Have you by chance, measured the temperature of the pre-warmed machine water, that exits from the brew head? I have the exact same machine (and in black sesame!) that emits hot water at 170-173 degrees F at the brew head. The Breville instructions, and various coffee blogs, state 200 degrees F is ideal. So, I'm about 25-30 degrees short or cooler than ideal. Breville Support says water temperature IS at 200 degrees while in the PID heating chamber and decreases upon exit, due to multiple ambient conditions. However hard I try to minimize those variables (by pre-warming machine 15 minutes), pre-heating the double-wall glass cup, and using a very accurate ThermoPop digital thermometer, I still get 171-173 degree water at water exit. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm losing a lot of coffee profiles because of my lower water temperature pulls? I've exchanged machines with Breville Support (They are wonderful and very helpful folks) and only got about a 5 degree increase (to 173 degrees) on my replacement machine. I'm not sure if that is "normal" or if I received another mis-calibrated new machine. Thanks in-advanced for your help.
@@abbyNORMal8828 I have not measured the temperature of the water at the grouphead. Have you tried programming the brew temperature to the maximum setting and seeing what temp that gives you?
My friend, you did not explore *THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITY* of recycling those pod's AFTER the first initial use...and then "REUSING" them by filling the Pod's with your favorite ground coffee/expresso and then "RESEALING" them for future use...over and over again, Saving much more in the long run, with *"NESPRE$$O."*
My daughter is 6 years old and always wakes up before everyone. One of her favorite things to do is make me a double shot espresso from the nespresso machine to wake me up, which I love as well. That makes it worth the yearly cost.
Sweet. When I was about that age, before we had a PC in the house, I called my grandma to ask her how to make coffee with a cafetera/machina (moka pot lol) to surprise my parents. We even had a gas stove, and I survived.
$36 bucks a year for coffee sounds way too low - what kind of beans are you using for that calculation? In my mind, a decent bag of beans that will last a few weeks is like $15 bucks.
I bought a Breville recently and I don’t regret it. I finally have my cafe quality espresso drinks at home and the cost savings is huge. I was the person that would spend $6+ a day buying lattes at the cafe near my work. That amounts to over $2100 a year. Now I spend about $10 a week on a good bag of freshly roasted coffee and $2 on a gallon of milk a week totaling in about $624 a year and that’s with 2 - 3 8 - 12oz espresso drinks a day. If I only had one a day, the cost would easily be halved. The cost upfront is scary for one of these machines but the yearly savings and daily quality is unmatched.
TheWobblyEmily I guess you can say I’m well off but was not budgeting well. My point in the post was to say that I’m saving a lot of money now that I’m making my own drinks at home.
Having used both, comparing these machines is like comparing a stencil vs drawing free hand. With a semi-automatic espresso machine you have the freedom to do practically everything. Pod systems are for a person who does not want to waste time tuning their grind, exploring different roasts from their local coffee shops or tamping.
That's exactly right. There's no point in comparing two machines in different leagues. And if you're going to be real then the Breville wins just by looking at the concept of espresso. Nespresso just gives you fake espresso or wanna be espresso.
Manual machines are actually not that bad and they make great shots. Also adds a little of dimension in experimentation and keeps the coffee experience fresh since you will pull out different tones depending on pressure.
This is the cheap Nespresso Vertuo system, the original makes great coffee as does an old style stovetop espresso maker, it's a matter of speed, ease of cleaning and convenience.
you and your 52 are crazy... I bought my Nespresso for 100 with a milkfroter ... and I buy the 10 pods from target which is .60c a pod making really good coffee for less than a min.
Pod machines are probably the sweat spot in the convenience, cost, taste triangle. I’ve had every contraption known to man to make coffee over the years and finally settled on a nespresso as it makes pretty good coffee quickly and doesn’t require cleaning after every coffee, ok it’s not cheap but I’m happy to pay a little more for the convenience, I like that the pods are fully recyclable, my wife likes that it’s small so doesn’t take up half the kitchen and easy to use so she can make me a coffee whilst making herself a tea.
Ive owned both. My Nespresso was one of the original line machines that used the smaller pods. I think it was having problems heating the water after about a year because it didnt seem to matter what pods I purchased, they were always a little tart and metallic tasting, even with pre-heating the cup with hot water. Learning the Barista Express has been challenging, but worth it.
What you’re using is a Nespresso Vertuo line, which uses a centrifuge system to pull out the coffee. If you want to do a real comparison you should be doing it with the original line, which uses the 19 Bar pressure system which is appropriate for a shot of espresso. Texture and quality greatly varies amongst the two lines as the original line is made specifically for espresso and lungo, yet the vertuo is aimed at the North American market for a taller, larger typical American cup of coffee.
Yes, agree. two stories of old line versus new. I've owned both and have the original line at my office (next to my desk). I gave away my virtuoliine I bought when my Saeco Expreila Evo was being repaired(for the third time). The original Nespresso makes better coffee and from my vantage point has a lot of sources to buy coffee pods. I like the recycle ability of the pods from the old and new lines. One note, some of the original line's pods are plastic, not metal, and not readily set up to crush, clean out the grounds (which make great compost) and able sent off to be recycled. Agree with the presenter that the crema on the new line is a bit much. Note - not all pods, new style and old are created equal, some have excellent coffee, some, so-so, but none that bad (see Kuerig comment). I have since had to repair my Saeco the fourth time (flow down valve 3X). As a it is being repaired I bought an older (but new) Royal Pro from Espresso Experts (ask for Wael). The Royal lines that I have owned all lasted ten years without repair. One more thing if you really like coffee and are pressed for time, do not buy a Kuerig under any circumstances. Terrible coffee, a joke. Get an old line Nespresso.
But the Vertuo line is the more versatile as although the bar code on each pod is set to give the perfect size and strength for 5 sizes, the pods can be reprogrammed to take as much or as little water as you like, and the difference in variety and intensity is excellent with tasting notes.
@Matt To a certain extent, a purist must have their coffee extracted by forcing the water through under pressure. And yes the Vertuo uses centrifugal force. As to which tastes and smells better it is up to the individual. I find the Vertuo Espresso size pods produce an excellent cup, dark and strong with a good crema. I have a Nespresso classic machine alongside, and I find it hard to differentiate except for type of coffee used. I love coffee for flavour, hate 'American style' coffee but above all want my fix quick and clean without all the faff of grinding, weighing, calculating time of flow, and having to clean up stray grains all over the worktop and a messy portafilter. And above all the time to get a decent coffee in the cup. Plus beans go stale. It only takes 1 of the 45 or so beans required for an Espresso to be dodgy to ruin the whole coffee. Incidentally I live in Portugal where coffee is like football - a religion, and the Nespresso company is very widespread and well followed. Nespresso PT has not imported the Vertuo line, partly because they feel there is no market for non-Espresso coffee. I have mine and regular deliveries of capsules sent from UK. Because it is worth it for the versatility.
I have a Breville Creatista Plus (Nespresso original pods) which uses the Nespresso pods and I now own the Breville Barista Pro (I still own both machines) which reaches full brewing temperature in 4 seconds. I like the Barista Pro much better. You can draw either single or double shots and control the grind as well as the dose size. It's also much cheaper per shot and it tastes much better.
having owned both vertuo and inissia lines from nespresso, the vertuo is not the machine you want to compare to an espresso machine. vertuo spins the pod and whips the oils...this causes that foam you found. if you want a true creama from their machine you need to use their original line which only makes espresso. Vertuo is aimed to pull in the Keurig users.
That thing looks good but that's about it lol, way too expensive for what you get... Cuz a normal grinding machine these days became pretty cheap, my Melitta is similar price as this one but has double beans chamber, like 20 recipes in it like ristretto, macchiato, flat white cappucino etc with milk bottle connected to it, can change the aroma intensity and grind, temperature etc, profiles, everything.. Really happy with it, especially double beans chamber since I like some variety and also use decafe...
@@lwhite530 even worse. He used a single shot dose in a double basket, then filled it up. Why he wouldn't just use the double shot dose instead is beyond me
@@CalebMcGall I weigh out 18gr of beans into the hopper and grind until empty so that I don't have to rely on the grind timer, which can be inconsistent if beans jam up while grinding. This is why I actually restarted the grinder a second time. I normally have it set to the maximum double shot, but it reset to single when I unplugged the machine it bring it into my studio.
I’ve had both, and am so much happier with the Breville. It’ll take a few tries to get the pressure and grind right, but will pay for itself in no-time when compared to the cost of the Nespresso pods. Nespresso makes a fine product, but the pods are just too expensive if you’re a daily coffee drinker, and it’s a pain to have to keep ordering them and making sure you don’t run out between shipments.
A lot better than making the trip to and spending at Starbucks/Dunkin/etc. for sure though. It's also a lot more convenient and easy. This is coming from someone who just switched from Jura machines to Nespresso lol.
@@holycrap2680 I feel you. We used the Nespresso for 1-2 years, and it certainly delivers a great cup, and beat racing to the nearest coffee shop for a cup. It didn’t work for us (my wife is a heavy coffee drinker, and I was just as bad at the time), but if we were casual drinkers, or even your average coffee drinkers, the system probably would have worked well for us. ☕️ ☕️
@@waylonnicholson371 Ohh, Yeah. I suppose that would make a difference, if you are a heavy coffee drinker and for two. I live alone and only drink 1-2 pods per day at most.
I enjoyed your video, it should be stated how old the coffee is in your Breville. You can argue that the Nespresso is not (fake espresso) because it is made with pressure. The pressure is generated via centrifugal force rather than packing the puck. You can also repack them. Makes a decent shot and Americana but I prefer a traditional espresso machine too.
