Nespresso thread

fleet

fleet wrote: »

The coffee is identical from all the machines

I thought this was the case too and I'm not saying that the most expensive machine will be better than a less expensive one at every price point but I have a nespresso Innisia at home and a nespresso "U" at work and while both make very nice coffee the one at work does make it noticeably nicer. I think there is a pressure difference between the models which is what masks the difference.

colm_mcm

Could there be a difference in the water? Or maybe your one needs to be descaled?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Well spotted OP. Going to keep an eye on the website in case any come back in stock.

The amount of BS being spouted in this thread is incredible.

Boardnashea wrote: »

Can I mention the non recyclable waste generated?

As mentioned already, Nespresso pods are recyclable.

exaisle wrote: »

Believe me....these machines are just a fad.

Definition
/fad/: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze

*yawn*
I have had my nespresso machine for 10 years. That's some "fad".

exaisle wrote: »

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

I presume you typed your post from your iPhone X? :rolleyes:

exaisle

Kaysen Full Crystal wrote: »

The amount of BS being spouted in this thread is incredible.
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As mentioned already, Nespresso pods are recyclable.
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I presume you typed your post from your iPhone X? :rolleyes:

The amount of BS being spouted in this thread is inedible. :-)

Nespresso pods are, indeed recyclable. But they don't give you a credit for each pod returned, so there's no financial incentive to do so and it's hard to see many people going to the trouble of taking them to a Parcel Motel... It's just as easy to bung them in the bin. It's just a guess, but I'd say that the vast majority of coffee pods manufactured end up in landfill. And that's shameful.

And for those who prefer to use Aldi and Lidl nespresso-compatible pods?
Are they recyclable too?

I presume you typed your post from behind a mound of used coffee pods....

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Could there be a difference in the water? Or maybe your one needs to be descaled?

My one is much newer than the one at work and has been the same since it was bought (my parents have the same machine less than 2 months old and its the same too), the work one is in very heavy use and hasn't be descaled ever I reckon (its on the go for around 3 years at this stage) so its not that need of cleaning anyway. Water I doubt it really, if anything the water is better where I live than at work though I will try bottled water in both for a direct comparison. The water in my parents is also very different (different part of the county) and the coffee is the same as my machine.

I don't make espressos with it, I heat milk and run a coffee into the milk then essentially making a latte. Its hard to describe but essentially there is a slightly different flavour and a difference in the consistency of the drink. Also I use original nespresso pods and the same flavour in both.

podgeandrodge

bk wrote: »

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.

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

So DeLonghi ( which I also have) or nespresso (also have) - I think DeLonghi is the clear winner. Not saying that nespresso is bad, but can't be compared to bean to cup. Surprised Michelin restaurants would do that, I wouldn't think the quality was sufficient for those restaurants, but then if George drinks it...

Oafley Jones

podgeandrodge wrote: »

So DeLonghi ( which I also have) or nespresso (also have) - I think DeLonghi is the clear winner. Not saying that nespresso is bad, but can't be compared to bean to cup. Surprised Michelin restaurants would do that, I wouldn't think the quality was sufficient for those restaurants, but then if George drinks it...

It’s consistent, that’s the key for them. Its not unusual for even three star restaurants to use nespresso.

mrcheez

Nespresso got me hooked on caffeine...nuff said.

I drank coffee sparingly before the nespresso arrived at work.

jive

Oafley Jones wrote: »

It’s consistent, that’s the key for them. Its not unusual for even three star restaurants to use nespresso.

Nobody goes to Michelin star restaurants for coffee, though. It's consistent but it's just 'ok' tasting coffee. I'd say the convenience factor is the major reason why any restaurant would use it, same as why everyone else uses it really.

Nespresso a good bit better than instant coffee with very little extra effort, if any. It's nowhere near as good as a proper home espresso machine but it's waaaay more convenient.

mrcheez

Nespresso is on par with 90% of bean to cup machines (and in many cases superior) I've tried, and I've tried a lot.

