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Question: Since this machine is manual how will I know how much water to put in and when to stop it in order to make the espresso correctly? I would hate to was
Document: Let's assume you know about nespresso, so I won't talk about the coffee, ease of use...I really like this machine for the following reasons:- pretty big water tank (compared to the newer models: city...)- manual controls. Well: one on/off button, and one "start/stop the water". I like that so much better than the models with preset cups sizes. With this one, I can make my coffee stronger or more diluted as I want/feel.Nice point: the led for the water on/off button blinks once per second when dispensing.
I bought this because I wanted nespresso, but didn't want to pay for the more expensive models that they carry at Bed Bath & Beyond and other retailers. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that with this model is the manual start/stop brewing. Since it takes all of 10 seconds to fill an espresso cup, it isn't a big deal for me to stand there and wait for my espresso. If I could go back and buy a nicer model, I would buy this one again and use the extra $ on the pods.
I went through all of the sample pods, and have already ordered my preferred refills. I happen to think starbucks is pretty decent, hate Keurig, and love Urth Cafe and intelligentsia here in L.A.; those are pretty much my espresso points of reference.The espresso comes out nice and hot if you operate the machine according to the manual (once turned on, you wait until the light stops blinking. If it's the first time of use or you haven't used it in a few days, run a cup of water through first).
I love lattes! Sometimes I put a square of Nespresso dark chocolate in the cup, or dip biscotti. So good and indulgent. Be good to yourself and make your own little relaxing ritual for enjoying a great espresso or latte. I know I deserve it. So do you.
I wasn't sure I would like the &#34;manual&#34; Nespresso and wasn't even sure what this meant but I didn't want to spend more than $100 on a machine as we already have a Keurig that my husband uses. I have found it to work perfectly and the only difference is that you have to press the button at the end of the brew as opposed to it justing brewing the right amount. At first I was brewing it too weak for my taste, so I began using a small espresso cup to know when to get the right amount.
I received this Nespresso yesterday. I put the plug in the electricity and then it exploded. I recognized later that the item needs 120 V and we in GCC we have only 220 V. So I don't know what to do! I am so upset since the info are not mentioned within the catalog, just a small sticker on the box.
I love this machine and would like to comment on Nepresso's customer service; the BEST, no exceptions. I had an Aerochino that wasn't working right and they just sent another, no questions. As to your orders of the pods Never request next day delivery because it isn't necessary. Order on a Thursday morning and you'll get it on Friday, if not then Saturday for certain.You will consistently make excellent coffee/espresso and surprise your guests. My only wish is a repeat of others; that the spout was about half an inch shorter to accommodate larger cups.
This is tough, when we use a variety of cup sizes and shapes, to keep the taste consistent. In fact of our very first cup we guessed wrong and filled the cup too much before stopping, and it was a lot weaker. The second time we undershot, then 3rd time a charm - but we've just proved to you that you are not going to get a consistent cup of coffee taste having to try to guess when to STOP brewing. I then tested to see if it would stop at a large cup if you don't stop it - no - this  is a completely manual brewer only - will not stop until you press the brew button a second time.More for your decision making:  Me and the wife bought this for strong cups, expresso, latte, etc.
I drink espresso. My wife goes te extra distance to froth milk for a latte.I make espresso at home with a manual machine, going through the quest for great bean, proper grinding, measuring, tamping, etc...all component parts of the elusive consistently good espresso shot. I have gotten the drill down to a matter of minutes....and I can draw a decent shot more often than not. I believe that one ought to know what goes into making something of quality...and this really rings true for me when it comes to coffee.
I would NOT recommend this machine. It seems like a prototype that they just decided to sell.Dislikes:-Manual cup size - meaning you have to stand there and turn the flow off when you **think** you have the right amount-Compared to the more expensive Nespresso machines, this machine produces burnt tasting espresso (the U is actually a really nice little machine)-Flow continues to leak after you turn it off-Can only use tiny espresso cups because drip catcher isn't removable like other machines-Customer service is rude and not helpful (I bought this directly from Nespresso as a present, there is a 14 day return policy and since this was a present, it wasn't opened until after 14 days so we couldn't return it.
Answer: As far as the amount of water to put in, you simply fill the reservoir and the machine takes care of it. You do, however, have to push the button to stop the brewing process. There are a couple of ways to figure out how long to let it go. One is to simply time it. I would suggest starting with 15 seconds, turning it off and trying it. The light on the machine blinks about once a second while it is brewing so you can simply count the blinks. Depending on your taste and the capsule you use, with a little experimenting you'll figure out the amount of brewing time you like. The second method is to get a shot glass with measurements on it. My local supermarket had it. Then stop the brewing when it reaches a certain level. Start with a 1.5 ounce shot and experiment from there based on your preference. By the way, besides the price, I got the manual machine so I could chose the length of shot I wanted to pull rather than having the machine do it for me.