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- machines are pretty much half price
shipping is 6 bucks ...
probably the best and most consistant espresso machine under $500 imo

- to buy the capsules you need to order them online or go to a nespresso store (in the Bay downtown)

[floe]

cold

[hockeyfan12]

cold

Have you ever seen these machines cheaper?

[rainmaker002]

Fantastic deal, was about to buy this off a wedding registry from the Bay for $379 (le cube, 185, white). What a deal, $228 taxes/shipping included.

Thanks!

[PianistGirl]

Prices are alright.
I bought the Essenza with Aeroccino, retail $299, I got 35% off.
So just a little over $200 with taxes.

I'm hoping the capsules will one day go on sale.

[floe]

i've seen them at similar prices at the bay.

[royaltee66]

i am out of cash or i would jump on two of these machines

[ssainani]

i realized now this is the wrong place to post this kind of deal where it's cold to most of the sociopaths here

i'm sure if i mentioned it involves sleeping outside a retailer for 2 nights to scam them out of 33 cents this would be great

[monkey_bongo]

I received this email as well, I was looking at the purchasing the Cube but my Essenza is still working great.

Apparently, they've released a new model so I guess they're clearing out the older models. I bet the internals are the same so this should be a good deal...

[Timhortons1221]

Great Deal! Just ordered one. Was going to buy one last year for over $400. I just paid 2 & change. This is a truly awesome machine and its going to be sweet to get a nice cup every morning at home, instead of waiting in a Timhortons line. (yes i know my name is Timhortons, I think I'm gonna change it)


Thanks OP.

[Prague]

i realized now this is the wrong place to post this kind of deal where it's cold to most of the sociopaths here

i'm sure if i mentioned it involves sleeping outside a retailer for 2 nights to scam them out of 33 cents this would be great

Too funny!

If you've never had an espresso from one these babies, you are in for a treat.

[Xiphias]

Too funny!

If you've never had an espresso from one these babies, you are in for a treat.

I know Nespresso machines won't stand up to the scrutiny (and pretentiousness) of some hard-core brewers, but do they produce better results than Starbucks? (out of curiosity)

[ssainani]

I know Nespresso machines won't stand up to the scrutiny (and pretentiousness) of some hard-core brewers, but do they produce better results than Starbucks? (out of curiosity)

to be honest i think the diehard espresso fans will be pretty happy with nespresso ..... i'd say you get 95% of the best possible espresso 99% of the time -- no other machine can do that ... sometimes it takes months of practice in a manual machine.

there only 2 big downsides i see of nespresso .....

a) you can only get the coffee from one place .... and they're not refillable (although they ship next day so it's never ever been a problem for me)

b) it's slightly expensive at 58 cents per shot

[trader37]

Does anyone know how noisy these machines are? I was thinking about getting a tassimo or a keurig but they're too noisy and I would like to put it in the office.

[pongster]

I have the Romeo machine and it is the BEST ..... its so easy and the coffee is just like the ones in europe ...fantastic

[cfgunner]

i realized now this is the wrong place to post this kind of deal where it's cold to most of the sociopaths here

i'm sure if i mentioned it involves sleeping outside a retailer for 2 nights to scam them out of 33 cents this would be great

The funny thing is that the sociopaths sleeping outside could use a good espresso.

Thanks for the deal OP

[ssainani]

Does anyone know how noisy these machines are? I was thinking about getting a tassimo or a keurig but they're too noisy and I would like to put it in the office.

i'm sure you can youtube a video of one .... they're pretty loud but it wouldn't be horrible in an office

it's only for 12 seconds or so anyways

[chenimen]

I know Nespresso machines won't stand up to the scrutiny (and pretentiousness) of some hard-core brewers, but do they produce better results than Starbucks? (out of curiosity)

I bought the C90 during the Christmas rebate and am 100% happy with it. My GF makes caramel machiatto's while I just have plain old shots or americanos. Once you try these you will realize how crappy Starbucks really is...

Seriously thinking about upgrading and bringing my C90 to work b/c I can't stand the coffee at the office and not willing to spend $3.00 on crappy Starbucks...

[Nitol]

Romeo or D290 ? Is the extra $50 worth it?

I wish they had the Red D290 on sale.

[johngeush]

hey all,

i'm new to the espresso coffee,

what the diffence between these and the other espresso machine you can buy at costco/walmart/etc...

and is there a big difference between, model essenza, cube and romeo?

how much oz of coffee does 1 capcusule give i normally use a 14 oz container of coffee to start my day.

thank you

[ssainani]

Romeo or D290 ? Is the extra $50 worth it?

I wish they had the Red D290 on sale.

Romeo only adds an lcd screen and a self loading pod system

otherwise the machines are the same inside imo

[wysiwyg]

I ordered the Cube C180 last night. Good deal for $179 in my opinion. I was tempted with the Romeo which adds the fancier features plus built-in Cappuccino maker, but I liked the looks of the white (to match my kitchen) so decided to stick with the cube instead. Not sure what the difference is between the C180 and C185 SE. The specs look the same (according to their main site).

One thing that is important is that Nespresso uses the same coffee capsules/pods for all countries, so they don't do regional coffee tastes. Other makers use local coffee brands within each country (Eg. Folders coffee for Canada) which defeats the whole purpose of owning such a machine.

Nespresso machines are a huge hit in Europe and is a brand that will last.
"Nespresso, what else."

[look30]

hey all,

i'm new to the espresso coffee,

what the diffence between these and the other espresso machine you can buy at costco/walmart/etc...

and is there a big difference between, model essenza, cube and romeo?

how much oz of coffee does 1 capcusule give i normally use a 14 oz container of coffee to start my day.

thank you

This is a FULLY AUTOMATIC using proprietary pods , the other ones are semi-automatic, you need to prepare the portafilter by yourself and then press a button , or manual where you have to do all the work.

The results with this machine are AMAZING, I don't really care what the coffee geeks think in this matter, the only drawback is that you have to use their pods for the best results. I saw a few videos on youtube on how to make your own pods but I never actually tried one.

This is a great deal especially for people who are just starting into the espresso world or don't have time to make all the work .

Thsi will give you one concentrated shot or a double shot depending on which button you press using only one pod. For people thinking in Tim Horton terms , this is Espresso not the boiled soup they serve you over there, this is all about aroma and cream and cappuccino's and lattes and macchiato's... the good stuff.

The differences are in capacity and features as in does it has a frother (or aerocino) to make cappuccino's and if the frother is built in or not.

Alternatively if you do want to start in this world I would recommend the Saeco Via Venetto ($199 in sale) machine from Starbucks in the semi-automatic category or the Cuisinart from Costco ($145 regular price) in the manual category both producing great espresso's.

[wysiwyg]

how much oz of coffee does 1 capcusule give i normally use a 14 oz container of coffee to start my day.

thank you

Such coffees are meant to be consumed in small quantities. Europeans enjoy small, yet strong coffees. The machines can do two types of coffee sizes:

Short and long. Be sure to order the long pods for long coffees, otherwise they won't be as strong. A long espresso will completely fill a small "espresso cup". While the short will fill it half way. Both won't come close to filling in a regular north american coffee cup, unless you fill the rest with milk and make a latte...

[SAS-1]

With the Romeo (and probably the other units) you can customize how much water is used for the short and the long. We know it's a mortal espresso sin, but for the long we've set it up so it makes a standard size cup of coffee. Even after you've made the espresso, you can press the button again and it will run water through the same capsule again... if you're feeling realy cheap and want a bigger espresso. :)

P.S. These are amazing prices, when we bought our Romeo 3 years ago it was $1100. :o

[rharasem]

Thanks OP bought one...fml i dont have money for this crap

[Rutefoot]

This is a FULLY AUTOMATIC using proprietary pods , the other ones are semi-automatic, you need to prepare the portafilter by yourself and then press a button , or manual where you have to do all the work.

The results with this machine are AMAZING, I don't really care what the coffee geeks think in this matter, the only drawback is that you have to use their pods for the best results. I saw a few videos on youtube on how to make your own pods but I never actually tried one.

This is a great deal especially for people who are just starting into the espresso world or don't have time to make all the work .

Thsi will give you one concentrated shot or a double shot depending on which button you press using only one pod. For people thinking in Tim Horton terms , this is Espresso not the boiled soup they serve you over there, this is all about aroma and cream and cappuccino's and lattes and macchiato's... the good stuff.

The differences are in capacity and features as in does it has a frother (or aerocino) to make cappuccino's and if the frother is built in or not.

Alternatively if you do want to start in this world I would recommend the Saeco Via Venetto ($199 in sale) machine from Starbucks in the semi-automatic category or the Cuisinart from Costco ($145 regular price) in the manual category both producing great espresso's.

