Recommendations on coffee machines?? - Page 5

5Xwen · #41 09-26-2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tech_controller

I can honestly say that all that has been now forgotten and replaced by my Nespresso unit.
Take it from a former coffee geek snob...the Nespresso pods are awesome...if you don't believe me...surf on over to coffeegeek.com and read the reviews...

What Nespresso did you buy - I have been looking at the C190 and D290.

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5Xwen · #42 09-26-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteG

Thanks. Not looking for pods, definitely beans (one that stores them and grinds 'em on demand). I want coffee, espresso, cappuccino/lattes. I'm looking to spend a few bucks on a nice machine that will last and perform well through the years. I'm not looking for plastic.

Are there ones where you can easily switch to a different kind of bean? Say, between an American-style coffee vs. an espresso roast, or a caff vs. decaf?

Jura, Capresso and Gaggia all make highly recommended super automatics. Whole Latta love is a great website for reviews and recommendations.

I'm torn between a pod type Nespresso and something like a Gaggia Compact that uses beans.

http://www.wholelattelove.com/index.cfm

tech_controller · #43 09-27-2006, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 5Xwen

What Nespresso did you buy - I have been looking at the C190 and D290.

I have the D290. Love it...thinking about picking up the C190 for the office. Funny thing...the local BMW dealer has the Nespresso Pro model in the showroom...after a couple of "pulls"...I was hooked.

After my model was delivered to me along with some sample boxes of Ristretto and Livuto (sp)...she told me that she just contracted with the local Radison Diplomat (5 star) to put a machine in every hotel room...I am lucky here as the distributor here also owns the major supermarket chain...so I have an endless supply close by...and I have tried a lot of them. Fave right now is the limited edition and the Decaf. Didn't ever think that a decaf espresso would taste good...but the swiss got it right.

cheers

Scottie · #44 09-27-2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tech_controller

After living in Italy for 3 years and having Lavazza, Segafredo and a lot of others served to me in various forms...then moving to the states and going through multitudes of drip machines, stove top Bialettis (great btw)...and managing to enjoy my friends Jura Capresso machine...not to mention my own incessant grinding, storing, perfecting the perfect cup of java every morning...

I can honestly say that all that has been now forgotten and replaced by my Nespresso unit. It makes great espresso and coffee. Laugh all you want at the pods but they are awesome. Zero mess. Minimal space taken on my counter top. They have different strengths...but their limited edition coffee right now is awesome.

People that know my coffee habits of the past can't believe that I have switched to the pods...neither can I sometimes...but I have. I too was once a doubter...now I'm a convert.

Take it from a former coffee geek snob...the Nespresso pods are awesome...if you don't believe me...surf on over to coffeegeek.com and read the reviews...

I use the pod's in the machine I bought for my motor home. While they are ok etc etc still prefer my Jura.

I know not much use to you being in the states but Taylors of Harrogate make excellent pods.

http://www.taylorsofharrogate.co.uk/...E8DBFBFD093%7D

E61Silver · #45 09-27-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

I use the pod's in the machine I bought for my motor home. While they are ok etc etc still prefer my Jura.

I know not much use to you being in the states but Taylors of Harrogate make excellent pods.

http://www.taylorsofharrogate.co.uk/...E8DBFBFD093%7D

I have a pod coffee maker and it makes poor coffee, it is qucik and easy.

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