Quite remarkable achievement.

Personally id rate a coffee I tried in Ethiopia as the best though, but for flavour I'd still choose nespresso given the choice between a bean to cup or nespresso.

bk

With Bean To Cup machines, it of course depends on what beans you use. Use cheap beans and it is only ok, use good beans and it is great. Also how you store your beans and how fresh they are is important too.

I find Nespresso gives you a coffee that is some where in the middle of the above range. Much better then cheap beans in a Bean to Cup machine, but not quiet as good as freshly roasted, high quality beans.

Thing is a Nepresso pod costs 40 cent.
A 1kg bag of cheap beans (€12) would work out at 6 cent per shot
A 1kg bag of good beans (~€22) would work out at 11 cent per shot

Note above based on the same per gram size, in reality most bean machines use a bit more coffee per shot, so would be a little high cost per shot (probably 10 cent and 20 cent above).

So either way you will definitely save money moving to a bean machine and potentially better coffee. But I also get the attractiveness of the ease and consistency of a Nespresso machine.

mirrorwall14

bk wrote: »

With Bean To Cup machines, it of course depends on what beans you use. Use cheap beans and it is only ok, use good beans and it is great. Also how you store your beans and how fresh they are is important too.

I find Nespresso gives you a coffee that is some where in the middle of the above range. Much better then cheap beans in a Bean to Cup machine, but not quiet as good as freshly roasted, high quality beans.

Thing is a Nepresso pod costs 40 cent.
A 1kg bag of cheap beans (€12) would work out at 6 cent per shot
A 1kg bag of good beans (~€22) would work out at 11 cent per shot

Note above based on the same per gram size, in reality most bean machines use a bit more coffee per shot, so would be a little high cost per shot (probably 10 cent and 20 cent above).

So either way you will definitely save money moving to a bean machine and potentially better coffee. But I also get the attractiveness of the ease and consistency of a Nespresso machine.

I got my nespresso machine on sale for around 90e. Bean to cup machines appear to be incredibly expensive by comparison. I’m a one cup a day person so I just can justify the outlay on a bean to cup. And I imagine the beans would be drying out at that level of use?

bk

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

I got my nespresso machine on sale for around 90e. Bean to cup machines appear to be incredibly expensive by comparison. I’m a one cup a day person so I just can justify the outlay on a bean to cup. And I imagine the beans would be drying out at that level of use?

Yep, at just one coffee a day, your Nespresso is probably perfect for your needs. My sister and parents use Nespresso machines for the same reason.

I'm up to three cups a day, usually double shots, plus the other half and visiting family, I'm probably looking at 10 shots a day, at that level, Bean machines easily pay for themselves.

BTW you can pick up entry level bean to cup machines for €200, so they aren't that expensive, but as you say your issue would simply be beans going off. The nice thing about Nespresso is you don't have that issue.

I think Nespresso is great for many people like yourself. It makes a very decent espresso, very consistent and very convenient and easy to use. They are a good option for casual coffee drinkers who want quick and easy.

jones

Snapping I missed this I need one for work. Can't see it anywhere for anything close to this price

Jay_Cee1985

Anybody ever used effectivemart.com? Looks too good to be true

tedpan

Jay_Cee1985 wrote:

Anybody ever used effectivemart.com? Looks too good to be true

One of the dodgiest sites I've ever seen! Complete scam unfortunately

sbsquarepants

bk wrote: »

BTW you can pick up entry level bean to cup machines for €200, so they aren't that expensive, but as you say your issue would simply be beans going off. The nice thing about Nespresso is you don't have that issue.
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The major issue I have with nespresso is the damn size of the drink you end up with. I don't want a dainty little childs cup, I want a big hairy arsed builders mug full, a bucket with a handle on the side.