He might be thinking of the Tassimo or Keuring machines.

Those machines don't make espresso, they make coffee. Sure, they SAY they make espresso and cappuccino, but it's a load of crap. It's just stronger flavoured coffee grounds and the cappuccinos are just the stronger coffee grounds with the addition of UHT or powdered milk.

I've done some blind taste testing with a $179 Nespresso machine and a $4000 top of the line super automatic. 80% of the people preferred the Nespresso shots. Add in the Aeroccino (by far the best frother on the market*) and I've never had one person say they preferred the cappuccinos or lattes out of the $4000 beast.

The problem of course is the -concept- of a pod based system turns people off. So, just don't tell them. If you have guests over, keep the machine out of view before you give them their first drink.

It's stupid really. The coffee is roasted, ground and packed in the little pods and sealed from air and light (light can also screw up coffee flavours). It's like they're stuck in some sort of time bubble. You will not find a fresher cup of espresso than from these pods with shelf lives up to 3 years. Seriously. Go out and buy freshly roasted beans, get them ground and by the time you get them home they have already oxidized more than the coffee in the Nespresso pods.

For people looking for pods and don't want to order online, I think their boutique located in the basement level in the Bay on Queen sells them.

[wysiwyg]

I also heard that the Bay is opening another Nespresso shop at their Bloor/Yonge location as well.

[Astin]

It's stupid really. The coffee is roasted, ground and packed in the little pods and sealed from air and light (light can also screw up coffee flavours). It's like they're stuck in some sort of time bubble. You will not find a fresher cup of espresso than from these pods with shelf lives up to 3 years. Seriously. Go out and buy freshly roasted beans, get them ground and by the time you get them home they have already oxidized more than the coffee in the Nespresso pods.

Really? Are they roasted and ground in a vacuum as well? Because it takes about one molecule of oxygen to start the oils in roasted coffee to go rancid. Once the process starts, it creates a chain reaction. Think one bad apple releasing ethelyne to speed up the rotting of others.

So as soon as coffee is roasted, it starts to go stale. Whole roasted beans have a shelf life of 3-5 days, and the it doesn't matter much if they're a week old or a month old. Ground coffee has a life of a few hours before it's stale.

My guess would be that the pods use a higher grade of coffee than cheaper options, flavours the grounds, and then uses a water temperature that's lower than optimal of espresso to mask any bitterness. (This is why most drip machines underheat the water, to mask bitterness in the stale grounds that most people use). The end result is likely a perfectly tasty cup of espresso (I'll assume pressure is accurate and that the "crema" isn't created by pumping air into the process), that is quite stale and lacking the complexity of a freshly roasted and ground hand-pressed shot.

Just because people like it more doesn't mean it's the same as a fresh quality espresso. Test it on a group of trained cuppers and see what they think.

[BiGGiEx3]

Was just about to buy one and then my co-worker just let me know he already bought me one, and was hoping that I wouldn't notice this thread on RFD ;)

Awesome deal. We have one of these in the office, and we love it. I have 2 everyday - sure kicks the crap out of the expensive espresso machine we had before (no mess, no hassle, no waiting)

[huyzel]

DAMN... gotta find a reason to buy a second machine!

[s1301950]

DAMN... gotta find a reason to buy a second machine!

Hehe... i got the one of the earliest model 3 years ago, and it's still working hard for me every morning. Tell you the truth, this is my first coffee machine. I never liked coffee before because you have to brew a huge pot, but i drink tim's iced cap and iced coffee. Here's what i do:

get half a tsp of condensed milk, put it in a regular cup. Use the nespesso machine and brew it directly into that cup. If you like strong don't fill it all the way. Let the milk dissolves. Then add ice cubes. Drink it right away before all the ice melts and dilutes the coffee.

[Nitol]

Just pulled the trigger on the Romeo machine.Thanks OP
Any favorites as far as the flavors go?
I like my coffee kinda strong.

[ssainani]

My guess would be that the pods use a higher grade of coffee than cheaper options, flavours the grounds, and then uses a water temperature that's lower than optimal of espresso to mask any bitterness. (

your guess is wrong
look at this thread alone ..... every single person who owns one says it's the best thing ever

and even if something is roasted in air ... if it's sealed in a vacuum i'm pretty sure it'll be fine as it can't oxidize anymore

[ssainani]

Just pulled the trigger on the Romeo machine.Thanks OP
Any favorites as far as the flavors go?
I like my coffee kinda strong.

my favourite is the middle one (gold capsule...i think it's called Livanto)
the Roma is said to be just like having a super strong espresso in italy :lol:

as well every year around christmas they release a few flavours (last year was Mandarin orange, Caramel and Ginger)

[look30]

FYI, Home Outfitters sells the pods and they even prepare you a shot to try before you buy.

[Ferenike]

Got the d290 as the Romeo e350 is a bit bulkier, thanks for the heads up. I was waiting on a deal for an espresso machine so this was a great push for me to finally get one. Going on mat leave soon, can't wait for my coffee fixes!

[ssainani]

FYI, Home Outfitters sells the pods and they even prepare you a shot to try before you buy.

i don't think they actually sell the nespresso pods to be honest ... they sell the machines though so they have the pods for sampling. (they do a poor job of it however) -- they sell Tassimo pods and K Cups however

shipping is very very quick if anyone cares ... I ordered a machine on Friday last week and another on Sunday ... and they've both arrived today.

[Rutefoot]

Really? Are they roasted and ground in a vacuum as well? Because it takes about one molecule of oxygen to start the oils in roasted coffee to go rancid. Once the process starts, it creates a chain reaction. Think one bad apple releasing ethelyne to speed up the rotting of others.

So as soon as coffee is roasted, it starts to go stale. Whole roasted beans have a shelf life of 3-5 days, and the it doesn't matter much if they're a week old or a month old. Ground coffee has a life of a few hours before it's stale.

My guess would be that the pods use a higher grade of coffee than cheaper options, flavours the grounds, and then uses a water temperature that's lower than optimal of espresso to mask any bitterness. (This is why most drip machines underheat the water, to mask bitterness in the stale grounds that most people use). The end result is likely a perfectly tasty cup of espresso (I'll assume pressure is accurate and that the "crema" isn't created by pumping air into the process), that is quite stale and lacking the complexity of a freshly roasted and ground hand-pressed shot.

Just because people like it more doesn't mean it's the same as a fresh quality espresso. Test it on a group of trained cuppers and see what they think.

1) Yes, the coffee is a higher grade. I used to work at a shop selling espresso machines and I had found that most people preferred the Nespresso shot regardless of their coffee knowledge and experience. Even those with their own roasters and imported Italian hand pump machines could never tell that they were drinking pod coffee. If anything, those type of people were ones I tended to target with my tests.

2) The grounds are not flavoured. Their different coffees are all just different blends of beans from around the world.

3) The water temperature is pretty much as close to ideal as you can get when it hits your cup. Scalding is NOT the ideal temperature for brewing espresso. Ever. Contrary to what a small portion of North Americans seem to think. Due to the very short distance from heating block to the cup the espresso is about as hot as it will ever be (especially if you've heated your cup prior (or used a paper one))

4) The pump is quite strong and rated to 19 bars and I believe uses about 14 or 15 of them when brewing


Also, the only real big difference between the Romeo and D290 is...well, the D290 looks cooler and has one extra thing that can break. It used to be their flagship model (it has sort of been replaced by a DeLonghi made machine) and used to run upwards of $1000.

Side note: The machine is called the Romeo after Romeo and Juliet due to the action of the pod being drawn from the 'balcony' into the inner chamber before brewing.

[Kinki]

how does this pod system work? are the pods generic, as of your not forced to buy a certain 'model' of pod or 'brand'? and roughly how much does these pod cost (i assume 1 pod = 1 espresso)?

[Siefer999]

go to the nespresso at the bay in downtown toronto for free samples and to check out the machines

[EJF777]

Thanks OP! I am a recently reformed Starbucks coffee drinker and learning about what really good coffee is all about. Now I drive past 5 Starbucks on a quest for the perfect cup! Everything I've read about these Nespresso machines sounds pretty impressive. Does anyone know if they be used to make Americanos?

[ssainani]

how does this pod system work? are the pods generic, as of your not forced to buy a certain 'model' of pod or 'brand'? and roughly how much does these pod cost (i assume 1 pod = 1 espresso)?

pods are only proprietary - you're forced to buy them only.
only available at the nespresso store (at the flagship bay) or online

pods are 58 cents each

i think once you get over the above everything else is flawless .... now that i've owned the machines for a few years i like how easy it is to get the exact same coffee online -

[ssainani]

Does anyone know if they be used to make Americanos?

there's two buttons on the machine ... a regular shot and a longer espresso ..... you can adjust the longer shot to keep flowing to your desired cup size .... this will pretty much be an americano.

otherwise you could just add a short shot into hot water yourself

[cire]

I ordered the Cube C180 last night. Good deal for $179 in my opinion. I was tempted with the Romeo which adds the fancier features plus built-in Cappuccino maker, but I liked the looks of the white (to match my kitchen) so decided to stick with the cube instead. Not sure what the difference is between the C180 and C185 SE. The specs look the same (according to their main site).

