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Any thoughts on Nespresso machines?

HappyDaze — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:48:03 GMT

Anyone use and love Nespresso machines? I've been going back and forth between that or a french press for eons now, lol. There is a brand of Nespresso machine that actually accepts the pods back (pre-paid envelope!!) and they completely recycle ALL parts of the pods, including the metal and the grounds. I think that is a great idea and wouldn't have considered the Nespresso if this wasn't available.

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Reba055 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:59:50 GMT

I have one and I loved it. Unfortunately I found out that I couldn't handle the coffee. It's good, just too strong for my stomach.i was also drinking too many cappacinos and lattes. I have the one with the frother that attaches to the machine it's a nice feature. I wouldn't go with the separate frothier.

I dont know anything about the new machine that Sofia Vegara is advertising, sorry.

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Q4u — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:39:23 GMT

Will these machines make regular coffee as well?

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Reba055 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:25:37 GMT

@Q4u Yes, but the last time I got coffee, I had to order online. There might be places carrying it now. They are pretty fast though and reward you with extras for buying after so many.

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Tibard — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:37:56 GMT

LOVE my Nespresso Machine! Originally had a Keurig but then went to Italy and fell in love with their coffee (better taste and very smooth). After that the Keurig (and starbucks for a while) tasted very weak. Nespresso works differently in that it provides you with espresso and depending on how much water you select on the panel, (espresso, tall shot, cafe americano), it provides the perfect amount mixed in with the espresso beans. Mix up your milk and sugar with it and it is pure heaven! You won't regret it but if you buy just know that you will not have all the choices that keurig provides. The coffee though is stellar!

If you have a sur la table in your area, they will usually provide taste-testings (call before you go). Better yet, youtube has a kajillion videos for Nespresso. Good luck!

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Reba055 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:41:25 GMT

@Tibard1 wrote:
LOVE my Nespresso Machine! Originally had a Keurig but then went to Italy and fell in love with their coffee (better taste and very smooth). After that the Keurig (and starbucks for a while) tasted very weak. Nespresso works differently in that it provides you with espresso and depending on how much water you select on the panel, (espresso, tall shot, cafe americano), it provides the perfect amount mixed in with the espresso beans. Mix up your milk and sugar with it and it is pure heaven! You won't regret it but if you buy just know that you will not have all the choices that keurig provides. The coffee though is stellar!

If you have a sur la table in your area, they will usually provide taste-testings (call before you go). Better yet, youtube has a kajillion videos for Nespresso. Good luck!

Williams Sonoma usually has Nepresso coffee going in the store all the time. At least ours does. I wish we had a Sur la Table!

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HappyDaze — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:26:42 GMT

Thank you ladies!

I like strong coffee so that is why I was liking the Nespresso which does make either espresso or regular coffee. The coffee was delicious!

I was at Macy's and they said they will be one of the few places to buy the coffee in store, otherwise you do have to buy the pods online. I don't know if all Macy's will carry the coffee or if only a select few but it sounds like they may start offering it in more stores, which is good.

Here is the one I think I will get . It is the Nespresso Vertuoline with the Aeroccino plus milk frother:

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HappyDaze — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:28:17 GMT

@Tibard I hated my Keurig- weak coffee and the two machines were constantly having issues. I am not really into flavored coffees as much as I enjoy just a good cup of strong Joe that isn't bitter or weak.

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Beeb — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:30:07 GMT

I work at Sur La Table super part time. I have gotten to play with the Nespresso machines and sample LOTS of coffee! I love those machines. The coffee is WAY BETTER than Keurig. No comparison. Excellent coffee. Plus, unlike Keurig, the pods are recyclable. The machines are fabulous. I really recommend Nespresso.

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Sooner — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:10:58 GMT

We have had 3 Nespresso machines at home and in offices. I LOVE mine. I make espresso! Mine makes espresso and Americano style coffee, but not regular coffee.

It is very easy to order the coffee pods, and they've been running about 65 cents each, shipping is cheap or free and excellent fast service.

If you don't like espresso, it may not be for you. Try to find one of the machines made in Switzerland not China if you can.

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evelyner — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:26:17 GMT

If you like coffee, really like coffee, that's what you should buy. I have used Nespresso for years, and now I have the virtuose, you can make a long cup of coffee or espresso. I used two pods of the espresso, I also have the milk steamer, and use non fat mostly foam. It's just fantastic. I do buy the coffee on line, comes in 2 days, I do know that here where I live, Bloomingdales does sell it, but why bother?

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Q4u — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:12:15 GMT

@Reba055 wrote:
@Q4u Yes, but the last time I got coffee, I had to order online. There might be places carrying it now. They are pretty fast though and reward you with extras for buying after so many.

Uh oh..... I've had my eye on the brand because it does so much and we can now get sugar-free syrups to make the good stuff (with non-fat milk and light whipped - makes a diabetic happy!) but I've thought that it didn't make regular coffee and have put it out of my mind. But now I'm in trouble.... LOL!

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Mothertrucker — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:57:48 GMT

LOL! I am no coffee drinker.. In fact I NEVER drank coffee in my life..

THEN, I saw this great email from Williama Sonoma about a year ago, with a fabulous deal on an adorable Nespresso machine..."Well, I thought, my friends and family like coffee, and that would be do cute on my bar, and we could do awesome after dinner drinks?..."

I am now a total Nespresso addict!?. Love love love it...in fact everyone loves it! Got the cool wooden box to store the pods..just wish I could find espresso cups that are true "Lungo" size...seems if you add a little syrup or liqueur they are too small, sometimes too small even if you don't...

GET one! You won't be sorry!

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Tigriss — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:50:08 GMT

What is the vendor that recycles the pods?

Since I switched to Rogers Family coffee, my Keurig has produced great coffee. It is the quality of the pods/bean, versus the other pods, and Rogers Family is 100% recyclable.

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Sooner — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:45:50 GMT

I just checked: They are Revol Froisses! Google them! They come in lots of colors, but the white ones are my favorites!

I have THE cutest cups for the Nespressos! They look like a crumpled paper cup. There are small and large ones, and I think Sur La Table and Amazon both have them. I THINK they are by Revol--can't remember! People think they are great to drink out of too!

I have Nespresso Pixie models and love them!

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tiny 2 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:10:12 GMT

They have the Lungo size cups on the website Mothertrucker. The Lungo setting is twice the amount of water used in the espresso. They recommend that you use only the lungo pods for that setting since the exposure is timed for maximum flavor for each.

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HappyDaze — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:31:36 GMT

@Tigriss wrote:
What is the vendor that recycles the pods?

Since I switched to Rogers Family coffee, my Keurig has produced great coffee. It is the quality of the pods/bean, versus the other pods, and Rogers Family is 100% recyclable.

you get the postage paid envelopes to send in your pods from Nespresso directly. Or you can usually get some from Williams and Sonoma as well. Nespresso recycles them.

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IHeartFashion — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 22:04:27 GMT

Yes, the ROCK! They make authentic tasking cappuccinos, with amazing froth!

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