Nespresso C100T Essenza Single-Serve Automatic Espresso Machine, Titan Grey

Review by E. Murphy
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After a few days of use here are my comments for the C100T and Aerocinno. I am using the combo in a small office setting. The no mess of the espresso machine is great. The shots are really good and consistently good. The machine is very simple to use. Fill w/ water, turn on drop in espresso capsule, push button, and you are done. The only drawback I can mentinon is the capsules must be ordered from nespresso directly. In terms of cost they are significanlty more expensive than premium whole bean or ground espresso roast coffe (lavazza, petes, starbucks, etc.). So with regards to the espresso machine it is perfect for my office due to the no mess and no fuss cup of esspresso. Honestly, I love it. But in my home I will be keeping my Starbucks barista espresso machine due to the fact that it will take any espresso and at home it is easy to clean. The aerocinno is ingenious. It is the perfect compliment for any espresso machine with one caveat, the servings that it can make are only for one so if you are preparing multiple beverages are large single servings it must filled multiple times. If you overfill it, it will make a mess spilling over the sides. I am considering getting one of these for the home too due to the ease of use in comparison to the steamer attached to my espresso machine. In conclusion, I do reccomend this combo highly with the points mentioned above in mind.

Review by M. Kaihani Davis
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I must first disclose that I am not an espresso connoisseur; I drink lattes and cafes-au-lait, and until the time my husband (a quad-espresso per day drinker) purchased the Nespresso C100, I had been a loyal Starbucks patron for at least 9 years. We’ve had the C100 now for over a month and since firing it up the first time, neither he nor I have stepped foot in a Starbucks. If you’re not an espresso drinker and are afraid of the C100 PLUS a regular coffeemaker taking up counter space, fear no more. The C100 has two default settings — one pulls an espresso, and the other, a 4-ounce “lungo” — *and* its volume, unlike the C90, is also programmable. I’ve heard some people complaining about the noise Nespresso machines make, but really, have you ever listened to the noise — and I’m not talking about the deafening and/or obnoxious music — coming out of Starbucks?? As far as the quality goes, I haven’t had coffee this good since my trip to Europe. It is consistent, never burnt-smelling/tasting (especially since the coffee doesn’t sit around after being made), and does not require extensive doctoring to make it palatable. I now drink a plain ol’ lungo, not a drink whose desciption requires a memory capable of beating the upper levels of “Simon Says.” The only drawbacks, which are not enough to demote this rating to 4 stars, are the mandatory pod-ordering (and waiting), and the cost of accessories. If you don’t believe me, go to Nespresso’s website and see what a podholder costs.

Review by B. Poulin
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I walked into Williams-Sonoma for a wok and walked out with an Essenza from Nespresso, and it’s worth every penny of the $229.99. The ease of use is unparalleled, esp for making a quality espresso. It’s a no-hassle experience all around, and the Nestle coffee from Switzerland which is used with this machine is very good. I initially didn’t want to buy this because you can only use the machine with the replaceable Nestle products, but then realized the flavor, ease-of-use, and quality of the product makes it worth it. If you want a cafe-style espresso, with quality crema, in just 15 seconds or less, give this one a try. I’m thoroughly enjoying the machine each day, in just my first week of using it. It’s so easy!! How much is a real cafe experience at home, with Williams-Sonoma lifetime guarantee, worth to you? Kudo’s for Nespresso Essenza and Williams-Sonoma. Cheers.