One thing that is important is that Nespresso uses the same coffee capsules/pods for all countries, so they don't do regional coffee tastes. Other makers use local coffee brands within each country (Eg. Folders coffee for Canada) which defeats the whole purpose of owning such a machine.

Nespresso machines are a huge hit in Europe and is a brand that will last.
"Nespresso, what else."

C180 says manual and C185 is auto

[theboschman]

Thanks OP!
Had bought an Essenza a few weeks back and promptly returned it when I saw this thread. My folks have a Romeo and just love it. We couldn't justify spending $400-$500 before, but it's pretty hard to turn down when you can get one for half price.

For those of you ordering:

There is a "welcome offer" when you sign up for the Nespresso Club. It's $145 which gets you 250 capsules along with this fancy coffee box. It looks like something you'd put cigars in, but it fits about 25 capsules and has all the coffee strengths and descriptions when you open it up. It was a good way for us to try out all the varieties... and have a place to store all these little capsules at the same time.

You get some of the more expensive .65/pod coffees for the .58/pod as well this way.

Just depends on if you want to drop $145 after just buying the machine... but shipping is $6 whether you buy 50 capsules or 5000...

[ssainani]

I ordered the Cube C180 last night. Good deal for $179 in my opinion. I was tempted with the Romeo which adds the fancier features plus built-in Cappuccino maker, but I liked the looks of the white (to match my kitchen) so decided to stick with the cube instead. Not sure what the difference is between the C180 and C185 SE. The specs look the same (according to their main site).

i THINK they're exactly the same machine except the c185 has a built in cup warmer (which i never ever used)

well my Romeo arrived -- all setup now .... works perfectly - makes the same great espresso my Cube did (i sold the cube yesterday) - makes great froth and steamed milk. I will say however that the cube felt more solid and better made ..... I also think it looked nicer (but that is subjective)

the Romeo has many more moving parts which may be a problem oneday. as well i find the cube + aerocinno made a quicker simplier single cappucinno however the romeo will be far better for anyone ever making more than one. My ideal kitchen would have a Romeo and an aerocinno.

The Aerocinno also can whip a cold froth which the Romeo cannot ..... I think the Romeo froth has a better taste however from the steam ... the Aerocinno just feels like it was heated.

http://myfiletemp.com/files/nes1.jpg
http://myfiletemp.com/files/nes2.jpg
http://myfiletemp.com/files/nes3.jpg

lots of coffee still in inventory - and like the other person above me said ... you can buy the welcome kit which comes with a lot of coffee and a nice box

http://myfiletemp.com/files/nes4.jpg

[fjanicki]

For those who live in Montreal, there is a shop open on Crescent downtown, on the corner of Maisonneuve. You can buy your capsules over there.

[Triple_Eh]

[QUOTE=ssainani;9071160]i THINK they're exactly the same machine except the c185 has a built in cup warmer (which i never ever used)

well my Romeo arrived -- all setup now .... works perfectly - makes the same great espresso my Cube did (i sold the cube yesterday) - makes great froth and steamed milk. I will say however that the cube felt more solid and better made ..... I also think it looked nicer (but that is subjective)

the Romeo has many more moving parts which may be a problem oneday. as well i find the cube + aerocinno made a quicker simplier single cappucinno however the romeo will be far better for anyone ever making more than one. My ideal kitchen would have a Romeo and an aerocinno.

The Aerocinno also can whip a cold froth which the Romeo cannot ..... I think the Romeo froth has a better taste however from the steam ... the Aerocinno just feels like it was heated.

http://myfiletemp.com/files/nes3.jpg

lots of coffee still in inventory - and like the other person above me said ... you can buy the welcome kit which comes with a lot of coffee and a nice box



Is that a Bodum Pavina glass in your picture? Any ideas on where to get a deal on these???

[ssainani]

Is that a Bodum Pavina glass in your picture? Any ideas on where to get a deal on these???

home outfitters sells them -- 2 for $30 i think

it seems a little expensive but also not the end of the world if you buy 6 .... i've had mine for almost 2 years and because of the special glass (they're the same grade glass as lab equipment) they're don't scratch up or anything with daily abuse - just dont drop them.

i think crate and barrel sells them too for the same price

[cire]

which machine would you guys recommend?
They all seem the same except cosmetically.

thanks

[ssainani]

which machine would you guys recommend?
They all seem the same except cosmetically.

thanks

i'd get the cube + aerocinno combo myself
they all have the same internals

[TurboTropic]

Thanks OP. And thanks ssainani - your post convinced me and I took the plunge and bought a Romeo tonight. Talk about an impulse purchase!

Two questions - does it come with any pods at all? I work near the Bay so I'll be dropping by there tomorrow anyway. Also, do the pods ever go on sale at The Bay?

I normally drink regular coffee or lattes but I'm open to espresso too. This should make my early morning commute a little better and I won't need to line up at Tims' drivethrough.

[ssainani]

Two questions - does it come with any pods at all? I work near the Bay so I'll be dropping by there tomorrow anyway. Also, do the pods ever go on sale at The Bay?.

i've never ever ever see the pods on sale - ever
however you can often find an HBC Giftcard for sale here for less than value ... you could use that towards the pods

as well - my romeo today came with 15 pods ... one of each kind

my cube which i bought 2 years ago came with the same sample pack so i assume they all do

[TurboTropic]

i've never ever ever see the pods on sale - ever
however you can often find an HBC Giftcard for sale here for less than value ... you could use that towards the pods

Thanks for the tip. I might convince my in-laws to pick some up on seniors discount day too. I think that should work as well.

Or you could just sell me the pods that you have but don't like so much for a 50% discount :D It looks like you have enough to last a few years.

[praseodymium]

Many thanks to the OP. Never thought I'd be able to grab a d290 for $200.

[Calmuser]

still on the fence since I already had a pod coffee maker.

but I found a nice video review of the cube

http://media.digitaltrends.com/digital-trends/nespresso-le-cube-c185/

still got 20 min or so to decide!

[Albertan]

Hey guys (and gals),

I am intrigued by the Nespresso Machines. Particularily, I am looking for one that I can use to make a great vanilla latte and a great London Fog (I realize this is not a coffee-based drink, but the significant other loves them).

In reading the Nespresso site, I thought perhaps I could get one of their espresso machines and their Aeroccino.

Can anyone provide some feed back on the quality of the froathed, steamed milk from the Aeroccino? I have tried making her a London Fog at home, for example, but the milk frothed iwth oen of those hand held Ikea frothers just doesn't do the trick, as compared to the hot, steamed milk from Starbucks (shhhh) for her London Fog.

Do you think the Aeroccino will cut the mustard? ( I really wonder what Mustard in a Latte would do...)


Also, how is the quality of the Aeroccino when used in its intended way to make a latte?

Thanks!

[ssainani]

Can anyone provide some feed back on the quality of the froathed, steamed milk from the Aeroccino? I have tried making her a London Fog at home, for example, but the milk frothed iwth oen of those hand held Ikea frothers just doesn't do the trick, as compared to the hot, steamed milk from Starbucks (shhhh) for her London Fog.

Do you think the Aeroccino will cut the mustard? ( I really wonder what Mustard in a Latte would do...)


Also, how is the quality of the Aeroccino when used in its intended way to make a latte?

Thanks!

the aerocinno would work perfectly
however i think it's slightly small for what it is .... i wish it held a little more milk. my wife uses it to make london fogs .... and it's well worth it

just remember to use skim or 1% and very cold, fresh milk and you'll get perfect foam - as it gets closer to the expiry date it foams a lot less

[Albertan]

Thanks for the response!

I've bought just the D290, As I read it has a milk frother/steamer built in!

Can anyone tell me how it will do making half a mug of steamed and frothed milk, so I can add boiling water, some vanilla and earl grey tea to make her a London Fog?

[ssainani]

Thanks for the response!

I've bought just the D290, As I read it has a milk frother/steamer built in!