I came home from Australia in 2011. I made a comment to myself to buy a great espresso machine. I bought the Breville machine befor it had a belt in grinder. I bought the Breville grinder to set beside. I'm a little particular person. I wanted the two to match an I wanted it in read. I have had a double shot cappuccino every moring that I've been home. Yes its a little extra work but worth it. My friends tease me but know matter. It does a wonderful job an I love it. Warren
The barista express is a good rugger machine. At work we have at least 5 of these spread around a couple of buildings. My group had the first one, possibly 4-5 years old at this point, and it gets used at least 10 times each day and isn't well take care of. I run simple cleaning cycles on it when the light turns on, and I think it might have had one single deep clean done on it. As far as I know all the ones we have run great. We got another one last summer that we had issues dialing in. We used the double wall on that one until they were both lost in the trash. After I deep cycle cleaned it we were finally able to pull good shots out of it with the normal basket.
I have both of these machines (newer version of the nespresso). I use the nespresso during weekdays and the breville (mine is called Gastroback as I got it in Germany) on the weekends.
Thank you for the review, but you really should use Nespresso Original Line vs the Vertuoline. It comes down to extraction and taste comparison. Original line would be a similar type of extraction to the Breville. I own a Breville Creatisita Nespresso machine and it's absolutely awesome. The pods are completely recyclable too. I went with Nespresso due to consistent taste. I do appreciate your review. Thanks you.
Preface: You don't have to justify your purchase. If it matches what you want right now, just be happy. That said, if sustainability is really important to you nespresso isn't it. If quality is really important to you, a pod is isn't it. You simply don't get fresh ground coffee in pods. You can get close, sure, but it's not comperable to going to a local roastery and sourcing your own fresh roast on a weekly basis. Now, if you said the above because you feel like you have to explain yourself to the elitists who frown on your nespresso while you just don't feel you have the time to invest in becoming an expert in using a non-pod machine - that's completely understandable. Final point: the initial learning curve can be frustrating but the consistency will come and with it a sense of pride that you're competent in a new skill while being able to actually enjoy near-uncompromised quality and much better sustainability by using local small businesses and being able to ask where & how they source their supply. I'm still learning myself and do still "waste" a shot on occasion, but I've found myself enjoying the ritual of setting out my tools, taking care in controlling the fineness & amount of grind, applying the right amount of pressure on the tamper, experimenting with drip speeds and finding the sweet spot to get the milk to froth just right. I will admit I drink less coffee now :) but feel like I enjoy each cup more. Especially on mornings when I'm really not in the mood for anything other than to press a damn button and get a good coffee without having to do a song and dance for it first. Seems like those are the ones when I end up happiest I had no other options, no "easy way out", just the realisation that I desperately need a coffee and there's only one way to get it xD
I don't like the Delonghi Nespresso machines. I lucked and got the breville nespresso vertuo machine for 55 bucks. So worth it. I still have my original line as well
I used nespresso for many years at home. 3 or 4 years ago, I switched to a portafilter-machine (and a separate grinder). I would NEVER go back. An espresso machine makes a REAL espresso - something that, if drunk, will rip your heart out and take it to a sunny morning in italy. Especially if you use a E61 brewing head machine - made completely out of chroma, and with a little lever to pull the shot (but it's not a lever machine...) and a huge valve, the machine is sparkling in the morning sun... The entire process of espresso making is just gorgious, you see the coffee beans, you see the power, you touch it, you carefully distribute it. You can smell, see, touch the coffee. And you can use virtually ANY coffee. You like 100% robusta? No problem with an espresso machine. You like southern-italian style espresso with 50% robusta and very dark roast? No problem. You wanna go for a hipstery 100% single origin super sour arabica? still no problem. Nespresso, on the other hand, is focusing on the middle european mass market (at least here in europe). Even if they do sometimes provide a real specialty, often its time-limited. Is Nespresso bad? No, not at all. In our office we had a very bad capsule system. I replaced it with my old nespresso machine. The taste is way better. In the office there is no time for portafilter espresso. Espresso, real espresso, is something you drink at home, or in a bar. Not at work (just my personal opinion). No, nespresso provides with a decent taste, it's not really espresso but a good tasting coffee product. And without the entire process of espresso preparation (especially the cleaning).
Also you can wash the nespresso aluminum pods and order the circular foils in Amazon..I use Medaglia DE Oro espresso and,it's devine! With the foil and the refills way, you spend less than 10 cents per shot!
I agree that is an issue. But aluminium is one of the most recyclable material in the world. It is infinitely recyclable. And I recycle all my pods. The service is free in the UK. So reusable pos are really not a big issue (for some people) in my opinion.
It was actually using the reusable pods that made me make up my mind to buy a proper expresso machine. I realized I spent 40 dollars per month buying Nespresso capsules so I switched to reusable capsules, which was much cheaper and environmentally friendly. However the shots from the reusable capsules were weak and it was so messy filling them up. In the end I decided to go for an expresso machine and just love it
Blue Gym nope don’t get it. Why buy a pod machine if you are then going to use it like a proper coffee machine? Literally defeats the whole point of pods, convenience.😂😂😂😂
I have both of these exact machines. I've had the Breville for about 5 years and absolutely love it. BUT, I got tired of going to get fresh beans, adjusting the settings depending on the bean, and the cleanup. So I got the Nespresso for pure convenience. But after using Nespresso for about 5 months now and I'm starting to miss the real crema, and stronger pours (I've tried all of the stronger pods but they simply don't stack up). But again, the fact that I can make good coffee and Expresso with my Nespresso machine is just much more convenient at the moment. Overall great review.
Overall, a pretty nice job on the review. I actually own two machines similar to these (Nespresso Pixie and Breville Dual Boiler). Each has it own use at particular times (i.e. - in a hurry, or do you want some latte art?). Given the cost of a Pixie, it's really realistic to own both. If possible, I'd perhaps edit the video to include cleaning out the portafilter on the Breville to show what's involved with that as that is certainly part of using the machine that takes time (should likely also mention a realistic preheat time to pull optimal shot for the Breville-and does it have a auto-on timer like the Dual Boiler?). Just my 2 cents...thanks!
Bought the Nespresso vertuo plus and liked the convenience of brewing a coffee in a short time, and also different sizes. My purchase was in Dec 2019 and with two months the machine leaked, called their customer support and went through a trouble shooting process, didn’t fix the leak. Returned the Nespresso coffee machine, to Macy’s and they exchange the machine. The replacement machine leaked after using it for 2 1/2 months, not satisfied with their product. Nespresso does support repairs at no cost also they supply free shipping, the customer service appears to be ok, will wait and see if the repair will last? Right now I am using a espresso machine and has been working for many years without problems.
Glad to hear you’re Nespresso machine has worked without problems. I am waiting for the shipping box since Apr 27, I reported the leak, understand due to Covid19 the back log of shipping is delayed hopefully the turnaround time for repair won’t take long.
@@edduck3424 hola! quisiera saber con que regularidad usabas la maquina al dia y con que frecuencia la limpiabas! tengo una y quiero saber opiniones! gracias de antemano!
Thanks for the video. Interesting comparrison. To be fair, I do feel it’s comparing apples and zebras having owned (still own actually) both machines. Nespresso is a REALLY high quality freeze dried coffee - the Vertuo machine is even better. The Breville (or Sage in the UK) is a prosumer barrister machine. The pull on a shot with a proper machine should be about 27 seconds and contain circa 18g of coffee. You can pull a Nespresso pod 100 times and it will always taste the same, which is great, but with the Breville (Sage) and most other pro type machines, you can make really decent cuppas. You know this and in fairness, 122k views at the time of viewing - fair play to you. I feel (and not a coffee snob, just know what I like) if you’re not sure which of these machines you should go for, you want Nespresso. If you are prepared to faff about a bit, you may wish to learn to pull them propertly. They are proper take away coffee Starbucks / Costa / Nero quality and I feel better. Good luck whichever you go for.
If you got Starbucks quality from a Breville then it would be a disappointment! The whole idea of making home coffee is to avoid the £3 bucket of brown sludge. Nespresso is easily the most consistent way to get good coffee to the exact strength and flavour you want. The amount of liquid pushed through the coffee is programmable on both Vertuo and classic machines, and you can have a variety of capsules on standby, whereas if you had to buy several varieties of beans and roasts for the Breville, not only would you have to consider the cost, but also the time open coffee stays fresh and the extra trouble of changing beans in the grinder. And with my Nespresso machines, I rarely get a roasting from my wife for strewing soggy grounds and powder all over her kitchen surfaces. As of now there are over 25 varieties of capsules in both Classic and Vertuo ranges, from all over the world of different intensities, and aromatic principles. The choice is yours!
I'd have loved to see the pressure level the Barista Express reached during extraction (very important variable in order to get a well extracted espresso).
The pressure was slightly to the right of 12 O'Clock in the dial. I find that the best shots are pulled in this range. I'll be sure to include an angle of this in future videos
A tip from an italian barista to understand if the creme is real and good or "artificial" is try adding some sugar in the coffe and if it stay on the creme and go down slowly it's good, but if it go down straight away then it's not a good espresso.
Love your review. I own several Nespresso machines and I agree about the crema I think you’re not comparing apples to apples. The Vertuo produces its crema by a centrifuge like system. The original line produces a pure pressure extraction crema with a micro bubble. So the result would be closer to your Breville. Most importantly the Breville will produce a superior result. Better boiler and pressure system. Grind control and the ability to control steam. And honestly what’s another 40 to 60 seconds for a better cup. For me the Nespresso Creatista is the closest to the Breville but I went this route because of time and cleanup in the morning. If I had more time I would love the coffee ritual of using the Breville. But great content you have found a new subscriber. Thank you.
the original nespresso line is better than the vertuo ? Omg I have an original machine and love but I’ve been thinking to do the Vertuo upgrade but you are telling me it’s not a good idea and stick with my essenza or upgrade to the creatista
Bought the breville with a 4yr asurion warranty. Its been two years. Solid machine. Just keep it descaled! I will never buy a pod machine, too much plastic waste.
