Nespresso E350 Romeo

• Like all Nespresso coffee machines, it uses a 19 Bar pressure pump with the Thermoblock system, that helps produce that perfect espresso.
• A programmable dosing system lets you set the exact amount of water for your espresso, so you always get the same dose and don’t have to press a button to stop the water flow.
• A fully automatic capsule placing mechanism sets the capsule into its place and ejects it to a used capsules container. When the container is full of used capsules, the machine will indicate it so you know when to dispose of the capsules.
• A visual control lets you know when the drip tray is full of water so you can clean up before it gets messy.
• Keep the espresso cups warm just before making the drink with the warming plate for 5 espresso cups.
• An AutoCappuccino steam nozzle lets you connect any milk container to the nozzle with a plastic hose, so that you can get the steamed milk straight to your cup without needing to use the steam nozzle manually.

Over all this is a great looking machine with some extra cool features to show off. Enjoy!

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Nespresso Capsules

Online

Get them at the Nespresso website.

Prices

Each capsule costs 0.55 USD. Capsules are ordered in multiples of 50 for packing reasons.

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Tassimo T-Discs

Stores

Use the following link to locate the nearest store to your home.

Online

Get T-DISCs online at one of the following options:

• Tassimo Online
• Amazon

Each T-DISCs pack consists of 16 capsules (for milk based flavors, 8 of the capsules are milk and the other 8 are the actual coffee, chocolate, etc.).

Prices

About 4 USD per pack of 8-capsules (sometimes sold in packs of 16 or 32 capsules).

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Dolce Gusto Capsules

The machine works in a similar way to Nespresso system machines using thermoblock. However, unlike the 19 bar pressure used in Nespresso machines, in the Krups machine 15 bar is used. The high pressure and the capsules are designed to deliver an even distribution of water and pressure over the coffee to ensure that flavor is maximized. For comparison, in traditional filter coffee makers (drip machines) water flows through the coffee grounds at just 1 bar of pressure.

Warranty is given by Krups for two years.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto

Technical Specification

• High 15 bar pressure
• Free starter pack including Latte Macchiato glass, Cappuccino cup with saucer and more
• Ultra fast warm up, coffee in minutes
• 1.3 L removable water tank for easy cleaning, filling and emptying

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Bosch Tassimo TAS4511

This machine will make you a cup of espresso, cappuccino,  latte, hot chocolate, tea or even more hot beverages at a push of a button. The Tassimo system includes special T-DISCs (capsules) with barcodes, which are read by the machine to set the correct water temperature, pressure and brew time for each drink. One of the cool things about the T-DISCs is that they come in known flavors such as Jacobs coffee, Starbucks coffee or Twinings tea. For the milk based flavor, you will have to combine two T-DISCs (for example, a chocolate capsule, and a milk capsule).

You can adjust the height of the cup stand for small espressos or tall lattes, and also manually set the strength of the drink. I really like this machine because it is very competitive price wise, and you get to pick from a large set of flavors for your drink, and not only coffee. It is also easy to find the T-DISCs from major supermarkets, or you can find them online on Amazon or at the Tassimo online store.

I wouldn’t say this is the machine for someone who is looking for an espresso only machine, but if you want to prepare different drinks, and you are on a tight budget, this is definitely a good option to consider.

Technical Specification

• Barcode system ensures perfect drink every time
• Manual adjustment of drink strength possible
• Dimensions (mm): H273mm x W204mm x D334mm
• Flow heater technology means virtually no heat up time and minimal waiting between drinks
• Easy to use interface with one button
• Height adjustable cup stand for different size cups
• 2 litre removable easy-fill water tank
• Automtic de-scaling function
• Highly energy efficient due to flow heater
• On-off switch on front of appliances
• Dishwasher safe parts
• Storage compartment for service T-DISC and quick instruction manual
• Cable storage at back of appliances

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Tassimo Capsules

I would say that people who are looking for high quality espresso, may look at ground coffee espresso machines, or other capsule systems, since there is really only one machine for the Tassimo system, by Bosch (check out the Bosch TAS4511 Tassimo), or you can also find a machine by Braun, both of which are pretty much entry level machines.

The Tassimo machine works exclusively with capsules called Tassimo Discs (T DISCs), and a unique bar code reading system. When the T DISC is inserted, the machine reads the unique bar code printed on the label. The code specifies the following specification which makes for a perfect brewing, depending on the beverage type:

Bosch TAS4511 Tassimo

• Water temperature
• T DISC type
• Brew cycle (pre-wetting, brewing)
• Water quantity
• Liquid velocity
• Air or Steam Purge

You cannot use any other capsules, pods or ground coffee with the Tassimo machines (made by Bosch), so you are limited to their range of beverages. T DISCs are available at supermarkets, and you can find them online on Amazon or at the Tassimo online store.

Bosch and Braun both provide a two-year warranty on their machines.

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Delonghi Lattissima EN660

This is a really cool machine. The idea is that you place your espresso cup or latte mug in one of the two available heights. Then you insert the included milk container with fresh milk at the left side of the machine and direct the milk nozzle to your cup. After pressing the programmable button, you will get the steamed milk directly to the cup followed by the delicious Nespresso coffee. You don’t need to move the cup…

This sequence is done with two separate Thermoblock pumps, for the milk and water, which means they are heated in two different places in the machine, and you don’t have to wait between the milk and the water. When you finish you remove the milk container and store it if you want, and return the milk hose to its original setting.

One last note, in case you don’t know this, you are limited to one of 12 flavors in capsules currently offered by Nespresso. Only Nespresso makes and markets capsules for Nespresso machines. This is not a big limitation really, since 12 is a nice variety, and Nespresso offers an easy way to order capsules from its website.