Can anyone tell me how it will do making half a mug of steamed and frothed milk, so I can add boiling water, some vanilla and earl grey tea to make her a London Fog?

add half cup hot water + tea bag + vanilla syrup ... take to your d290
use the d290 to make a 1/4 cup of 'latte milk' (hot milk) and a 1/4 cup of 'cappucinno milk (frothed) -

once you get comfortable it'll take you less than 30 seconds

just use skim or 1% for best results though

[gamecritic]

I'd like to pull the trigger on one of these but can't decide on the Romeo, Le Cube, or D290. Are the major differences between them just their looks and price? Thoughts?

[Albertan]

Where's the best place to order the pods from in Canada

[ssainani]

I'd like to pull the trigger on one of these but can't decide on the Romeo, Le Cube, or D290. Are the major differences between them just their looks and price? Thoughts?

pretty much the same ... the Romeo and the D290 both have milk foamers built in which is nice. the romeo has an autoloading pod system (more for show than anything) and cup warmers.

the cube has cupwarmers but no milk foamer built in

to be honest when i'm lazy in the morning i just microwave a glass of milk and add a shot of espresso -- if this is you i'd get the cheapest machine since they all use the same internals


Where's the best place to order the pods from in Canada

nespresso.ca is the only place

[gamecritic]

pretty much the same ... the Romeo and the D290 both have milk foamers built in which is nice. the romeo has an autoloading pod system (more for show than anything) and cup warmers.

the cube has cupwarmers but no milk foamer built in

to be honest when i'm lazy in the morning i just microwave a glass of milk and add a shot of espresso -- if this is you i'd get the cheapest machine since they all use the same internals



Went with the D290 because of the foamer although i do like the look of the Cube more. Thanks!

[minceymeatpie]

Thanks OP, just picked up the D290 :)

[Bazooka Joe]

I almost resisted and held out until the sale was over... almost.

Thanks OP, just ordered a D290 with aeroccino

[ShylocK]

dammit, tried to resist, already have a tassimo. but the savings, welcome kit @clubnespresso, and these pictures, and some good reviews on the net got me to bite.

all in all like another ~bucks after all is said and done....sigh. damn coffee fix...

[jfernandez1977]

new to the coffee machine and was thinking of buying one. Just pulled the trigger on the D290. Thanks for the post.

But after reviewing my confirmation email, I saw that it is US rather than Canada in my billing/shipping address. Called the Nespresso Club and the guy told me that it was a glitch in their system and he can't fix it right now. It requires sometime for my order to get into their system. So I have to wait for another half hour.

does anybody have the same problem? Do you fix it by calling them? How long usually does the shipping take? Thanks.

[ssainani]

How long usually does the shipping take? Thanks.

i ordered one machine last Friday night ... and a second on Sunday -- they both arrived yesterday.

[redman4]

Does anyone know how often they have these sales - or is it very rare to find these machines on sale? Thanks so much. :razz:

[Trapper]

new to the coffee machine and was thinking of buying one. Just pulled the trigger on the D290. Thanks for the post.

But after reviewing my confirmation email, I saw that it is US rather than Canada in my billing/shipping address. Called the Nespresso Club and the guy told me that it was a glitch in their system and he can't fix it right now. It requires sometime for my order to get into their system. So I have to wait for another half hour.

does anybody have the same problem? Do you fix it by calling them? How long usually does the shipping take? Thanks.

I had the same problem with an order I paced yesterday. When I contacted Nespresso they indicated that they were aware of the issue and that the order would be properly processed as an order with a Canadian address.

[ssainani]

Does anyone know how often they have these sales - or is it very rare to find these machines on sale? Thanks so much. :razz:

they have them about once a year for Americans .... this is the first time i've ever seen one for Canadians (in the 3 years i've owned the machine) - I paid full price for my cube + aerocinno back then ($460 with taxes)

[TurboTropic]

I had the same problem with an order I paced yesterday. When I contacted Nespresso they indicated that they were aware of the issue and that the order would be properly processed as an order with a Canadian address.

Same here.

[siriuskao]

Many thanks to the OP. Never thought I'd be able to grab a d290 for $200.

+1, just here to say thanks to OP. I bought a d290 as well. I rarely drink coffee, but was looking for a machine to get started - perfect timing.

[Astin]

your guess is wrong
look at this thread alone ..... every single person who owns one says it's the best thing ever

and even if something is roasted in air ... if it's sealed in a vacuum i'm pretty sure it'll be fine as it can't oxidize anymore

Yup, the opinions in an RFD thread about the machine in question is the definitive source for determining how it works. What was I thinking?

And there are a variety of studies out there that show time and again that vacuum sealed coffee still goes stale. Once the oxidization starts, sucking out the air doesn't stop it, it just slows it.

Grounds left in the open air last about 3 hours. Vacuum sealed IMMEDIATELY and kept at room temperature might get you a few weeks before the bitter and stale flavours become noticeable.

But this is a world raised on Tim's and Starbucks, which both serve terrible, stale coffee. So the comparisons to something that's even marginally better don't hold much weight in the overall quality of the improved brand.

I'm not doubting it tastes great. I'm doubting if it's quality coffee.

Regardless, I still refuse to buy something that has a built-in lifetime cost associated with it (proprietary pods). Give away the razor, sell the blades.

[semcbeth]

For anybody who bought one of the machines without the milk frother, I would highly recommend the aerochino. It really makes the machine and gives you a lot more options.

Just my 2 cents

[J W]

Yup, the opinions in an RFD thread about the machine in question is the definitive source for determining how it works. What was I thinking?

And there are a variety of studies out there that show time and again that vacuum sealed coffee still goes stale. Once the oxidization starts, sucking out the air doesn't stop it, it just slows it.

Grounds left in the open air last about 3 hours. Vacuum sealed IMMEDIATELY and kept at room temperature might get you a few weeks before the bitter and stale flavours become noticeable.

But this is a world raised on Tim's and Starbucks, which both serve terrible, stale coffee. So the comparisons to something that's even marginally better don't hold much weight in the overall quality of the improved brand.

I'm not doubting it tastes great. I'm doubting if it's quality coffee.

Regardless, I still refuse to buy something that has a built-in lifetime cost associated with it (proprietary pods). Give away the razor, sell the blades.

Dude, what do you expect from a machine <$200 and capsules that cost $0.58. Seriously.

[Astin]

1) Yes, the coffee is a higher grade. I used to work at a shop selling espresso machines and I had found that most people preferred the Nespresso shot regardless of their coffee knowledge and experience. Even those with their own roasters and imported Italian hand pump machines could never tell that they were drinking pod coffee. If anything, those type of people were ones I tended to target with my tests.

Fairly impressive. I'd still like to see a double-blind study with experience cuppers though :). I have no doubt that 95% of the North American population would really like Nespresso shots. Everybody here seems to agree it's better than Starsucks, but that's a pretty low baseline comparison.

3) The water temperature is pretty much as close to ideal as you can get when it hits your cup. Scalding is NOT the ideal temperature for brewing espresso. Ever. Contrary to what a small portion of North Americans seem to think. Due to the very short distance from heating block to the cup the espresso is about as hot as it will ever be (especially if you've heated your cup prior (or used a paper one))

Do you know the temperature it achieves? 95C/203F is where you want it to hit the grounds, with some small variation depending on the beans and roast being used. Consistency is key too. A few degrees too high and you wipe out flavours, too low and you don't extract all of them. Does the Nespresso heat the water on demand or does it sit at the required temperature for long periods of time? I find that coffee made with water that has been preheated for a while (ie.- hot from the tap, from a reboiled kettle, etc.) tends to be flat in flavour. That's assuming a fresh roasted and ground coffee, because if it's stale, they'll lower it accordingly to keep the stale flavours down.

Which is why, say, a Starbucks drip machine is 15-20 degrees off ideal for regular coffee, because they expect you to use their stale and burnt beans in it.

[Astin]

Dude, what do you expect from a machine <$200 and capsules that cost $0.58. Seriously.

Not much. That's the point. I just have minimal tolerance for product copy that makes a $200 pod machine sound like it's creating the same product as a barista in Milan.

Pod machines are a pet peeve of mine (obviously). From all acounts, the Nespresso is the best quality of the bunch. But just like comparing it to Starbucks, that's not really saying much. The Keurigs and Bodeckers I've tried coffee from create vile brews.

[look30]

Yup, the opinions in an RFD ...
And there are a variety of studies out there .....
Grounds left in the open air last about 3 hours......
But this is a world raised on Tim's and Starbucks, .....

I'm not doubting it tastes great. I'm doubting if it's quality coffee.

Regardless, I still refuse to buy something that has a built-in lifetime cost associated with it (proprietary pods). Give away the razor, sell the blades.


This is a free country , if you don't like something don't buy it.

Stop trying to impose your idea's on everybody else.
If people here say is a good coffee ... it is a good coffee for them. If you need to drink our coffee next to the coffee shrubs ... then don't buy this machine move to Costa Rica, buy a farm and start making espressos out of freshly picked beans. Everybody here has a LIFE and not enough time to ass around for something we might not even tell the difference.

