Nespresso owners - Get in Here!!!!!
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Tumbler said:
I have something similar for my original Nespresso pods (but 8 rows of 5 pods), on the inside of the cupboard door above the machine. It's very neat, hidden away, and I have to go in the cupboard anyway as that's where the mugs are.Depends on your machine, but we have one of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009LPPEU6/ref...
Sits neatly under the machine and holds 40 capsules
Sits neatly under the machine and holds 40 capsules
smithyithy said:
That's pretty cool. I should've specified I need a Vertuo one so that limits my options quite a bit, being relatively new there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of third party alternatives.
Been looking too, found this that might work for you. I'm not convinced my machine would fit on top .... even if it would I don't have the headroom for it.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CHLRSRW/ref=psdc_35...
What would you guys recommend for a guy that really does like a flat white, dare I say it, from Starbucks and costa, I find theirs are very smooth and just hit the spot.
Obviously like the independent shops too, but everytime I use my nespresso touch machine, I find the capsules that came with it in the free trial to have a bit of a twang too it that doesn’t sit right, it’s not a bitter taste like I like, but more reminiscent of milk that’s on turn, (this is will fresh milk obviously)
What’s your favourite capsules?
Obviously like the independent shops too, but everytime I use my nespresso touch machine, I find the capsules that came with it in the free trial to have a bit of a twang too it that doesn’t sit right, it’s not a bitter taste like I like, but more reminiscent of milk that’s on turn, (this is will fresh milk obviously)
What’s your favourite capsules?
Got some of these recently at my local coffee shop - all compostable and so far the only non-Nespresso capsule I have tasted which is better than Nespresso's own: https://shop.artisanroast.co.uk/products/san-agust...
..of course at the price they should be!
..of course at the price they should be!
Nickbrapp said:
What would you guys recommend for a guy that really does like a flat white, dare I say it, from Starbucks and costa, I find theirs are very smooth and just hit the spot.
Obviously like the independent shops too, but everytime I use my nespresso touch machine, I find the capsules that came with it in the free trial to have a bit of a twang too it that doesn’t sit right, it’s not a bitter taste like I like, but more reminiscent of milk that’s on turn, (this is will fresh milk obviously)
If you like a flat white, make sure the milk frother is turned all the way anti-clockwise and that the components are properly clean, they say twice a week in the dishwasher but it depends on how often its used and how long it sits in the fridge between uses. Different milk also affects it, not just semi- and fully-skimmed, but try the filtered stuff like Cravendale. That's what I use and as it has less bacteria it seems to survive longer in the frother gubbins without going sour.Obviously like the independent shops too, but everytime I use my nespresso touch machine, I find the capsules that came with it in the free trial to have a bit of a twang too it that doesn’t sit right, it’s not a bitter taste like I like, but more reminiscent of milk that’s on turn, (this is will fresh milk obviously)
Also, of course make sure the machine is regularly descaled if you live in a hard water area.
I find all that makes a huge difference to the quality of the milk, it can be really creamy and smooth if done right. The actual capsules obviously affect the coffee part of the taste (I only really do Roma and Arpeggio nowadays) but for mouthfeel its the milk side that's important.
loudlashadjuster said:
If you like a flat white, make sure the milk frother is turned all the way anti-clockwise and that the components are properly clean, they say twice a week in the dishwasher but it depends on how often its used and how long it sits in the fridge between uses. Different milk also affects it, not just semi- and fully-skimmed, but try the filtered stuff like Cravendale. That's what I use and as it has less bacteria it seems to survive longer in the frother gubbins without going sour.
Also, of course make sure the machine is regularly descaled if you live in a hard water area.
I find all that makes a huge difference to the quality of the milk, it can be really creamy and smooth if done right. The actual capsules obviously affect the coffee part of the taste (I only really do Roma and Arpeggio nowadays) but for mouthfeel its the milk side that's important.
Thanks I tried it with the Roma capsule and it was really good, almost there with full fat milk turned anti clockwise, still had that slightly strange taste but not as noticeable as usual.Also, of course make sure the machine is regularly descaled if you live in a hard water area.
I find all that makes a huge difference to the quality of the milk, it can be really creamy and smooth if done right. The actual capsules obviously affect the coffee part of the taste (I only really do Roma and Arpeggio nowadays) but for mouthfeel its the milk side that's important.
I see Starbucks have their own capsules, anyone tired them, £3 for 10 in Tesco.
I’m coming to the end of the free 150 ones but not sure what to go for next
paulguitar said:
Does anyone else here think Starbucks tastes really, really bad? I find it bitter and massively inferior to Nespresso and, certainly, the Jamaican Blue Mountain I am currently making with a cafetiere
Their normal one is a bit average but the blonde roast in my go to flat white is really nice, very smooth. I’m sure mass produced coffees like Starbucks aren’t a patch on a small grower though Funny enough, I had a Greggs cappuccino and it was as nice if not a bit better than a Costa one, I was surprised! Especially for £1.90
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