Nepresso Vs Nespresso Vertuo

youngblood

Which would you recommend?
Current nespresso is on its way out and need to upgrade
so its either replace the pixie I have or try out the vertuo

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation either way?

maxwell smart

I upgraded to the Vertuo as it does the usual 3 Nespresso coffee lengths and also a proper 'mug' of coffee.

Riskymove

maxwell smart wrote: »

I upgraded to the Vertuo as it does the usual 3 Nespresso coffee lengths and also a proper 'mug' of coffee.

me too


the only issue really is that you are limited to official nespresso capsules for many years

whereas the capsules for the earlier version are everywhere

youngblood

maxwell smart wrote: »

I upgraded to the Vertuo as it does the usual 3 Nespresso coffee lengths and also a proper 'mug' of coffee.

Is it hotter or colder than nespresso?
I've often found nespresso to be a little on the cool side

alec76

youngblood wrote: »

Is it hotter or colder than nespresso?
I've often found nespresso to be a little on the cool side

Are you preheating your coffee cup at all ?
It is mandatory rule for espresso making.

maxwell smart

youngblood wrote: »

Is it hotter or colder than nespresso?
I've often found nespresso to be a little on the cool side

As above you need to preheat your cup, like for any coffee really apart from instant

Damo 2k9

I have found Vertuo slightly hotter than the OL. But I have also started pre heating my mug and the difference it has made is insane.

Enrico Palazzo

maxwell smart wrote: »

As above you need to preheat your cup, like for any coffee really apart from instant

High quality coffees are usually best enjoyed well below the brewing temperatures, so a cold cup helps getting there quicker.

maxwell smart

Enrico Palazzo wrote: »

High quality coffees are usually best enjoyed well below the brewing temperatures, so a cold cup helps getting there quicker.

Indeed. But the Nespresso machines brew the coffee at exactly the correct temperature therefore putting it into a cold cup affects that temperature, therefore preheating the cup is a must. It's a chicken and egg situation.

youngblood

Which taste do you prefer- Nespresso Original or Vertuo?

Enrico Palazzo

maxwell smart wrote: »

Indeed. But the Nespresso machines brew the coffee at exactly the correct temperature therefore putting it into a cold cup affects that temperature, therefore preheating the cup is a must. It's a chicken and egg situation.

Optimal brewing and drinking temperatures are two different values. Good coffee should not be very hot, bad coffee must be. The same principle applies to e.g. to beers, just on the opposite end of the beverage temperatures scale, hence all piss is always recommended to be drank frozen cold, else you can taste how bad it really is. Now, I'm not here to change anyone's habits or preferences, just correcting on the "It is mandatory rule for espresso making." myth. If you need your coffee as hot as possible, then yes, preheating cups is needed.

maxwell smart

Enrico Palazzo wrote: »

Optimal brewing and drinking temperatures are two different values. Good coffee should not be very hot, bad coffee must be. The same principle applies to e.g. to beers, just on the opposite end of the beverage temperatures scale, hence all piss is always recommended to be drank frozen cold, else you can taste how bad it really is. Now, I'm not here to change anyone's habits or preferences, just correcting on the "It is mandatory rule for espresso making." myth. If you need your coffee as hot as possible, then yes, preheating cups is needed.

Thanks but that's not the point I'm making.

Enrico Palazzo

maxwell smart wrote: »

Thanks but that's not the point I'm making.

Coffee is brewed in the machine, once it's out, it's done.