I am looking the a capsule that has the most strong espresso flavor. Is this it? please advise me of others have a stronger flavor. thank you so much
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Yes, this capsule has a strong flavor. The ristretto shots are primarily shots that only need 9-12 seconds to pull. These capsules provide the strongest taste and the true espresso flavor. Other capsules that I would recommend are the lungo shots They require more time to pull the shots but they also have the true espresso flavor.
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Best result for me is espresso grind,my coffee is Tarrazu from Costa Rica,the result is an incredible full flavor delicious coffee,I have this Technivorm since 2 years and I never found a best coffee maker than this amazing Moccamaster,hope it will help you!
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this is the strongest i can find, and i wouldn't say it comes that close to espresso. Caffeine level is almost there if you make a small cup but for taste you just cant get that without an espresso maker. you can mix this Barista Prima Coffeehouse, Italian Dark Roast, 24- Count K-Cup Portion Count for Keurig Brewers with it... thats almost espresso.
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I purchased the Coffee Duck refillable pods, and they worked marginally but made EXTREMELY weak coffee with no crema (the espresso foam) on top. We were so bummed! We have a custom grinder and played around with setting it to super fine, medium fine, etc. and nothing seemed to help. We tried packing the pods tight, leaving a little room, etc. and still the coffee sucked. Stick with the capsules; they're expensive up front, but worth it in the end. Plus, Nespresso's capsules are Rainforest-Alliance certified, which is the highest certification for both sustainability and fair-trade. You can also recycle your pods now by turning them into Sur La Table. Hope that helps!
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They both are strong and good for espresso, but they have different taste. You may try which one you better like.
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You have to use the Nespresso's coffee pods! I have to tell you that this is Fabulous machine! I watch for the specials that they have & free shipping from time to time. That's when I stock up. The Nespresso machine & coffee are a real treat for me now that I've found my favorite flavors. I hope this helps! It is also so much easier to clean than older styles of espresso makers! I know some people may be thinking of the Keurig capsules which you can use your own coffee for that machine & they say they would rather buy them already filled.
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We've been using our SL7810/65 for several weeks and love it. Good coffee with nice froth on top. Any ideas about where to get coffee pods at a good price? Target and WalMart in our area seem to be phasing out Senseo coffee pods.
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I own the toddy and love the coffee it produces. You can make an espresso-like coffee that makes a version of many different espresso recipes, but IT DOES NOT PRODUCE TRUE ESPRESSO. My daughter is a barista, and while she likes the toddy coffee, she tells me that it is not just the method of producing espresso that is different, but the product itself has different properties. The toddy coffee can be made strong and similar to espresso, but aficionados know the small, but important differences between strong toddy concentrate and real espresso. I can't fool her. I am not a coffee snob, and could care less if my strong toddy concentrate is really espresso. I just want a good tasting coffee that will wake me up in the morning without making me sick. Toddy does that for me and that it all I care about.
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The coffee is flavorful, but I wouldn't say bold. I prefer a medium blend and this is the best I ever tasted. Will definitely stick with it . You might like the SF Bay French Roast Decaf(same company,I believe) although I tried it at one time and found it to be awful.very strong and odd flavor. Many of the reviews agreed. Maybe they changed it. Not too many good decafs out there. I wish you luck.
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Hi Frank:If, cost and value and taste are your concerns, you will get far more for your dollar with the Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker. With this machine you control the flavor and number of shots. I've had many brands and they typically fail after a short time. Hands down this is the best machine yet and I use it everyday. One tip, grind beans yourself as preground is too fine and will likely block filter.Hope my feedback help! Happy brewing.
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I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
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Hi....Yes this Italian Roast is strong but the Green & Brown Tullys Italian is supposed to be stronger yet. Either way they're both delicious.
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I have only used them in my Nespresso Citiz, so cannot give advice on the Essenza. However, my experience with the capsules was mixed. Although they fit my machine, the quality of the finished coffee was not nearly as good as the Nespresso caps....I tried several brands to make sure. Also, sadly it seemed to only produce decent coffee on the espresso setting, not on the lungo setting. It was a nice idea, but not good enough to please me - I have gone back to using the Nespresso capsules.
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Kazaar, dharkan, ristretto and arpeggio are the strongest espresso available.I like the arpeggio over all best, it is strong, rich and smooth.
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It can be a bit of a jolt to learn that espresso machines are about half the cost of great espresso. I use this Gaggia Classic. My Rancillio grinder cost more. Think it through, there are many bean types and freshness varies. Both effect grind. If you buy truely fresh roasted beans they should be ground slightly coarser, still quite fine, for first 4 or 5 days. Then less fresh they dry out a little and need slightly finer grind to control 22sec brew time. Store whole beans in really air tight containers, non refrigerated. The "art" of great espresso is how you grind it. That takes long experience. If you get a truely fresh roast and grind just right you cup will fill with 50% golden foam and it will taste a little sweeter. I still need a little sugar but never milk or foam. Starbucks has an advantage with their always fresh roasts. By the time you can "pull" a good single shot 2oz espresso you might agree with me, LOL. They still give me trouble........... Happy Trails
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They don't work! I think it's because the steam expands the plastic capsule and doesn't get a "full brew" cycle. The metal or at least much firmer Nespresso capsules seem to contain better/brew better. We finally settled on "preloaded" Hi-line capsules at about half the price. They are about 90% effective, result in great espresso/latte/etc. Good luck. Brown
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Only Nespresso capsules will work, albeit I've seen some type of "re-usable" capsules here on Amazon...don't know how well they will work to provide a proper espresso type beverage.