How does it compare to Moka? Did you try both? Moka pot being less than 10% of Nespresso cost, and me being an espresso addict working from home, I have to know every detail.
Ah Moka, the traditional way. Quality, I'd say Nespresso is better. They've been around for decades in Europe, hit stateside a few years ago. There's around 20 different roasts (during the Holidays a few select roasts). All Nespresso machines (we upgraded from the
Citiz to the
De'Longhi model) have custom settings, you can set how long a "pull" you want from each shot/capsule for the strength you want. Capsules range from $.30-.50 each depending, if you buy the 10 capsule box it's cheaper. To order, you have an online account (there's even an iPhone/iPad app), select the flavours you want (Nespresso also has drinkware, food/flavours, etc.), sent in 1-2 days. Plus the machines are easy to maintain/clean.
The
Nespresso aeroccino is great for latte's/cappuccino's; it froths milk (or anything) either hot or cold.
We had a traditional De'Longhi machine that was a PITA - cleaning and such. The moka is great, the pots are inexpensive and I love the aroma, reminds me of my childhood when my family spent the Holidays with our Italian friends. I like the simplicity of the Nespresso system; wake up have dazed, turn it on, drop in a capsule of the flavor you want, hit the "espresso" or "coffee/long" selection, and done. They're easy to use/maintain, my 65 year old tech deficient mother knows how to use it.
I see a small benefit, but isn't whipping out your phone, swiping to the Starbucks app, and bringing up your barcode about as time-consuming as removing a card from your wallet?
I would get onboard if you could ORDER from your phone ahead of time! THAT would be a sweet feature.
My bad, I thought that was a new feature. Hmmm. Some reason I must have assumed/read wrong (was in a rush). With the previous app you could store your favourite drink, I thought with your favourites you could select it, send it their way, pay when you arrive and go. THAT would be cool, then again they'd have a ton of online orders slamming them and who knows if the person would show (maybe paying for it before you arrive would be a way to keep people from flaking?)
