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11-12-2009 at 9:07 AM
danjou21
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Anyone own an espresso maker? (NGLR)

I want to get one for my parents for Christmas, but I'm completely conflicted on what kind to get.  I'm really liking this one but I don't like that you have to buy the pods...

http://www.surlatable.com/product/coffee+%26+tea/espresso+%26+cappuccino/nespresso+citiz+%26+milk+espresso+machine.do?sortby=ourPicks

I will take any and all suggestions/recommendations.  TIA!
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11-12-2009 at 9:13 AM
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We have a very simple Melitta from Target and love it. DH loves to play barista and make us (decaf) espressos after dinner. I used it every day for about two months when we got back from vacation in Italy, making myself a "real" latte before work. :)

 
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11-12-2009 at 9:57 AM
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We have a Nespresso machine (can't remember the exact model), and we LOVE it!  We just got it as a wedding gift, and the coffee is amazing!  I was unsure about it at first for the same reason as you...I didn't want to have to buy the pods.  But their coffee is so darn good that I honestly don't mind.  And it's not that expensive.  The pods are $.55 and .$62 each.  When I compare that to the price I pay for a latte at Starbucks, it's peanuts!  It's super easy to use too, which is a big plus.  The benefit of the pods is that there's no mess, no cleaning, no coffee grounds to dispose of. 

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11-12-2009 at 10:07 AM
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anmllwyr:

We have a Nespresso machine (can't remember the exact model), and we LOVE it!  We just got it as a wedding gift, and the coffee is amazing!  I was unsure about it at first for the same reason as you...I didn't want to have to buy the pods.  But their coffee is so darn good that I honestly don't mind.  And it's not that expensive.  The pods are $.55 and .$62 each.  When I compare that to the price I pay for a latte at Starbucks, it's peanuts!  It's super easy to use too, which is a big plus.  The benefit of the pods is that there's no mess, no cleaning, no coffee grounds to dispose of. 

HTH!

This is very helpful!  Thanks! 
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11-12-2009 at 11:25 AM
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we have a bosch and dh LOVES it (i don't drink coffee). but i'm guessing it's more than you want to spend on an xmas present.

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 I love my nespresso, way cheaper than my starbucks habit, bonus I bought mine on ebay brand new for like 1/2 the price
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