Coffee in the coach

[Ernie]

Holy buckets Neal that sounds really good. I can get this for my keurig right??

 

[Retired]

I drink my coffee black and nasty.......that way Im never disappointed!

 

[Neal]

Holy buckets Neal that sounds really good. I can get this for my keurig right??

Yes, I use a reusable K-pod to put the coffee grind of choice in and use in your keurig. That's how I typically do this but I'm also playing with my new french press.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0737B6HGR/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[MapNerd]

I’ve been thinking about getting a Nespresso Lattissima Pro for a couple weeks now. I have used a Nespresso before and know they make really good coffee, but I’ve never had one.

Anyone know if they are a PITB or relatively easy going machines?

 

[sheridany]

@Joe Goodxrvn can you share where you got the frother. I follow the same process. Best coffee ever.

and an inexpensive frother.

 

[J&JD]

I’ve been thinking about getting a Nespresso Lattissima Pro for a couple weeks now. I have used a Nespresso before and know they make really good coffee, but I’ve never had one.

Anyone know if they are a PITB or relatively easy going machines?

We purchased the Latissima Pro about 3 months ago, only because my old model gave out after nine years. Luckily it was when they have one of their sales. I have been very happy with it. It is a bit more computerized than necessary, but fast, and produces lovely frothed milk, and everything is good and hot. We usually use the Ristretto, or Arpeggio pods. However, it is always fun to try their new coffees. Judy D
I just want to add, this is one time it is worth reading through all the directions.

 

[MapNerd]

We purchased the Latissima Pro about 3 months ago, only because my old model gave out after nine years. Luckily it was when they have one of their sales. I have been very happy with it. It is a bit more computerized than necessary, but fast, and produces lovely frothed milk, and everything is good and hot. We usually use the Ristretto, or Arpeggio pods. However, it is always fun to try their new coffees. Judy D
I just want to add, this is one time it is worth reading through all the directions.

Thanks @J&JD! i have two concerns that maybe you can confirm or waive away for me.

Is the milk heated in the container or when it gets pumped into the machine? My guess is the latter and that the milk is heated internally but would want to be sure because if it were heated while in the container, I’d hesitate to put it back in the refrigerator afterwards.

how is the cleaning and descaling process? I don’t want to spend 30 minutes cleaning the machine after every single use because for me, that would be every day, maybe sometimes twice a day!

 

[J&JD]

Thanks @J&JD! i have two concerns that maybe you can confirm or waive away for me.

Is the milk heated in the container or when it gets pumped into the machine? My guess is the latter and that the milk is heated internally but would want to be sure because if it were heated while in the container, I’d hesitate to put it back in the refrigerator afterwards.

how is the cleaning and descaling process? I don’t want to spend 30 minutes cleaning the machine after every single use because for me, that would be every day, maybe sometimes twice a day!

I cannot imagine an easier machine to use. The computer guides you through everything, even shows you which coffee cycle you pushed in case you made a mistake. The milk stays cold, and is heated internally. You clean the frother daily by a simple turn of the knob on top of the frother. I have a stainless frother container that I stick under it to catch the steamed cleaning water. then you turn the dial on the steamer back to the milk position, making sure it is all the way past the milk position. Then it even reminds you to put the milk container in the fridg? While putting the milk container in the fridge, I stick my extra stainless container under the coffee outlet, and run the lungo cycle, making sure there is no pod still in position. Voila! The machine is clean. I always lift the pod lever to release any water left. When . the pod container is full, slide out the drip tray, used pod container, empty and rinse. You can set your water hardness. I keep ours on the medium setting, and only have to descale about every 5 months. The computer guides you through it. Easy. I keep their descaler on hand. The milk container and parts are top rack dishwasher safe. I do not have one of those containers to hold small things, so I just put the black top in the dw, and soak all tne small parts in hot soapy water in the cotainer, then wash, and rinse. 12 oz, double walled glasses fit well. I put a bit of Toriani coffee syrup in the bottom and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds, gets everything hot and ready for coffee. Nespresso’s stainless travel mugs are great. Hope this helps! Judy

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

For travel mugs, we recently bought a pair of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GY0REZO/?tag=rvf01-20

They keep things amazingly hot (or cold, it you wish) for a lonnnnnnnnnnng time!!! And, they fit in every cup holder we have.