I spend about $200 at Starbucks a month, which is unsustainable to say the least. I know next to nothing about making coffe myself so this video is extremely helpful.
Broke Bitch Friendly my wife spent that much too at Starbucks. We spent $750 on an expensive Gaggia Velasca Prestige. That sound expensive but was a cost savings and paid for itself in 4 months.
I wish I had a Nespresso machine when I was younger. Definitely always wanted to have an espresso machine at home. Now that I have one, I’m very happy each day. Would’ve made my younger self very happy too and inspired to go to school.
For me this is a good comparison because I have been trying to decide between faster but still great and do it myself better type espresso machines. Didn't seem to help some people but for me, right now, the quicker classic nespresso machine would work better. My boys would mess with machines like breville, try to make something and burn themselves or knock things over or break things. Sigh, Maybe in a few years I can have better coffee.
What beans are you buying for 10 cents a shot? In a 12oz bag you’re gonna get what? Maybe 20 shots? Or less depending on your dose (not to mention how much you waste dialing in). In my experience, any specialty coffee is going to be about $20 a bag so that works out to $1 per shot. Just did a quick search and even amazon brand beans (which I have to imagine are not very good) cost $6.50 for a bag which would be 30-40 cents per shot, depending on your dose. Of course you’re going to get way better coffee from a proper espresso machine and there’s a lot less waste but I don’t think you’re necessarily saving money
I've had a nespresso for many years, spent around 100,00€ per month, now I have a ECM machine, the coffee is much better and I'm spending 20 to 30 euros per month ...
Luisardo lol why buy a pod machine if you are then going to use refillable pods? Completely defeats the whole point of pods, just buy a proper coffee machine.
Unfortunately I pay for everything out of pocket and this is the one I own, but that would certainly be a good future video! Many people have stated that the original line produces a more authentic espresso
I bought vertuo next nespresso for 125 with milk frother, and i bought reusable metal pod with tamper, i use labazza crema and i can say i love it, coffee is surprisingly good (i worked as barista for 7 years)
Nespresso: 1 minute Breville Barista Express: 1:30 2M views: "If you want a fast coffee go for the nespresso" Me with a cafetiere : "am i a joke to you?"
The Nespresso pods come in single or double shot sizes. The Breville comes with single and double shot portafilter baskets. Adjust the sizes depending on the drink you plan to make, although most contain a double shot
I have done this exact transition (from a Vertuo set to a Barista Express) and I have to say, the Nespresso is garbage in comparison.. Even with your beans being so stale, the BE looks like a clear winner on flavour and mouth feel. yeah its a minute of extra work but it is definitely a better cup of coffee. Great beans in the UK are 8-10 quid for 250g(12,5 double shots) putting the price for a cup at pretty much the same price as a Nespresso pod. but theres a lot less recycling!
Why not both? I personally enjoy the process of making a cup of espresso on a machine like the Breville. It's a work of art! But when I'm at work, I simply want the best cup I can get quickly, and for that I'm happy my work has a Nespresso machine for us to use with our own pods
Hi there, Let's not forget that the capsules (pods) contain alluminuim and plastics plus other substancies bad for your health and the environment. So this makes the final choice pretty straighforward and easy.
$0.10 per shot on the Breville? How are you managing that? 18g to 20g in the basket means you're getting 17 or 18 espresso shots per bag of 340g coffee. Given good quality coffee costs $17-22 per bag here in Canada you are talking $1 to $1.30 per shot. Now that is with GOOD fresh locally roasted single origin coffee rather than the trash you are going to get in a pod. So...maybe like for like you are onto something here actually... Anyway, I also have a Breville Barista Express and it has been great for three years now! Love it.
Really wondering how he came up with .10 too! If that were true I wouldnt hesitate to buy a breville , but my math works out to be pretty similar to my current cost of pods for the Nespresso 🤷🏻♀️
I bought both. There are just some times you want speed and some times you want to feel like you know what you are doing. Happy with both. I bought the Breville first, then there was a 50%off sale on the Nespresso Virtuo including Breville milk frother. Win-win
$36/year for coffee beans? That's ridiculous! I own a Breville Barista Express and I spend about $20 per month, or $240/year. I drink about 5 shots a week.
@@flashingc Even at my coffee shop where I get whole sale prices on 5lbs bags of our espresso bean our shots at 18 grams cost about 32 cents to produce. Those numbers almost have to come from low grade commodity coffee.
So close to buying the breville. However nespresso was much more convenient. Also can use the steel refillable pods with your own beans and they turn out well.
Great comparison! I know this is old, but it would be great to see a head to head Nespresso machine vs a super automatic machine. Super automatics are more push and play than the Breville.
I’ve the sage barista you can get it done way quicker than that if you were in front of the machine. I’ve owned it three years and can get the shot poured under a minute.cool review though. What distributor leveller is that?
He's ONE FUNNY GUY I’ve made my own bottomless portafilter and wood handle I’ve a videos on the sage espresso machines if you check it out. I use the acaia scales and motta leveller. Machines preheated about 30 mins but from start to finish with 30 second extraction is about a minute ten
@@herbsmanherbs Coffee snobs. As the reviewer said, the Nespresso makes a great shot for those who don't want a quick shot without the fuss of the Breville.
Dominick Caputo believe me, I'm no coffee snob. I just hate the mammoth amount of pods that end up in landfill just so someone can have a drink. Coffee snob I ain't. I'm mainly just a caffeine addict, interest in trying the vast variety of delicious flavours that the different countries, bean varieties, and processing methods can offer. You simply cannot beat the flavour of fresh Ethiopian yirgacheffe, roasted 5-10 days ago and just ground seconds ago...no pod coffee is comparable.
I have to say I'm definitely a snob when it comes to coffee love my SAGE machine. You're bang on about land fill definitely dont want to be associated with that just for a shot of coffee
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I was on the fence on which one to get but it looks like spending a good chunk of money up front for the Breville is worth it in the long run.
Yes but you've also got to have a nice burr grinder, learn how to use the expresso machine and deal with more mess. With the Nespresso things are much easier, neater, can keep many more types of coffee on hand. And the coffee stays fresher longer being sealed in little pods.
Lifestyle Lab I do like the regular espresso machines but I think for the average person it’s just too much mess and trouble. And that’s no doubt why there are many for sale on eBay. The Nespresso, while of course can’t produce as good of coffee as a espresso machine used by and experienced person, is way easier to use. You’ve got to be serious coffee person to want to deal with a espresso machine on a daily basis. That used to be me but I’ve gotten lazy
Bottom line. Crema comes from the CO2 emitted from a freshly ground bean and the fake crema is machine/pressure generated foam. Real espresso is creamier and more flavourful. A Nespresso is more convenient, but call it what it is. A regular small pod Nespresso has better taste than the version. The pressure gauge isn't as important as a temperature gauge. Low temp = sour. High temp = burnt. You can see if the grind is too fine the machine will increase it's temperature and if it is too coarse, it will lower its temperature. I've used a machine for a decade with no gauges and added a PID which shows the temperature and can tell you temperatures ore very important. I could have great pressure and be burning the crap out of the coffee. My Rocket Giotto has both temperature and pressure gauges. I can turn the machine on and immediately pull a shot at great pressures, but the temp is low so the shot sucks. Without a pressure gauge, you can use time and amount of liquid to see if the shot is good/bad. Without a temp gauge,and a pressure gauge you can nail the amount of liquid per time and have proper pressure, but the shot can still be sour or burnt.
Never say never. I have a proper espresso machine and a grinder and I buy my coffee freshly roasted and I have a barista certificate and I do fancy drinks and latte arts and everything. NEVERTHELESS, I am now looking through those videos to decide whether to buy a Nespresso because my wife just doesn't want to do an equivalent of PhD just to make a cup of coffee.
For everyone hating on the Nespresso, they are different machines. This is an unfair comparison as they are made for separate purposes. I have a Breville at home and Nespresso at the office. You can buy aftermarket stainless steel reusable cups for the Nespresso, and they have their free recycling program. They provide a bag, and you just mail them in. I must admit the Breville is better for someone willing to take the time. However, the Nespresso has a place too. I allow others to use my Nespresso at work. I wouldn’t trust anyone with my Breville. It’s quick, easy, and no fuss. The cup it makes is better than you expect, and cleaning is simple. Don’t knock it merely because it doesn’t fit into your lifestyle.
the "cost to own" was my reasoning for buying an espresso machine and a grinder rather than a nespresso machine. it seems cheap, but the consumables (pods vs beans) are not. if i'm going to buy a nespresso machine, then i'll stick to instant coffees. i want to "upgrade" my coffee when i thought of buying a machine and nespresso machines just don't seem to be an upgrade for me
Black Clover 100% I’ve had a Nespresso machine for 3 years now and I’m looking to switch back to manual. I spend $850 a YEAR on nespresso pods. With everything going on in the world I’d like to keep that money. Lol so I’m investing in a manual machine (greater upfront cost, but cheaper in the long run)
@@HM-pw8it yup and your choices are also very limited. If you're tight on budget then you can literally half the cost of the beans by buying cheap supermarket ones rather than fresh roasted from a cafe. If you're not then you can upgrade the coffee further by upgrading the beans. Nespresso is very limiting imo.
