I have been seriously jonesing for the coffee in Europe. The latte macchiatos in particular. I loved getting them in the tall clear glasses so I coudl see the layers of coffee and milk.
Then I a Nespresso machine on the back cover of a Williams Sonoma catalogue. There was the delicious coffee drink of my dreams.
Now I am obsessed with these wee coffee machines. There are so many to choose from... it's a little hard to tell how they are different.
Soon... soon you will be mine.
We got the Nespresso Pixie last year from our wedding registry and we love it! I want to get one for my office eventually. Nicholas uses condensed milk in his so we didn't get the Aeroccino. I think I may pick one up this year. Oh, keep an eye out, W-S & Nespresso do specials on the machines every once in a while!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I am not a fan of the little capsules. I think they are waterier than a traditional espresso, and they cost SO much more than buying espresso coffee in the bags, ground or beans. Plus, they produce more waste... I don't get the appeal. Sure, less work, but the negatives seem to outweigh the positives. Just my two cents, from Italy. :O)
ReplyDeleteWe own all three of these, different kinds, and my favorite is the DeLongoni. Less mess than the automatic grinder w/ water reservoir (always having to refill or empty something, and it broke three times), and much tastier than the moka.
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These machines are awesome!!! I first started using one because our office has one. Fell in love with finally purchased one for myself and couldn't be happier. Just make sure when you get one get the auto-pour so it stops perfectly for one shot. Else the espresso shots gets too watered down if you decide on your own how much to pour. Add a little Cold Stone -Sweet cream creamer and you'll be your own Starbucks.
ReplyDeleteI got the Nespresso Lattissima+ model from Williams Sonoma as an early Christmas present in September. The rep in WS gave gave me at least 50 capsules to test out at home - so nice! I can't tell you how much I love the machine. This particular model is great because you can detach the milk container (very easy to clean) and put in the refrigerator. I make my morning lattes very quick. Ordering the Nespresso capsules is easy too - takes 2 days and you order in orders of 50 capsules. Thought I'd share my experience!
ReplyDeleteAlicia - very helpful, thanks!
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