Nespresso owners - Get in Here!!!!!

[Henners]

I have a feeling they've just developed it because you can now to go Aldi and buy 'normal' Nespresso pods for bugger all.

I wonder if they'll start phasing the normal machines out in the coming years...

[loudlashadjuster]

Henners said:

I have a feeling they've just developed it because you can now to go Aldi and buy 'normal' Nespresso pods for bugger all.

I wonder if they'll start phasing the normal machines out in the coming years...

Yeah, they probably feel they can assert some kind of claim some on IP for the barcodey-bit...maybe? Doesn't look like there is enough data encoded on it for there to be any encryption that could be covered under DMCA-type legislation though.

[Sway]

loudlashadjuster said:

Henners said:

I have a feeling they've just developed it because you can now to go Aldi and buy 'normal' Nespresso pods for bugger all.

I wonder if they'll start phasing the normal machines out in the coming years...

Yeah, they probably feel they can assert some kind of claim some on IP for the barcodey-bit...maybe? Doesn't look like there is enough data encoded on it for there to be any encryption that could be covered under DMCA-type legislation though.

Anyone would think their entire business model revolves around routine resupply of exceptionally cheap to produce consumables...

[mcflurry]

AFAIK the new pods have 4 times the amount of coffee as the regular ones.
How long shall I stay awake ?

[Henners]

Sway said:

loudlashadjuster said:

Henners said:

I have a feeling they've just developed it because you can now to go Aldi and buy 'normal' Nespresso pods for bugger all.

I wonder if they'll start phasing the normal machines out in the coming years...

Yeah, they probably feel they can assert some kind of claim some on IP for the barcodey-bit...maybe? Doesn't look like there is enough data encoded on it for there to be any encryption that could be covered under DMCA-type legislation though.

Anyone would think their entire business model revolves around routine resupply of exceptionally cheap to produce consumables...

[j80jpw]

Just taken delivery of another 200 pods, the last lot lasted me about 3 months so £67 for 200 isn’t too bad a price considering.

Edited by j80jpw on Monday 18th December 16:36

[dapprman]

Turn7 said:

What do we think of the new Vertuo system and coffees then ? Anyone bought one yet ?

Looks like quite a clever idea, altho the caps are a lot more money...

Just as Douwe Egberts start advertising Nespresso compats on the tv available from your local store....

I tried the strongest coffee about a month ago and was not impressed. Was surprised that post the coffee brewing/pressing/spinning being complete the sales rep stirred the coffee despite being black - apparently it's in the instructions. The coffee was ok but when i mentioned it tasted slightly weak she confessed I was not alone in making that comment.

[Turn7]

dapprman said:

Turn7 said:

What do we think of the new Vertuo system and coffees then ? Anyone bought one yet ?

Looks like quite a clever idea, altho the caps are a lot more money...

Just as Douwe Egberts start advertising Nespresso compats on the tv available from your local store....

I tried the strongest coffee about a month ago and was not impressed. Was surprised that post the coffee brewing/pressing/spinning being complete the sales rep stirred the coffee despite being black - apparently it's in the instructions. The coffee was ok but when i mentioned it tasted slightly weak she confessed I was not alone in making that comment.

Blimey, for more £/cap thats poor....

[Stoatman]

https://www.lorespresso.com/en-gb/buy-capsules/esp...

Tried some of the new "copies" . Again , filth compared to the real thing. They were on offer though and worked out at 20p each. Might be OK turned into a cappuccino or something but I drink mine black and straight and have yet to come across a third party capsule that doesn't taste burnt and has a proper crema on the top.

[fizz47]

That time of year again where you can get your ‘free’ coffee machines ...

https://www.johnlewis.com/nespresso-inissia-coffee...

£60 for the Machine

£75 worth of free capsules..

[Avidfanofstuff]

fizz47 said:

That time of year again where you can get your ‘free’ coffee machines ...

https://www.johnlewis.com/nespresso-inissia-coffee...

£60 for the Machine

£75 worth of free capsules..

Non milk machines only qualify for the £45 (3 x £15) reward no?

Still a good deal all the same.

[paulw123]

Just got a nespresso machine for Christmas and even on the larger setting the anmount of Black coffee is tiny, taste is lovely but barely a couple of mouthfuls. Used to a tassimo that provided a decent small cups worth of black coffee.

[scsracing]

paulw123 said:

Just got a nespresso machine for Christmas and even on the larger setting the anmount of Black coffee is tiny, taste is lovely but barely a couple of mouthfuls. Used to a tassimo that provided a decent small cups worth of black coffee.

Imagine your simply getting the standard espresso amount of 30/40ml for a single and 60/80ml for a double although I believe the larger setting on the Nespresso machines is around 100ml for a lungo.

The amount each button can dispense can be adjusted or if you like a Americano style coffee either top up with hot water from the kettle or press the large button again.

[paulw123]

I tried topping up with extra water but it watered the coffee down too much. Will try two capsules on top of each other

[loudlashadjuster]

paulw123 said:

Just got a nespresso machine for Christmas and even on the larger setting the anmount of Black coffee is tiny, taste is lovely but barely a couple of mouthfuls. Used to a tassimo that provided a decent small cups worth of black coffee.

It's an espresso machine. It makes espresso-sized coffees.

[satans worm]

loudlashadjuster said:

paulw123 said:

Just got a nespresso machine for Christmas and even on the larger setting the anmount of Black coffee is tiny, taste is lovely but barely a couple of mouthfuls. Used to a tassimo that provided a decent small cups worth of black coffee.

It's an espresso machine. It makes espresso-sized coffees.

This

If you want an American coffee you need a different machine.
, nespresso is of course just espresso, the longer drink setting it has still doesn’t produce a mug of coffe, or anywhere close
You could get an aerochino machine to make cappachinos etc

[Jambo85]

satans worm said:

This

If you want an American coffee you need a different machine.
, nespresso is of course just espresso, the longer drink setting it has still doesn’t produce a mug of coffe, or anywhere close

Yes, although the lungo capsules do have more coffee in them I believe? It's unfortunate that only the weaker tasting coffees come in those types though.

[DoctorX]

Admittedly, I don’t have a huge mug but I find a lungo sized shot of Dharkan or Kazaar followed by another press of the button (to get the dregs/hot water) produces an acceptable americano style brew. Not very satisfactory with the weaker pods though.

[paulw123]

That’s what I thought, i have the arrochino for the lattes etc. Will just use it as it is intended to be used. Cheers

[Stoatman]

Also just to add, don’t be tempted to run all capsules on lingo setting , can reduce the life of the machine and cause leakage