Nespresso ain’t bad if there’s no real espresso available, it can be a pleasant little drink. My Dad has one, and he enjoys it and I enjoy having it when he decides to play barista. But it’s no match for even a decent real espresso
If you are paying a buck 20 for your pods then you need to shop better .. pick them up for about 45c a pod in Oz sometimes 40c ... great travelling companion when I'm not at home with my Barista pro
I look at these coffee machines as buying between consistency and variability. With Nespresso you get consistency once you've found your magic combination of pods to go along with milk/ spices/sugars you add afterwards. So long as you use the pod and press that same button; it'll be a consistent flavour of espresso. Now consistency doesn't mean quality just means you get that taste profile you're accustomed to every time you press that button (obviously descaling, fresh water, maintenance still has to be done regularly). With a manual espresso machine like the Breville in this case you get variability and with variability comes a lot of control for the user. Temp settings, tamping pressure, grind settings, bean age for oils, amount of ground beans, water type, pulling pressure, pulling time are all readily available to the user to control. You'll get far more inconsistent shots but you may pull some truly mouth watering shots of the highest quality ... with experience you improve the odds of pulling good shots instead of bad ones. The other considerations I think are important like cost and convenience. I think a bachelor or a couple who don't entertain guests often could withstand the inconvenience of the Breville like system, but a bachelor or a couple who entertain guests weekly probably want a fast pod like system because it is convenient. I have a Breville Ikon for espresso's and cap's but use a coffee machine for my families coffee needs ... but I also use an old school Keurig with a reusable pod that I can make coffee just for me since the big coffee machine is better suited to like 4-6 people who want to drink coffee.
If you want real espresso then you need the Barista Express. Then if you're lazy and just want an easy cup of something resembling espresso then you get the Nespresso. If you start with a pod then there's no discussion, you're just fooling yourself. That's not espresso.
I've had a Dolce Gusto machine, a nespresso machine & now a barista express. There's no comparison for me, the BE produces much better coffee, although takes a bit longer & there is a certain amount of skill involved. For me this is not a problem as I enjoyed learning how to be a home barista... In my opinion, I have better coffee at home than all the likes of Costa, Starbucks et al
Well that's actually incorrect because with the Breville Expresso is a lot more involved and that means time. time is money you have to also include the time it takes to clean up it probably takes you 10 times as long as it does with Nespresso because of the pod system.
I agree, the crema is a bit overrated. I prefer to fold the crema I get from the nespresso and it fixes every issue I had with it. I prefer the simplicity of the nespresso and oddly enough, it costed me a lot less for the nespresso machine.
Currently using Nespresso, it is convenient to use and doesn't eat up space at your counter top but still once I moved to a new place I would consider buying the Breville machine.
Great video! However I would like to add that there are stainless steel reusable pods for the Nespresso which I'd say adds a positive if that's the one you decide to pick. So cost drops quite a bit if your grinding own beans.
If you want to grind your own beans why would you buy a pod machine? Literally the only reason to buy one over a proper coffee machine is that you don’t have to grind your own beans and they are quick convenient and don’t need constantly cleaning.
Oh come on, the guy spends like 30 seconds tamping it, and one push with a tamper would have been fine. Also, one of these things makes coffee, the other uses DRM protected, non recyclable coffee cups to make "coffee water".
wow... I did't know you could brew coffee without water...interesting. I guess you didn't catch the part here he says nespresso emphasizes recycling the pods.
There’s no comparison here. A true espresso machine will beat out Nespresso on quality every time. Convenience is another story, and also a big consideration :)
Idk how I got here but holy crap, coffee making can look legit. Thats a huge machine. Definitely makes me realize there's an art for legit coffee making
Look at the size of both machines, and the bench space you have. I own a Delonghi Dedica, small, compact and cheap, as well as dispense delicious coffee. A good compromise. Work out to $0.10/cup on your Breville? I don't use expensive coffee beans it works out to be US$0.20/cup that's optimistic for me.
I use Breville at night or during the weekend. It takes more time to prepare a good espresso. Usually we use Francis X1 with illy iperespresso capsule, very close to brasta. Other way, should also think about cost of maintenance. The fee also increases with the value of the coffee machine. I don't regret to have my Breville.
A dollar a pod?! It's more around ¢0.50 per pod. And depending on the coffee beans you buy, even those can get a little expresive. Yes, beans will almost always be cheaper, but it's not that big of a gap between them, unless you buy cheaper/better value coffee. Indeed, you have to pay more for convenience...
This is the Nespresso Vertuo machine, try the Nespresso original which operates at 19 bar (as opposed the 15 bar Barista Express). You're comparing the cheap artificial system instead of the premium system.
I'm a milk drink drinker so one of the big let downs having a Nespresso machine is a good way of texturing milk which is another reason I'm looking to move to something like the Barista Express.
I have the barista express after having had the old breville barista machine (without the built in grinder) which I used for over 20 yrs. I handed that off to my brother as I didn’t feel it would last much longer and can’t go without. Thank you for the review. I have been eyeing the nespresso for convenience but one machine would go to waste since I’ve had the BE for over 9 mos already. Qq: can you make regular coffee in these machines? It would help when company is over
I am wondering what type of coffee brand you used for your calculation for 10 cents per cup? Was it the same that you tasted in your video? By the way, GREAT Video.
I’m seeing Saeco and Phillips superautomatic machines on sale for less than the breville in the video. What are the disadvantages to them? Are they less reliable? The idea of putting beans and water into a machine and getting a great shot sounds amazing. Also the speed to make multiple drinks is a big plus for me as I have 3 coffee drinkers in my house and we have parties often where people want espresso.
I love the quality of the Breville. I was sold for a long time on the Nespresso machine, but after watching this comparison video, I am completely turned around n will be heading in the direction of the quality of the Breville. If you don’t already have a video of full usage on the Breville, can u please make one? Thanks for this very thorough review!💕
Hello you always have the best reviews. Have you tried the Smeg machine? Just wondering if it is as good as my breville batista express. I saw it and was going to buy it as a gift
I tried use random ground coffee with the Nespresso (key is showing the back code area on the pod when you put coffee into the the pod came from Nespresso) and got a cup of espresso with “crema” like the original pod
I spent 200 on Nespresso Vertuo Next, and I thought I was taking my coffee serious. You never told us how much they cost. Just the difference per year.
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Have you by chance, measured the temperature of the pre-warmed machine water, that exits from the brew head? I have the exact same machine (and in black sesame!) that emits hot water at 170-173 degrees F at the brew head. The Breville instructions, and various coffee blogs, state 200 degrees F is ideal. So, I'm about 25-30 degrees short or cooler than ideal. Breville Support says water temperature IS at 200 degrees while in the PID heating chamber and decreases upon exit, due to multiple ambient conditions. However hard I try to minimize those variables (by pre-warming machine 15 minutes), pre-heating the double-wall glass cup, and using a very accurate ThermoPop digital thermometer, I still get 171-173 degree water at water exit.
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm losing a lot of coffee profiles because of my lower water temperature pulls? I've exchanged machines with Breville Support (They are wonderful and very helpful folks) and only got about a 5 degree increase (to 173 degrees) on my replacement machine. I'm not sure if that is "normal" or if I received another mis-calibrated new machine.
Thanks in-advanced for your help.
@@abbyNORMal8828 I have not measured the temperature of the water at the grouphead. Have you tried programming the brew temperature to the maximum setting and seeing what temp that gives you?
How about doing it again but then do multiple milk based drinks?
@@darknessblades good idea!
My friend, you did not explore *THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITY* of recycling those pod's AFTER the first initial use...and then "REUSING" them by filling the Pod's with your favorite ground coffee/expresso and then "RESEALING" them for future use...over and over again, Saving much more in the long run, with *"NESPRE$$O."*
My daughter is 6 years old and always wakes up before everyone. One of her favorite things to do is make me a double shot espresso from the nespresso machine to wake me up, which I love as well. That makes it worth the yearly cost.
Wow, that's what I call service!
Sweet. When I was about that age, before we had a PC in the house, I called my grandma to ask her how to make coffee with a cafetera/machina (moka pot lol) to surprise my parents. We even had a gas stove, and I survived.
...Absolutely true...NOTHING like that first wifffff ☕️ in the morning...👍...😎
Oh my heart. This is the sweetest!
I bought the breville and can’t be any happier it’s a killer product , my wife is happy and her lattes are perfect
$36 bucks a year for coffee sounds way too low - what kind of beans are you using for that calculation? In my mind, a decent bag of beans that will last a few weeks is like $15 bucks.
Was going to comment the same thing, by my math, using decent coffee, it should be 50 - 90 cents per pull.
Yeah and nespresso pods are not that expensive. It’s less than $1 per pod and knock offs (which taste good) can be even much cheaper
can get a kg of decent coffee for like £7 what r u on about
@@thelandrekt3224 they’re paying the usual US markup
@@elingrome5853 payback for their better paying jobs and cheaper housing 😂
I bought a Breville recently and I don’t regret it. I finally have my cafe quality espresso drinks at home and the cost savings is huge. I was the person that would spend $6+ a day buying lattes at the cafe near my work. That amounts to over $2100 a year. Now I spend about $10 a week on a good bag of freshly roasted coffee and $2 on a gallon of milk a week totaling in about $624 a year and that’s with 2 - 3 8 - 12oz espresso drinks a day. If I only had one a day, the cost would easily be halved. The cost upfront is scary for one of these machines but the yearly savings and daily quality is unmatched.
Damn 6$ a day? How rich are you!?
TheWobblyEmily I guess you can say I’m well off but was not budgeting well. My point in the post was to say that I’m saving a lot of money now that I’m making my own drinks at home.
Having used both, comparing these machines is like comparing a stencil vs drawing free hand. With a semi-automatic espresso machine you have the freedom to do practically everything. Pod systems are for a person who does not want to waste time tuning their grind, exploring different roasts from their local coffee shops or tamping.
That's exactly right. There's no point in comparing two machines in different leagues. And if you're going to be real then the Breville wins just by looking at the concept of espresso. Nespresso just gives you fake espresso or wanna be espresso.
Lol I just ranted about that point on a different post in here. Apples and oranges
With an espresso machine you're the driver. With Nespresso you're the passenger.
J P I want a coffee to drink, couldn’t give a fuck who drives.
@@Jabber-ig3iw lol 😂
I’d rather use a manual hand driven espresso than the Nespresso.