[Platoon]

First of sll thanks OP, looks like a good deal.
I think some of us should be a little more reflective. It seems for some reason it is fine to point our noses down at Tim Hortons & Starbucks because of the inferior quality but did not grasp that our tastes may just be inferior to someone elses. For some reason 'they' are snobs and 'we' are reasonable. Such is human nature I guess. But please, If you haven't taken the time to prepare yours like the coffee 'snobs' then don't pretend to be an expert. If it works for your taste and lifestyle then more power to you.. same goes for any Starbucks junkie.

[Astin]

Dude , that's so g**.

This is a free country , if you don't like something don't buy it.

Stop trying to impose your idea's on everybody else.
If people here say is a good coffee ... it is a good coffee for them. If you need to drink our coffee next to the coffee shrubs ... then don't buy this machine move to Costa Rica, buy a farm and start making espressos out of freshly picked beans. Everybody here has a LIFE and not enough time to ass around for something we might not even tell the difference.

Is that grade 4 "gay" or homosexual "gay"? Just trying to figure out if you're a child or a bigot.

Let's see... I didn't buy it, and I won't. Look at me exercising my freedom!

You know what else is great about a free country? I can post MY "ideas" where I want, and you are free to disagree with them as publicly as you like. See how that works? Crazy, I know.

Besides, making espresso from freshly picked beans would be futile. Beans need to be separated from the fruit, and then dried out before they can be roasted and ground for any coffee. Hardly seems worth moving to a 3rd world country to wait for the same product I can buy here.

If you can't tell the difference, then that's fine. I've said time and again here that I'm sure the shots from a Nespresso taste fine, but coffee is like wine or beer. There are levels to the quality that result in everything from the ingredients to what it's served in.

[theboschman]

Wow... this thread is going downhill fast.
It's a coffee maker...

[J W]

Not much. That's the point. I just have minimal tolerance for product copy that makes a $200 pod machine sound like it's creating the same product as a barista in Milan.

Pod machines are a pet peeve of mine (obviously). From all acounts, the Nespresso is the best quality of the bunch. But just like comparing it to Starbucks, that's not really saying much. The Keurigs and Bodeckers I've tried coffee from create vile brews.

So if you expect very little, then why are you beaching so much about it? It's $200, and for that money, it's a great machine. The product tastes great and it doesn't cost a fortune.

Go buy your $4000 machine or whatever it is that will satisfy your tastes.

[abc120]

I just ordered the C185 and the aerochinno however they only have the C185 in white.. though it may not match my kitchen this does sounds like a good deal. thanks. :cheesygri

[growler]

What's the shelf life for the pods? Is it realistic to have an expiry date that's two years out?

[TurboTropic]

What's the shelf life for the pods? Is it realistic to have an expiry date that's two years out?

The "best before" date is one year from their "production" date.

I just bought some pods in The Bay. I must say I received very good service. They made me a latte and gave some suggestions based on my tastes. They already had my information in the system even though I just purchased a machine last night online.

In-store the Romeo was still $500.

[freebies_r_us]

For anybody who bought one of the machines without the milk frother, I would highly recommend the aerochino. It really makes the machine and gives you a lot more options.

Just my 2 cents

totally +1 on that!

[look30]

Is that grade 4 "gay" or homosexual "gay"? Just trying to figure out if you're a child or a bigot.

.

Chill babe... looks like you had too many strong espresso's...

P.S> Get a life.

[Astralmind]

Well, regardless of some of the negative comments I read online from coffee freaks, I still bit the bullet and got a Cube+Aerocino combo from Home Outfitters back in December 2008 (100$ free coffee + 100 $ gift cards + 35% off!).

6 months later I can honestly say with confidence that this machine produces an excellent espresso (daily and sometimes twice a day...). I had a lot of doubtful people tried it and they were extremely impressed. Not a single dissatisfied "customer".

I have never tasted a coffee in Milan so I can't compare this pod machine to the fanciest most expensive cup of coffee in the world but for the price, it certainly beats most if not all coffees I've had in restaurants/coffee shops. To me, that's quite a feat.

So what we have here is an inexpensive, sexy, easy to use machine that produces consistent positive results. I haven't found a better compromise so far...

[Albertan]

I ordered one to Calgary late last night - Has anyone who's ordered one of these to come out West received it yet? I am anxious to know, roughly, how long it'll take.
:?:

[wysiwyg]

They are shipping by ground, so I would guess about a week, maybe less for you in the West. I don't even know where they ship from.

I ordered mine Monday night and haven't received it yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

Edit: I just noticed my country also states United states. Hopefully they will correct this. I did not even see this when placing the order.

Thank you for placing an order with www.nespressofriendsandfamily.com. Your order has been received and will be processed shortly. A final order confirmation will be sent upon shipment. Please note: Machines purchased from the Nespresso Friends and Family E-Store will be sent Ground and arrive approximately in 2-5 business days via Purolator. Deliveries for purchases on www.nespressofriendsandfamily.com can only be made within Canada. All orders sent to PO Boxes will ship via Postal Service only. Please allow 2-3 additional days if you choose a PO Box address. Your satisfaction is important to us, upon receipt of your machine please contact the Nespresso Club at 1.877.637.3231 to register your machine and place your first coffee order. Thank you for shopping at the Nespresso Friends and Family E-Store. Please visit us again at www.nespresso.com.

[Kinki]

ordered a D290.

thx!

[rharasem]

I ordered 2 machines and the welcome pack yesterday...
They both came today around noon...INSANE

awesome sale

In Edmonton btw

[Albertan]

I ordered 2 machines and the welcome pack yesterday...
They both came today around noon...INSANE

awesome sale

In Edmonton btw

Where did you order the welcome pack from?

[golfer]

I ordered 2 machines and the welcome pack yesterday...
They both came today around noon...INSANE

awesome sale

In Edmonton btw

I just ordered the Romeo..I'm in Montreal. I noticed the shipping address said United States although there was no box to enter the country name. Hope I get it ok. Did anyone have that problem?

Also, I couldn't order anything except for the machines on the same site. So, how did you order the welcome pack?

[Greg_Van_BC]

[QUOTE=golfer;9077704]I just ordered the Romeo..I'm in Montreal. I noticed the shipping address said United States although there was no box to enter the country name. Hope I get it ok. Did anyone have that problem?

I guess they have an issue with the ordering database (I had the same thing). I wrote them an email and got the following response...

"Thank you for writing to us at the Nespresso Club regarding your recent Friends & Family E-Store order. We have already been informed and understand there to be an error within the website and confirms orders as shipping or being billed to addresses in the United States. This error is currently being addressed by our Web Development Team. We thank you for bringing this to our attention and are able to confirm for you that your order is being billed and shipped properly to:"

Cheers, Greg.

[golfer]

Thanks for confirming Greg. I can sleep better now:)
[QUOTE=golfer;9077704]
"Thank you for writing to us at the Nespresso Club regarding your recent Friends & Family E-Store order. We have already been informed and understand there to be an error within the website and confirms orders as shipping or being billed to addresses in the United States. This error is currently being addressed by our Web Development Team. We thank you for bringing this to our attention and are able to confirm for you that your order is being billed and shipped properly to:"

Cheers, Greg.

[cire]

Where did you order the welcome pack from?

http://www.nespresso.com/

[theboschman]

http://www.nespresso.com/

I thought you couldn't sign up for the "nespresso club" unless you have a serial number for a machine...

Also noted from the splash page for the nespresso club:

"Recently, increases on energy costs and those recorded on the green coffee market are leading us to moderately raise the price of our coffee capsules. As such, on August 15th, 2009, our prices will be adjusted to $ 6.30 per sleeve for our thirteen Grands Crus, and $6.80 for our speciality coffees such as Limited Editions, Special Club, Variations and Pure Origin Coffees. This measure is our guarantee that your experience, while enjoying Nespresso, remains exceptional"

There are 10 in a sleeve... meaning prices are going up to .63 and .68 respectively.

[gamecritic]

I managed to create my account even though i haven't received my machine yet. It did prompt me to enter the machines serial # but then i hit back a couple of times in my browser then navigated to the store. I got the Welcome offer, 250 capsules, for $145 + $5.95 s&h.

[ShylocK]

I thought you couldn't sign up for the "nespresso club" unless you have a serial number for a machine...

