Lynn Dollar
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l've got another question, do you still use your drip coffee maker in conjunction with a Nespresso or espresso machine ?
Just use a Keurig unless there are visitors. It's just easier for me......l've got another question, do you still use your drip coffee maker in conjunction with a Nespresso or espresso machine ?
Truer works have never been written!!The best item a guy or gal can invest in is one they use and enjoy.
Let me know if you want to let that Sylvia go to a good home (cheap!)Someday, I need to learn to let go of things I've bought and will never use again.
Sad to say in this thread, but that's where I've landed as well. It's not great coffee, but it's drinkable coffee with less fuss than making instant. Since I'm down to one cup a day it's a very reasonable compromise. And the Costco Pacific Bold K-cups have some flavor to them at a decent price.Just use a Keurig unless there are visitors. It's just easier for me......
Peet's is a solid win and Costco runs a sale every few months if you're a member there.I've had my Nespresso Citiz espresso machine for one year now. This is one of the best purchases I've made in the past year. I use it every day. I start my day with a double shot of espresso. I have a shot or two in the afternoon when my energy is waning. I make a mean caramel macchiato that is every bit as good as Starbucks.
I've tried five different brands of pods. Those were Nespresso, Peets, Dunkin Donuts, Lavazza , and I think its spelled Gourmessio , or something like that . Without a doubt, I enjoy Peets the most and its not even close. The Dunkin Donuts is next. Nespresso is good, but I don't like having to pay for their proprietary pods. I tried the other two because they were cheap. And they tasted cheap.
which Nespresso do you have? looking for a friend.We gave up coffee 10 years ago now and only drink espresso based drinks.
My go to is a 3-4 shot latte made with 2% hot milk. No foam, ever, as it gets in the way My next go to is a mocha, either hot or cold.
If it’s cold, I’ll add an extra shot to overcome the ice watering down the espresso flavor. We use only Ghirardelli chocolate syrup and I prefer unsweetened almond milk on the cold mochas.
This all started when we experienced a Nespresso demo in Williams Sonoma housewares store. The crema that the Nespresso machine produced and how it extracted a shot made for a very satisfying and convenient shot. This was the easiest, fastest and most convenient way for us to make high quality and consistent espresso. We were hooked.
Fast forward now ten years and we have a very full selection of pods to use in the Nespresso machine. My fave these days is Illy. OMG their espresso is near perfection every time.
The Nespresso machine saves us from going to coffee chains and overspending on what is basically a milk drink. And we have a few insulated cups for taking our drinks in the car and to work. I can sip my morning latte for a good 30 minutes at work at it remains super hot.
Check out one of these machines if you can. It was our turning point.
The previous gen of this one but it’s only a cosmetic difference between both gens: Limited-time deal: Nespresso Lattissima Touch Espresso Machine with Milk Frother by De'Longhi, Washed Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WD2QZN/?tag=tvwb-20which Nespresso do you have? looking for a friend.
If you want froth, I got you some froth. We use this too for lattes Aerolatte Milk Frother, The Original Steam-Free Frother, Satin Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KZUNK/?tag=tvwb-20which Nespresso do you have? looking for a friend.
Just spent an hour reading about CitiZ vs Pixie and Delonghi vs Breville and s well as a few hand grinders. Thankfully I was enjoying a very, very young Pinot Noir from Costco that is finally opening up after 5 hours.The previous gen of this one but it’s only a cosmetic difference between both gens: Limited-time deal: Nespresso Lattissima Touch Espresso Machine with Milk Frother by De'Longhi, Washed Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WD2QZN/?tag=tvwb-20
If you’re not going to use the milk steamer, I’d recco this version and save the money (but I’ll be dammed because the one with the separate frother is on sale for less than the one without the frother) Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFC73AZ/?tag=tvwb-20
The lattissima is my at home model and the CitiZ is at my office.
And CL has some for sale too so save even more there for a quality used one.
These are all part of the Original Line pods. Not the more American size and style Vertuo line. If you want to sample shots or drinks, text me. I’m home all weekend, working.