Nespresso thread

craggy2

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sbsquarepants

Damn it, too late!:mad:

CalamariFritti

There's probably a reason for that.

iancm25

CalamariFritti wrote: »

There's probably a reason for that.

Damn. Still on website as €88 but “not available in quantity ordered” (which was 1, although I tried 2 as well!).

Nice spot OP, pity it didn’t work out.

sbsquarepants

Same here.
I even tried the UK site - similar price £80 but out of stock also.
Ah well, it all comes down to timing!

fleet

This is still just an Nespresso machine with off board milk froather.
The same workflow as the very cheapest Nespresso machines have.

No integrated froather, no automatic drink selection... all you get is a larger tank and hot water function (nice, but nothing a €10 kettle doesn't beat).

Worth it for €88, but not much more.

fat bloke

That was a deal alright. Those milk frothers alone are nearly 80 quid.
Though personally I think nespresso should give away free machines given the cost of capsules!

MuffinTop86

it’s 35 or 40c a coffee, that’s actually really good value.

exaisle

I wouldn't buy one for 88cent. I think it's pretentious profiteering crap.
It's just like inkjet printers. The manufacturers reduce the cost of the printer and then screw the consumer on the ink....
Same old same old.

35c or 40c for a coffee is really good value? Oh the boom is back alright.

All of these gadgets will end up in the attic along with the juicers, toasted sandwich makers, spiralizers and smoothie makers

rob316

exaisle wrote: »

I wouldn't buy one for 88cent. I think it's pretentious profiteering crap.
It's just like inkjet printers. The manufacturers reduce the cost of the printer and then screw the consumer on the ink....
Same old same old.

35c or 40c for a coffee is really good value? Oh the boom is back alright.

All of these gadgets will end up in the attic along with the juicers, toasted sandwich makers, spiralizers and smoothie makers

Don't buy one so.

A takeaway coffee is minimum €2 everywhere so it is good value. I use the aldi pods they work out at 17c a cup which is excellent value.

Oafley Jones

fat bloke wrote: »

That was a deal alright. Those milk frothers alone are nearly 80 quid.
Though personally I think nespresso should give away free machines given the cost of capsules!

Nice looking machine, but those milk frothers are fairly poor.

Our experience - which is fairly common - was that it worked for about 6 months and then got incredibly particular if it would work or not. It became super sensitive to temp, milk fat content etc. etc. Nespresso aftersales is excellent and they will replace it, but you're going to end up with the same problem again. Ended up replacing our machine with a Lattissima Plus, which is excellent. There's a newer super expensive Creatista Plus which has a proper steam wand. Both are the only consistent options if you're into latte etc.

Boardnashea

Can I mention the non recyclable waste generated? Banned in a small number of places and hopefully more in future.
It's plunger/french press or aeropress for my brew of choice.

T-Maxx

Enter the usual Nespresso bashers...

rob316

Boardnashea wrote: »

Can I mention the non recyclable waste generated? Banned in a small number of places and hopefully more in future.
It's plunger/french press or aeropress for my brew of choice.

Since I bought one I bought a lot less takeaway coffee's. Coffee cups/lids are non-recyclable too I have been told. Much of much to be honest.

readyletsgo

I've always wanted one of these machines for home tbh. But I just drink black coffee. Not really a fan of milk.

But sometimes I fancy something 'fancy' like a mocha.

Anyone recommend a good machine that can use pods from all markets as apposed to sticking to NEScafe only pods?

Thanks!

Oafley Jones

Boardnashea wrote: »

Can I mention the non recyclable waste generated? Banned in a small number of places and hopefully more in future.
It's plunger/french press or aeropress for my brew of choice.

The capsules are recyclable.

MuffinTop86

readyletsgo wrote: »

I've always wanted one of these machines for home tbh. But I just drink black coffee. Not really a fan of milk.

But sometimes I fancy something 'fancy' like a mocha.

Anyone recommend a good machine that can use pods from all markets as apposed to sticking to NEScafe only pods?

Thanks!

My boyfriend has a really old Nespresso machine that my granny gave him, he’s used the Aldi pods and currently uses the L’Or ones.
I’ve heard it’s meant to break the Nespresso machines but this one works fine.

podgeandrodge

T-Maxx wrote: »

Enter the usual Nespresso bashers...

You can't beat real bean to cup for coffee shop quality. Let's face it, nespresso is not the same.

This one is a steal and makes great americano and has a frother too.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00400OMU0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1508406257&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=delonghi+magnifica+s+ecam+22.110.b&dpPl=1&dpID=41pid83q8YL&ref=plSrch

CeilingFly

MuffinTop86 wrote: »

My boyfriend has a really old Nespresso machine that my granny gave him, he’s used the Aldi pods and currently uses the L’Or ones.
I’ve heard it’s meant to break the Nespresso machines but this one works fine.