Also noted from the splash page for the nespresso club:

"Recently, increases on energy costs and those recorded on the green coffee market are leading us to moderately raise the price of our coffee capsules. As such, on August 15th, 2009, our prices will be adjusted to $ 6.30 per sleeve for our thirteen Grands Crus, and $6.80 for our speciality coffees such as Limited Editions, Special Club, Variations and Pure Origin Coffees. This measure is our guarantee that your experience, while enjoying Nespresso, remains exceptional"

There are 10 in a sleeve... meaning prices are going up to .63 and .68 respectively.

that sucks, good thing that welcome kit is going to last me awhile. 250 capsules is tons. although i might take 1 or 2 in the beginning per day. im sure as the novelty wears off or other days i might only take one occasionally, and drink 'cheap' tassimo on other days. although if the expresso is as good as every says it is, i might not be able to drink tassimo. hmmm...maybe only starbucks tassimo :P which isnt much cheaper than nespresso. Right now i can still enjoy a 'ghetto' maxwell house tassimo @ like 16 pods for ~$4.xx.

[golfer]

I thought you couldn't sign up for the "nespresso club" unless you have a serial number for a machine...

Also noted from the splash page for the nespresso club:

"Recently, increases on energy costs and those recorded on the green coffee market are leading us to moderately raise the price of our coffee capsules. As such, on August 15th, 2009, our prices will be adjusted to $ 6.30 per sleeve for our thirteen Grands Crus, and $6.80 for our speciality coffees such as Limited Editions, Special Club, Variations and Pure Origin Coffees. This measure is our guarantee that your experience, while enjoying Nespresso, remains exceptional"

There are 10 in a sleeve... meaning prices are going up to .63 and .68 respectively.

I had the same problem when registering yesterday. Today, when I log on again, I can now order the capsules.
Can't wait to get my machine!

[gerrythegreat]

Just checked this morning and the deal seems to be still alive even though the first post says till the 15th.

[Bazooka Joe]

Absolutely unbelievable. I ordered early yesterday morning, and just got a knock on my door a few minutes ago. From order to me getting it in my hands took less than 36 hours. Slick looking unit, haven't made a drink with it yet but will later today (want to run the pieces through the dishwasher first). Was surprised how small a volume the aeroccino holds.

Thanks again OP, think I'll be happy.

[golfer]

Where are you located?
Also, did you get an email confirmation saying it was shipped?
Thx
Absolutely unbelievable. I ordered early yesterday morning, and just got a knock on my door a few minutes ago. From order to me getting it in my hands took less than 36 hours. Slick looking unit, haven't made a drink with it yet but will later today (want to run the pieces through the dishwasher first). Was surprised how small a volume the aeroccino holds.

Thanks again OP, think I'll be happy.

[Nitol]

Got my Romeo today,too bad it was a lemon!
After wasting a couple of hrs,I finally called up their support line.They'll send over a new one on Monday and pick up the broken one.

[stephroll]

I just ordered the Romeo..I'm in Montreal. I noticed the shipping address said United States although there was no box to enter the country name. Hope I get it ok. Did anyone have that problem?

Also, I couldn't order anything except for the machines on the same site. So, how did you order the welcome pack?

Seen same problem on my order ,seems it was a technical error , hopefuly wont delay shipment.

[Bazooka Joe]

Where are you located?
Also, did you get an email confirmation saying it was shipped?
Thx

I'm in the middle of nowhere, Northern Ontario (few miles from there, actually). No email confirmation or anything.

[gerrythegreat]

checked this morning and the sale prices still come up. this might still be active .....

[cire]

Does anyone know what is included in the welcome pack from Nespresso for $145?
Thanks

[ssainani]

Does anyone know what is included in the welcome pack from Nespresso for $145?
Thanks

250 pods (i think 20 of each kind?) and a wooden box to show them off

there's really no price break on the pods to be honest ... but you get the free box ..... personally now that i've ordered the box i wouldn't do it again .... i'd rather go to the store and buy what I want (we only drink the red decafe and gold (volutto?) one ...sometimes the black one (roma i think)

[golfer]

Does anyone know what is included in the welcome pack from Nespresso for $145?
Thanks
When you order it, it gives you information on exactly what you get. The cost is still .58 per pod so it's worth it since you get all the different varieties. I logged on again but don't see the welcome offer anymore since i've already ordered it once.
Still waiting on my nespresso:) and my capsules.

[ShylocK]

welcome offer is good, get a nice book to start u off, to order the box separately i think its 49.99 not that anyone would pay that.

also u get the 3 higher end ones from india and wherever, which are .65 cents each but at .58 prices.

i got the welcome kit and some cups the next day, but no romeo yet. was hoping to enjoy expresso this weekend, guess will have to wait.

[ricky13579]

Got my D290 today.. but it's dead on arrival.. gotta give them a call first thing in the morning.....

[gamecritic]

Got my D290 today.. but it's dead on arrival.. gotta give them a call first thing in the morning.....

I think my D290 might be dead too. I can hear the water pump working but nothing comes out. Maybe i'm not doing something right?...

[Albertan]

ATTENTION D290 OWNERS

I had the same problem, the machines pump will go but nothing comes out. I called Tech Support and they had me basically try 10 times, nothing happened, so they said they would send me out a new one.

Once I got off the phone with them I figured out the problem.


Unlug your machine, then plug it in. Let the power light flash until it goes solid, indicating it has gotten up to tempurature - and here's what you had to do to get it to work.
press the steam button below the power button!

then, press the coffee button once it starts steaming! and then its good to go, its how you clear the air in teh lines from shipping :)


I hope this works for you guys, I was bummed mine was working, but pressing that steam button got it to go!

[ssainani]

you guys who are saying the machine is dead on arrival .... you know there's a power switch, right? (not if you are hearing the pump)

[Bazooka Joe]

My D290 was acting weird right out of the box, so I RTFM and followed the "Start up" instructions. Keep pressing "large cup" and it'll beep a lot and flash all kinds of lights. Eventually it'll start kicking out hot water. At this point I emptied the water resevoir (I think it was 5-7 "large cups"), refilled it and ran the "small cup" a couple of times and finally the steamer thingy.

Just after I brewed a "small cup" of the black pod (their boldest roast). It was fantastic, and as a bold coffee drinker it was actually a little more than I like (which I've NEVER had before). Very nice aromas of coffee filled the house and it brewed a wonderful cup. Plus running all that hot water through heated my cup to the right temperature.

I wish you guys luck with getting yours set up, if you haven't tried pressing "large cup" a couple dozen times (waiting for the beeps and whatnot between presses) it may be worth a shot.

[Premacy]

I think the deal is NOT dead yet. It expires on July 20th. They probably extend it.

[babadudu]

Shipping is fast as it's either $6 for 2nd day shipping or $25 for overnight.

I ordered a D290 and was SOOO happy i got mine today, wanted to get one for so long, however, mine came defective -_-....

the power light keeps blinking and the espresso&lungo button never light up, the only thing it does is a beep-_-

Called the 1800 number but was no help, told me to call 1877 number instead and didn't help me out either, I was put on hold for 5 times without being told and then at the end I have to ask that If i can get it exchanged/fixed.....

all these took me a hour and a half to ruin my day.

[worldjerseys]

Ordered the Le Cube C180 and arrived defective as well. Once the power button goes solid the espresso/lungo buttons flash/blink back and forth quickly instead of going solid. I own a C185 btw. Called and told them about the problem, said would send out a replacement by Wed. Will post when it arrives.

[Albertan]

seriously guys, do what I posted - press the steam green ringed light, then turn the machine to steam once the power light stops flashing - thats all it takes! I spent an hour ont eh phone with them, they are sending out a replacement cause they coudn't get it to work, then i realized the thing just needs a steam primer!

press it!

green steam button

[Bazooka Joe]

seriously guys, do what I posted - press the steam green ringed light, then turn the machine to steam once the power light stops flashing - thats all it takes! I spent an hour ont eh phone with them, they are sending out a replacement cause they coudn't get it to work, then i realized the thing just needs a steam primer!

press it!

green steam button

There is clearly a disconnect between their machine programming and their instruction manual (or lack thereof). Randomly pressing buttons does fix it (steam button worked for you, "big cup" button worked for me) but some people can't be bothered to try and would prefer to get a replacement that will do the same thing.

[TurboTropic]

Is that a Bodum Pavina glass in your picture? Any ideas on where to get a deal on these???

I picked up two this morning at my local Starbucks. They're on clearance for $11.21 (from $14.95 each).

[TurboTropic]

I'm waiting on my Romeo - ordered last Tuesday night. I called the 1-800 number yesterday and after a long wait on hold I was informed that they were back ordered but I should get it in the next couple of days.

[golfer]

I'm waiting on my Romeo - ordered last Tuesday night. I called the 1-800 number yesterday and after a long wait on hold I was informed that they were back ordered but I should get it in the next couple of days.
Ordered last Wednesday and still haven't received anything. Ordered the welcome pack and got an email confirming it has been shipped. So i may get the coffee before the machine. Hope it's not broken as per the other posts.