Manual machines are actually not that bad and they make great shots. Also adds a little of dimension in experimentation and keeps the coffee experience fresh since you will pull out different tones depending on pressure.
This is the cheap Nespresso Vertuo system, the original makes great coffee as does an old style stovetop espresso maker, it's a matter of speed, ease of cleaning and convenience.
you and your 52 are crazy... I bought my Nespresso for 100 with a milkfroter ... and I buy the 10 pods from target which is .60c a pod making really good coffee for less than a min.
Pod machines are probably the sweat spot in the convenience, cost, taste triangle. I’ve had every contraption known to man to make coffee over the years and finally settled on a nespresso as it makes pretty good coffee quickly and doesn’t require cleaning after every coffee, ok it’s not cheap but I’m happy to pay a little more for the convenience, I like that the pods are fully recyclable, my wife likes that it’s small so doesn’t take up half the kitchen and easy to use so she can make me a coffee whilst making herself a tea.
Ive owned both. My Nespresso was one of the original line machines that used the smaller pods. I think it was having problems heating the water after about a year because it didnt seem to matter what pods I purchased, they were always a little tart and metallic tasting, even with pre-heating the cup with hot water. Learning the Barista Express has been challenging, but worth it.
What you’re using is a Nespresso Vertuo line, which uses a centrifuge system to pull out the coffee. If you want to do a real comparison you should be doing it with the original line, which uses the 19 Bar pressure system which is appropriate for a shot of espresso. Texture and quality greatly varies amongst the two lines as the original line is made specifically for espresso and lungo, yet the vertuo is aimed at the North American market for a taller, larger typical American cup of coffee.
Yes, agree. two stories of old line versus new. I've owned both and have the original line at my office (next to my desk). I gave away my virtuoliine I bought when my Saeco Expreila Evo was being repaired(for the third time).
The original Nespresso makes better coffee and from my vantage point has a lot of sources to buy coffee pods. I like the recycle ability of the pods from the old and new lines. One note, some of the original line's pods are plastic, not metal, and not readily set up to crush, clean out the grounds (which make great compost) and able sent off to be recycled.
Agree with the presenter that the crema on the new line is a bit much. Note - not all pods, new style and old are created equal, some have excellent coffee, some, so-so, but none that bad (see Kuerig comment).
I have since had to repair my Saeco the fourth time (flow down valve 3X). As a it is being repaired I bought an older (but new) Royal Pro from Espresso Experts (ask for Wael). The Royal lines that I have owned all lasted ten years without repair.
One more thing if you really like coffee and are pressed for time, do not buy a Kuerig under any circumstances. Terrible coffee, a joke. Get an old line Nespresso.
He also used the vertuo next, not the vertuo plus. I tired both, the next machine have bubbles but the plus line have more of the crema.
But the Vertuo line is the more versatile as although the bar code on each pod is set to give the perfect size and strength for 5 sizes, the pods can be reprogrammed to take as much or as little water as you like, and the difference in variety and intensity is excellent with tasting notes.
@@paulakehurstdevisme9692 True, thanks. Now I am (almost) sorry i gave mine away!
@Matt To a certain extent, a purist must have their coffee extracted by forcing the water through under pressure. And yes the Vertuo uses centrifugal force. As to which tastes and smells better it is up to the individual. I find the Vertuo Espresso size pods produce an excellent cup, dark and strong with a good crema. I have a Nespresso classic machine alongside, and I find it hard to differentiate except for type of coffee used. I love coffee for flavour, hate 'American style' coffee but above all want my fix quick and clean without all the faff of grinding, weighing, calculating time of flow, and having to clean up stray grains all over the worktop and a messy portafilter. And above all the time to get a decent coffee in the cup. Plus beans go stale. It only takes 1 of the 45 or so beans required for an Espresso to be dodgy to ruin the whole coffee.
Incidentally I live in Portugal where coffee is like football - a religion, and the Nespresso company is very widespread and well followed. Nespresso PT has not imported the Vertuo line, partly because they feel there is no market for non-Espresso coffee. I have mine and regular deliveries of capsules sent from UK.
Because it is worth it for the versatility.
I have a Breville Creatista Plus (Nespresso original pods) which uses the Nespresso pods and I now own the Breville Barista Pro (I still own both machines) which reaches full brewing temperature in 4 seconds. I like the Barista Pro much better. You can draw either single or double shots and control the grind as well as the dose size. It's also much cheaper per shot and it tastes much better.
having owned both vertuo and inissia lines from nespresso, the vertuo is not the machine you want to compare to an espresso machine. vertuo spins the pod and whips the oils...this causes that foam you found. if you want a true creama from their machine you need to use their original line which only makes espresso. Vertuo is aimed to pull in the Keurig users.
EXCELLENT COMMENT
This video was exactly what I was looking for, thanks man! Headed out to buy the Breville now!
I also like to use my breville barista express from behind it, i find it more time effective and set it backwards on my counter as well
A better comparison would have been to use Nespresso original line that has a traditional pressurized pour.
If u give Breville barista express enough time to warm up, the espresso will taste better.
That thing looks good but that's about it lol, way too expensive for what you get... Cuz a normal grinding machine these days became pretty cheap, my Melitta is similar price as this one but has double beans chamber, like 20 recipes in it like ristretto, macchiato, flat white cappucino etc with milk bottle connected to it, can change the aroma intensity and grind, temperature etc, profiles, everything.. Really happy with it, especially double beans chamber since I like some variety and also use decafe...
@@bekeneel sounds like someone doesn't know how to make drinks themselves 😬
James Zhou plus he used a single shot filter then pressed the double shot button
@@lwhite530 even worse. He used a single shot dose in a double basket, then filled it up. Why he wouldn't just use the double shot dose instead is beyond me
@@CalebMcGall I weigh out 18gr of beans into the hopper and grind until empty so that I don't have to rely on the grind timer, which can be inconsistent if beans jam up while grinding. This is why I actually restarted the grinder a second time. I normally have it set to the maximum double shot, but it reset to single when I unplugged the machine it bring it into my studio.
I’ve had both, and am so much happier with the Breville. It’ll take a few tries to get the pressure and grind right, but will pay for itself in no-time when compared to the cost of the Nespresso pods. Nespresso makes a fine product, but the pods are just too expensive if you’re a daily coffee drinker, and it’s a pain to have to keep ordering them and making sure you don’t run out between shipments.
A lot better than making the trip to and spending at Starbucks/Dunkin/etc. for sure though. It's also a lot more convenient and easy. This is coming from someone who just switched from Jura machines to Nespresso lol.
@@holycrap2680 I feel you. We used the Nespresso for 1-2 years, and it certainly delivers a great cup, and beat racing to the nearest coffee shop for a cup. It didn’t work for us (my wife is a heavy coffee drinker, and I was just as bad at the time), but if we were casual drinkers, or even your average coffee drinkers, the system probably would have worked well for us. ☕️ ☕️
@@waylonnicholson371 Ohh, Yeah. I suppose that would make a difference, if you are a heavy coffee drinker and for two. I live alone and only drink 1-2 pods per day at most.
I enjoyed your video, it should be stated how old the coffee is in your Breville. You can argue that the Nespresso is not (fake espresso) because it is made with pressure. The pressure is generated via centrifugal force rather than packing the puck.
You can also repack them. Makes a decent shot and Americana but I prefer a traditional espresso machine too.
I came home from Australia in 2011. I made a comment to myself to buy a great espresso machine. I bought the Breville machine befor it had a belt in grinder. I bought the Breville grinder to set beside. I'm a little particular person. I wanted the two to match an I wanted it in read.
I have had a double shot cappuccino every moring that I've been home. Yes its a little extra work but worth it. My friends tease me but know matter. It does a wonderful job an I love it.
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The barista express is a good rugger machine. At work we have at least 5 of these spread around a couple of buildings. My group had the first one, possibly 4-5 years old at this point, and it gets used at least 10 times each day and isn't well take care of. I run simple cleaning cycles on it when the light turns on, and I think it might have had one single deep clean done on it. As far as I know all the ones we have run great. We got another one last summer that we had issues dialing in. We used the double wall on that one until they were both lost in the trash. After I deep cycle cleaned it we were finally able to pull good shots out of it with the normal basket.
I have both of these machines (newer version of the nespresso). I use the nespresso during weekdays and the breville (mine is called Gastroback as I got it in Germany) on the weekends.
I want all the coffee machines 😁😁
Thank you for the review, but you really should use Nespresso Original Line vs the Vertuoline. It comes down to extraction and taste comparison. Original line would be a similar type of extraction to the Breville. I own a Breville Creatisita Nespresso machine and it's absolutely awesome. The pods are completely recyclable too. I went with Nespresso due to consistent taste. I do appreciate your review. Thanks you.
Preface: You don't have to justify your purchase. If it matches what you want right now, just be happy.
That said, if sustainability is really important to you nespresso isn't it. If quality is really important to you, a pod is isn't it. You simply don't get fresh ground coffee in pods. You can get close, sure, but it's not comperable to going to a local roastery and sourcing your own fresh roast on a weekly basis. Now, if you said the above because you feel like you have to explain yourself to the elitists who frown on your nespresso while you just don't feel you have the time to invest in becoming an expert in using a non-pod machine - that's completely understandable.
Final point: the initial learning curve can be frustrating but the consistency will come and with it a sense of pride that you're competent in a new skill while being able to actually enjoy near-uncompromised quality and much better sustainability by using local small businesses and being able to ask where & how they source their supply.
