Nespresso Essenza C100 vs Nespresso Essenza C101 differences? Does the machine come with espresso cups and the sampler kit of coffees?
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Does anyone know the difference between the Nespresso Essenza C101 Espresso Maker and the Nespresso C100T Essenza Single-Serve Automatic Espresso Machine? Besides the price, what's the difference between the two?
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Yes I recall ordering the Nespresso pack of 200 pods w/free shipping and that the machine also had some pods included which surprised me. I am about to order my second order of 200 and believe me it is worth the cost.
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Yes...I received my machine today and got online with Nespresso to see if I could still get the $100 credit that they are offering on their site. I was told go here and fill this out. So the answer is YES The https://www.nespresso.com/promotion/us/en/yeppromo14
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No, you need to use the Nespresso capsules as the machine reads the bar codes on the capsules in order to brew the proper size cup. Also, the machine and the capsules are worth every penny. Best coffee i've had in quite some time.
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My Essenza C101 came with 16 pods of diverse flavors for tasting. Cups are not included.
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I would buy directly from Nespresso and join the club. They have a machine for $100. same pump in all machines.
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the Ne.Cap Nespresso compatible cups never worked in my machines, I own a Citi and an U machines..Depending on your machine I believe you cannot put enough powdered chocolate into the small cup to make a good cup of hot chocolate.. Keureg machines will make a good cup of hot chocolate, Nespresso machine makes great espresso and Latte...
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I am not sure what you man by "regular cup of coffee" as this could mean different things to different people I suppose. The Nepresso pods and Citiz machine are geared toward making strictly espresso and or latte beverages. So if I understand you correctly then my answer would be "no" you cannot. This is, presumably, the reason why Nespresso has developed their new system Vertuoline which does that but uses a different type of pod than the previous models.
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Get a different machine. I bought a $20 stove top unit at IKEA that makes 6 cups of espresso. It's stainless steel and wonderful. My experience with the Espressione was awful too.
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I've always gotten a starter pack of. 10 or so capsules with every machine, but you'd do well to order a real supply of capsules from nespresso.com after you order th machine....
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Sorry, but no, the Lavazza Blue (as well as Nespresso) capsules only work in their respective machines. They are all about half the size of k-cups since they are meant primarily for use as single espresso shots.
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The pods are the same size as the Nespresso pods and fit my CITIZ without problems. Since the Nespresso machines only use one size pod, I assume they will work the same in the U. These pods make single espresso well. Haven't found a coffee brand that makes a Lungo strength drink, but that's not a problem with the pod. You have to put them in correctly, otherwise they get stuck when you go to release them. But they are easy to extract by hand if that happens. They are easy to clean. When I'm lazy, I just put them in the dishwasher silverware tray. Nice option to buying the Nespresso pods.
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Only the Dolce Gusto pods.. unless it says it fits the nespresso machines... for sure the k-cups are too big.
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No, it's a separate item. I prefer it this way because Nespresso has about three different types of frothers. I like the Aerocino Plus because it has a handle. The others I've seen do not. I also figure if it breaks, it can be replaced more easily than one that is built into the platform of the machine.
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The CBTL machine only uses the CBTL pods, however they have several options between coffee, Chai tea as well as different tea flavors. All of which are delicious! Even the flavored coffee (which I am normally not a fan of ) tastes great. Especially as a latte. I had the CBTL machine, got the starbucks one and ended up with a better espresso out of the CBTL! If you are looking to make regular coffee any of the new machines would be dine, however if You are wanting a mocha ot a latte then I would go with the CBTL, or the Starbucks machine, due to the pressure they put out. The higher the bars of pressure the better the result for the espresso shots. Of course the bean quality matters as well. Good luck hope this helps.
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The answer is a very sad "No." I liked the coffee for our old machine, Gran Crema, in pods better than the Nespresso offerings. Tried to recapture them with their capsules but they are too big and the wrong shape for our Nespresso machine...Carolyn
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There are big differences in the machines. The Keurig is essentially a *coffee* machine. It makes a standard cup of coffee. Yes, it can do flavors, and there are dozens and dozens of different varieties, but it is pretty much limited to straight coffee. (There's a hot cocoa K-cup, but it's made by Green Mountain. You know how famous Green Mountain is for their hot cocoa? They're not. There's a reason.) With that much variety, you're just about assured of finding a coffee to your taste. The brewing cycle is optimized for straight coffee (though there is some flexibility there). Temperature is sometimes an issue; some people find the coffee not quite hot enough. The Tassimo, on the other hand, has far fewer varieties of coffee, but a much greater range of beverage TYPES. It makes latte, cappuccino (regular or skinny), espresso, chai tea lattes, hot chocolate, black and green teas. It makes a nice three-level latte macchiato. The temperature of the finished product is higher, and it has Starbucks pods that taste very much like the real thing. But in general, it probably does not do straight coffee quite as well as a Keurig, and there are certainly many fewer bean types, roast types, and flavors for the Tassimo. We finally decided on a Tassimo, and we love it. And that's something you'll generally find to be true no matter what you buy. It's been our experience that unless you're a coffee connoisseur (in which case, neither machine beats the more labor-intensive brewing methods), you will probably be happy with either machine.