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leanin2019 wrote: »

That is a terrible shame.

Perhaps though there is a flavour of the Vertuo that you like but you haven't tried it yet?

But if you like Fortissio Lungo that much, then you must be content to stick with the original machine??

Hi,

How do I try the various Vertuo, without the appropriate machine?

My machine is old, starting to leak and given the amount that I've spent with Nespresso, I think I deserve a lot better than a crap 20% - 25% discount.

Anyone else think the Vertuo coffees come out a lot messier? When i make a lungo with the old machine it comes out with a perfect crema that almost looks like something in their ads. But my new vertuo is a bit too frothy by contrast and looks pretty unappealing in the mug.

JohnK wrote: »

Yeah the new system seems to be designed to give the maximum amount of crema they can possibly squeeze out of it but its not to my taste so I'm sticking with the old system. I've seen plenty that could be mistaken for a glass of Guinness - don't get the attraction of it at all.

I'm glad its not just me. I'm holding on to my old one anyway, might sell on this one once i've used up the pods. Not convinced the vertuo pods are worth the extra cost compared to the original line to be honest, i've only directly compared one colombia pod from each line and the vertuo was marginally nicer but only very marginal. I'm not at all interested in the barista creations or any of that stuff, i either have an espresso or a lungo so not sure the vertuo is meant for me.

awec wrote: »

The main benefit of the new system is the larger cup sizes.

Absolutely, that's why I like the Vertuo.

Bigger pods, bigger cup, the coffee is hotter and it costs less, as I had to use two capsules to get a mug size before.
Drink mine, at work out out of the free Nespresso travel cups, so the looks of the crema or frothiness is irrelevant, cos I can't see it.

torrevieja wrote: »

Also folks can you say here which of the coffee flavours you really like and which you like least

For what it's worth and that's probably nothing, some dude here who claims he is

"A keen cook and a self-professed coffee snob"

reviews the Vertuo capsules

https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-nespresso-vertuo-pods-capsules-rated-and-reviewed-3623671

then again he highly rates the "Hazelino" ones, while I have decided they are for my next house guests.


Another review of the capsules here:

https://www.drippedcoffee.com/nespresso-vertuoline-pods-and-capsules/

torrevieja wrote: »

folks just wondering if i want to make a latette or cappuchino which is the coffee i should use?

Also folks can you say here which of the coffee flavours you really like and which you like least

I dont know does it matter too much which coffee you use for these as you will be putting so much milk into it the taste will be well diluted. I use the double espresso for cappuccinos, add the the same volume again of warm milk and same again of froth so a third of each.

Buddy97mm wrote: »

Just to flag this seems to be gone back up to 74.99 in Argos. I had received a gift of a virtual €60 master card which I had hoped to use to buy this in Argos, but too late.

Subsequently found it for sale at £49.99 with Amazon prime (under €60 which was my main issue and thankfully the day before my last day of 30 day prime trial)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MZANEBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Seems to give same 100 free capsules and 1 month free subscription.

Yep, sometimes got to move fast on a good deal


On the claim, 100 capsules (preselected) and the 1 month subscription free is essentially 30 Eur worth that you can use to buy capsules off them (They will charge 1 euro when you activate it but give you 3 euro free so total is 34 Euro worth).

Only annoying thing is that you have to order them in multiple of 50 capsules from what saw on the site, so that 34 euro will be enough for more than 50 but not enough for 100 meaning you need to spend a little more.. all in all, not too bad, still a good deal.

garrettod wrote: »

But how do I try them, without getting the machine and buying the varies capsuls to try them?

Assume that I buy a selection box with one of each for example, to find that I don't like the majority of them, that's a waste of money imho.

I think you can visit a boutique and try them. Not sure though.

But I like the stormio. It's an 8 but very smooth.

Mr.S wrote: »

The aeroccino is the one to go for, but a little pricey.

I also don't find it great if you only want a small bit of milk (ie 1 coffee). Probably cheaper generics available.

I use the aeroccino all the time and love it. Don’t ever have coffee without it. But one big thing to be aware of (and I’d guess it’s the same no matter which aeroccino you’d buy) is that different milks froth very differently. I thought mine was broken when I got it but turns out normal full fat milk doesn’t froth well, something to do with the protein in the milk. The best is actually Slimline milk, and own brands from Tesco and ALDI are even better than Avonmore. It’s crazy, some of the regular milk comes out like fizzy bubbly milk and it’s horrible, where the slimline is thick and creamy.
Even the time of year affects the milk and how good the froth is.

Somewhat off topic but it took me a while to realise this and not think that the frothier wasn’t faulty!

sillysocks wrote: »

I use the aeroccino all the time and love it. Don’t ever have coffee without it. But one big thing to be aware of (and I’d guess it’s the same no matter which aeroccino you’d buy) is that different milks froth very differently. I thought mine was broken when I got it but turns out normal full fat milk doesn’t froth well, something to do with the protein in the milk. The best is actually Slimline milk, and own brands from Tesco and ALDI are even better than Avonmore. It’s crazy, some of the regular milk comes out like fizzy bubbly milk and it’s horrible, where the slimline is thick and creamy.
Even the time of year affects the milk and how good the froth is.

Somewhat off topic but it took me a while to realise this and not think that the frothier wasn’t faulty!

I have found that SV own brand milk is better at frothing up than all others.

2lazytogetup wrote: »

oh man, coffee making methods goes over my head. seems to be a few people in the know here.

But whats the cheapest way to get decent coffee. i know there is instant coffee but is there a way to not spend much on getting a decent cup of coffee at home.

are some of the instant coffees good. i see some people with plungers and coffee grinders. i see pump machines. nespresson, de longi some other cheap capsule machine. please help.

It would depend on what you enjoy .... have you tried any coffee that you enjoyed ?

What some people might like you may not, so “good coffee” is subjective, I wouldn’t consider myself a coffee connoisseur but I enjoy a cup, it’s been quite a while since I have had a good cup, one of my friends is creating their own, last I heard she was visiting ethically run coffee farmers in Peru, must drop her a text sometime and ask for an update (she may have been forced to shelve the project due to covid, but she may have gotten it up and running)

How has delivery of machines been for everybody? I ordered a machine (Creatista) 8 days ago. Still no delivery. Several enquiries later no date still given. Had hoped for delivery 2-4 days as suggested in header on site.

awec wrote: »

The big benefit to Nespresso machines is the variety of coffee available, and it is by far the most convenient way to get a decent cup of coffee.

Buying bags of ground beans would probably work out a lot cheaper, but it's also more work every time you want a coffee. Depends how motivated you are for that cup!

Not if you have a bean to cup machine

I just want to thank you all for the suggestions on which milk frother to get. I ended getting the Lavazza one in power city. The reason it has taken so long to get back to you all is when I received my Nespresso machine it made 3 cups of coffee and that was it. Got on to the help desk to try and reset it but no luck. They sent a courier to collect it the next day and sent me a new one 4 days later. I'm delighted with the machine and the choice of milk frother. The customer service was very good and thanks again to 893bet for a great bargain alert.