The older compatible capsules had issues but all seem to be fine now.

deadanonymau5

craggy2 wrote: »

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Out of curiosity what model was this? Link shows nothing now

bk

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Nice looking machine, but those milk frothers are fairly poor.

Our experience - which is fairly common - was that it worked for about 6 months and then got incredibly particular if it would work or not. It became super sensitive to temp, milk fat content etc. etc. Nespresso aftersales is excellent and they will replace it, but you're going to end up with the same problem again. Ended up replacing our machine with a Lattissima Plus, which is excellent. There's a newer super expensive Creatista Plus which has a proper steam wand. Both are the only consistent options if you're into latte etc.

That is due to the fat content changing based on the time of year, basically a result of are cows out in the fields eating grass or in the barns for winter.

I know it sounds weird, but true. I found switching to semi-fat milk during the winter months resolved frothing issues.

srsly78

MuffinTop86 wrote: »

My boyfriend has a really old Nespresso machine that my granny gave him, he’s used the Aldi pods and currently uses the L’Or ones.
I’ve heard it’s meant to break the Nespresso machines but this one works fine.

The machines don't last long anyway, pump on mine got really weak after about a year. Now have a bean-to-cup machine (amazon e200), nespresso is inferior.

Oafley Jones

bk wrote: »

That is due to the fat content changing based on the time of year, basically a result of are cows out in the fields eating grass or in the barns for winter.

I know it sounds weird, but true. I found switching to semi-fat milk during the winter months resolved frothing issues.

Worked in a dairy science lab and for my sins had to input the results of thousands of milk samples in my time. Those frothers really shouldn’t be so inconsistent given the fractional differences in the milk.

bk

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Worked in a dairy science lab and for my sins had to input the results of thousands of milk samples in my time. Those frothers really shouldn’t be so inconsistent given the fractional differences in the milk.

I know right, but I had one of these Nespresso frothers for a few years and the same would happen around the same time every year!

BTW I've a lovely Delonghi Bean to Cup machine now

fleet

T-Maxx wrote: »

Enter the usual Nespresso bashers...

Definitely not bashing Nespresso machines.

They're one of the most efficient ways to get an espresso.
A little expensive per shot, and you're restricted to whatever capsules are available, but that's minor really.

The build quality of the machines is usually excellent; there's a Magimix/official Nespresso brand (same factory) one here in the office that brews 50-60 capsules per day, year in, year out, same €100 machine.

My gripe was with the "fancy" Nespresso machines that rely on the same standard milk froather as the cheapest ones. Makes no sense. The coffee is identical from all the machines, so at the very least the milk froather should be the professional wand type seen on any traditional machine.
The jug type agitator is average at best.

Enrico Palazzo

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Out of curiosity what model was this? Link shows nothing now

Magimix 11380

Tazium

Will Nespresso start to phase out these machines now in favor of their new locked in brewers?  The new capsules require a new machine and the capsules contain barcodes that are read to provide the optimum output.  Also.... stops 3rd party capsules.  https://www.nespresso.com/ie/vertuo-coffee-redefined

exaisle

rob316 wrote: »

Don't buy one so.

A takeaway coffee is minimum €2 everywhere so it is good value. I use the aldi pods they work out at 17c a cup which is excellent value.

Don't worry, I won't.

You're comparing a takeaway coffee with a home-made one. The cost of takeaway coffee is irrelevant because you're not comparing like with like. You're also ignoring the cost of the machine. You don't have to buy the machine when you pay for a takeaway coffee but you do if you make it at home. You're paying for the cup, the water, the energy to heat it and to pressurise it...you're paying to wash the cup...you're paying to dispose of the used pods... etc etc. 17c my ar$e!

Just because you pay 17c for something doesn't mean it's good value. It just means it appears cheap. You're getting shafted paying over the odds for your coffee.

Consider also the plastic rubbish generated from these abhorrent machines...the millions of tons of waste..and the waste from takeaway coffee cups too...especially the plastic lids.

Believe me....these machines are just a fad..and a way for coffee suppliers to maximise their profits. There's a certain snobbery and pretentiousness about coffee in the same way as there is with wine and most people can't tell the difference anyhow. It's the emperor's new clothes. Really. The machines will, in time, end up beside the toasted sandwich and smoothie makers....in landfill...and their gullible owners will move on to the next big thing.

Melendez

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Boardnashea

T-Maxx wrote: »

Enter the usual Nespresso coffee pod bashers...

FYP

bk

Personally I've moved onto a Bean to Cup machine, however I found Nespresso excellent when I used it and the odd time I still use it when visiting family.

It gives you a really good, nice tasting Espresso, in a very easy to do manner. If you like espresso then they are a really nice option. If you don't like espresso then obviously no point to them.

BTW most high end restaurants, including most Michelin Star restaurants use Nespresso machines to make their coffee, as it gives a very good consistent espresso. It definitely isn't just some fad.

Having said that, I am glad I've moved onto a bean machine.