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Poll
Question: Should I get a Miele CVA2650 coffee maker, which uses the Nespresso coffee pods?  Are they worth it?
Option 1: Yes votes: 2
Option 2: No votes: 5
Option 3: I am a moron votes: 5
Option 4: Bosoms votes: 0
Title: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: ducatiz on January 27, 2009, 04:15:28 PM
I like a built in coffee maker. 

We like the Miele coffee makers, but the spot we have in our kitchen is smallish, and won't fit a "regular" sized Miele, however, the 2650 is small enough but requires the Nespresso pods -- and they are refillable I have learnt.

Anyone?
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: swampduc on January 27, 2009, 04:21:15 PM
The convenience would be nice, but there's a flavor difference with them pod things.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Jarvicious on January 27, 2009, 09:49:49 PM
^^ +1  Depending on just how much you like your coffee, there isn't a pod system on the market that will cut it up against a well brewed cup.  It depends on how strong you like your go juice too.  Espresso drinks don't have as much caffeine as a standard drip cup.  Do you have a link to the maker you're thinking about?
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: CairnsDuc on January 28, 2009, 12:28:20 AM
The true Coffee snobs/addicts will always curse and swear at you for even looking at them,
I have one and I do enjoy the quality and convenience of the pod system, I always say to people try them first, I am not a big coffee drinker, but when I do have a cup I find they produce a much better coffee than even the best instant coffee I have tried.

I have a Delonghi machine with automatic milk frother and so far it has been a very easy machine to setup and use. We have played around with the settings to get the strength of coffee the missus wants.

I respect the high end coffee machine fans, they refuse to accept them as a decent coffee system, and that may be true, but for the sake of the muck around of grinding, tamping, preheating, milk frothing, brewing and then clean and tidy up
vs
drop in a little pod, push a button and get a great coffee every time.

I'll stick with pods thanks!   [thumbsup]

Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Howie on January 28, 2009, 06:11:21 AM
Yep, the pod machines are a trade between convenience and quality, and wouldn't want one in my house.  I wouldn't put them down either.  Besides the convenience, you also get the benefit of a a consistent cup.  My hair cutter has a commercial pod machine in his shop.  It doesn't use the Nespresso pod, it uses a bag specific to that machine.  Gotta admit, I look forward to a cup whenever I go there.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 06:16:18 AM
I thought about getting a pod coffee maker to keep on my night stand.  Havent tasted the coffee yet.  Refillabe is a cool feature.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: He Man on January 28, 2009, 07:44:37 AM
from a non coffee drinker (once every 6 months) the Nespresso are pretty good.but what the hell do i know? When i was spending Thanksgiving with a cuban family, their parents made espresso shots every hour through out the day and those things were MUCH  more full of flavor than the machines.

rgamjet, are you talking about those pocuhed with a werid nozzle? about palm size and also offers some non coffee flavors? Those are pretty good too.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
Quote from: He Man on January 28, 2009, 07:44:37 AM
from a non coffee drinker (once every 6 months) the Nespresso are pretty good.but what the hell do i know? When i was spending Thanksgiving with a cuban family, their parents made espresso shots every hour through out the day and those things were MUCH  more full of flavor than the machines.

rgamjet, are you talking about those pocuhed with a werid nozzle? about palm size and also offers some non coffee flavors? Those are pretty good too.

Yes, for those Must......have......coffee......mornings.  Was looking at a double cupper!
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: CharliesAngel on January 28, 2009, 01:45:55 PM
I have a Nespresso D300, chrome, beautiful, and timeless in its design - it's been going strong for over 5 years now.  I actually really enjoy picking the pods with the "strength" that I feel like picking from whenever I feel like having a small coffee or an espresso.   At 45 cents a pod or $4.50 for a sleeve of 10 pods, it's really worth it if you need a quick pick-me-up.  I don't believe they charge shipping if you buy a certain amount.  And their "limited edition" coffee pods that they make from countries such as China, countries in Africa are pretty good marketing gimmicks for getting me to buy those pods... makes it interesting.

Having said that, I also have a regular coffee maker for when I feel like having a big ol', nice ginormous cup o'coffee to go with my morning paper! :)

Good luck!
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 01:49:56 PM
Quote from: CharliesAngel on January 28, 2009, 01:45:55 PM
I have a Nespresso D300, chrome, beautiful, and timeless in its design - it's been going strong for over 5 years now.  I actually really enjoy picking the pods with the "strength" that I feel like picking from whenever I feel like having a small coffee or an espresso.   At 45 cents a pod or $4.50 for a sleeve of 10 pods, it's really worth it if you need a quick pick-me-up.  I don't believe they charge shipping if you buy a certain amount.  And their "limited edition" coffee pods that they make from countries such as China, countries in Africa are pretty good marketing gimmicks for getting me to buy those pods... makes it interesting.

Having said that, I also have a regular coffee maker for when I feel like having a big ol', nice ginormous cup o'coffee to go with my morning paper! :)

Good luck!

Did you say "CHROME"??  Must... have.... chrome.... coffee maker on my nightstand...  Yes my wife thinks Im a retard ...
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Sinister on January 28, 2009, 02:06:49 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 01:49:56 PM
Did you say "CHROME"??  Must... have.... chrome.... coffee maker on my nightstand...  Yes my wife thinks Im a retard ...

Your wife seems pretty smart.  ;D
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: TiNi on January 28, 2009, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: howie on January 28, 2009, 06:11:21 AM
Yep, the pod machines are a trade between convenience and quality, and wouldn't want one in my house.  I wouldn't put them down either.  Besides the convenience, you also get the benefit of a a consistent cup.  My hair cutter has a commercial pod machine in his shop.  It doesn't use the Nespresso pod, it uses a bag specific to that machine.  Gotta admit, I look forward to a cup whenever I go there.

is it a keurig by any chance?

they make a good cup in my opinion... we got one because mike started leaving a couple hours before me, and my coffee was always burnt, and i'd start over with a whole new pot. green mountain makes some k-cups that are nice and strong, organic too.

definitely worth the convenience factor  [thumbsup] [coffee]
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 02:35:05 PM
Quote from: Sinister on January 28, 2009, 02:06:49 PM
Your wife seems pretty smart.  ;D

Remington 700 PSS $3500!    F-er!   [evil]
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Howie on January 28, 2009, 02:35:17 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on January 28, 2009, 02:12:57 PM
is it a keurig by any chance?

they make a good cup in my opinion... we got one because mike started leaving a couple hours before me, and my coffee was always burnt, and i'd start over with a whole new pot. green mountain makes some k-cups that are nice and strong, organic too.

definitely worth the convenience factor  [thumbsup] [coffee]

No, it is a real pump type espresso machine from Italy.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Sinister on January 28, 2009, 02:56:18 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 02:35:05 PM
Remington 700 PSS $3500!    F-er!   [evil]

[laugh] [laugh]  That's a little steep, unless it's been worked on.
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 03:39:58 PM
Take my wifes side willya??!!   [evil]

Im looking at trading my 9417 for a brand new Leupold Vari x 3 8.5-25 x 50 which would be a sweet addition to that rifle.  Or Ill just buy a coffee maker for the nightstand...
Title: Re: Nespresso Coffee Pods? Yay or Nay?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 28, 2009, 03:42:59 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on January 28, 2009, 03:39:58 PM
Take my wifes side willya??!!   [evil]


Depends which side.


Or maybe not.  :P