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espresso machine,

goldensrbest — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:30:34 GMT

Just a simple one ,not expensive.

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Sooner — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:35:25 GMT

We had a simple one and I never got the hang of packing the coffee in the thing. Hated it.

We have had a fancy one, which is ok but I am in love love love with Nespresso! The ONLY downside I can even think of would be if you object to the cost of the capsules--and they are a lot cheaper now and the original line (small ones) are available in lots and lots of places.

The Nespresso site has great sales and deals on the machines often. I would buy from there I think since they apparently have great customer service. Haven't really had to deal with them and we have had a lot of machines in offices and at home.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:43:46 GMT

@Sooner

We had Nespresso coffee at a restaurant last week and it was so good, thinking about getting one to replace our Keurig, just thinking right now

@Sooner wrote:
We had a simple one and I never got the hang of packing the coffee in the thing. Hated it.

We have had a fancy one, which is ok but I am in love love love with Nespresso! The ONLY downside I can even think of would be if you object to the cost of the capsules--and they are a lot cheaper now and the original line (small ones) are available in lots and lots of places.

The Nespresso site has great sales and deals on the machines often. I would buy from there I think since they apparently have great customer service. Haven't really had to deal with them and we have had a lot of machines in offices and at home.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:53:58 GMT

I bought one last year as a gift, nothing but trouble with it.

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Etoile308 — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:58:20 GMT

I'm going to agree with everyone else. If you want ease of use and excellent quality just go with the capsule pods. I have two Nepresso models but always seem to grab the Pixie. (Though I think it's close to double in price since I bought it years, and years, and years ago.) Pods are so easy to find, even at a Target where I often buy the Peet's but I'm fortunate, at least last time I was there seven months ago, to have a Nespresso kiosk a my local mall.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:01:21 GMT

We have a Nespresso that we bought here on QVC maybe 2 years ago when it was a Big Deal, and got a great price, and I love it! I purchase my coffee from Nespresso dot com, very quick, easy, fast shipping and great customer service! We also have a Keurig, and we alternate depending on what we feel like!

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wildlifewitch — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:52:30 GMT

I secojd the nespresso. I have the vertuo, but the original. is more economival.You have more and cheaper options, and the pods can be hacked/reused.

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LilLadyNJ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:15:46 GMT

Try the moka pot. It's a stove top version that is relatively inexpensive compared to espresso machines, and they last a long time.

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Free2be — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 03:06:57 GMT

Don't completely dismiss this option but for total ease of use, no capsules, no packing, and low cost (relatively for this kind of product) consider an entry level super automatic made by Philips. Also Amazon's Prime Day is coming up in a couple weeks so you just might be able to get one at an extra good price although more than a Nespresso. it will give you excellent drinks at the touch of a button. Check out videos at Youtube or Seattle Coffee Gear dot com.

It's so easy to use, the extra expense is worth it and you get to use your choice of beans (not dark roast/oily). Beans on package should say if they are are safe for super automatice machines. Oil gums them up.

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Sooner — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:07:44 GMT

@Free2be My husband has a super automatic and you are right about it not being fond of the super dark roasts. You have to clean it more often. But he is in LOVE LOVE with that machine! And people who come visit think is is great too. Good hint about looking at those.

The Nespresso I have doesn't have those issues. Hubby uses it quite a bit for coffee (Americanos) and cappuccino too.

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take a hike — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:49:46 GMT

Another vote for the Moka pot (we have a 3 cup and 9 cup). I make a little extra to keep some in the fridge for iced coffee drinks. We also like the Lavazza espresso. I can't always find it in the store so I've been ordering it from Walmart or Amazaon. Good luck.

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marky — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:15:20 GMT

I have a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf machine that I purchased on HSN years ago. At that time, they offerered the capsules as did Bed Bath and Beyond. About a year after making my purchase, both HSN and BBB stopped carrying the machines and the capsules. I have been puchasing them directly from CBTL and am very pleased. This machine makes a good simple espresso without a lot of trouble. You can buy other types of capsules also. How it compares to a fancy espresso machine, I do not know, but I am happy with this unit. Their website offers discounted pricing often if you are signed up for emails. I thoroughly enjoy this brand.

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Bibione — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 16:00:51 GMT

I love getting up in the morning and getting my Nespresso cappuccino. I warm up organic chocolate milk with the aeroccino. I also get a nice foam.

I used to go out to a cafe' back in Italy with my friends.It is something you do daily .Everytime we went shopping to stores or open markets we sat down at the cafe' to chat. I had to cancel my flight this year.

Anyway, those cappuccino or mocaccino ( a tiny cappuccino) were mostly lukewarm if they didn't heat up the milk everytime.

Mine are perfect all the time.

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tiny 2 — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:08:25 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
I'm going to agree with everyone else. If you want ease of use and excellent quality just go with the capsule pods. I have two Nepresso models but always seem to grab the Pixie. (Though I think it's close to double in price since I bought it years, and years, and years ago.) Pods are so easy to find, even at a Target where I often buy the Peet's but I'm fortunate, at least last time I was there seven months ago, to have a Nespresso kiosk a my local mall.

@Etoile308, I am a Pixie lover too. It is starting to run a little loud so I don't know how long it will last but it is still making great coffee after all these years.

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Sooner — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 20:24:11 GMT

@tiny 2 wrote:
@Etoile308 wrote:
I'm going to agree with everyone else. If you want ease of use and excellent quality just go with the capsule pods. I have two Nepresso models but always seem to grab the Pixie. (Though I think it's close to double in price since I bought it years, and years, and years ago.) Pods are so easy to find, even at a Target where I often buy the Peet's but I'm fortunate, at least last time I was there seven months ago, to have a Nespresso kiosk a my local mall.
@Etoile308, I am a Pixie lover too. It is starting to run a little loud so I don't know how long it will last but it is still making great coffee after all these years.

If you get a Pixie, look for one made in Switzerland! Not too long ago at least they were still around!

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Sooner — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:07:51 GMT

@tiny 2 @Etoile308 Williams Sonoma has then says made in Switzerland for $179! Grab one if you can. At least we've had one that is really OLD and still going strong.