 "Great coffee, great service, great product" | 2008-09-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A17KUDFCO6TMQC |
Hi,
coming from a country with a great coffee culture where you won't get what I call brewed water (here it is called coffee) I am very picky on when it comes to drinking it.
Nespresso offers a great variety coffee and offers a good quality, as well as coffee for every taste. The price is pretty decent - especially the machines are unbelievably cheap. When you compare it to other espresso machines (if you want a decent one you need to buy a DeLonghi or Jura) you will spend roughly $800 compared to $ 229. Depending on how much coffee you drink it might be cheaper in the end to buy one of them. However, I drink about 12 double espresso a day and it is still cheaper. Further, if you like coffee you will get decent coffee - not Starbucks or so but Illy or LaVazza which will cost you about $ 13 for 250g - 0.5 lbs.
Just like Starbucks, Nespresso offers limited editions every couple of months from all over the world.
And for those who like flavored coffee - at Christmas they offer amazing flavors!
Getting the capsules is not difficult - you can either order them through the Nespresso website or, if you have on in your city, you can go to one of the Nespresso boutiques. If you have a boutique close buy I would rather go there as you will safe the shipping cost and as a little benefit you will get a free cup of espresso there.
Descaling is easier than with any of the other machines and you do not need to do it as often. I would recommend to do it after every 500 capsules or so. Just get the descaling pack (again either order it or get it from the boutique - the first one will be free if you get it from there).
I read in an earlier comment that someone gets cold coffee - bring it to the repair service or have it picked up , there is something wrong with the machine. As with any coffee machine the water needs to heat up. Normally the coffee needs to cool down a bit before you can drink it. Further the optimum temperature of an espresso is 76 degrees Celsius - 170 degrees Fahrenheit - and that's the temperature the machines coffee has.
If you like coffee and do not want to spend the money on a big (Nepresso safes a lot of space) machine I would recommend you get one of them. In my eyes it is the best substitute to what I used to get back home. |
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| "Fantastic!" | 2008-09-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3V5RFNR6Y2PME |
| This item exceeds all of my expectations. Fantastic espresso, every time, that is quick, easy, and without any mess. A great example of extraordinary design. Very pleased. Good follow-up from Nespresso to answer any questions as well. |
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 "Easy to use" | 2008-09-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1UC5RC6E6UCJY |
This is our second Nespresso machine---we have a C190 at home and this newer one we bought for the office. Both machines brew pretty tasty espresso without a lot of fuss or mess. Nespresso also sells lungo roasts for those of us who like larger cups of coffee. The espresso and lungo decaf pods are very good (and I don't usually like decaf).
We bought the first Nespresso after our Krups automatic grind-and-brew espresso machine died. The Krups made ok espresso, but it was messy and it was difficult to switch types of beans. With the Nespresso one can choose from a variety of roasts, including decaf, on a cup-by-cup basis. Best of all there are never spilled coffee grounds on the counter tops.
Nespresso customer service is excellent. Some small, non-critical piece on our first machine broke. Nespresso sent us a loaner machine to use while they repaired the one we owned. We didn't even have to pay shipping. Our machine was repaired quickly and has been working great ever since.
I'd give the machine five stars if it weren't for a few annoying things. First, it seems wrong that I can buy a Nespresso machine from the store down the street but not the coffee to use it. Also, while the coffee is fresh and consistent, and there are lots of choices in roasts, they offer nothing like French roast---sometimes this is the only thing my stomach will tolerate. The pods (more than $.50 each) are expensive, but on the other hand this machine cost a lot less than the Krups and has lasted much longer. |
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| "Nespresson lover" | 2008-08-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3FTUMPEAI6B3E |
As a former Swiss I appreciate good coffee and Nespresso is as good as it gets.
I had to sell my old machine when moved out of Switzerland and immediately got this one in the US.
The coffee is not cheap but it is real proper coffee.
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| "Good product/vendor experience" | 2008-08-04 |
| - Reviewed By mib_mauricel |
Great vendor: I received the product ahead of time. They also include a gift inside the box.
Product as expected: works great, makes good coffee, but capsules are somewhat expensive. However, it worth it to my european taste buds!
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| "Great Coffee" | 2008-07-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: AQ5RNSICW5CHG |
| This is the second Nespresso machine I have purchased. I got one for another home and enjoyed it so much, we purchased this second machine when we came home for the summer. The coffee is a little expensive, but the ease of use and the great flavor is something we've decided to trade for cost. We have saved our 10 cup coffee maker for when there are several guests over, but when I explain this new machine and the great flavor, everyone wants to try it. Each cup only takes a minute, so in less that 10 minutes we can serve four people after dinner. Odering the coffee capsules over the internet is also very easy and they usually arrive the next day! |
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| "Rich, Smooth, No-mess Espresso," | 2008-07-14 |
| - Reviewed By prisrob |
I love coffee. I appreciate a smooth, rich cup of coffee and especially love espresso. The Nespresso C100 has satisfied my coffee thirst and espresso habit. This was a gift, so it is particularly meaningful to me.
The Nespresso C100 came beautifully wrapped in green with a silver ribbon. It was a medium sized box, and as soon as I had unwrapped it and read the directions briefly, it found its way to my kitchen counter and I had my first cup of extremely lush espresso. The old saying that 'great things come in small packages' is so true. It is small and compact and has a beautiful triangular shape. The titanium grey looks expensive and sleek.
