Any one here use Nespresso machines?

[kinger8938]

I've just placed an order for my first and I'm looking forward to it while also wondering if it will be worth it they seem to get good reviews however the one I have gone for uses a new pod design to sort of eliminate 3rd parties making their own pods for cheaper.

They had £50 off plus you get a £40 voucher back to spend on their store which I found quite a fair deal.

Any recommendations on pods? I'm no coffee expert so I'm looming to try something new, not overly strong

 

[jpaul]

- big thread barely cold , with lots of pod info
Coffee machines, Tassimo or Nespresso?

 

[arknor]

didnt the nespresso pod patent expire. guess thats why they changed it.

I use cafe royale pods

 

[kinger8938]

didnt the nespresso pod patent expire. guess thats why they changed it.

I use cafe royale pods

Maybe the case! The new ones use barcode technology so when the pod is in the machine, it knows which one is inserted and blends it accordingly which is quite cool! Something else that can brake I guess

 

[kinger8938]

- big thread barely cold , with lots of pod info
Coffee machines, Tassimo or Nespresso?

Ahh I did have a search but only looked at the date it was created and thought in may be a bit far off now! Thanks Will take a look

 

[XeNoN89]

I do, Usually get a pack of 100 empty capsules from amazon for abort £8 and fill them with Rave Coffee

 

[xb8browney]

I love Nespresso, I stick to ordering the official pods. Which machine did you get.

 

[kinger8938]

I love Nespresso, I stick to ordering the official pods. Which machine did you get.

A Vertuo Plus! Mainly as the offer popped up and on top of that partner gets a discount at john Lewis!

Haven't a clue where to start but I understand it comes with some samples etc

 

[D.P.]

I do, oen of the ncie small metal units. I used ot ave a Rancillio Silvia + rockygrinder but was a US version and I moved to europe. Needed something quick and cheap and the Nespresos hits all the key points; cheap, easy, fast, small unit, and actually decent coffee all things considered.

Coffee comes out predicable above average. With the Silvia I would get great espressos, or terrible, and everything in between. News beans were always a hassle to get the grind. Everything got pretty messy and you would wait an age for the machine to heat up.

Might move to a bean-to-cup in the summer, but a decent brand like Jura.

 

[jpaul]

I used ot ave a Rancillio Silvia + rockygrinder but was a US version and I moved to europe.

did/can you consider a transformer I use ~ https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/2-kva-110v-power-tool-transformer-2x-16a-outlet

 

[kinger8938]

Her she is! Impressed so far, hotter than my previous machine and a lot quieter too.


Came with a variety of pods to try too. Offers 3 different sizes and 4 different cup sizes.

 

[jpaul]

had not realised the centrifugal action replaces the pump

Revolutionary Centrifusion technology: Instead of apply pressure via pump, VertuoLine machines spin the pod up to 7,000 times per minute to create enough centrifugal force to act like a pump.

plus bigger capsules should mean sufficient coffee for a double espresso vs 5-6g in predecessor

refillable with a kit https://www.facebook.com/mycapllc/posts/881968498504501

I dont' see what they have patented to prevent others coming up with 3rd party capsules ?
they could update (IOT) firmware to invalidate capsule bar codes , but can't someome just print a ring shaped insert , say ?

 

[D.P.]

did/can you consider a transformer I use ~ https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/2-kva-110v-power-tool-transformer-2x-16a-outlet

The transformer would be huge for the required peak power ,and I don't have much surface in our apartment.

 

[robj20]

Not used mine since getting a bean to cup machine. Found the nespresso was getting far to expensive.

 

[kinger8938]

Still waiting for promo voucher to come through before I buy any pods. They did say up to 7 days from when I applied for it so hopefully be here by tomorrow as I'm out if the samples now

 

[TheVoice]

had not realised the centrifugal action replaces the pump


plus bigger capsules should mean sufficient coffee for a double espresso vs 5-6g in predecessor

refillable with a kit https://www.facebook.com/mycapllc/posts/881968498504501

I dont' see what they have patented to prevent others coming up with 3rd party capsules ?
they could update (IOT) firmware to invalidate capsule bar codes , but can't someome just print a ring shaped insert , say ?

I imagine it's like the Tassimo whereby the barcode is just telling the machine what pressure, temperature etc to use. I've never seen third-party Tassimo discs either.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Not used mine since getting a bean to cup machine. Found the nespresso was getting far to expensive.

their are cru kafe, gourmesso and a host of other places to buy pods for 20p a shot and they taste better than the nespresso ones

 

[robj20]

their are cru kafe, gourmesso and a host of other places to buy pods for 20p a shot and they taste better than the nespresso ones

I had been using the Costco ones that work out at about 16p a pod. I found to get a decent morning drink I was using around 2 pods per drink and had about 3 drinks in the morning and 1 when I got home from work, so just me was 8 pods a day.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I had been using the Costco ones that work out at about 16p a pod. I found to get a decent morning drink I was using around 2 pods per drink and had about 3 drinks in the morning and 1 when I got home from work, so just me was 8 pods a day.

6 shots in the morning?

you should probably try quitting tbh with that sort of consumption all in one go.

 

[jpaul]

(my earlier post) there is on 5.6g of coffee in an old pod so that/3x2 is ~ two normal doubles .... with the new bigger ones however, I don't know

in caffeine currency ~ 70mgx6=420 mg - starbucks does not cut it