Nespresso owners - Get in Here!!!!!
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My local department store (in Switzerland) currently has a deal on for Christmas; 200 free pods of the customer's preference with any Nespresso machine.
I can therefore get the 'Konig Inissia' or the 'Turmix TX155 Inissia' for £80 (equivalent), with 200 pods. Even if I bin the thing after using the pods, that's 40p a coffee.
I don't have a machine, but use and quite like the Nespresso machine at work. I currently am using a Bialetti stovetop pot, but it takes me 10 minutes to make a coffee. Though I do generally only use it at the weekend, so no major dramas.
I assume this is a great deal? Or is there always a similar offer on?
I can therefore get the 'Konig Inissia' or the 'Turmix TX155 Inissia' for £80 (equivalent), with 200 pods. Even if I bin the thing after using the pods, that's 40p a coffee.
I don't have a machine, but use and quite like the Nespresso machine at work. I currently am using a Bialetti stovetop pot, but it takes me 10 minutes to make a coffee. Though I do generally only use it at the weekend, so no major dramas.
I assume this is a great deal? Or is there always a similar offer on?
Mattygooner said:
The official pods are taking their toll on the wallet, can anyone recommend a good alternative Nespresso pod which is of a similar quality? Like a strong coffee!
Has anyone tried the reusable coffee pods that you fill with your own coffee?
None of them (I've tried so far)Has anyone tried the reusable coffee pods that you fill with your own coffee?
The cheaper ones don't taste as good and are less strong and frankly the savings are not good enough (a couple of pence per pod if you are lucky).
The better ones (can't remember the brand) got a sampler from the inlaws tasted pretty good but didn't fit so well and you got a little bit of water in the cup before the coffee, not a problem as such but annoying and for no financial advantage.
I'm sticking to originals for now.
It just means I can use whatever coffee I want and perfect the filling of the capsule for the best coffee. Currently using the coffee capsules from Costco which aren't very good where as 1000g of good coffee in a pack from Costco is 8 quid and I could enjoy a double espresso without having to burn through 2 average tasting caps.
The original capsules from Nespresso are nice but quite pricey in the grand scheme of things, just trying to achieve good coffee for a lesser price.
Also fancy getting some really nice coffee beans in, grinding them up and sticking it in a capsule, yes I have a cafetière but am a sucker for tech
The original capsules from Nespresso are nice but quite pricey in the grand scheme of things, just trying to achieve good coffee for a lesser price.
Also fancy getting some really nice coffee beans in, grinding them up and sticking it in a capsule, yes I have a cafetière but am a sucker for tech
wiggy001 said:
Mattygooner said:
Has anyone tried the reusable coffee pods that you fill with your own coffee?
Doesn't that sort of defeat the object of fast, hassle-free coffee if you have to faff around filling and cleaning pods? Might as well just use Nescafe from a jar.RammyMP said:
wiggy001 said:
Mattygooner said:
Has anyone tried the reusable coffee pods that you fill with your own coffee?
Doesn't that sort of defeat the object of fast, hassle-free coffee if you have to faff around filling and cleaning pods? Might as well just use Nescafe from a jar.Hello, new Nespresso owner checking in!
Got one of the new Prodigio machines with the Milk heater thing attached.
And that’s where my question comes in, anyone else have issues with their milk thingy overflowing?
I’ve only put milk (Cravendale semi) below the fill line, and hit the button to get hot frothy milk for a Latte, but almost every single time it ends up overflowing and pooling around the base of the machine.
I’ve started adding a lot less milk, and its no longer overflowing, but not enough to fill my mug now, any ideas?
is this normal?
Got one of the new Prodigio machines with the Milk heater thing attached.
And that’s where my question comes in, anyone else have issues with their milk thingy overflowing?
I’ve only put milk (Cravendale semi) below the fill line, and hit the button to get hot frothy milk for a Latte, but almost every single time it ends up overflowing and pooling around the base of the machine.
