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Nespresso C185,D185,C180,D180 Le Cube Nespresso Capsule System Coffee Machines Review

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:29:14 +0000

This series of cubic shaped espresso machines, for the Nespresso capsules system has a variety of models: The Nespresso C180, D180, C185, D185 Le Cube. They are the same models as the European Krups and Magimix Le Cube’s. There is a slight design difference between the models, as you can see in the photos.

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.

Check out price comparisons and user reviews on the Nespresso Le Cube

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)

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Nespresso D290 Espresso Machine for the Nespresso Capsule System Review

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:28:06 +0000

The Nespresso D290 espresso and coffee machine is a great looking coffee machine developed for the Nespresso capsule system. It is an entry level machine in the group of capsule machines that have built in milk frothing nozzles.

Nespresso D290

So the main addition to this machine, when comparing it to the Nespresso C100 and D100 machines is the milk steaming nozzle. You can use the built in hose to steam milk manually or install the plug-and-play AutoCappuccino accessory which will do the milk frothing for you, and all you have to do it connect a plastic hose to a milk container. While this is a great feature to install, cleanup can be a bit of a hassle, if all you want is a cup of cappuccino. But that’s normal for making milk based drinks with home coffee machines.

The Nespresso D290 has an automatic dosing system for controlling the amount of water in your coffee, so you always get you espresso the way you like it.

I have written about this before, and it is mainly my opinion so you may disagree, but personally in this level of machines, I like to invest my money in a great espresso machine such as the Nespresso Le Cube, and take care of the milk steaming with the Nespresso Aeroccino Automatic Milk Frother. It’s just that milk steaming with Thermoblock machines is not that awesome, and also, it’s a lot less cleanup for the coffee machine, and the Aeroccino is just easier to clean (think of cleaning a coffee pot).

Check out price comparisons and user reviews on the Nespresso D290.

Coffee Machine Summary

Designed for the Nespresso capsule system.
Beautiful design and great tasting espresso/cappuccino/latté making machines.
Thermoblock system for perfect pressure and temperature of water.
Automatic dosing system control volume of water per cup.
AutoCappuccino works great for milk frothing.
1.2L water container.
Dim. : H 310 x L 220 x D 345 mm

Nespresso C90,C100,D90,D100 Espresso Machines Review

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:27:11 +0000

Nespresso’s entry level espresso machines are a series of beautifully designed machines. They are all designed for the Nespresso capsule system . Quite a few models came out and really it’s kind of hard to tell them apart, so you should pay attention to the small features that are different between some of the models. The relevant model are: Nespresso C90 GS and RS, Nespresso C100 GS and RS, Nespresso D90 GS and RS, and Nespresso D100 GS and RS.

The C series is equivalent to the European version designed by Krups (Krups xn2000). The D series is the European version designed Magimix (Magimix M100).

Nespresso D100

Nespresso C100

These machines are entry level espresso machines that use the Nespresso capsules to produce really smooth and rich flavored espresso drinks. They are simple to operate and are of a relatively lower price, but they are a great option to consider for your home or for a CEO’s office.

The machines are great if you want to use them for making espressos, but if you want drink like latté that require a tall glass or cappuccinos on a daily basis, these machine are not the ideal option since there is just not much room for more than an espresso cup. Also, the machines do not include a milk steaming nozzle, so if you plan on doing that, get an external accessory such as the cool Nespresso Aeroccino Automatic Milk Frother. The machines are also sold as a combo with the Aeroccino.

On the other hand, no milk steaming nozzle means less cleanup and with its built in used capsule disposal container (14 capsules) you have a machine that doesn’t leave a mess behind, and is very easy to clean, which makes it ideal for some people.

A nice feature in the C100 and D100 (as opposed to the C90 and D90 machines) is the automatic dosing system, that controls how much water you want in your espresso, so you get the perfect espresso each time. In the manual model you control the water volume by a press of a button to start the water and again to stop it.

These espresso machines use the Thermoblock water pump system which was developed by Nespresso, so you will get your espressos with delicious flavor and aroma, because of the exact right water pressure (19 Bar) and temperature flowing through the capsules.

Coffee Makers Summary

Designed for the Nespresso capsule system.
Beautiful design and great tasting espresso making machines.
Simple and price competitive entry level espresso maker.
Thermoblock system for perfect pressure (19 Bar) and temperature of water.
Dosing system for the perfect amount of water in your espresso.
Single espresso cup height tray.
0.9 Liter water tank for 20 espressos.
14 used capsule disposal container.
Works great together with Nespresso Aeroccino Automatic Milk Frother for milk frothing.
Dim. : H 252 x L 166 x D 291 mm (Both)

Check out prices comparisons and user reviews for the Nespresso D100 and the Nespresso C100