- 1250-watt manual espresso machine designed for mess-free coffee-filled capsules
- 19-bar pressure pump; 1-1/5-liter plastic water reservoir lifts off for easy filling
- Steam wand/hot-water nozzle with built-in frothing attachment; cup-warming plate
- Espresso cup, Lungo cup, and assortment of 12 capsules included
- Measures 11-1/5 by 8 by 11-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Amazon.com Review
If you're an espresso, cappuccino, and/or latte fancier with an aversion to messiness and a devotion to uncomplicated appliances, this is the espresso machine for you. Instead of requiring an operator to measure out and carefully tamp down ground coffee and then dispose of wet grounds, it uses capsules filled with exactly the amount of ground coffee needed for one cup of espresso (use two capsules for a larger cappuccino or latte). After use, simply discard the capsule, which won't spill grounds on the counter. Nespresso sends along 20 capsules of two varieties of coffee with the machine, and they offer additional capsules in nine varieties of coffee, including two decaffeinated, for sale on their Web site or by toll-free telephone order.
Other features of the 12-by-8-by-11-1/2-inch, 1,200-watt machine: The plastic water reservoir (1-1/4 quarts, or 24 espressos) lifts off for easy filling; the steam wand/hot-water nozzle has a built-in frothing attachment for creating cappuccino and latte foam; and on top of the machine is a metal plate for prewarming cups. (Two espresso cups and saucers are included.) Cleaning the machine is simple, with clear instructions and a tool provided. --Fred Brack
Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine.
Product Description
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 D150 machine is part of our classic line. Classic Line machines all have the capsule holder system that uses the traditional gesture for preparing an espresso. They are designed with clean, simple, box shaped lines. The D150 machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use. Manual 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. Removable steam nozzle for hot water and steam. Cups warming plate. Black and stainless steel ABS finish. A simple system with a capsule holder which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. Removable water container (41 oz)
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice machine and system, but mediocre capsules,
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This review is from: Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
I have three Nespresso machines, including this one. My comments concern the Nespresso system rather than any particular machine, but I can't see paying [price] for this D150 when for only [price] you can get the D300.The idea of the capsules rather than using coffee beans requires some trade offs, but has lots of huge advantages. The capsules are super convenient, fast, clean and neat, attractive, and allow you to easily serve a variety of coffee blends (decaf, latin american, african, pure arabica, etc, which is fun). A big advantage is that they stay fresh for months at a time, so you can always have them on hand when you need them. Comparing the Nespresso system with the conventional system shows the value of convenience. Conventional machine: you have to have fresh beans, you have to have an expensive burr grinder (more counter space, more to clean, more to break down), you have to get the fineness of the grind correct, you have to measure the ground coffee accurately, you have to tamp the coffee in the holder correctly, you have to pour the correct amount of water through. This requires a large amount of time, effort, expirementation, patience, and experience. Serving a party of 10 people like this could easily take you an hour, and you are making a lot of noise and not enjoying the party, and making a big mess to clean up later. A conventional machine could never be used in your office or company kitchen, but a Nespresso machine works out very nicely in that situation. On the downside, 45 cents per shot of espresso is a little expensive compared to doing it with beans. You are limited to the Nespresso capsules, nothing else will come close to working. This means you can't try out the interesting jars of beans at your local coffee shop. There may come a day when the capsules are not available, but I don't see that happening. The big downside is the quality of the espresso produced by the capsules, and therein is my main gripe. They list some 10 varietys, and I don't like any of them. Most of them include some robusta coffee beans in the blend. That's unusual because gourmet coffee is 100% arabica, and my opinion is the robusta is a problem. I have to wonder if Nespresso is trying to cut costs in this most critical aspect of an otherwise first-rate system. However, at Christmas time Nespresso releases a "special blend" for a limited time. This is usually 100% arabica. In 1998 and 1999, the special blend was very good. In 2000 it was bad but then they released another one in June 2001 that was very good. The final alternative is the "super-automatic" style machine, that with a single button push automatically grinds the beans, measures, tamps, pours the espresso, and dumps out the spent grounds. But you would still have to have fresh beans.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, good to drink,
By "josephcarelli" (Weston, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
I first tried the espresso from this machine at a friend's house. The espresso was hot and had a wonderful crema and it was ready in less than a minute. I have owned less expensive machines and stovetop models but they never came out hot enough or with enough crema (if any). I received my machine and within minutes I was brewing my first cup. The cartridge system offers no coffee ground mess of the traditional machines. My wife enjoyed a hot cup of tea this morning from the steamer/hot water spout which produced steaming hot water in less than a minute. The only downside is that you have to order your coffee blends from the company but the up side is that the selection is excellent and the price is about $.45 a cup (less than any resturant or Starbucks). They ship your order by 2 day UPS and if you order from them online there is free shipping (minimum of 100 cartridges). There is a nice bonus with your first order, but I won't spoil the surprise. Buy this machine and you won't be sorry.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great,
By A Customer
This review is from: Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)
I agree with the gripe of some of the other reviewers: relying on the capsules only takes away some of the fun of being able to try different coffees. And the ones that use Robusta are a problem. However, two of the capsules, Arpeggio and Livanto, use 100% arabica beans, and, Arpeggio especially, are truly wonderful. I have trouble now enjoying espresso anywhere in town; only a couple of extremely expensive restaurants serve Illy or something of the sort that is consistently better than my nespresso machine. Everything from Starbucks on down just doesn't seem as good. Even some traditionally great coffees like Lavazza seem mediocre by comparison. The D150 was possibly the most rewarding investment I've made, and for 200 dollars is certainly worth the cost.
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