I'm still learning myself and do still "waste" a shot on occasion, but I've found myself enjoying the ritual of setting out my tools, taking care in controlling the fineness & amount of grind, applying the right amount of pressure on the tamper, experimenting with drip speeds and finding the sweet spot to get the milk to froth just right. I will admit I drink less coffee now :) but feel like I enjoy each cup more. Especially on mornings when I'm really not in the mood for anything other than to press a damn button and get a good coffee without having to do a song and dance for it first. Seems like those are the ones when I end up happiest I had no other options, no "easy way out", just the realisation that I desperately need a coffee and there's only one way to get it xD
Sullied Saint this was helpful
@@star468star468 awesome sauce. Your reply was helpful too as i just woke up and was dreading the song and dance required to get my morning fix :)
I don't like the Delonghi Nespresso machines. I lucked and got the breville nespresso vertuo machine for 55 bucks. So worth it. I still have my original line as well
I used nespresso for many years at home. 3 or 4 years ago, I switched to a portafilter-machine (and a separate grinder).
I would NEVER go back.
An espresso machine makes a REAL espresso - something that, if drunk, will rip your heart out and take it to a sunny morning in italy.
Especially if you use a E61 brewing head machine - made completely out of chroma, and with a little lever to pull the shot (but it's not a lever machine...)
and a huge valve, the machine is sparkling in the morning sun...
The entire process of espresso making is just gorgious, you see the coffee beans, you see the power, you touch it, you carefully distribute it.
You can smell, see, touch the coffee.
And you can use virtually ANY coffee. You like 100% robusta? No problem with an espresso machine. You like southern-italian style espresso with 50% robusta and very dark roast? No problem. You wanna go for a hipstery 100% single origin super sour arabica? still no problem. Nespresso, on the other hand, is focusing on the middle european mass market (at least here in europe). Even if they do sometimes provide a real specialty, often its time-limited.
Is Nespresso bad?
No, not at all. In our office we had a very bad capsule system. I replaced it with my old nespresso machine. The taste is way better.
In the office there is no time for portafilter espresso. Espresso, real espresso, is something you drink at home, or in a bar. Not at work (just my personal opinion).
No, nespresso provides with a decent taste, it's not really espresso but a good tasting coffee product. And without the entire process of espresso preparation (especially the cleaning).
There is a stainless steel 'fill-your-own' reusable pod for the Nespresso. Game changer!
I was also going to make this comment. It takes a bit quite a bit away from the negatives he listened.
Also you can wash the nespresso aluminum pods and order the circular foils in Amazon..I use
Medaglia DE Oro espresso and,it's devine!
With the foil and the refills way, you spend less than 10 cents per shot!
I agree that is an issue. But aluminium is one of the most recyclable material in the world. It is infinitely recyclable. And I recycle all my pods. The service is free in the UK. So reusable pos are really not a big issue (for some people) in my opinion.
It was actually using the reusable pods that made me make up my mind to buy a proper expresso machine. I realized I spent 40 dollars per month buying Nespresso capsules so I switched to reusable capsules, which was much cheaper and environmentally friendly. However the shots from the reusable capsules were weak and it was so messy filling them up. In the end I decided to go for an expresso machine and just love it
Blue Gym nope don’t get it. Why buy a pod machine if you are then going to use it like a proper coffee machine? Literally defeats the whole point of pods, convenience.😂😂😂😂
I have both of these exact machines. I've had the Breville for about 5 years and absolutely love it. BUT, I got tired of going to get fresh beans, adjusting the settings depending on the bean, and the cleanup. So I got the Nespresso for pure convenience. But after using Nespresso for about 5 months now and I'm starting to miss the real crema, and stronger pours (I've tried all of the stronger pods but they simply don't stack up). But again, the fact that I can make good coffee and Expresso with my Nespresso machine is just much more convenient at the moment. Overall great review.
Do what I did - bring Nespresso to work
Overall, a pretty nice job on the review. I actually own two machines similar to these (Nespresso Pixie and Breville Dual Boiler). Each has it own use at particular times (i.e. - in a hurry, or do you want some latte art?). Given the cost of a Pixie, it's really realistic to own both. If possible, I'd perhaps edit the video to include cleaning out the portafilter on the Breville to show what's involved with that as that is certainly part of using the machine that takes time (should likely also mention a realistic preheat time to pull optimal shot for the Breville-and does it have a auto-on timer like the Dual Boiler?). Just my 2 cents...thanks!
And a Vertuo has its own built in automatic cleaning program. The big plus is the variety of coffees you have to choose from which never go stale.
Bought the Nespresso vertuo plus and liked the convenience of brewing a coffee in a short time, and also different sizes. My purchase was in Dec 2019 and with two months the machine leaked, called their customer support and went through a trouble shooting process, didn’t fix the leak. Returned the Nespresso coffee machine, to Macy’s and they exchange the machine. The replacement machine leaked after using it for 2 1/2 months, not satisfied with their product. Nespresso does support repairs at no cost also they supply free shipping, the customer service appears to be ok, will wait and see if the repair will last? Right now I am using a espresso machine and has been working for many years without problems.
well I've had one, Breville Vertuo, for over a year and make 2-3 cups daily and have not had any problems.
Glad to hear you’re Nespresso machine has worked without problems. I am waiting for the shipping box since Apr 27, I reported the leak, understand due to Covid19 the back log of shipping is delayed hopefully the turnaround time for repair won’t take long.
@@edduck3424 hola! quisiera saber con que regularidad usabas la maquina al dia y con que frecuencia la limpiabas! tengo una y quiero saber opiniones! gracias de antemano!
Thanks for the video. Interesting comparrison. To be fair, I do feel it’s comparing apples and zebras having owned (still own actually) both machines. Nespresso is a REALLY high quality freeze dried coffee - the Vertuo machine is even better. The Breville (or Sage in the UK) is a prosumer barrister machine. The pull on a shot with a proper machine should be about 27 seconds and contain circa 18g of coffee. You can pull a Nespresso pod 100 times and it will always taste the same, which is great, but with the Breville (Sage) and most other pro type machines, you can make really decent cuppas. You know this and in fairness, 122k views at the time of viewing - fair play to you. I feel (and not a coffee snob, just know what I like) if you’re not sure which of these machines you should go for, you want Nespresso. If you are prepared to faff about a bit, you may wish to learn to pull them propertly. They are proper take away coffee Starbucks / Costa / Nero quality and I feel better. Good luck whichever you go for.
If you got Starbucks quality from a Breville then it would be a disappointment! The whole idea of making home coffee is to avoid the £3 bucket of brown sludge. Nespresso is easily the most consistent way to get good coffee to the exact strength and flavour you want. The amount of liquid pushed through the coffee is programmable on both Vertuo and classic machines, and you can have a variety of capsules on standby, whereas if you had to buy several varieties of beans and roasts for the Breville, not only would you have to consider the cost, but also the time open coffee stays fresh and the extra trouble of changing beans in the grinder. And with my Nespresso machines, I rarely get a roasting from my wife for strewing soggy grounds and powder all over her kitchen surfaces.
As of now there are over 25 varieties of capsules in both Classic and Vertuo ranges, from all over the world of different intensities, and aromatic principles. The choice is yours!
@@paulakehurstdevisme9692 Lol, it's much greater quality coffee than those capsules you're shilling
I'd have loved to see the pressure level the Barista Express reached during extraction (very important variable in order to get a well extracted espresso).
The pressure was slightly to the right of 12 O'Clock in the dial. I find that the best shots are pulled in this range. I'll be sure to include an angle of this in future videos
2M views that was over extracted. You can tell by how slow the extraction was.
@@mikekouro6371 actually just stale beans. The timing and yield was good :)
A tip from an italian barista to understand if the creme is real and good or "artificial" is try adding some sugar in the coffe and if it stay on the creme and go down slowly it's good, but if it go down straight away then it's not a good espresso.
Love your review. I own several Nespresso machines and I agree about the crema I think you’re not comparing apples to apples. The Vertuo produces its crema by a centrifuge like system. The original line produces a pure pressure extraction crema with a micro bubble. So the result would be closer to your Breville. Most importantly the Breville will produce a superior result. Better boiler and pressure system. Grind control and the ability to control steam. And honestly what’s another 40 to 60 seconds for a better cup. For me the Nespresso Creatista is the closest to the Breville but I went this route because of time and cleanup in the morning. If I had more time I would love the coffee ritual of using the Breville. But great content you have found a new subscriber. Thank you.
I think that Breville machine uses a "heat block" of sorts, not a boiler per se.
the original nespresso line is better than the vertuo ?
Omg I have an original machine and love but I’ve been thinking to do the Vertuo upgrade but you are telling me it’s not a good idea and stick with my essenza or upgrade to the creatista
Bought the breville with a 4yr asurion warranty. Its been two years. Solid machine. Just keep it descaled! I will never buy a pod machine, too much plastic waste.
Nespresso uses aluminum pods so they can be recycled.
I spend about $200 at Starbucks a month, which is unsustainable to say the least. I know next to nothing about making coffe myself so this video is extremely helpful.
Broke Bitch Friendly my wife spent that much too at Starbucks. We spent $750 on an expensive Gaggia Velasca Prestige. That sound expensive but was a cost savings and paid for itself in 4 months.
I wish I had a Nespresso machine when I was younger. Definitely always wanted to have an espresso machine at home. Now that I have one, I’m very happy each day. Would’ve made my younger self very happy too and inspired to go to school.
Pendant 5 ans j’ai utilisé Nespresso maintenant j’ai Breville Barista Pro depuis 6 semaines, je suis content , plus jamais Nespresso,
For me this is a good comparison because I have been trying to decide between faster but still great and do it myself better type espresso machines. Didn't seem to help some people but for me, right now, the quicker classic nespresso machine would work better. My boys would mess with machines like breville, try to make something and burn themselves or knock things over or break things. Sigh, Maybe in a few years I can have better coffee.
What beans are you buying for 10 cents a shot? In a 12oz bag you’re gonna get what? Maybe 20 shots? Or less depending on your dose (not to mention how much you waste dialing in). In my experience, any specialty coffee is going to be about $20 a bag so that works out to $1 per shot. Just did a quick search and even amazon brand beans (which I have to imagine are not very good) cost $6.50 for a bag which would be 30-40 cents per shot, depending on your dose.
