MIELE  NESPRESSO system

Nandi

Hello all. I have decided it is time to upgrade my coffee machine
I have spend the last few days doing some research on various  machines. Im interested in getting a built in coffee machine. I found the Miele NESPRESSO

Reschsmooth

I don't know anything about the machine or the nespresso system, so take what I say with the appropriate amount of skepticism. However, from what I understand, you will be locked into buying the nespresso pods which may mean, firstly, your choice will be limited and secondly, you maybe forced to only rely on stale coffee (using the argument that most pods result in stale coffee). Others with more knowledge will respond, I am sure. Patrick

Nandi

Thanks Patrick I have the same concerns about being stuck with only their coffee pods... Have you got any advice on a normal Miele built in model??

Lovey

Hi Nandi, I don't have any experience with this machine, but I would second Resch's comments about the 'pod system' and them not being the best, remember, fresh is best.

ryan

these inbuilt machines look great. especially in a modern kitchen,   i like them too,   but would never buy one, but like others say really they are cheap machines in which are hard to service/repair. pods are rubbish unless you are lazy, and are happy to buy a limited service of pre selected coffees by others.  which i repeat like others are really pre ground stale coffee at about $1.00 a pod.   very pricey. I was in  paris this year i noticed the pod machines by nespresso were very popular, their were shops dedicated to selling these machical pods,    flavoured pods etc.   i was very surprissed, but then again french coffee isnt great either in Paris.., and im a great fan of the country. so its all marketing, ease of use.  from real coffee people though,  my advice is dont buy it.  As others will say. i saw some display homes the other day and these machines were part of the kitchens,  looked great and im sure the clients were impressed as they were thrown in with the kitchen,   im sure great selling tools.  but to get them out to service in 3 years time, replace the same parts etc......buy the pods.... maybe for an office ??  if you could pack your own pods with your coffee maybe ?? it is an overpriced appliance.  thats all. cheers ryan

sarahez

Hi, I'm new here, so please be kind! I have a Delonghi Nespresso system, and I absolutely LOVE it! But I also love instant coffee. I believe it has a time and a place. Regarding the Miele Nespresso machine, I was looking for accessories for my Delonghi machine on EBAY and I came across a re-foiling kit for the pods. This means that you can take any coffee grounds that you like and press them into a pod for your machine. So that way you are not locked into buying the pods from the Nespresso clubs or boutiques. Obviously this kit is not an official Nespresso item, but could be worth a try if you wanted to use your own coffee blends in the very convenient Nespresso machine. Hope this helps!

askthecoffeeguy

what a novel idea!  I would imagine though that if you're using fresh coffee (whole beans b/w 3 and say 14 days old but lets say up to 30 days post roast for arguments sake), and grinding fresh, that you would then either need to: a) use the pods straight away, and or b) wait until the ground coffee degases (releases CO2) before adding it to the pods Fresh coffee gives off CO2 which expands so the pods would, if the coffee were fresh possibly explode as the gas was released! Which, to my mind at least defeats the purpose of drinking coffee if it already stale (note coffee is only still considered fresh if it still releasing CO2 - which brings the aromatic oils of the coffee to the surface of the bean - which only lasts for around 30 days max post roasting date) Therefore pre-ground (including pods)  coffee is by definition stale as it has had all of the CO2 evaporated off already! I know the convenience factor is there but once you've tasted some fresh home roast (you can set up your own 'coretto' roaster at home for as little as $20) - its hard to go back to the pre-ground stuff!