I know this machine is not for everyone pricewise, but it looks amazing, and there’s something about pressing a button and getting your coffee prepared without extra work that gets some of us excited!

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Coffee Machine Summary

• Nespresso Pod System Coffee Machine
• Instant Froth Dispenser – Cappuccino in one press of a button
• Removable Milk Jug
• 19 Bar Pressure (Thermoblock)
• 1.2 Litre Water Reservoir
• Cup heating tray in the EN680 and EN690
• Energy Saving Function
• Adjustable Drip Tray
• Automatic Capsule Ejection
• Metal Structure

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Coffee Capsules

Capsule systems for making coffee are a newer method than the traditional coffee handle machines, and are well fitted for home or small office uses. They offer a simpler, cleaner way for producing quality espresso and other coffee and tea beverages. Essentially, capsules which contain premeasured amount of sealed ground coffee are inserted in the compatible capsule system machines. The machines then pierce the top part of the capsule to allow the water to flow through. Following that, hot water is forced through the capsule with high pressure, extracting the beverage to the cup. Each capsule is used once and then disposed of.

Several capsule systems exist in the market, and each of them has a unique capsule technology which means the capsules have a unique shape and structure. For each capsule system, a limited variety of coffee machine, that are compatible with the system’s unique capsules, are available. For example, the Nespresso D100 coffee machine is made by Magimix and Krups for the Nespresso capsule system. This coffee maker may be a very good one, but it will not be able to handle a capsule from the Caffitaly capsule system.

So capsules are sold in many shapes and flavors. You can buy them in stores, or online. I wanted to put together this article, to make some things a little clearer for those of you who are thinking about buying a coffee machine for your home. Here is a summary of some of the most popular capsule systems available:

The Caffitaly System

Caffitaly System

The Caffitaly System (or Caffita System) is a capsule system for making espresso and other coffee, and tea drinks in home espresso machines designed for the Caffitaly system. The system was developed by the Italian company Gaggia. The Caffitaly capsule has two small filters. The coffee is extracted as the high pressure water passes through the grounded coffee and the filters in the capsule. Caffitaly capsules are found in the world though different manufacturers, which brand the capsules in a different ways, but the capsules are always the same.

Among the Gaggia coffee machines which use the Caffitaly system you can find the K111d Gaggia Caffitaly, L’Amante Gaggia Caffitaly and the new Nautilus.

Read in more detail about the Caffitaly system here…

The Nespresso System

Nespresso D100

The Nespresso System’s capsules are made of pressed aluminum foil. The top and sides are made of a thick layer, and the base is covered with a thinner layer. After the top is pierced and the machine activated, pressurized hot water runs into the top of the capsule, which in turn causes the bottom of the capsule (thinner layer) to bow out, and finally be pierced by the machine. This way the brewed coffee can flow into the cup.

Among the popular coffee makers which use the Nespresso system are the Nespresso D100, Nespresso D185 Le Cube and many more.

Read in more detail about the Nespresso system here…

The Tassimo System

The Tassimo System’s capsules have among others, drinks that include milk, such as cappuccino. The capsules are called T-Discs and have a bar code printed on their label. The Tassimo machine reads the bar code to calculate the amount of water, brewing time, and temperature for the specific beverage. The brewing process takes between 30-60 seconds. Discs containing milk use UHT milk, not powdered milk.

The newer coffee makers which use the Tassimo system include the Bosch TAS4511 Multi Beverage Machine and other models by Bosch.

Pod Systems

There are more capsule systems, like the Keurig system with it’s K-Cup portion cups, and even more pod systems. Pods are tightly packed filter bags filled with coffee grounds (sometimes called pads). These pods fit in special machines for their system, or on special adaptors fitted in traditional coffee handles, so you can place the pods instead of actual coffee grounds. One of these pod systems is the Senseo system that makes pods for coffee makers made by Philips and Douwe Egberts. Models that utilize this system include among others the Senseo HD7832 Supreme Single-Serve Gourmet Coffeemaker.

Senseo HD7832

I hope this gives you some useful information about the capsule systems available. Follow the links to get more information about the different systems, and the relevant coffee makers.

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Nespresso D185

Nespresso C185

These are the advanced machines Nespresso offers for its capsules system espresso makers. The machines don’t have a built in or plug-and-play milk steaming / frothing nozzles, but with the supplementary Nespresso Aeroccino Automatic Milk Frother, you can get great tasting espresso from the Le Cube, and beautifully frothed milk from the Aeroccino.

Both makers include a programmable dosing system to control the exact amount of water that is injected through the capsule to make the perfect espresso drink. Simpler machines require you to press a button when you want to start, and then again when you want the water to stop flowing.

Another feature these machines have when comparing them to the simpler Nespresso D100 and C100 machines is a height adjustable cup tray, so you can prepare your coffee in espresso cups as well as latté glasses.
Another feature that exists in these machines is a special holding dock for 6 espresso cups (3 in each side of the machine), and in specific models of these machines the dock warms up your cups. This is really important for some espresso drinkers so they will appreciate this.

One last note, in case you don’t know this, you are limited to one of 12 flavors in capsules currently offered by Nespresso. Only Nespresso makes and markets capsules for Nespresso machines. This is not a big limitation really, since 12 is a nice variety, and Nespresso offers an easy way to order capsules from its website.

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Coffee Machine Summary

• Designed for the Nespresso capsule system.
• Beautiful design and great tasting espresso making machines.
• Thermoblock system for perfect pressure and temperature of water.
• Preset dosing system for the perfect amount of water in your espresso.
• Adjustable height tray for coffee cups.
• 6 place espresso cup holder with heating option in select models (Krups xn5005/9).
• Works great together with Nespresso Aeroccino Automatic Milk Frother for milk frothing.
• Dim : H 230 x L 226 x D 230 mm (Both)

Demonstration Video

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