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I have been impressed with single shots (30 ml) fr...

2010-08-21T13:20:08.167+02:00

I have been impressed with single shots (30 ml) from the Nespresso machine. I prefer my home machine (hand tamper/pump type) to the Nespresso shots, but the Nespresso shot is better than the shots made from the many Jura-Capresso machines we have at work.

The Nespresso idea is being copied by Illy (they call it iperEspresso), which I read as a sign of the method's popularity.

Compared to the cheap varieties you get at mainstr...

2010-08-09T19:49:04.965+02:00

Compared to the cheap varieties you get at mainstream supermarkets and many lunch rooms, I'd say that Nespresso often is better in terms of taste (you know, the ones you get for €1-2 per 250g bag). Sadly, these varieties predominate among the common public around here, and these represent the vast majority.

However, I fully agree with you as long as you're a little particular

I hate Nespresso! Quality is so much worse than a ...

2010-08-09T18:08:26.555+02:00

I hate Nespresso! Quality is so much worse than a simple press coffee which is very practical. The aluminium waste is substantial and being a hard core caffeinist I need 6 cups of nespresso in the morning to wake up. I am not price sensitive when it comes to food but there are limits. Since I refuse to buy anything but Fair Trade coffee and still want variety Nespresso is out of the question.

Earl: thanks and good luck. Martin: agree. Howeve...

2010-08-06T12:23:41.168+02:00

Earl: thanks and good luck.

Martin: agree. However, if most people (whoever that might be) are content with a cup made from 1/3 of the amount coffee it raises interesting issues. Of course for the producers of Nespresso, but also for coffee farmers and others. I wonder what impact would it have if "all the world's espresso drinkers" should switch to Nespresso (deducting

One additional downside: each capsule only contain...

2010-08-05T00:08:55.808+02:00

One additional downside: each capsule only contains 5,5 g of coffee. Compare that with the 14-16 g of coffee you would typically use in a portafilter. Guess who saves a lot of money on selling you as little coffee (but as many capsules) as possible...

But I agree that Nespresso is convenient... But an Aeropress is also quite convenient :)
http://blog.khymos.org/2010/07/05/

Thinking like a scientist... :) I recently stumbl...

2010-07-31T18:10:26.860+02:00

Thinking like a scientist... :)

I recently stumbled across your website when I became hooked on molecular gastronomy. For the past year, I have been maintaining a website dedicated to healthy eating, and now I plan on focusing on molecular gastronomy also. I look forward to reading your previous posts to learn more about molecular gastronomy. Thanks!

-Earl Lee