Of course you’re going to get way better coffee from a proper espresso machine and there’s a lot less waste but I don’t think you’re necessarily saving money
I've had a nespresso for many years, spent around 100,00€ per month, now I have a ECM machine, the coffee is much better and I'm spending 20 to 30 euros per month ...
Wow....you drink a lot of coffee and/or espresso 😅
Heero my friends, when they arrive to my place, everybody wants a cup of coffee.
you can use nespresso refillable capsules, and save a ton of money
same
Luisardo lol why buy a pod machine if you are then going to use refillable pods? Completely defeats the whole point of pods, just buy a proper coffee machine.
I wish you did the comparison with a Nespresso original line of machine.
Unfortunately I pay for everything out of pocket and this is the one I own, but that would certainly be a good future video! Many people have stated that the original line produces a more authentic espresso
I bought vertuo next nespresso for 125 with milk frother, and i bought reusable metal pod with tamper, i use labazza crema and i can say i love it, coffee is surprisingly good (i worked as barista for 7 years)
So you can put regular ground coffee in the reusable pod?
@@robinradema1 espresso ground, idk about drip ground coffee
Nespresso: 1 minute
Breville Barista Express: 1:30
2M views: "If you want a fast coffee go for the nespresso"
Me with a cafetiere : "am i a joke to you?"
ShigPit TTV 😅😂
Add in the preparation, grinding and cleaning, these machines are much faster and more convenient.
What if you want to make multiple shots? Do you use 1 pod per shot? Many drinks would require 2 or 3 shots. Which one is better for that?
The Nespresso pods come in single or double shot sizes. The Breville comes with single and double shot portafilter baskets. Adjust the sizes depending on the drink you plan to make, although most contain a double shot
Would love to see how you got ten cents a shot, price of beans, plus waste during dialling in and in between grinds etc.
I have done this exact transition (from a Vertuo set to a Barista Express) and I have to say, the Nespresso is garbage in comparison.. Even with your beans being so stale, the BE looks like a clear winner on flavour and mouth feel. yeah its a minute of extra work but it is definitely a better cup of coffee. Great beans in the UK are 8-10 quid for 250g(12,5 double shots) putting the price for a cup at pretty much the same price as a Nespresso pod. but theres a lot less recycling!
Why not both?
I personally enjoy the process of making a cup of espresso on a machine like the Breville. It's a work of art! But when I'm at work, I simply want the best cup I can get quickly, and for that I'm happy my work has a Nespresso machine for us to use with our own pods
Nah... Do it right...pass on the pods.
Same thing with my dad , we have a Breville at home , and he has a Nespresso at work.
Spring Lever Machine + Monolith/EG-1 combination is the trully work of art, breville isnt...
SAMUEL (034814) true but does it heat in 3 seconds?
It’s not the man, it’s the tool 😄
@@kennethlehtinen8822 solved, just tell your son/daughter to heat it up 30 minutes before your daily coffee time 😆
Hi there,
Let's not forget that the capsules (pods) contain alluminuim and plastics plus other substancies bad for your health and the environment. So this makes the final choice pretty straighforward and easy.
$0.10 per shot on the Breville? How are you managing that? 18g to 20g in the basket means you're getting 17 or 18 espresso shots per bag of 340g coffee. Given good quality coffee costs $17-22 per bag here in Canada you are talking $1 to $1.30 per shot. Now that is with GOOD fresh locally roasted single origin coffee rather than the trash you are going to get in a pod. So...maybe like for like you are onto something here actually...
Anyway, I also have a Breville Barista Express and it has been great for three years now! Love it.
Really wondering how he came up with .10 too! If that were true I wouldnt hesitate to buy a breville , but my math works out to be pretty similar to my current cost of pods for the Nespresso 🤷🏻♀️
I bought both. There are just some times you want speed and some times you want to feel like you know what you are doing. Happy with both. I bought the Breville first, then there was a 50%off sale on the Nespresso Virtuo including Breville milk frother. Win-win
Wow this is what I need to do… I drink mostly cold brew but sometimes I also like pour over… looks like I need more counter space 😜
Yes Nespresso 5.3g coffe can be double shot on strange . That is a magic or just chemistry...?
Ignacy Kundzicz one shot he pulled is 15g and the Nepresso is 5g (rounding off)
Apples to oranges
I have the breville machine and it's been going strong for 5 years.
$36/year for coffee beans? That's ridiculous! I own a Breville Barista Express and I spend about $20 per month, or $240/year. I drink about 5 shots a week.
Yeah, I spend around 35 per month! (7-10 shots per week). I don't understand how a shot costs 10 cents.
@@flashingc Even at my coffee shop where I get whole sale prices on 5lbs bags of our espresso bean our shots at 18 grams cost about 32 cents to produce. Those numbers almost have to come from low grade commodity coffee.
Sounds expensive. What kind of brew ratio we talking about?
So close to buying the breville. However nespresso was much more convenient. Also can use the steel refillable pods with your own beans and they turn out well.
What's the clean up like with those reusable pods?
Great comparison!
I know this is old, but it would be great to see a head to head Nespresso machine vs a super automatic machine.
Super automatics are more push and play than the Breville.
If you stood in front of the Breville, things would work much better.
Practice makes perfect.
Plus he uses a non-standard tamper, and doesn't have his grind settings pre-calibrated. This is a really dumb comparison.
Any recommendations for after-market refillable coffee pods for the Nespresso which will allow you to use your own coffee beans?
Specify the oz. i bought a double espresso one, uses espresso ground coffee. Will be buying the mug 7 oz reusable pod and edit here......
Don't forget the big part...you don't have to wash out the pods for nespresso but you have to wash tools for real espresso machines
I’ve the sage barista you can get it done way quicker than that if you were in front of the machine. I’ve owned it three years and can get the shot poured under a minute.cool review though. What distributor leveller is that?
I completely agree and wish I had explained that disclaimer a bit. It's very disorienting being behind the machine!
I've linked the leveller / tamper I use up in the description because so many people are asking, full review to come!
it takes me about 2 minutes to distribute , level and tamp coffee in the portafilter......
He's ONE FUNNY GUY I’ve made my own bottomless portafilter and wood handle I’ve a videos on the sage espresso machines if you check it out. I use the acaia scales and motta leveller. Machines preheated about 30 mins but from start to finish with 30 second extraction is about a minute ten
nice video .but it does not give any details on how to make one or purchase it..... @@jackfryer3617
lol a pod simply can not match the flavor of freshly roasted, fresh ground coffee. Hard to believe we are even comparing the two.
Exactly. Garbage in = garbage out.
@@herbsmanherbs Coffee snobs. As the reviewer said, the Nespresso makes a great shot for those who don't want a quick shot without the fuss of the Breville.
Dominick Caputo believe me, I'm no coffee snob. I just hate the mammoth amount of pods that end up in landfill just so someone can have a drink.
Coffee snob I ain't. I'm mainly just a caffeine addict, interest in trying the vast variety of delicious flavours that the different countries, bean varieties, and processing methods can offer.
You simply cannot beat the flavour of fresh Ethiopian yirgacheffe, roasted 5-10 days ago and just ground seconds ago...no pod coffee is comparable.
I have to say I'm definitely a snob when it comes to coffee love my SAGE machine.
You're bang on about land fill definitely dont want to be associated with that just for a shot of coffee
Dominick Caputo nothing compares to fresh coffee, call us snobs all you want. Hell I roast my ow coffee, I’m the biggest coffee snob.
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I was on the fence on which one to get but it looks like spending a good chunk of money up front for the Breville is worth it in the long run.
Yes but you've also got to have a nice burr grinder, learn how to use the expresso machine and deal with more mess. With the Nespresso things are much easier, neater, can keep many more types of coffee on hand. And the coffee stays fresher longer being sealed in little pods.
Good thing there's a burr grinder built in ;)
But you make good points David! There are certainly pros and cons to each, hence this comparison!
Lifestyle Lab oh yeah I forgot about that! Lol
Lifestyle Lab I do like the regular espresso machines but I think for the average person it’s just too much mess and trouble. And that’s no doubt why there are many for sale on eBay. The Nespresso, while of course can’t produce as good of coffee as a espresso machine used by and experienced person, is way easier to use. You’ve got to be serious coffee person to want to deal with a espresso machine on a daily basis. That used to be me but I’ve gotten lazy
This nespresso machine spins the pods that’s why the foam is diffident. You should compare with the original line which is a pressurized system.
Bottom line. Crema comes from the CO2 emitted from a freshly ground bean and the fake crema is machine/pressure generated foam. Real espresso is creamier and more flavourful. A Nespresso is more convenient, but call it what it is. A regular small pod Nespresso has better taste than the version.
The pressure gauge isn't as important as a temperature gauge. Low temp = sour. High temp = burnt. You can see if the grind is too fine the machine will increase it's temperature and if it is too coarse, it will lower its temperature. I've used a machine for a decade with no gauges and added a PID which shows the temperature and can tell you temperatures ore very important. I could have great pressure and be burning the crap out of the coffee.
My Rocket Giotto has both temperature and pressure gauges. I can turn the machine on and immediately pull a shot at great pressures, but the temp is low so the shot sucks. Without a pressure gauge, you can use time and amount of liquid to see if the shot is good/bad. Without a temp gauge,and a pressure gauge you can nail the amount of liquid per time and have proper pressure, but the shot can still be sour or burnt.
Exactly! That's been my experience so far.
Never would choose a Nespresso over an Espresso (a real one)
I don't think anybody would. But considering the convenience of pod coffees it makes damn good coffee.
Never say never. I have a proper espresso machine and a grinder and I buy my coffee freshly roasted and I have a barista certificate and I do fancy drinks and latte arts and everything. NEVERTHELESS, I am now looking through those videos to decide whether to buy a Nespresso because my wife just doesn't want to do an equivalent of PhD just to make a cup of coffee.
