
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭leecurlywurly


    rustyzip wrote: »
    Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
    I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.

    Ordered mine on Fri evening and received this morning. Comes with 12 capsules!


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    #42
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭paddydriver


    leecurlywurly wrote: »
    Ordered mine on Fri evening and received this morning. Comes with 12 capsules!

    Is there a voucher re the e80 credit included? Wanted to check is this definitely available with this machine before ordering.

    Thanks for any help.


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    #43
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    leecurlywurly wrote: »
    Nespresso coffee can be expensive but there is an option using a reusable cap & fill you choice of coffee. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Newest-Version-Reusable-Nespresso-Capsule-set-Built-Stainless-Steel-Filter-/230719746818?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35b7f7f302

    Hope that helps!

    Problem is the nespresso capsule is too small and holds only about 5g of coffee when compacted. A real espresso machine uses twice or more than that. I think the senseo machines with a coffee duck are a better compromise you can load up to 14g of coffee and still use the pods which are more readily available in tesco etc.


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    #44
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,276 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    rustyzip wrote: »
    Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
    I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.

    Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now :)


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    #45
    jacool
    Registered Users Posts: 3,788 ✭✭✭jacool


    Cheshire Cat wrote: »
    Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now :)

    and you're on here ? typing !!


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    #46
    Ri_Nollaig
    Registered Users Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ri_Nollaig


    wingnut32 wrote: »
    Really silly question, does this make a full cup of coffee or just one of the little shot glasses?
    Each capsule is one "cup" of coffee, you can set it to espresso (tiny shot glass) or lungo (normal cup I guess?). The different capsules say which type they are most suited for but nothing stopping you just using whatever you like. The two modes have a preset amount of water that the machine will pump through the coffee but you can hold the button for longer if you want a larger but weaker coffee [it will remember this setting for the next coffee too].

    Personally I love 1 capsule of 'Roma', 'Arpeggio' or 'Fortissio' topped up with boiling water and a small bit of milk. The de-caff capsules are great too!

    I have had a pixie machine for about 2 years now and love it. It gets used at least twice every day and this thread reminds me its due another descaling...
    The machines themselves are cheap really, its obvious they are a loss leader to make the money back in the capsules. But if you want a really nice cup of coffee made quickly, you can't beat it. Obviously the "cost per cup" would be a hell of a lot less if you buy a more expensive machine initially and just by coffee beans from where ever.


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    #47
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    These comments I don't understand. Coffee people often go on about the grinder; the coffee machine; the bean; the process etc. all contributing to make the perfect cup...

    Yet you say, to just buy a cheap random machine from Amazon with whatever cheap coffee is available in Lidl (pre ground I presume)... How can this be superior to Nespresso? I'm not denying it is a way to get decent coffee, but its certainly not a way to produce excellent coffee. IMHO Nespresso would be far superior to this... although this method may by chance throw up a random result that may produce good coffee, I wouldn't rely on it.

    If you enjoy a really nice cup of coffee, then you will enjoy Nespresso. If you are a coffee appreciator and like to get very involved in the process, you will already know & probably have most of the tools already...

    Don't mind snobs. Just because something is good value doesn't make it bad. You can get multipacks of Lavazza coffee in Dunnes as well as lidl/aldi. Can get pre-ground or in bean form, it's up to you. Definitely does not belong on the "bargain alert" forum!

    Nespresso is not superior to anything, it's just marketed that way. Coffee snobs definitely don't use Nespresso :p I used Nespresso for a few years until the machine broke down. It's fine, but I couldn't justify the cost.


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    #48
    Batesy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭Batesy


    Cheshire Cat wrote: »
    Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now :)

    Good Stuff!

    Can I ask did it arrive via An Post or Courier?


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    #49
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,276 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    Batesy wrote: »
    Good Stuff!

    Can I ask did it arrive via An Post or Courier?

    Courier - Nightline.


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    #50
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 673 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Nespresso is not superior to anything, it's just marketed that way. Coffee snobs definitely don't use Nespresso :p I used Nespresso for a few years until the machine broke down. It's fine, but I couldn't justify the cost.

    For me it's the convenience, having a decent coffee in the mornings in less than a minute without any mess to clean up. And the coffee stays nice and fresh in those pods. If you don't drink much it's decent value for money. An Americano at the coffee shop costs 2.00 - 2.50.

    I'd love to have a grinder and a Gaggia etc, was thinking about getting those.. But I know myself, I'd stop using it after a few weeks because of all the hassle with cleaning everything, waiting several minutes for the water to boil, etc...

    By the way you can use the machine to make Americano's also, I just flush the cartridge through to the bin and use the lungo button to fill the cup up with hot water. This cleans the machine as well at the same time.

    Oh one more tip, it takes a good while before you get that voucher. It doesn't come in the box, you have to order it through their website. Took about a month for me.


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    #51
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    I thought the same, and am lazy. But using the "proper" machine is not really that much more hassle I find. Just part of the routine. Pre-ground foil packed coffee for the lazy. Yes it can be messy, I have to force myself to clean up each time - otherwise the filter gets blocked. Luckily this is just a matter of emptying the filter, then blasting water through.

    For my usual cup of coffee I would have used 2 nespresso pods, it got expensive very quickly - I drink a lot.


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    #52
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    maximum time can be set at around 1min 20 for one pour for a fairly full cup of coffee. just set ours up today to do it and the other smaller one for lungo size at 45 secs


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    #53
    MICKEYG
    Registered Users Posts: 750 ✭✭✭MICKEYG


    Just pulled the trigger on this. Looking forward to trying it out.


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    #54
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    johnny_adidas wrote: »
    maximum time can be set at around 1min 20 for one pour for a fairly full cup of coffee. just set ours up today to do it and the other smaller one for lungo size at 45 secs

    If you blast too much water through the capsule it will taste horrible. Eject the capsule and press again to get hot water for topup.


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    #55
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭paddydriver


    paddydriver wrote: »
    Is there a voucher re the e80 credit included? Wanted to check is this definitely available with this machine before ordering.

    Thanks for any help.

    Bump..:)


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    #56
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,276 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    There is no voucher included, but you don't need it. Just register your machine on the nespresso site and mail them a copy of the bill.

    https://www.nespressoukpromotions.com/consumer/mobile/consumerdetails.aspx?Type=Trade&Country=ROI

    You need to register with nespresso first, as you need your member number.


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    #57
    rocally
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭rocally


    Using this fairly often now since I got it and the only complaint is it's a bit noisy - apart from that its super


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    #58
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭paddydriver


    Thanks Cheshire_Cat.. might look at getting one.


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    #59
    Lunaarli
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭Lunaarli


    Cheshire Cat wrote: »
    There is no voucher included, but you don't need it. Just register your machine on the nespresso site and mail them a copy of the bill.

    https://www.nespressoukpromotions.com/consumer/mobile/consumerdetails.aspx?Type=Trade&Country=ROI

    You need to register with nespresso first, as you need your member number.


    What if you buy this for someone and give it as a gift?!
    What happens with the voucher?

    I was thinking of buying two for my parents and my inlaws but they wont have a clue how to register and I'll only have one receipt!?


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    #60
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,266 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Lunaarli wrote: »
    What if you buy this for someone and give it as a gift?!
    What happens with the voucher?

    I was thinking of buying two for my parents and my inlaws but they wont have a clue how to register and I'll only have one receipt!?
    ask for a gift receipt


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    #61
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,276 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    There are two options to tick. One is that you received the machine as a present. You also have the option to choose whether you want to deal with them by email or snail mail. I'd say you can register it for them, too.


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