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Nespresso Machine Rec’s
Posted on 6/4/19 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 6/4/19 at 6:57 pm
Tired of spending $3.73 for iced americanos at Starbucks everyday.
For the folks that have a Nespresso, what model do you have?
I’m trying to make iced americanos everyday with 4 shots of espresso. I don’t need any of milk frothers. Trying to figure out what’s the best model for me.
For the folks that have a Nespresso, what model do you have?
I’m trying to make iced americanos everyday with 4 shots of espresso. I don’t need any of milk frothers. Trying to figure out what’s the best model for me.
This post was edited on 6/4/19 at 7:08 pm
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Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:13 pm to Lazy But Talented
Breville Creatista. Love it. I mostly use it for espresso but it makes tons of different drinks.
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Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:14 pm to Lazy But Talented
I have the citiz 'n milk model and I love it. It uses the older style cups. If you don't need the frother you could just go with the citiz model. It cranks out some great espresso.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:32 pm to Lazy But Talented
The vertuo models have a pod that’s a double shot, so you can just use two of them to get 4 shots
You’d have to use 4 pods on the original machine to get four shots
Sounds like you’d be in the market for the most basic vertuo model
You’d have to use 4 pods on the original machine to get four shots
Sounds like you’d be in the market for the most basic vertuo model
Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:37 pm to GynoSandberg
I didn't know the vertuo models had that option. The original has an option for one double shot.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:42 pm to GynoSandberg
I’ll take a look Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:54 pm to Lazy But Talented
Before you go Nespresso, have you considered a cold brewed coffee extract for your iced coffee? Cool Brew is one locally made brand, but there are others.
Nespresso pods cost about 70 cents each, so you’ll perhaps not be saving as much money as you think.
Nespresso pods cost about 70 cents each, so you’ll perhaps not be saving as much money as you think.
This post was edited on 6/4/19 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:54 pm to hungryone
Yeah I’ve tried a couple cold brew methods.
Nothing compares to an iced americano from Starbucks lol
Nothing compares to an iced americano from Starbucks lol
Posted on 6/4/19 at 7:58 pm to nateslu1
I always felt the double shot on the original was too watered down. I always used two pods, two single shots with the original. Ran through those pods obviously
There are vertuo pods designed specifically for one 2.7 oz shot of espresso.
The vertuo makes a pretty good espresso, especially if you’re using filtered water.
There are vertuo pods designed specifically for one 2.7 oz shot of espresso.
The vertuo makes a pretty good espresso, especially if you’re using filtered water.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 8:21 pm to Demshoes
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Breville Creatista. Love it. I mostly use it for espresso but it makes tons of different drinks.
Exactly this.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 8:48 pm to Lazy But Talented
Love it! Simple and easy. Small enough to take on vaca.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 8:53 pm to GynoSandberg
I seriously can't figure out the difference on these vertuo models besides the ones with frothers 
Is the difference in these two just the colors and design of the tank?
vertuo plus
Vertuo
Is the difference in these two just the colors and design of the tank?
vertuo plus
Vertuo
This post was edited on 6/4/19 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 6/4/19 at 9:08 pm to Lazy But Talented
The virtuo style limits your pod selection though. Can only get first party Nespresso pods. The older line you can get pods from Peet's, Cafe Joe, etc.
Posted on 6/4/19 at 10:13 pm to Lazy But Talented
The chrome holds a little more water, heats faster etc. You only need the basic for what you want I imagine
And the poster above is right, vertuo only allows nespresso brand pods. In fact I think they created a better machine to get people off the old ones and the use of alternative pods.
The vertuo pods have their own barcodes on them that the system reads to make that specific type of cup - Amount of water, water temp etc specific
And the poster above is right, vertuo only allows nespresso brand pods. In fact I think they created a better machine to get people off the old ones and the use of alternative pods.
The vertuo pods have their own barcodes on them that the system reads to make that specific type of cup - Amount of water, water temp etc specific
Posted on 6/4/19 at 10:32 pm to GynoSandberg
We have a vertuo machine that was a gift. Fantastic coffee, but as said already OP the nespresso brand pods are expensive. If you are using 4 per day that’s not gonna be much cheaper than Starbucks.
I would try some of the vertuo full size cup pods though, hell they make some that are 14 oz of brew. Most of the full cup size are pretty strong.
I would try some of the vertuo full size cup pods though, hell they make some that are 14 oz of brew. Most of the full cup size are pretty strong.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 7:54 am to baldona
Awesome. Think I'm going to get the vertuo.
I wonder if other brands will create the pods for this? Or if it's impossible due to the barcode scanner.
I wonder if other brands will create the pods for this? Or if it's impossible due to the barcode scanner.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 9:08 am to Lazy But Talented
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Awesome. Think I'm going to get the vertuo.
The vertuo means you're stuck w/nespresso only pods for the foreseeable future.
Go with an original line and you'll have many more options. You can buy luongo pods and increase the size of the pour, so you can get that coffee as watery as you'd like.
(sipping an iced shot of decaf Arpeggio as I type this)
Posted on 6/5/19 at 9:10 am to nateslu1
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I have the citiz 'n milk model and I love it. It uses the older style cups. If you don't need the frother you could just go with the citiz model. It cranks out some great espresso.
Same here. Had it for five or six years. Works like a charm.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 9:43 am to hungryone
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(sipping an iced shot of decaf Arpeggio as I type this)
Love me some Arpeggio. What's your best method to ice it? Just brew it over ice or add after the shot?
I have a a Citiz and have loved it. Also bought one for work and everybody pools to buy the knockoff pods - not nearly as good but get the job done.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:19 am to metallica81788
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not nearly as good but get the job done.
Knock off pods are nowhere are as good as the originals. Don't know what the hell do but cannot beat the original Nespresso pods.
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