@@leonardmilcin7798 hahaha so true, how do you like it now?
For everyone hating on the Nespresso, they are different machines. This is an unfair comparison as they are made for separate purposes. I have a Breville at home and Nespresso at the office. You can buy aftermarket stainless steel reusable cups for the Nespresso, and they have their free recycling program. They provide a bag, and you just mail them in. I must admit the Breville is better for someone willing to take the time. However, the Nespresso has a place too. I allow others to use my Nespresso at work. I wouldn’t trust anyone with my Breville. It’s quick, easy, and no fuss. The cup it makes is better than you expect, and cleaning is simple. Don’t knock it merely because it doesn’t fit into your lifestyle.
Idk about the original Nespresso machines. But with the virtuo machines you can use foil tops to reuse the pods making the cost to use similar.
Reusable Nespresso Pods | Better Coffee, Less Money?
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the "cost to own" was my reasoning for buying an espresso machine and a grinder rather than a nespresso machine. it seems cheap, but the consumables (pods vs beans) are not. if i'm going to buy a nespresso machine, then i'll stick to instant coffees. i want to "upgrade" my coffee when i thought of buying a machine and nespresso machines just don't seem to be an upgrade for me
Black Clover 100% I’ve had a Nespresso machine for 3 years now and I’m looking to switch back to manual. I spend $850 a YEAR on nespresso pods. With everything going on in the world I’d like to keep that money. Lol so I’m investing in a manual machine (greater upfront cost, but cheaper in the long run)
@@HM-pw8it yup and your choices are also very limited. If you're tight on budget then you can literally half the cost of the beans by buying cheap supermarket ones rather than fresh roasted from a cafe. If you're not then you can upgrade the coffee further by upgrading the beans. Nespresso is very limiting imo.
@@HM-pw8it get a metallic refill pod. Save money but trade off with time...
@@reeeeeeee-e2g If you really want to save on beans then you should just roast your own =)
Nespresso ain’t bad if there’s no real espresso available, it can be a pleasant little drink. My Dad has one, and he enjoys it and I enjoy having it when he decides to play barista. But it’s no match for even a decent real espresso
If you are paying a buck 20 for your pods then you need to shop better .. pick them up for about 45c a pod in Oz sometimes 40c ... great travelling companion when I'm not at home with my Barista pro
I look at these coffee machines as buying between consistency and variability. With Nespresso you get consistency once you've found your magic combination of pods to go along with milk/ spices/sugars you add afterwards. So long as you use the pod and press that same button; it'll be a consistent flavour of espresso. Now consistency doesn't mean quality just means you get that taste profile you're accustomed to every time you press that button (obviously descaling, fresh water, maintenance still has to be done regularly). With a manual espresso machine like the Breville in this case you get variability and with variability comes a lot of control for the user. Temp settings, tamping pressure, grind settings, bean age for oils, amount of ground beans, water type, pulling pressure, pulling time are all readily available to the user to control. You'll get far more inconsistent shots but you may pull some truly mouth watering shots of the highest quality ... with experience you improve the odds of pulling good shots instead of bad ones. The other considerations I think are important like cost and convenience. I think a bachelor or a couple who don't entertain guests often could withstand the inconvenience of the Breville like system, but a bachelor or a couple who entertain guests weekly probably want a fast pod like system because it is convenient.
I have a Breville Ikon for espresso's and cap's but use a coffee machine for my families coffee needs ... but I also use an old school Keurig with a reusable pod that I can make coffee just for me since the big coffee machine is better suited to like 4-6 people who want to drink coffee.
If you want real espresso then you need the Barista Express. Then if you're lazy and just want an easy cup of something resembling espresso then you get the Nespresso. If you start with a pod then there's no discussion, you're just fooling yourself. That's not espresso.
Thanks for the video! What do you think of Son of a Barista pod espresso machine?
I've had a Dolce Gusto machine, a nespresso machine & now a barista express. There's no comparison for me, the BE produces much better coffee, although takes a bit longer & there is a certain amount of skill involved. For me this is not a problem as I enjoyed learning how to be a home barista... In my opinion, I have better coffee at home than all the likes of Costa, Starbucks et al
Hey. What tamp did you use? I noticed you didn't apply all that much pressure.
I've linked this leveler / tamper up in the description because so many are asking about it. Full review to come!
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Well that's actually incorrect because with the Breville Expresso is a lot more involved and that means time. time is money you have to also include the time it takes to clean up it probably takes you 10 times as long as it does with Nespresso because of the pod system.
I agree, the crema is a bit overrated. I prefer to fold the crema I get from the nespresso and it fixes every issue I had with it. I prefer the simplicity of the nespresso and oddly enough, it costed me a lot less for the nespresso machine.
Currently using Nespresso, it is convenient to use and doesn't eat up space at your counter top but still once I moved to a new place I would consider buying the Breville machine.
Fun and informative video, super great comparison, superbly done. Thank you
You are so far the best who has presented these espresso machines 👍
The best one without a head, anyways.
Great video! However I would like to add that there are stainless steel reusable pods for the Nespresso which I'd say adds a positive if that's the one you decide to pick. So cost drops quite a bit if your grinding own beans.
Funny, just ordered them for a friend on AliExpress. They have not arrived yet so can't judge them.
If you want to grind your own beans why would you buy a pod machine? Literally the only reason to buy one over a proper coffee machine is that you don’t have to grind your own beans and they are quick convenient and don’t need constantly cleaning.
@@robertkooijmans7741 How was the reusable pod from Ali Express?
Oh come on, the guy spends like 30 seconds tamping it, and one push with a tamper would have been fine. Also, one of these things makes coffee, the other uses DRM protected, non recyclable coffee cups to make "coffee water".
netik23 they are recyclable...
wow... I did't know you could brew coffee without water...interesting. I guess you didn't catch the part here he says nespresso emphasizes recycling the pods.
In order to do a perfect comparison you need to use the exact same coffee in both machine. The Nespresso vertuo is unmatched.
There’s no comparison here. A true espresso machine will beat out Nespresso on quality every time. Convenience is another story, and also a big consideration :)
Idk how I got here but holy crap, coffee making can look legit. Thats a huge machine. Definitely makes me realize there's an art for legit coffee making
Look at the size of both machines, and the bench space you have. I own a Delonghi Dedica, small, compact and cheap, as well as dispense delicious coffee. A good compromise. Work out to $0.10/cup on your Breville? I don't use expensive coffee beans it works out to be US$0.20/cup that's optimistic for me.
I roast my own coffee. Buy green beans, 5 lbs at a time, lasts me 3-4 months, 40 bucks. Cheap as it gets.
Nespresso is only good if you do not drink coffee yourself, but you have to offer coffee for your guests from time to time:)
Question. What if I buy refillable nespresso pods or capsules. What will be the cost
I use Breville at night or during the weekend. It takes more time to prepare a good espresso. Usually we use Francis X1 with illy iperespresso capsule, very close to brasta. Other way, should also think about cost of maintenance. The fee also increases with the value of the coffee machine. I don't regret to have my Breville.
A dollar a pod?! It's more around ¢0.50 per pod. And depending on the coffee beans you buy, even those can get a little expresive. Yes, beans will almost always be cheaper, but it's not that big of a gap between them, unless you buy cheaper/better value coffee.
Indeed, you have to pay more for convenience...
This is the Nespresso Vertuo machine, try the Nespresso original which operates at 19 bar (as opposed the 15 bar Barista Express). You're comparing the cheap artificial system instead of the premium system.
You just can't compare these two machines. It's like comparing a Porsche with a Lime Scooter.
I'm a milk drink drinker so one of the big let downs having a Nespresso machine is a good way of texturing milk which is another reason I'm looking to move to something like the Barista Express.
What sorta coffee are you using for 10c/shot?
Mine are around 90c/shot for fresh coffee
($20/16oz/450g)
Is virtu new kind of nespresso? Any different to the original one? And how would you compare virtu to Dolce Gusto line?
I have the barista express after having had the old breville barista machine (without the built in grinder) which I used for over 20 yrs. I handed that off to my brother as I didn’t feel it would last much longer and can’t go without. Thank you for the review. I have been eyeing the nespresso for convenience but one machine would go to waste since I’ve had the BE for over 9 mos already. Qq: can you make regular coffee in these machines? It would help when company is over
Yeah, still don’t wanna be bothered by all that manual work. For small office, I lean towards Nespresso business machine again.
I am wondering what type of coffee brand you used for your calculation for 10 cents per cup? Was it the same that you tasted in your video? By the way, GREAT Video.
I’m seeing Saeco and Phillips superautomatic machines on sale for less than the breville in the video. What are the disadvantages to them? Are they less reliable? The idea of putting beans and water into a machine and getting a great shot sounds amazing. Also the speed to make multiple drinks is a big plus for me as I have 3 coffee drinkers in my house and we have parties often where people want espresso.
I love the quality of the Breville. I was sold for a long time on the Nespresso machine, but after watching this comparison video, I am completely turned around n will be heading in the direction of the quality of the Breville. If you don’t already have a video of full usage on the Breville, can u please make one? Thanks for this very thorough review!💕
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even not being a coffee-mad person, i found this more than super-interesting. Thank you!!!
I have both and I totally agree with your assessment of each machine
Hello you always have the best reviews. Have you tried the Smeg machine? Just wondering if it is as good as my breville batista express. I saw it and was going to buy it as a gift
Thank you!
We haven't tried any SMEG products yet unfortunately
I tried use random ground coffee with the Nespresso (key is showing the back code area on the pod when you put coffee into the the pod came from Nespresso) and got a cup of espresso with “crema” like the original pod
I spent 200 on Nespresso Vertuo Next, and I thought I was taking my coffee serious. You never told us how much they cost. Just the difference per year.