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I've only tried it when I'm traveling for work but it was super convenient and tasted great. Now that I'm home so much and coffee is life, I'm looking for a better option. But is Nespresso worth all the hype? Other alternatives that are also convenient and really good coffee and espresso?
I love mine for espresso-based drinks (I usually make lattes). I always joke that if I couldn't buy another one, it's something I'd take with me if the house was on fire!
They are actually environmentally friendly if you use the Nespresso recycling program which is free. They give you the bags, you fill them up with the pods (with grounds still inside) and once filled, you drop them off at UPS as prepaid. Super easy. Or you can drop the filled bags at a Nespresso store too. There's way less waste with Nespresso than going to a coffee place that uses disposable cups and lids, and less waste than any system that uses plastic pods. And they will deliver the coffee too if you don't have a Nespresso store that is convenient.
I find this too! I tried so many different types and they were all so acidic.I have one at work, and the convenience is great, and accommodates the preferences of various users. However, the environmental impact is an issue, and being limited to the taste of the coffees they offer is a draw back. Maybe I'm just sensitive but I found that many different pods result in an acidic after taste, which I don't like. I found one espresso pod that didn't have it, but it only generates an espresso sized drink so I had to steam milk separately to get a full cup. I would use it if I had no option, but I much prefer the taste of other coffee, such as Peets or Philz for my espresso machine. For instant, small instant packages of Starbucks is super quick and better tasting as well.
I have one at work, and the convenience is great, and accommodates the preferences of various users. However, the environmental impact is an issue, and being limited to the taste of the coffees they offer is a draw back. Maybe I'm just sensitive but I found that many different pods result in an acidic after taste, which I don't like. I found one espresso pod that didn't have it, but it only generates an espresso sized drink so I had to steam milk separately to get a full cup. I would use it if I had no option, but I much prefer the taste of other coffee, such as Peets or Philz for my espresso machine. For instant, small instant packages of Starbucks is super quick and better tasting as well.
I find this too! I tried so many different types and they were all so acidic.
My in laws have one, and I had one at my office for a while, and I considered one for home after my old pod-style unit died. Honestly, I don't think the coffee is amazing quality. I will 100% own it - I am a coffee snob. Their coffee is not much better than what is available from kurig. The pods are small. A single espresso cup contains much less coffee than a normal single espresso. So if you want that same concentration, you'd need at least 2. They are very expensive. Far, far, far more than even the freshest highest end coffee (along with all the garbage). I once heard pods compared to printer + ink. What ends up costing the most? It's those dang ink refills. This is the same with those pricey pods.
HOWEVER (more snob comments coming) if you like starbucks and that type of coffee, you may like it. Is it top end? No. Is it easy? Heck yes. My french press is certainly more work, but it's a fraction of the price, almost no environmental impact, and superior coffee. So it really depends what you're looking for. The only pro for nespresso is the lazy factor.
And total side note, but I do love the aeronccino or whatever it was called haha. I was given one and re-gifted it to my in-laws when they got their nespresso.
I've never heard of them before but now I'm having a serious coffee machine envy!We have a Jura Z8. Like @Gussie said, it Is worth the investment. Great cup of coffee everytime.
I actually have one of these but I'm both intimidated and lazy to use it daily. But reading through everyone's response I'm starting to think I need to give this another try before investing in another one.
I've been drinking Korean instant coffee mix that comes in a pouch, super easy since you just need to pour hot water over it, but it's not doing me any favors with weight gain. Ton of cream and sugar in it. So I'm trying to find a better solution without giving up coffee. Temporarily I'm just doing drip coffee but I find it kind of meh so thinking more towards espresso drinks.
Super interesting reading everyone's feedback!