Our Price $229.00
Model : NUIC100-KIT
* High-pressure pump (19 bars)
* Thermoblock heating element
* Programmable and automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup
* Functional handle allows for easy coffee preparation
* Automatic ejection of used capsules on lifting the handle
* Collection container for used capsules
* Removable water tank (1L capacity)
* ABS housing
Specifications:
* Weight: 6.60 lb
* Power: 1200 Watts
Developed with a unique extraction system specially designed for coffee-filled capsules, this 1200-watt single-serve automatic espresso machine deploys technology essential for preparing perfect espresso. A simple system perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while the unit’s high-pressure 19-bar pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso ensuring a smooth crema–the delicious creamy layer on top.
A few years ago I bought a Gaggia Classic and have been very happy with it. It still works great. But I was mainly using it on the weekends because from grinding the beans to cleaning out the grinds it would take 20 min to make a capuccino.
I wasn’t using it before work and was still hitting the local starbucks on the way to work or on break. This Nespresso machine has changed all that. There’s no fuss and no clean up, other than lifting a lever to release the capsule into the lower chamber and pushing a button to run a clean water shot after making an espresso. The stuff that comes out is consistent. It tastes great. There’s good crema. I love this machine. I still use my Gaggia for steaming milk. The coffee tastes more “Swiss” than “Italian.”
I’m not sure how else to describe the flavor. You have to mail order the capsules from Nespresso, but there’s a wide variety to choose from. They arrive in two days. They are about 50 cents a capsule. The capsules are individually sealed so they stay fresh for months. This was another problem with my semi-automatic Gaggia: I would buy a half pound of coffee and it would go bad or dry out before I used it all up, which then effects flavor, how hard I tamp, etc… Now I buy capsules in a 4-6 month supply at a time and the last capsule used comes out looking and tasting as good as the first. I love this machine. It’s also very compact so if you don’t have much counter space, this is a good option.
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