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Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso D150 machine is part of our classic line. Classic Line machines all have the capsule holder system that uses the traditional gesture for preparing an espresso. They a...
- 1250-watt manual espresso machine designed for mess-free coffee-filled capsules
- 19-bar pressure pump; 1-1/5-liter plastic water reservoir lifts off for easy filling
- Steam wand/hot-water nozzle with built-in frothing attachment; cup-warming plate
- Espresso cup, Lungo cup, and assortment of 12 capsules included
- Measures 11-1/5 by 8 by 11-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
This Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Nice machine and system, but mediocre capsules
I have three Nespresso machines, including this one. My comments concern the Nespresso system rather than any particular machine, but I can't see paying [price] for this D150 when for only [price] you can get the D300.
The idea of the capsules rather than using coffee beans requires some trade offs, but has lots of huge advantages. The capsules are super convenient, fast, clean and neat, attractive, and allow you to easily serve a variety of coffee blends (decaf, latin american, african, pure arabica, etc, which is fun). A big advantage is that they stay fresh for months at a time, so you can always have them on hand when you need them.
Comparing the Nespresso system with the conventional system shows the value of convenience. Conventional machine: you have to have fresh beans, you have to have an expensive burr grinder (more counter space, more to clean, more to break down), you have to get the fineness of the grind correct, you have to measure the ground coffee accurately,...
2. Easy to use, good to drink
I first tried the espresso from this machine at a friend's house. The espresso was hot and had a wonderful crema and it was ready in less than a minute. I have owned less expensive machines and stovetop models but they never came out hot enough or with enough crema (if any). I received my machine and within minutes I was brewing my first cup. The cartridge system offers no coffee ground mess of the traditional machines. My wife enjoyed a hot cup of tea this morning from the steamer/hot water spout which produced steaming hot water in less than a minute. The only downside is that you have to order your coffee blends from the company but the up side is that the selection is excellent and the price is about $.45 a cup (less than any resturant or Starbucks). They ship your order by 2 day UPS and if you order from them online there is free shipping (minimum of 100 cartridges). There is a nice bonus with your first order, but I won't spoil the surprise. Buy this machine and you won't be...
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I agree with the gripe of some of the other reviewers: relying on the capsules only takes away some of the fun of being able to try different coffees. And the ones that use Robusta are a problem. However, two of the capsules, Arpeggio and Livanto, use 100% arabica beans, and, Arpeggio especially, are truly wonderful.
I have trouble now enjoying espresso anywhere in town; only a couple of extremely expensive restaurants serve Illy or something of the sort that is consistently better than my nespresso machine. Everything from Starbucks on down just doesn't seem as good. Even some traditionally great coffees like Lavazza seem mediocre by comparison.
The D150 was possibly the most rewarding investment I've made, and for 200 dollars is certainly worth the cost.
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