TJ

 

[MapNerd]

I cannot imagine an easier machine to use. The computer guides you through everything, even shows you which coffee cycle you pushed in case you made a mistake. The milk stays cold, and is heated internally. You clean the frother daily by a simple turn of the knob on top of the frother. I have a stainless frother container that I stick under it to catch the steamed cleaning water. then you turn the dial on the steamer back to the milk position, making sure it is all the way past the milk position. Then it even reminds you to put the milk container in the fridg? While putting the milk container in the fridge, I stick my extra stainless container under the coffee outlet, and run the lungo cycle, making sure there is no pod still in position. Voila! The machine is clean. I always lift the pod lever to release any water left. When . the pod container is full, slide out the drip tray, used pod container, empty and rinse. You can set your water hardness. I keep ours on the medium setting, and only have to descale about every 5 months. The computer guides you through it. Easy. I keep their descaler on hand. The milk container and parts are top rack dishwasher safe. I do not have one of those containers to hold small things, so I just put the black top in the dw, and soak all tne small parts in hot soapy water in the cotainer, then wash, and rinse. 12 oz, double walled glasses fit well. I put a bit of Toriani coffee syrup in the bottom and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds, gets everything hot and ready for coffee. Nespresso’s stainless travel mugs are great. Hope this helps! Judy

It did. Thanks so much for the insider info.

I just spent an awful lot of money on an awful tiny machine that makes awfully good espresso.

I very excite!

 

[Neal]

It did. Thanks so much for the insider info.

I just spent an awful lot of money on an awful tiny machine that makes awfully good espresso.

I very excite!

What did you get???

 

[MapNerd]

What did you get???

Lattissima Pro | Original Espresso Machine | Nespresso USA

www.nespresso.com

I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying a beverage put out by someone else with a nespresso machine on a few occasions and they were always the kind of beverage that you think about for a few days after. Looking forward to being able to have one any time I want.

we had a small espresso machine in the S&B that we gave to my sister in law when we sold it and moved into the RV. I have missed it ever since.

 

[Neal]

I'm tired of "pods" - I want to use real coffee beans for anything I make.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I'm tired of "pods" - I want to use real coffee beans for anything I make.

Now you’re talking like a true coffee aficionado, @Neal! Gotta brew the “black nectar” within 30 seconds of grinding the beans. No time to stuff those pods!

TJ

 

[J&JD]

Now you’re talking like a true coffee aficionado, @Neal! Gotta brew the “black nectar” within 30 seconds of grinding the beans. No time to stuff those pods!

TJ

I know very well how great freshly ground beans are, as we used to do it. We only have a coffee in the mornig, and have become fans of coffee with frothed milk. I realize that makes the “purists” shudder a bit. By the time we add a bit of coffee syrup of choice, use full flavored Nesspresso pods, and perfect frothed milk, the difference in taste is not worth the mess, as the taste difference is tiny. I have tried Keurig pods when out somewhere, never impressed. It is so fun to see all our differences?

 

[sheridany]

you can special order this in a ventessex.

Miele - CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel – Coffee Machines

Miele Coffee Machines | CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel ✔ Built-in coffee machine with bean-to cup system and OneTouch for Two prep. for perfect coffee enjoyment. | Discover online

www.mieleusa.com

 

[Neal]

you can special order this in a ventessex.

Miele - CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel – Coffee Machines

Miele Coffee Machines | CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel ✔ Built-in coffee machine with bean-to cup system and OneTouch for Two prep. for perfect coffee enjoyment. | Discover online

www.mieleusa.com

Now you're talking. PMing you my address. Thanks so much!!!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

you can special order this in a ventessex.

Miele - CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel – Coffee Machines

Miele Coffee Machines | CVA 6401 Clean Touch Steel ✔ Built-in coffee machine with bean-to cup system and OneTouch for Two prep. for perfect coffee enjoyment. | Discover online

www.mieleusa.com

Why go cheap in the VentEssex?

GIGA 6

Perfection, precision and professionalism in a new dimension

shopjura.com

TJ

 

[Neal]

These better come with a cow that is automatically milked!

 

[MapNerd]

You can get reusable pods and use a fine grind of whatever you like.