I’ve started adding a lot less milk, and its no longer overflowing, but not enough to fill my mug now, any ideas?
is this normal?
There's no doubt a scientific answer, however I've found (with a latissima, which works differently, but using the same settings each time):
Cravendale (any variety) produces the most froth.
Full fat regular milk is almost as much.
Semi skimmed regular milk perhaps 15% less.
On a different note, watched an interview with Bernie Eccleston yesterday as his coffee plantation in Brazil. Whilst not ready for retail yet, big hint was that the entire production would be used for 'pods'...
Cravendale (any variety) produces the most froth.
Full fat regular milk is almost as much.
Semi skimmed regular milk perhaps 15% less.
On a different note, watched an interview with Bernie Eccleston yesterday as his coffee plantation in Brazil. Whilst not ready for retail yet, big hint was that the entire production would be used for 'pods'...
Chicken Chaser said:
are Nespresso owners fans of coffee or fans of convenience? Did any of you used to grind your beans and prepare in a traditional espresso before going to pods?
IMO grinding your own still make the best coffee. Nespresso is the best of the pod machines, miles better than instant and nearly as good as "bean to cup" machines but much more convenient Chicken Chaser said:
are Nespresso owners fans of coffee or fans of convenience? Did any of you used to grind your beans and prepare in a traditional espresso before going to pods?
Yep I did- had a Gaggia Classic but had enough of the faff- coffee was probably better but not consistent. I now drink more coffee as I can brew one in a couple of minutes.Chicken Chaser said:
are Nespresso owners fans of coffee or fans of convenience?
Both.In the pre-capsule days, a jug of filter coffee would be made, I'd have a cup and then the rest would be thrown away an hour later if no one else wanted one.
Nowadays, one or two pods are used and it's done
The flip side to the capsule machines, is if you have many guests then you can use plenty of pods, so the cost adds up quickly. In that respect, I get out the filter machine if there are more than a couple of guests fancying a brew
Chicken Chaser said:
are Nespresso owners fans of coffee or fans of convenience? Did any of you used to grind your beans and prepare in a traditional espresso before going to pods?
I think, more than any of the other 'non-artisan' approaches to coffee, that both can apply... After all, it's good enough coffee for the Fat Duck, yet takes seconds with no mess or fuss.
Yes, it is possible to make better coffee. Of course it is. Yet to do so will cost significantly more, take a lot longer, require lots more thought/prep/cleanup, and is unlikely to be guaranteed every time.
I'd feel quite confident that anyone feeling that they need to do something different to nespresso to get materially better tasting coffee is probably treating the whole thing as a true hobby, for which convenience doesn't come into the equation at all...
Emeye said:
Anyone else tried the "third party" pods? I thought I'd give the different brands go as they come on offer, and they definitely vary in taste quality. Just tried the Starbucks and they are some of the best. Still prefer the originals.
I bought some CafePods as the local supermarket had them on offer.The first pack "leaked" into the machine, instead of the cup, giving very weak coffee.
I tweeted them, and was sent a replacement pack, which seemed fair. Unfortunately, this replacement pack had the same batch number as the original and leaked too, so binned them and went back to the originals
Emeye said:
Anyone else tried the "third party" pods? I thought I'd give the different brands go as they come on offer, and they definitely vary in taste quality. Just tried the Starbucks and they are some of the best. Still prefer the originals.
I genuinely don't understand why anyone buys the non-genuine pods. The only convenience factor I can think of is that they can be lifted from the shelf of a supermarket which avoids the faff of online ordering or trekking to a Nespresso shop. IME they cost the same as the genuine article (c. 30p per pod) and don't taste as good or fit as well into the machines as the genuine article. and they can't be put in the green bag for recycling.
The 3rd party pods that I used tasted OK, but the pods were made from plastic and required a great deal more force on my machine's lever to pierce them. I was concerned that this might result in some of the components in my machine breaking.
In view of that I only use genuine pods now.
In view of that I only use genuine pods now.
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