Advantages: Great Coffee Disadvantages: The cost of the pods
KrupsXN 2005 Nespresso Essenza
Preparing a real espresso involves a special extraction procedure. In this procedure water is forced at high pressure through a fine blend of ground coffee and as a result, the flavours and aromas are quickly extracted. This procedure is difficult unless the correct machine is used and this is where the Krups machine is one of the best, as it takes the difficulty out of making an espresso.
This is one of many machines that use the Nespresso Pods, this are small pods which fit into the machine, they are full of coffee and are at the heart of the process.
The Machine
When I open the box the first thing I noticed was the weight, it is a very sturdy and well-built machine measuring 300*170*270mm. The machine has a 1.3 litre water container, which is neatly hidden away at the back; the front ...
mark1961 03.08.2006 (18.08.2006)
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Advantages: It doesn't turn off automatically, it takes filter papers, and is very simple to use. Disadvantages: The 'smooth side trigger action' isn't very effective.
In December 2006, my coffee filter machine broke, well, it was the operators? error, but I thought it was broke ? so, I bought a new one: the Krups version.
For those who are unaware, a filter coffee machine is, an electrical device that filters water through ground coffee, into a jug underneath. The jug is kept hot on a heated base, for you to drink at your leisure.
Here are the key features:
Capacity: 1.25 litres
Coffee type: Ground
Filter: Paper
Cup warmer: Yes
Removable reservoir: No
Dimensions: H35.8 x W25.5 x D22.9cm
Wattage: 1100W
Krups is a mid-range brand in the coffee machine world. I had decided on this machine before I went out to buy one: due to the advertised features. I found it difficult to locate any Krups machines in Chester; they had top end machines and the rubbish lower end ones, but Krups, Magimix ...
L0BSTER_QUADRILLE 04.06.2007 (17.06.2007)
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Advantages: tidy, quick, compact Disadvantages: capsules are expensive.
look like its going to take over the world whilst your asleep.
The secret of the success is down to the preperation, because the water is fprced at high pressre through the coffee, the favours and aromas are extracted quicky - and this makes the difference.
So then, all good so far. the machine comes with a pack of twelve capsules. One of each flavour so you can sample them all before purchasing your first set.... no here is the slight downside. The capusles are 23p each from the 'Nespresso' site. (www.nespresso.com) not tooo bad, but I think thats a little pricy. However, a quick check on trusty ebay and you'll find that you can pick them up for around 10p each.
The coffee is good, really good, however you'll have to taste them all to work out which one you prefer, but you'll be impressed with the results.... each capsule ...
mussonanna 13.03.2006
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