[worldjerseys]

seriously guys, do what I posted - press the steam green ringed light, then turn the machine to steam once the power light stops flashing - thats all it takes! I spent an hour ont eh phone with them, they are sending out a replacement cause they coudn't get it to work, then i realized the thing just needs a steam primer!

press it!

green steam button

The Le Cube doesn't have such a button. Like I said above, I own the Cube C185 and never had this issue. I'll wait for the replacment.

[ricky13579]

There is clearly a disconnect between their machine programming and their instruction manual (or lack thereof). Randomly pressing buttons does fix it (steam button worked for you, "big cup" button worked for me) but some people can't be bothered to try and would prefer to get a replacement that will do the same thing.

I followed the friendly manual, called the support line that told me to try the steam, large cup & small cup alternately. Nothing work ...


packed it up and ready to send back...then I saw this post.. tried again.. still nothing...

[gamecritic]

I followed the friendly manual, called the support line that told me to try the steam, large cup & small cup alternately. Nothing work ...


packed it up and ready to send back...then I saw this post.. tried again.. still nothing...

Me too. I appreciate the tips from everyone but it's still not working. Not even a drop is coming out. Right now it's just a machine that beeps and flashes lights...

[stealth]

The Romeo looks interesting to me. Whats the lag time between making drinks with the Romeo? Concerned with how long it would take me to make 4-5 cappuccino's when guests are over?
I havent had good experiences with cheaper consumer machines being able to keep water temps up for multiple consecutive shots and milk foaming.

[Bazooka Joe]

The Romeo looks interesting to me. Whats the lag time between making drinks with the Romeo? Concerned with how long it would take me to make 4-5 cappuccino's when guests are over?
I havent had good experiences with cheaper consumer machines being able to keep water temps up for multiple consecutive shots and milk foaming.

I've got the D290 so I can't say for sure, but from what I've read the internals are identical so times should be close.

From turning on to machine ready: 35 seconds
First espresso: 13 seconds
Second espresso: no wait after 1st espresso, another 13 seconds
Third espresso: must wait 18 seconds, then 13 seconds to brew
Fourth espresso: no wait after 3rd espresso, another 13 seconds

And so on...

[stealth]

I've got the D290 so I can't say for sure, but from what I've read the internals are identical so times should be close.

From turning on to machine ready: 35 seconds
First espresso: 13 seconds
Second espresso: no wait after 1st espresso, another 13 seconds
Third espresso: must wait 18 seconds, then 13 seconds to brew
Fourth espresso: no wait after 3rd espresso, another 13 seconds

And so on...

Thanks Joe. I'll give the romeo a shot. Ordered.

[golfer]

Ordered last Wednesday and still haven't received anything. Ordered the welcome pack and got an email confirming it has been shipped. So i may get the coffee before the machine. Hope it's not broken as per the other posts.
I got the coffee capsules today. The service is great! The machine isn't here yet so I called Customer Service. Apparently Romeo is on back order. They expect it today or latest this week.
Did anyone order last week and receive the coffee machine?

[stealth]

Wow, nothing left now but the D290 bundle.
RFD effect?

[fortunekitty500]

I got the coffee capsules today. The service is great! The machine isn't here yet so I called Customer Service. Apparently Romeo is on back order. They expect it today or latest this week.
Did anyone order last week and receive the coffee machine?

Thanks! I was wondering what happened with my order. Was going to give them a call. I ordered it last Wednesday. I hope it comes this week.

EDIT: It came today (Tuesday!) Yay! Hope it works. Did anyone have problems with their Romeo or was it just the other machines?

[ricky13579]

I followed the friendly manual, called the support line that told me to try the steam, large cup & small cup alternately. Nothing work ...


packed it up and ready to send back...then I saw this post.. tried again.. still nothing...

After ~10 calls back and forth. I finally spoke to the right person today who agreed to ship out a new unit to replace the defective one.. (she said will out a refurb one originally, but i refused...)

[worldjerseys]

Anyone get their replacement unit yet? I called on Saturday.

[gamecritic]

Anyone get their replacement unit yet? I called on Saturday.

I called today and they said that my replacement would arrive no later than Thursday. I would expect you to receive yours on Wednesday probably...

[ricky13579]

After ~10 calls back and forth. I finally spoke to the right person today who agreed to ship out a new unit to replace the defective one.. (she said will out a refurb one originally, but i refused...)

The replacement order went in around 2:30pm yesterday (monday). Got it this morning (Tue)!! works beautifully. no fuzzing around. just pressed the button.

The last one was definitely DOA.

[stealth]

ordered my romeo on sun night, just came 15 mins ago. wow thats fast service!
looks good, but havent tried it yet.
Thanks OP!

as someone who's owned several espresso machines in the past (2 delonghi's, starbucks barista, rancilio silvia w/PID), I'm anxious to review it, but already had a double long shot today from a downtown roaster.

[worldjerseys]

The replacement order went in around 2:30pm yesterday (monday). Got it this morning (Tue)!! works beautifully. no fuzzing around. just pressed the button.

The last one was definitely DOA.

What' the process on returning the defective machine? Did they pick your's up or leave you a return box?

[golfer]

Thanks! I was wondering what happened with my order. Was going to give them a call. I ordered it last Wednesday. I hope it comes this week.

EDIT: It came today (Tuesday!) Yay! Hope it works. Did anyone have problems with their Romeo or was it just the other machines?

Also want to know if anyone had problem with their Romeo or only the D290?
I see a Purolator notice so they attempted delivery today and i was home all day yesterday arrghh but can't wait for tomorrow.

[Nitol]

When I received the Romeo I couldn't get it to work no matter what I did.The water would just fill the reservoir (from the bottom) and nothing would come from the top.It constantly gave me the "Fill water" error despite the tank being full.
Finally called the service line and after several attempts they agreed to send me another one.He said nothing about the replacement being a refurb though.The service guy also said that the delivery guy would also pick up the defective unit as well.

I unplugged the unit and several hours later decided to give it another try and guess what?It worked perfectly.
For some reason the very first time the unit is plugged in,it won't work(only the first time)!
A simple quick unplug won't do the job,the unit must cool down completely so when plugged in again it will ask you if you want to rinse or not.If it just says "Ready" it means you haven't waited long enough.
I figured the same problem must repeat itself with the new replacement unit and just as I expected, it did!
No panic this time,just unplugged it and half an hour later it worked like a charm.
I wasn't home and for some reason the delivery guy did not take the old unit back with him.

[stealth]

The water would just fill the reservoir (from the bottom) and nothing would come from the top.It constantly gave me the "Fill water" error despite the tank being full.

Mine does this as well. I get a little bit of water coming from the top, but most goes to the reservoir below. I'll try it again in the morning and see what happens.

[ShylocK]

i got my romeo, opened it up, the unit wasnt even new!! i wouldnt even call it refurbished. it didnt have any plastic bags or anything, the unit was dusty all over and in the balcony and the drip cup.

had a couple of coffee coloured drops on the top of the unit. had a sticker on the side that said, PROPERTY OF NESPRESSO USA, NOT FOR RESALE., had a barcoded sticker that looked like it was a store demo that said $799 on it.

i was like wtf, and called them right away. at least the customer service was nice and said they would send a NEW one out right away. they are sending purolator to pick up the old unit.

despite all the marketing and trying to make it all look like they are 'white glove' part of a 'club' im surprised that the quality control is so low. look at all the defective units, and now this? this unit seems like it is only worth $250.

a nice bonus that i wasnt expecting was the romero came with 1 lungo glass, and 1 expresso glass, and 16 capsules, (1 of every flavour). that was a nice surprise.

Cross my fingers my new unit is actually new, and works out of the box. would not want to be returning another unit.

[fortunekitty500]

I opened up my Romeo and after some fiddling got it to work. I esp. had trouble getting the milk frother to work. Instructions could have been better. It was nice that it came with a short and tall cup and 16 capsules.

My unit's drip tray grating (white) has two blue lines across the bottom - looks like a sharpie but very straight lines. What does this mean? Is this a refurb? Everything else looks brand new.

EDIT: Forgot to add - for those that got the Romeo, was your milk frother already attached (except the long clear tube)? The two blue lines really bug me - looks permanent, grrr.

EDIT #2: Forget the above. I'm an idiot. It's a sticker that I need to peel off so the grate is actually stainless steel.

