Krups VIVO Expresso AND Cappuccino Maker

Advantages: cappuchino, expresso and filter machine all in one unit
Disadvantages: no permanent filter

...I didn't think I could like a "gadget" as much as I did my Delonghi Caffe Firenze but I do! Ok so it is basically the same, only better! The Delonghi Caffe Nabucco is a filter coffee maker, cappuccino and expresso maker all in one unit! It is fairly bulky to look at but considering it replaced 2 machines it probably does take up slightly less space. It is a very easy machine to use, firstly decide whether you want filter or cappuchino/expresso coffee and push one of the buttons on the front of the machine, there are 2 silver buttons it is simply a case of pressing the one that you want. Once that is decided the rest of the process is just as easy. Filter ****** Just the same as using a regular filter coffee maker really. Remove the large jug from the base of the machine and fill it with water. There is a lid... Read review

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Advantages: Quick, Easy to use, Looks nice
Disadvantages: None

...and the coffe so you have to use two pods for one drink.: CAFFEE LUNGO this is a everyday coffee with a crema layer. I use coffee whitener in mine to make it a bit milkier though as its more like a long expresso. EXPRESSO i have one of these in the morning before the school run to wake me up, really good flavour and one of the best i've ever had. LATTE MACHHIATO you get the two pods here and have to use the milk one first. It's descirbed as milk that has been stained with strong coffee. Looks lovely when prepared in the given glass as its layered, it is slighty sweetened and a light lovely coffee. Perfect for sitting and reading your magazine or book with! CAPPUCCINO again you get the milk pods with this one which has to go in first. This is a really nice frothy drink which i adore, also they are nice to give people when they come round... Read review

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Advantages: great choice of drinks, easy to use and no need to clean
Disadvantages: as noisy as an expresso machine

...on features, but that's because of the barcode technology. It also makes it simple to use. The machine is a bit noisy, but it's not as noisy as the steam function on my old machine. I haven't had to clean it yet as the water mixes with the drink in the cup, so no nasty splashes of coffee so far, but it is a nice looking matt silver plastic (also available in black) piece of kit and has decent Braun styling. Tescos, Asda and Boots stock the T-discs. Don't go to other supermarkets so not sure about them (can anyone advise?). I have tried all the drinks and my favourites have to be the hot chocolate and the Cappuccino. The Capuccino has a nifty 2 disc element, you make the expresso and then it froths a T-disc of milk on top. It's definitely easier to use than my old Krups Expresso machine which was temperamental. Highly recommended!... Read review

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