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Does Nespresso make REAL espresso?

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Nespresso is an elegant and convenient way to make your favorite coffee at home, like a latte or an americano. But is it really making an espresso? While many would argue that it is only emulating espresso, I think there may be more to this question than just a black and white answer. Let’s take a look together in this video as I discuss how we define espresso, and why Nespresso might be even better than a traditional espresso machine for the home user.

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Nespresso Vertuo Next & Aeroccino: https://amzn.to/3laiyyj

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20 Comments

@CocktailTimeJR Creator 6 years ago Pinned

Do you have a Nespresso at home? Tell me what you think!

@alexmontanus 5 years ago (edited)

Almost everyone I know who bought an (automatic) espresso machine have ditched it because it broke or it was too much work cleaning. I am still rocking my nespresso machine for about 7 years now. It does not deliver a ‘heavenly’ espresso but it is consistently good and also is very easy to use with minimal cleaning. I have two tips. 1) always warm up the machine first with no pod in it to clean out dirty water and to warm up the inside of the machine. 2) If you don’t like the lungo it makes (like me), try to make Americano coffee :)

@umue11 5 years ago

Nespresso tastes clearly not as good as "real" espresso made by a skilled coffee hobbyist or trained barista. However, it tastes way, WAAAAY, better than what is serverd as espresso in 95% of restaureants, bars, cafes (only counting these who use a real portafilter machine) on the street! Yes, that"s how bad espresso quality is in most public places.

@joshuaboursier7314 5 years ago

Just tried my parents nespresso machine and was so Surprised at how good the coffee was, great body and sweetness, great video!

@volkansavci4236 5 years ago

Great comparison and explanation with one detail that needs to be tweaked, Nespresso pixie model that is being shown in the beginning of the video has actually 19 bars of pressure, not 15 bars.

@briansmith207 4 years ago

🙋🏻‍♂️Caffeine addict here. I can feel a difference in the amount or quality of caffeine from Starbucks espresso to my Nespresso machine. Starbucks hits different, must extract more caffeine per brew.

@TheKiwibirder 5 years ago

And NO MESS!!! Great review. Thanks!

@aakash8590 2 years ago

So objective & pragmatic discussion. Great job.

@joehafez7936 5 years ago

wow man you really enlightened me thank you for the information 👍🏻👍🏻

@dandiffenderfer6010 5 years ago

Absolutely wonderful review! I like that you took a lot of time to focus on the data and metrics but ultimately brought it back to the taste.

@soleneptune9498 5 years ago

Phenomenal review man

@macscotter9458 4 years ago

Thank you for this video! Hey I’ve been a happy Nespresso customer since 2005. Around 2008 I decided to research making espresso in traditional ways, but doing that all the work, money and room I’d need didn’t compare to the consistent and compact solution Nespresso offered. So I stuck with Nespresso. I’ll never turn down a cafe style espresso, but being able to brew a perfect cup of espresso with a touch of a button is amazing. I also appreciate how they assume responsibility of recycling their own pods. I subscribed to your channel cause I like your style and diversity. Thanks for making me feel like I still enjoy true espresso!

@rxonmymind8362 1 year ago

I have a Breville touch impress I use for the majority of my morning coffee routine. I have a Nespresso Citiz with the frother at work. On my second cup as I write.
I like Nespresso for the sheer variety of capsules available. From almond, pistachio, etc.
I often put two capsules in to make up for the 18g used for my home espresso machine and while just a tad weaker, it tastes delicious.

@MYJ61 1 year ago (edited)

I’m with you. If I’m paying for it, all that matters is that I like what I’m drinking. I just took delivery of an Opal One Nespresso style capsule machine from Colonna coffee out of the UK. It was designed in conjunction with three time UK barista championship winner Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood. It’s was designed specifically for specialty coffee capsules. So far very happy with the machine and the coffee. I live in the US by the way.

@flippingdiode 5 years ago

I agree. Good review!

@BoomChockolaca 5 years ago

great points mate, keep it up!

@floatingpeaks4584 2 years ago (edited)

I just got a nespresso orignal with a frother upgraded from a moka pot. All I'm looking for is a better experience than instant coffee and one which doesn't involve a 15 min ritual to enjoy a cup finished in 5 min.

Nespresso offers that experience.

@russellgeorge1993 1 year ago

Excellent video! I’ve been considering one and to be honest I haven’t had a real espresso in years just what I get from the machine at 711. So I think this would be good for me! As long as it’s stronger and richer than regular coffee it’s good for me!

@pinkhope84 5 years ago

I own a nespresso mashine. I like it. 😊

@steampunk888 4 years ago

Hey, great channel, with lots of potential. Subscribed. Just remember (from an engineer) that the pressure generated by a vibration pump is not directly related to what is experienced in an open channel, like the uncompacted nespresso grounds. If you shake the capsule, the grounds just move around. That is my biggest dislike about Nespresso. There should be enough ground coffee in there to fill the capsule. The coffee never sees 15 bar, not even 9. And the "crema" from these capsules is made with the help on an aeration device in the nozzle. Having said that, it is often good, and more often than not, it is better than what is available in commercial cafes.