Operating the Nespresso is relatively simple. There is a water reservoir that hold 4 1/2 cups that fits onto the back of the machine. You then turn on the machine, a small sliding on/off switch near the left side of the machine to heat the water. You choose your choice of coffee, which comes in capsules made by Nespresso. You have a choice of twelve differing flavors, all marked clearly in a small case. Lifting the chrome lever, you drop in a capsule, and press down the lever. There are two blinking lights on the front of the machine that blink until the water is hot. 187 degrees hot the directions tell us. You have a choice of a small cup or a large cup, and push the button. The machine stops automatically at a pre-set level. There is no cup warmer, so make sure you run hot water in and out of the cup to give you the best flavor. This was easy, and quick. It takes but a few minutes to brew the most rich, smooth espresso. When you lift the lever to brew shot two, the old capsule is dropped into the waste bin, which seems to hold about 10-12 capsules.
To make lattes while using the Nespresso C100, I used a heat and froth type device that I have. Very easy and and delicious. When I wanted a milk drink I tended to use a Manual Milk Frother to do it. Not perfect, but an easy way to make a latte with this.
The Nespresso C100 come with 12 samples of coffee. I went through a few varieties of capsules. The Nespresso system works on these capsules. You can select from many varieties. Once you have registered your Nespresso, you are a member of the Nespresso family and may order the capsules whenever you want. They are priced at $0.52 a piece.
I prefer the Ristretto. It has a chocolate flavor. It's a well-balanced sharp flavor but not overly acidic. Other flavors are Roma, a Southern Italian Espresso, rich and strong. Livanto, has a caramel and nutty aroma. Arpaggio is dark roasted and pungent.
The Nespresso C-100 is easy to clean and easy to use. It has a great taste and the variety of capsules is extraordinary. There is a large water storage container and it is professional and quick brewing. I look forward to my espresso in the morning, a great way to start the day. My Nespresso came with an attractive three ring binder filled with colorful directions and instructions on how to order the capsules. Nespresso is a class act. I love this machine and highly, highly recommend it.
prisrob 07-14-08
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| "Fast, easy, excellent." | 2008-06-07 |
| - Reviewed By charles4072 |
I'm 100% satisfied with this wonderful little machine. It has a very small footprint so it doesn't take up a lot of counter space, it has very design, it's incredibly easy to use and clean, and makes consistently perfect espresso.
Since this is a completely automated machine and you are limited to using the coffee pods sold by Nespresso, this may not be the choice for espresso enthusiast who are willing to invest large amounts of time and money into the craft of making espresso with an authentic manual machine. But for those of us who just want a good cup of espresso and fast and painlessly as possible, the Essenza is a dream come true.
Other's have complained that $.50 is too much to spend on a single espresso, and that may be true if you are only taking into consideration the amount of coffee used. It's true if you buy a $10 - $12 pound of gourmet coffee you'll get a lot more that ~20 cups of espresso, but you'll also be spending a lot more time preparing your coffee and cleaning/maintaining your machine. For me, I'd rather pay $.50 a cup so I can spend my time doing other things. I'd also like to point out that a quality manual espresso machine is going to cost you a lot more than $230. I have friends who are fanatical about their espresso and have spent thousands on proper, coffeehouse-quality espresso machines. |
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| "Good espresso for dummies" | 2008-05-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: AISL9UW37Q8B0 |
I bought this after a friend of mine served me a comment and it blew my mind. It makes a great tasting, foamy espresso/lungo every single time! It never has burned or bitter flavor.
I bought the milk steamer/frother combo and am glad I bought the combo. The milk frother makes great froth and is very easy to clean as it is virtually a jug that you can clean under running water vs. regular espresso machine's steamer cleaning.
I can see why this may not seem too economical considering the price of the pods, but I can honestly say it's saved me some serious money as I stopped my daily (sometimes twice a day) stop at Starbucks. I love the fact that I can just get up in the morning and make a great cup of espresso - no need to take a shower, get dressed, and drive out to the Starbucks. I also think it tastes better than Starbucks or other specialty stores' coffee.
I did experience some problems at first for about 2 weeks where lungo didn't make lungo amount. I was about to take it back to Williams Sonomas (I bought it there because of their return policy) but somehow it started working fine again. I am a little scared and wonder if it is going to be a problem again in the future, but we will see.
I also noticed a couple of times more than usual amount of coffee grind in my coffee. I don't know if it was my mistake or what but it was weird to see grind floating on top. It only happened a couple of times though. (I drink about 3 cups a day)
I don't think the noise is bad at all.
I also liked the price of C100T but if I were to buy it again, I may consider more expensive model, only because C100 only takes a very short cup. I only have 2 cups that size in my house.
This machine is so easy my 10-year-old can make a great cup! |
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| "GOOD BYE STARBUCKS!" | 2008-05-02 |
| - Reviewed By freeleosun |
| I've only had my espresso machine for about 3 weeks now and I love it. I work a lot and keep odd hours. I was making up to 2 trips a day to Starbucks. After paying $3.85 a pop for my Venti Mocha for years, and being treated rudely by one of the "baristas" at that company on a resent visit, I decided to purchase this espresso maker. I LOVE IT!! It makes my drink taste better then Starbucks ever did. This puppy will pay for itself in about 4 months sense I no longer have to go out for my espresso drink. It's simple to use and easy to keep clean. I'm one happy camper. |
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