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Review on ☕ Nespresso Pixie Coffee and Espresso Machine: Effortlessly Enjoy Barista-Quality brews with DeLonghi and Aeroccino, in Sleek Aluminum Design by Frank Dubey

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Good. I've wanted a Nespresso machine for so long! I never thought I would buy this model, but I bought it and I have no regrets. This can be long but useful, so read on! I have a Keurig machine. I never liked it because I love coffee with cream. The flavors at Keurig were bland and frankly unrefined, but it was cheap enough that I thought what the heck! But Black Friday came and I saw that Nespresso had lowered the prices. I always research before I buy anything. Read reviews and watch videos if available. Nespresso has two lines: Original and Vertuo. The original line has smaller cups, Vertuo has larger round cups. Original cups and Vertuo cups cannot be used interchangeably and there is no machine that will accept both. Therefore, you must select a row. The Original line offers espresso and lungo shots, while the Vertuo line also offers Americano. Here's the game changer: the price range of the original line of mugs is $0.30 to $1.20 depending on whether you buy direct here from Nespresso or other brands. in the Revain.Virtuo line it costs about a dollar per capsule, BUT ATTENTION: you can find original capsules from other companies, but Virtuoline cups can only be bought from the Nespresso brand. That means monopolies and higher prices. So, with the Original line, you have more choices and potentially cheaper capsules. The original Nespresso capsules compatible with this machine are wonderful. The best. The aroma, cream and taste are amazing. Other brands are good but not as good. If you want to pay $0.70 per capsule, buy directly from Nespresso and enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee. Keep in mind that this machine will not give you an Americano. Sure, you can use 2 or 3 capsules to get the same amount of caffeine, but that wouldn't be financially viable! Another important thing: the capsules of the original line contained 50 to 60 mg of caffeine. Thus, 2 capsules correspond to a Keurig caffeine capsule. But hey, the coffee is richer and tastier, and to be honest, Keurig pods aren't that much cheaper. The car itself is beautiful. Less than I thought. Too easy to use! Just remember that since it is a small machine, you will need to refill the water tank regularly. I like the idea of an empty container for used capsules. Makes the car really stylish. The buttons on the machine are programmable. You simply press and hold each button, the water comes out, keep pressing until you get the amount of water you want, then release. It is finished! But remember, too much water means more bland taste and more work to fill the water tank, so be wise about it. Aeroccino is very easy to use and if you use whole milk you get a nice foam. I've tried coconut milk with no success as it lacks the fat required for foam. Just wash it after each use and don't use a metal spoon with it. If you like drinking coffee like a European or just like a nice crema on your coffee every time, you will love Nespresso.

Pros
  • A sea of positive emotions
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