[ssainani]

EDIT: Forgot to add - for those that got the Romeo, was your milk frother already attached (except the long clear tube)? The two blue lines really bug me - looks permanent, grrr..

yes ... frother was attached apart from clear tube
and as you know the blue lines are from the plastic protective wrap

there's a video on nespresso's site teaching you how to use the frother (i didnt really get it either at first)

and mine was brand new - not refurb

[golfer]

When I received the Romeo I couldn't get it to work no matter what I did.The water would just fill the reservoir (from the bottom) and nothing would come from the top.It constantly gave me the "Fill water" error despite the tank being full.
Finally called the service line and after several attempts they agreed to send me another one.He said nothing about the replacement being a refurb though.The service guy also said that the delivery guy would also pick up the defective unit as well.

I unplugged the unit and several hours later decided to give it another try and guess what?It worked perfectly.
For some reason the very first time the unit is plugged in,it won't work(only the first time)!
A simple quick unplug won't do the job,the unit must cool down completely so when plugged in again it will ask you if you want to rinse or not.If it just says "Ready" it means you haven't waited long enough.
I figured the same problem must repeat itself with the new replacement unit and just as I expected, it did!
No panic this time,just unplugged it and half an hour later it worked like a charm.
I wasn't home and for some reason the delivery guy did not take the old unit back with him.

Ah! Got the same problem with my new Romeo today. Purolator delivered it and I went through the instructions. Also got the same error message Fill Water when rinsing.
I also wasted 2 capsules:( and got the same error. So, i'll wait and let it cool down.
In the booket, it talked about Fill//Water error message and it mentions a new tank has to be ordered if the tank is scratched but my tank is scratchless.
Anyone has ordered the descaling liquid to descale this machine? I wonder after how long u need to descale...I'm now thinking if it was worth it ordering this Romeo rather than going for the simplest model.

[ssainani]

Ah! Got the same problem with my new Romeo today. Purolator delivered it and I went through the instructions. Also got the same error message Fill Water when rinsing.
I also wasted 2 capsules:( and got the same error. So, i'll wait and let it cool down.
In the booket, it talked about Fill//Water error message and it mentions a new tank has to be ordered if the tank is scratched but my tank is scratchless.
Anyone has ordered the descaling liquid to descale this machine? I wonder after how long u need to descale...I'm now thinking if it was worth it ordering this Romeo rather than going for the simplest model.

i'm amazed at the number of problems people are having .... i wonder if they had a bad batch of machines .... i ordered 2 Romeo's and both work flawlessly ..... on the back of the tank ... there's a few optical sensors ... maybe check if those are okay?

in the manual it says to descale every 6 months if you make 2 espresso's a day -- you can also decale yourself by making a few vinegar espressos :)

[golfer]

When I received the Romeo I couldn't get it to work no matter what I did.The water would just fill the reservoir (from the bottom) and nothing would come from the top.It constantly gave me the "Fill water" error despite the tank being full.
Finally called the service line and after several attempts they agreed to send me another one.He said nothing about the replacement being a refurb though.The service guy also said that the delivery guy would also pick up the defective unit as well.

I unplugged the unit and several hours later decided to give it another try and guess what?It worked perfectly.
For some reason the very first time the unit is plugged in,it won't work(only the first time)!
A simple quick unplug won't do the job,the unit must cool down completely so when plugged in again it will ask you if you want to rinse or not.If it just says "Ready" it means you haven't waited long enough.
I figured the same problem must repeat itself with the new replacement unit and just as I expected, it did!
No panic this time,just unplugged it and half an hour later it worked like a charm.
I wasn't home and for some reason the delivery guy did not take the old unit back with him.

I get the Wait and Rinsing..
I get the message Rinsing? Press Key
Not sure what key they want, so I pressed key P and rinsing starts. It didn't take long before I get the message Fill Water.
I'm not sure what to try next. It's exactly what you had - my bottom reservoir fills with water. The sensors seem fine.

[golfer]

I get the Wait and Rinsing..
I get the message Rinsing? Press Key
Not sure what key they want, so I pressed key P and rinsing starts. It didn't take long before I get the message Fill Water.
I'm not sure what to try next. It's exactly what you had - my bottom reservoir fills with water. The sensors seem fine.
This is what you have to do...let the machine rinse many times, open the tap for the steamer and make sure water is coming on. The problem is an air bubble...Once you see Ready, you are good!
I'm not sure if the frother works but for now, i'm happy with the machine.

[stealth]

Mine does this as well. I get a little bit of water coming from the top, but most goes to the reservoir below. I'll try it again in the morning and see what happens.

Ok tried it again today after leaving it off, and it works fine. Brewed my first shot of decaf, no problems (I'd rate it as par with Starbucks quality...thin crema, taste about a 6.5 out of 10...not disappointing, this is what I expected).

I imagine if Nespresso had included better instructions, or trained their customer service folks on this matter, it would have saved them a lot of $.

I also hate the 2 blue strips on the reservoir, and mine came with the frother attached, but otherwise looked about brand new.

[ssainani]

I also hate the 2 blue strips on the reservoir.

it's the plastic protective coating

[fortunekitty500]

Ok tried it again today after leaving it off, and it works fine. Brewed my first shot of decaf, no problems (I'd rate it as par with Starbucks quality...thin crema, taste about a 6.5 out of 10...not disappointing, this is what I expected).

I imagine if Nespresso had included better instructions, or trained their customer service folks on this matter, it would have saved them a lot of $.

I also hate the 2 blue strips on the reservoir, and mine came with the frother attached, but otherwise looked about brand new.

Agreed on the better instructions are required. I think there would be less returns/confusion. The 2 blue strips are part of the plastic covering - peel the whole thing off. No where in the manual does it tell you to do this. I had to call into customer service and she asked if I peeled it off - embarassing! :o

[worldjerseys]

Got my replacement C180 today. All is well. :D

[JohnHarris]

Although the sale states it ends July 20th, they are still taking new orders. I ordered my D290 a couple of days ago and I just received it today. A great deal for anyone still interested...

John

P.S. The stock and machine selection appears to fluctuate from day to day.

[gamecritic]

Got my replacement C180 today. All is well. :D

Called on Monday for my replacement D290 and still haven't received it. :cry:

[worldjerseys]

Called on Monday for my replacement D290 and still haven't received it. :cry:

Call customer service to check on the shipment. They can tell you if it's shipped.

[JohnHarris]

Lovely. My D290 is defective. Spent 20 minutes on the phone today - the rep states the water pump is not working. Wow..how many defective machines are there?

John

[jimbojones]

My first D290 didn't work I got a replacement and it works fine.
They do seem to have quality control issues. The first one looked like it was new and sealed so I don't think it was a re-furb.
I kept some pods from the replacement for my troubles lol

[gamecritic]

My first D290 didn't work I got a replacement and it works fine.
They do seem to have quality control issues. The first one looked like it was new and sealed so I don't think it was a re-furb.
I kept some pods from the replacement for my troubles lol

I just called in and found out that they have stock issues and instead of getting my replacement yesterday, i'm expected to get it on Tuesday. I sure hope the replacement works though or i won't be too happy.

On the positive side, they did allow me to keep the cups and capsules. Does the replacement machine come with more cups and capsules?

[jimbojones]

I just called in and found out that they have stock issues and instead of getting my replacement yesterday, i'm expected to get it on Tuesday. I sure hope the replacement works though or i won't be too happy.

On the positive side, they did allow me to keep the cups and capsules. Does the replacement machine come with more cups and capsules?

The replacement came with everything the original came with. I was tempted to keep the cups and plates but I decided against it. I ended up wasting some pods trying to get the first one working so I felt justified in keeping some extra pods.

[muskokajoe]

Did anyone purchase the Le Cube with the Aerocino for $199.00? They delivered the machine but are telling me that the promotion never included the Aerocino but I am certain it was advertised with the Aerocino. The website has changed and I don't have a picture of what was advertised just the model #. Any response is appreciated.

[ssainani]

Did anyone purchase the Le Cube with the Aerocino for $199.00? They delivered the machine but are telling me that the promotion never included the Aerocino but I am certain it was advertised with the Aerocino. The website has changed and I don't have a picture of what was advertised just the model #. Any response is appreciated.

i specifically wanted the cube and aerocinno -- but i clearly remember that combo was not available

[dmfc]

I remember 2 two weeks ago, someone posted a good deal from Nespresso Friends and Family. It requires a login key to purchase from the website.
Does any one still have the login key?
Please post it again. thank you
Jay

[Rete]

I remember 2 two weeks ago, someone posted a good deal from Nespresso Friends and Family. It requires a login key to purchase from the website.
Does any one still have the login key?
Please post it again. thank you
Jay

You can find the info on the first post of this thread...

[TurboTropic]

Just a reminder that the Nespresso pods go up in price on Saturday August 15. The sleeves go up from $5.80 to $6.30.

[rwings01]

Thanks OP, just ordered the Romeo at 50% off.

rwings