Nespresso?

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i've had one for about 6 months.
it's not of the same quality as a really good machine, with really good beans, made by someone with some skill ... but it's actually pretty good for a completely hassle free coffee.

there really is NO mess, i use it as my only source of coffee - I had previously tried manual espresso machines, stove top espresso, and plunger -- but all were too much hassle to use every time at home, especially given that I have 6-8 cups per day!

it is still possible to make a crap coffee with nespresso - if you extract too much (put too much water through the pod) it will be bitter. The pods really are different - I like the 10/10 intensity varieties.
 
Nespressos are great great machines for single cup use. However, the price per pound is insanely high... I think it's about $50 a pound. I actually bought my parents a machine for when I go visit so I have something decent to drink...

I went with a Jura. The upfront cost can be quite high (though a refurbed machine probably will run about 600-900 depending on the bells and whistles). I've remained fairly loyal to west coast coffee so source my beans from Vivace/Cafe Vita/Hines. I'm paying something like 16-20 bucks a pound including shipping. And the flexibility to use whatever coffee I like is very very important to me..

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I got the "U" machine with the Aeroccino. It's pretty good other than the price of pods. Most of them are 60 cents. I use 2 for my morning coffee. No mess and no waiting at all. That's how I justify the price.

I understand the patent on the pods is expiring soon, so price should drop.
 
JobsFan said:
i've had one for about 6 months.
it's not of the same quality as a really good machine, with really good beans, made by someone with some skill ... but it's actually pretty good for a completely hassle free coffee.
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2nd that, it's ok not great
 
Does anyone roast their own beans?

I've been buying from Sweet Maria's for years and roasting with an iRoast 2. I find the variety available fantastic, and for the quality you generate, the prices are great. Typical good beans are $6-10/lb, with special ones running about $12/lb. The rare choices that are $20-30/lb are well worth it and very complex. Wouldn't waste those on your first few roasts!

I have a Gaggia super automatic, but the steamer failed on me. For the past 6 months I've been using a Technivorm Moccamaster and love it.
 
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