JDHarding Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,099 Location: WA, USA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Ascaso Steel Pro PID Grinder: Nuova Simonelli MDX,... Vac Pot: None Drip: Hario v60 Roaster: Behmor, Fresh Roast
Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 2:39pm Subject: Nespresso?
I'm thinking about getting a Nespresso machine so I can make espresso during these hot days. It's simply too hot to make espresso with my main machine. And I'd be adding milk to the drinks anyway, so it doesn't need to be great drunk as a straight shot, but it does need to go well with milk. So how does Nespresso taste? Is it drinkable? Or does it taste bitter/burnt or sour/acidic?
carlsilver Senior Member Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Posts: 228 Location: Portugal Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: La Pavoni Europiccola/La... Grinder: la Pavoni Jolly/Ascaso i... Vac Pot: Normax Drip: Melitta (manual) Roaster: no
Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 3:17pm Subject: Re: Nespresso?
As a straight shot it tastes a little weak, a little bitter and a little stale but still drinkable if you accept the compromise for the sake of convenience. So I suppose it will be acceptable with milk too.
Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 4:21pm Subject: Re: Nespresso?
I like most of the capsules I have tried so far. The company uses good quality beans in a very controlled process. Look at it this way - have you loved every shot you pull manually? Some are decent some are not - Nespresso is consistent and convenient - once you match what you like in a shot to the right capsule you are good to go.
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
JDHarding Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,099 Location: WA, USA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Ascaso Steel Pro PID Grinder: Nuova Simonelli MDX,... Vac Pot: None Drip: Hario v60 Roaster: Behmor, Fresh Roast
Posted Sun May 27, 2012, 4:35pm Subject: Re: Nespresso?
A My Pressi Twist isn't a convenient thing. Gotta boil water, grind coffee, weigh things out and tamp, and make sure the thing pulls the shot correctly. The Nespresso is a quick insert pod, pull shot, done. Easy for days where it's too hot or I'm too lazy to deal with the espresso machine.
carlsilver Senior Member Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Posts: 228 Location: Portugal Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: La Pavoni Europiccola/La... Grinder: la Pavoni Jolly/Ascaso i... Vac Pot: Normax Drip: Melitta (manual) Roaster: no
Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 1:56am Subject: Re: Nespresso?
There is also this nice thread in CoffeeGeek about Nespresso (Members Forum: Coffee Recipes Subject: Nespresso). BTW I find that Dan's reviews on Nespresso (jbviau link) are too flattering. If Nespresso was that good I would imediately stop making espresso with fresh coffee and grinding :))
+ 1 to this idea - a free sample or two from one of their retailers will help the OP decide if the taste, price, and convenience match what he is looking for in a beverage system.
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,727 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 7:18am Subject: Re: Nespresso?
Definitely go taste it somewhere. We'd all hat dot see you waste your money!
Everyone I know who owns a nespresso and has come to my house for an espresso based milk drink on a real machine (even when I ohad my Silvia), has said something like...and I thought I was making good coffee at home. One couple went out and bought a Preciso and a Silvia, one couple (my wife's brother and his wife) inherited my Silvia when I upgraded, one couple is simply suffering through their Nespresso, but still talking about getting a real setup.
takeshi Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2002 Posts: 731 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Super Jolly Roaster: Amaya Roasting
Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 8:43am Subject: Re: Nespresso?
JDHarding Said:
I'm thinking about getting a Nespresso machine so I can make espresso during these hot days. It's simply too hot to make espresso with my main machine. And I'd be adding milk to the drinks anyway, so it doesn't need to be great drunk as a straight shot, but it does need to go well with milk. So how does Nespresso taste?
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