Nespresso owners - Get in Here!!!!!

[Emeye]

I've had a Nespresso machine for years now - I'm on my second now as I wore the first one out.

I've only just spotted this thread, so not had time to read all the way through, but when I tried non-OEM pods that Sainsburys were selling (Durasumatorother) they felt like they were damaging the machine such was the force required to put the pod lid down!

[S70JPS]

Not read all the thread but none nespresso pods have ruined my machine. I only bought a couple of packs to try and now the normal pds won't eject. I have to dig them out with a knife.

[Sway]

Which ones? I've used a box of the Lidl ones, and noticed it was a bit tighter to close the lever...

[jamiebae]

I remember reading something that said the newer Nespresso machines were designed so the use of the non-genuine plastic pods damaged them in some way. The older machines work fine but the new ones (U and maybe some others) don't like them at all.

[hornetrider]

I've used Lidl ones with no issues on our Inissia (admittedly only 30 pods in total as I'm working through a big glut of Nespresso pods).

[QROPS]

jamiebae said:

I remember reading something that said the newer Nespresso machines were designed so the use of the non-genuine plastic pods damaged them in some way. The older machines work fine but the new ones (U and maybe some others) don't like them at all.

The U machine is the most temperamental when it comes to capsules and glitches, I have more calls on those machines than anything else so I personally wouldn't use one of the refillable capsules in that machine.

[QROPS]

Just so you are all aware, I've just been told this morning there is a worldwide issue with our software when placing orders online, your order will be showing as processed and the money taken, but the order hasn't actually gone through on the software.

My advise is to make phone orders or visit the boutique at the moment.

[S70JPS]

I have a cube machine. I used a couple of sleeves of non nespresso it was a well known coffee brand I can't remember which but they tasted st. I'm thinking about replacing the machine as its a pain to keep digging the pods out with a knife.

[Turn7]

Anyone looking for a new machine, Ive just seen Lakeland offering up to 20% off....

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/landing/special-offers/m...

[dapprman]

Wonder if there's excess stock - same price at Amazon for this one

[erolb]

If it hasn't already been mentioned, fill the water reservoir from the hot tap. Otherwise luke-warm coffee.

[QROPS]

erolb said:

If it hasn't already been mentioned, fill the water reservoir from the hot tap. Otherwise luke-warm coffee.

The coffee should come out at 85 degrees. What you should to stop heat loss is to run a cycle of water only into your cup before making a coffee to limit the heat loss from your cup as much as possible.

[hornetrider]

QROPS said:

The coffee should come out at 85 degrees. What you should to stop heat loss is to run a cycle of water only into your cup before making a coffee to limit the heat loss from your cup as much as possible.

One thing that annoys me is that if I don't make a latte with the aerocinno, and instead just have a large shot with a wee bit of milk - the coffee is too cold. Is there a solution to this apart from pre-heating the cup(!) which is a ballache.

[recordman]

hornetrider said:

One thing that annoys me is that if I don't make a latte with the aerocinno, and instead just have a large shot with a wee bit of milk - the coffee is too cold. Is there a solution to this apart from pre-heating the cup(!) which is a ballache.

I put the cup with the small amount of milk into a microwave for 30 secs and dispense the coffee into the cup afterwards.

[QROPS]

hornetrider said:

One thing that annoys me is that if I don't make a latte with the aerocinno, and instead just have a large shot with a wee bit of milk - the coffee is too cold. Is there a solution to this apart from pre-heating the cup(!) which is a ballache.

Just press the small coffee button without a capsule in to warm the cup. Literally adds about 15 seconds onto the routine. Unfortunately there's not a way to adjust the temp on the machine.

[Parabola]

Do people flush clean their Nespresso machines?
I normally just run a few long shots of water through my Inissia every few days.

Also - They're noisy little things aren't they?!

[QROPS]

Parabola said:

Do people flush clean their Nespresso machines?
I normally just run a few long shots of water through my Inissia every few days.

Also - They're noisy little things aren't they?!

You should do what you have been doing plus every 6-8 months give it a descale.

[Mr Gearchange]

I run a shot through without a capsule before every cup - otherwise I find that the water isn't quite up-to-temp for a single shot espresso.
If I make a Lungo (very rarely) I don't bother.

[QROPS]

Not sure if you have these in the UK but I have just been informed of these two new Grand Crus.

NEW PURE ORIGIN- Brazil & Guatemala CAPSULE
COLOUR AND PACKAGING

[Gren]

Not a problem with temperature here and double walled glasses keep it hot.