On the adds the new vertuo machines seem like they make a decent sized cup but I haven't seen one in the flesh so I'm not too sure. Has anyone got one of these?

sillysocks

sbsquarepants wrote: »

The major issue I have with nespresso is the damn size of the drink you end up with. I don't want a dainty little childs cup, I want a big hairy arsed builders mug full, a bucket with a handle on the side.

On the adds the new vertuo machines seem like they make a decent sized cup but I haven't seen one in the flesh so I'm not too sure. Has anyone got one of these?

You can program the old machines to make any size cup you want. And then it's just down to picking stronger coffees if you want a bigger cup, and I think even they make capsules designed for larger cups.

sbsquarepants

I have one of those - even the strongest ones aren't great if you make something the size of a tea cup say. A proper mug you need two capsules for though. I only like my coffee strongish, not like treacle or anything! If it was instant coffee I'd put 2 heaped teaspoons in for example.

bk

sbsquarepants wrote: »

The major issue I have with nespresso is the damn size of the drink you end up with. I don't want a dainty little childs cup, I want a big hairy arsed builders mug full, a bucket with a handle on the side.

On the adds the new vertuo machines seem like they make a decent sized cup but I haven't seen one in the flesh so I'm not too sure. Has anyone got one of these?

sbsquarepants wrote: »

I have one of those - even the strongest ones aren't great if you make something the size of a tea cup say. A proper mug you need two capsules for though. I only like my coffee strongish, not like treacle or anything! If it was instant coffee I'd put 2 heaped teaspoons in for example.

Thing is, if you want to make great big cups of coffee, then you aren't drinking espresso. Espresso is a very specific style of coffee, it is a small, strong shot of espresso that you either drink as is or add shots to a milk drink to make a Latte, etc. And Nepresso excels at making those, it is what it is designed for.

What you are looking for is more American style drip coffee. This is what gives you a big mug of coffee or as Italians like to say, coffee flavoured tea

https://uponatimeitaly.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/american-coffee-espresso-italian-caffe/

You can sort of make a Caffe Americano for a Nespresso machine, but you aren't really making either a good espresso or a good drip coffee then. You really need to use the right tool for the job.

As you say, the Nespresso Vertuo machines were specifically designed for the US market and for people who like those big style of mugs of coffee. I've no idea if they are any good, you could check them out in the Nespresso store or Brown Thomas/Arnotts probably.

sbsquarepants

This is going to sound completely idiotic - but I have never made the connection between nespresso and espresso! I always just viewed them as gimmicky coffee machines.

The name and the size really should have been a giveaway. Sometimes my stupidity amazes me!:D

frisser

What Nespresso machine is the best? I don’t need anything fancy, just something simple to make good coffee and cappuccino. I’m not looking for tons of features or complicated settings—just a reliable machine that’s easy to use, quick to clean, and makes a nice, rich cup every morning. Something affordable but durable would be perfect, maybe with a small milk frother or an option for one, so I can enjoy a cappuccino now and then without too much hassle.

steve-o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123903753#Comment_123903753

The one you should have bought 8 years ago for €88!

Posh Boy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123903753#Comment_123903753

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JohnnyChimpo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123903806#Comment_123903806

well said

TheDriver

Mine is still going strong after all these years. Thanks for the thread revival

Deeper Blue

I'd have probably bought it for that price, and I don't even like coffee that much, so glad it's a zombie thread. I suppose the Debenhams bit should've given it away

jacool

From their website, today

Vertuo Pop Coffee Machine for €49 (RRP €99) with Nespresso Plus Subscription

Cheapest subscription is €25 per month, so better just paying full price if that's your thing.

Went off the brand when they stopped the "door-to-door" collection, of old pods, for recycling.

Darwin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123903753#Comment_123903753

Keep an eye on the L'Or website, they have decent offers on machines every now and then. My L'Or Barista machine has been very reliable (over 2 years old now and used several times a day). I originally paid €70 and it came with 150 pods.

bittihuduga

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123907678#Comment_123907678

they still do free anpost pick up from your house. just use their recycle bag