Coffee Machines

[fbrimfield]

If you want a machine for home, that you don't want to have to get plumbed in and spend sub $1200, then there are only two realistic choices.

1. Rancillio Silvia
2. Gaggia Classic

Pretty much forget everything else. Nespresso isn't real coffee, sorry.

Source: 6 years making coffee, once state champion in national barista competitions.

 

[markis10]

Nespresso isn't real coffee, sorry.

Source: 6 years making coffee, once state champion in national barista competitions.

Beg to differ.

Source: 30 years of drinking up to 6 coffees a day. LOL


I note many of the roasters up here now supply nespresso capsules for those that enjoy the local grind!

 

[ALH]

Have been using Nespresso Machine at home for ~15 years - Makes ~10 to 15 cups per day. Business Nespresso at work making ~40 cups per day. Our trick is running hot water through without capsule frequently so there is no bitter taste from old coffee residue (unlike a lot of coffee shops). Been very happy to replace our Nespresso machines when we have worn them out.

 

[Pukka]

Nespresso is the best by far in my opinion. I've got 2 with the heated milk canister on the side and they make excellent coffee. I spent $2500 on a Saeco machine 5 years ago and I thought it made terrible coffee. Fortunately it was a work purchase

 

[Princess Fiona]

Ordered the DeLonghi EN520 from Amazon, fantastic price.
Thankyou markis10

 

[straitman]

Ordered from the DeLonghi EN520 from Amazon, fantastic price.
Thankyou markis10

I hope you enjoy it.

We use a DeLonghi ESAM03110S which makes much better coffee than any Nespresso I have ever used.

 

[Alanslegal]

The nespresso range is good, and often around half the price when purchased from Amazon.it, just need to use chrome browser to translate on the fly. Our household updated the old Latissima to the EN520 last week for $250 delivered.

I am just using the travel adaptor, and if it's a DeLongi, it has local warranty. Delivery was under a week, even going the long way via LOTFAP.

I bought one of these too last week Must've been an ozbargain'ers thing to do

Mine took around 6 days and took this routing from Milan, IT [MXP-CGN-PHL-SDF-PHL-SDF-HNL-SYD]

 

[here2go]

take up smoking.

Smokers have a special political clique and know what is going on.

Passive smoking is a habit worth developing I find.

 

[fbrimfield]

Whilst i'm impressed by the convenience of nespresso, there is nothing nice about overpacking a capsule full of pre-ground coffee, lacing it with all kinds of chemicals to enhance the flavour and produce a synthetic crema before sealing a capsule with gas and letting it sit on a shelf for weeks (or more likely) months on end.

Maybe its a little less gross if you get your local roasters to do it, but it's seriously not my cup of tea (or chemically laden coffee, in this case).

 

[markis10]

Whilst i'm impressed by the convenience of nespresso, there is nothing nice about overpacking a capsule full of pre-ground coffee, lacing it with all kinds of chemicals to enhance the flavour and produce a synthetic crema before sealing a capsule with gas and letting it sit on a shelf for weeks (or more likely) months on end.

Maybe its a little less gross if you get your local roasters to do it, but it's seriously not my cup of tea (or chemically laden coffee, in this case).

Your a little bit misinformed if you think the locals are putting anything but pure coffee in the pods that's fresh and just as good as anything ground at home, without the mess or price. Thank you Merlo and Mr Di Bella.

 

[fbrimfield]

Your a little bit misinformed if you think the locals are putting anything but pure coffee in the pods that's fresh and just as good as anything ground at home, without the mess or price. Thank you Merlo and Mr Di Bella.

That's why I said its a little less gross if you get your local roasters to do it, but I know what goes into the nespresso pods. But I wouldn't go so far as to call it fresh, coffee becomes stale after a few hours of being ground, vacuum sealing helps a little, but not that much.

 

[serfty]

I was a grinder-brewer, but always seemed to leave a mess - according to SWMBO.

Nespresso had been a source of domestic harmony since its introduction to our household.

I still grind and plunge for my blacks (coffee) at work.

Posted on a wing and a prayer ...

 

[Fantic125]

When I'm at home, a Bialetti stove top and a Colombian arabica does it for me.

When I travel, I accept whatever is put in front of me.

Let me tell you, the difference between coffee in Brazil, China, America, India and the UK is something to behold.

 

[mella2007]

I've got a Nespresso at home (one of the best things I've brought) and just ordered a new one for the office from Amazon US. It cost me $148 including the expedited shipping (a few days ago).
I used to buy the pods online direct from Nespresso, but have found an ebay seller based in Germany who sells the originals at a lower cost than the Nespresso site and free shipping.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Passive smoking is a habit worth developing I find.

I have perfected it!

 

[Sprucegoose]

If you want a machine for home, that you don't want to have to get plumbed in and spend sub $1200, then there are only two realistic choices.

1. Rancillio Silvia
2. Gaggia Classic

Pretty much forget everything else. Nespresso isn't real coffee, sorry.

Source: 6 years making coffee, once state champion in national barista competitions.

I used to be a snob with coffee......now I just use a Nespresso ( except where a ristretto is concerned)

 

[YQY]

lacing it with all kinds of chemicals to enhance the flavour and produce a synthetic crema before sealing a capsule with gas

Can you back up the statement you made above?

From the Nespresso web site " The Nespresso 16 Grands Crus, as well as the Limited Editions and the Holiday Variations, do not contain any allergens, including but not limited to gluten, lactose or nuts. The 16 Nespresso Grands Crus blends are purely composed of 100% coffee, and hermetically sealed to prevent exposure to air and moisture, further protecting them from any contamination. Any references to "malt", “milk”, or “cocoa” notes are components of the aromatic profile (naturally occurring within the bean) and do not suggest their physical presence in the capsule.
The Variations are 100% allergen free. Based on our intensity 6 Grand Cru, Livanto, the Variations are exquisitely crafted with naturally extracted ingredients, with no added sugars or preservatives."

 

[Fantic125]

I travelled with a guy who took his coffee pod thingy everywhere. He enjoyed his coffee.

I slummed with the locals and enjoyed many different variations of coffee.

I know what I preferred.

 

[elbarto]

I bought one of those new Nespresso U things. I got it at the good guys where they gave me $50 off and then I get to claim $50 back from Nespresso. So not a bad deal. I'd have preferred the Latissima, and had I known about the Italian Amazon thing then I would have gone with that! Just need to find a nice rack for all my capsules.

 

[serfty]

When SWMBO purchased the Nespresso machine it came with 10 capsules.

Also was some information about registering online - we were able to purchase a storage box and serving/display tray ("Dicovery Box") for $179 along with 250 capsules.

http://www.nespresso.com/club_tools/accesories/pop.php?lang=en&id_pop=bundle250&pays=au&ref=50083

These days it a choice between the "Discovery" on the left and the "Totem" in the center. The former I find more practical.