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Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso Concept Automatic D290 Machine is part of our Concept Line, which features a modern, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional Jaw system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34-ounce). Tray for used capsules. Back-lit control button
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Technical Details
- High 19 bars pressure pump- Electronic temperature regulation
- Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup
- Automatic ejection of used capsules
- Includes an assortment of 12 capsules
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By P. M. Lenahan (Chicago, IL, USA)
So easy, so quick, surprisingly affordable coffee so wonderful that makes Starbucks look bad. Love it, love it.
By M (CA, USA)
I used to spend about $25 a week on buying Mochas at Starbuck's or Pete's, but since I received this as a gift at the end of last year, I've been saving a lot of money. The capsules are about 55cents a piece. Translation: For what I was spending in about 2 weeks going every weekday I now get a daily supply of 3-shot mochas for the entire month.
The machine itself is very simple to use. There's no mess like with non-capsule machines, and you get a consistent cup of espresso. Toss in a little steamed milk and chocolate and I'm good to go. Operation is simple: fill the reservoir, hit one button to turn it on and wait 'til the red light stops blinking (about 15-30 seconds), open the top to insert the capsule and close it, and hit one button to fill your cup. When you go to insert the next capsule the act of opening the top engages a lever that drops the spent capsule in a hidden discard bin, that holds about 12 capsules, that's also simple to pop out and dump in the trash -- no messy hands, no coffee grounds spill, ever.
The Nespresso people realize the machines are expensive and they want your business, and they treat you right because of it. I got a call about a month and a half after I had the machine just to check if it was operating well. I've heard of a few people getting machines that go out after a month or two, but with the Nespresso Concepts D290 machine, I think I've found a real winner. Where I live (the suburbs), it takes about 2 days for replacements capsules to arrive, so you're never without coffee long if you do run out.
I haven't had a single problem with the machine.
The only caveat is that it's a bit loud when it's dispensing the espresso, but not too loud. all in all this is a great machine!
By Cil (Great NW)
This company knows how to lock up profits. Tried ordering, you must join "the club" and have coffee ordered in advance...but what happens if you run out? You better be prepared to wait 10 days....I tried ordering from them and 4 times they refused my credit card because even though I imputed it correctly online and then called 3 times giving them the correct information, each time they put East in my street address instead of SE.
Don't like that I can't run to the local mkt and pick up some quality beans if we have alot of company who all enjoy espresso with dessert and then run out. I would recommend against this machine because they are so exclusive. Other than that if they simply had some agreement with any one of the popular flavors with say, Safeway or some international chains, I'd go for it. Like my coffee too much to play the run around game...they just make it way too hard.
By Curt Pollack
I grew up in the Miami area where the Cuban style espresso is popular and available on practically every street corner. The liquid is thick and sweet and if made correctly has a dense crema...many folks own stove top espresso makers but that isn't real espresso and the crema is literally beaten out of it, not naturally occurring. Every espresso expert will tell you how important the crema is, it's your sign and reward for choosing the freshest roasted beans, grinding them to just the right fineness, tamping the coffee properly and hoping your machine has the requisite pressure and the water is the perfect temperature. Any error along the way will produce a light crema or even none at all. A good crema also serves to seal in the flavor.
I own 5 or 6 espresso makers including a professional model that's hooked up to the plumbing, an old brass model which requires a strong arm to operate the pump to produce the pressure, and an all-in-one unit that you add the beans and it grinds, tamps, brews, disposes the old coffee, and rinses itself out (if it would only do the ironing!).
My favorite and most used machine is the Nespresso D290...I've had three different models over the years. With these you need not procure fresh oily beans, use an expensive grinder, etc...you pop in a capsule and get a rich and creamy crema every time, naturally. With my pro-commercial machine, you are lucky to get a crema if every step is followed...and with warm-up time and cleanup...it's a production to make a couple of shots of espresso and the results are often hit and miss.
Most recently I replaced my old Nespresso D300 with a Romeo machine....I was disappointed in the crema so Nespresso sent another, also disappointing. They then replaced the Romeo with a D290 for me to try....the espresso was in another catagory! The crema was thicker and longer lasting than the Romeo and my original D300...the D290 doesn't have the warming plate, which I miss, or the digital read out, or the little trick where the capsule disappears before your eyes...but maybe this machine will last longer being simpler...and maybe, therein lies the secret to its better espresso.
The capsules aren't cheap but to buy a pound of beans and then wind up throwing half away because they get stale before I finish the pound...the capsules are not a bad deal at all. I love the D290....even the appearance has grown on me and my espresso shots are always a real hit with our friends and family.
BTW, I've found that the other lesser Nespresso models also yield a better shot than the expensive Romeo.
I should add that doing business with Nespresso has been nothing but a pleasure...their agents in the various stores around here, the ordering of capsules, and especially the customer care department...all employees aim to please.
By J. P. McKay (Seattle, WA USA)
First off, thank you to all previous posters as all the reviews helped in evaluating this product before purchasing, as well as in setting expectations.
I've had the D290 for 10 months now and I love it. I used to drink the occasional latte or americano a few times a week, but had moved on a year before from so-so Starbucks to speciality coffee houses. I consider myself an espresso snob and amateur connoisseur, so when we moved from a downtown condo with easy access to great coffee houses, to the suburbs, we decided to buy an espresso machine as poor consolation. I already had a Starbucks Barista, which I had received as a wedding gift, but it was so much work to make a latte with it, that it still sits in the closet gathering cobwebs.
The espresso is wonderful - so much so, that I don't even want to spend money to buy coffee any more as I can make better coffee at home. And I really don't drink lattes any more - I prefer drinking a long shot (lungo) as the coffee is so good on its own. And now I drink at least 2 shots a day, making me a bit of an addict!
If you're like me, and love great espresso with no mess, you will not be disappointed with Nespresso or the D290. My only complaint is that the size of the cup that can fit is too small, especially if you want to use a travel mug - in that case, go for the much sleeker CitiZ model, and buy the Aeroccino separately.
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