I've read lots of bad reviews about low coffee temperature. This is the only thing stopping me from buying a Verismo. What do you think?
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I think the coffee temperature is fine, no worse than other machines. My problem with it is Starbucks is not actively supporting the machine. The coffee packets are custom sizes exclusive to the Versimo machine, and not compatiable to the normal K cups, which Starbucks and many others support. Most Starbucks stores or Costco or supermarkets in our area do not even carry the coffee packets, making the machine virtually useless.Get a Kurieg Branded machine ...... You will be much better off.
1569823
I never once had an issue with the temperature being low. If anything, I've always added a little water too cool it off. I don't care for scalding hot coffee though.
1569824
I was just getting up to make some coffee so I decided to take the temp with our insta-read thermometer. After brewing with the brewed coffee setting I got almost exactly 160 degrees (160.8). I am perfectly fine with this temp myself but I know that some people brew their coffee hotter in order to travel and/or just to preference. If this seems too low for you then it might be worth knowing!
1569825
I have one, haven't used it in nearly a year. I hate it.1) Yes, you are correct, the temp is low2) The flavours available aren't all that enticing. The chai tea is downright nasty.3) And this is probably the most important, it's darned near impossible to easily pick up pods for these outside of online or direct starbucks stores.I'd stick with one of the more popular models.
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The coffee is hot enough. I had two of these units fail on me, however. (Which is too bad because I really liked them while they worked.)
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Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for... » Read More Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. « Show Less
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I made a latte this morning and with an instant read thermometer it came back at 146 degrees F. That was after the cup was warmed with boiling water as well. Not sure what a Lungo or espresso would come back as.
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Sorry, Tammy, I have to plead ignorance on that one. Never tried it. But it looks as if the Senseo type pod would be too small to work with Verismo (& much of the method has to do with sufficient pressure). I once emptied a K-cup into a pod & sealed it with the pod maker (sounds ridiculous, but I really wanted that flavor) & that worked, of course.
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I'm not at home to make sure of what they actually claimed, but I'm thinking they made an issue of that as being one of the main features, at least as far as the temp it maintains, which sounded good to me as a buying feature because I'm all about "hot" coffee staying hot. I carry a cup around with me all day. �
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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Ufortunately the product is really bad. I had other serious problems with mine. I lasted less than 2 months before 1) pause to pour stopped working, then 2) the heating plate just overheated (thermostat issue I presume) and overheated boiling the coffee in the pot. Threw in the trash. The last 4 coffee makers I have purchased, all different brands, have ended very badly and very quickly (1month to 6 months for the longest life). They are all bad and not made to last. Now have a Keurig with issues. Sorry I cannot give more constructive feedback. Good luck!
2163353
the coffee isn't as hot as I'd like but the coffee tastes fine. I have a friend with an older Sunbeam coffee pot (I think) that makes extremely hot coffee. I wish I had hers!
1900148
I've used the components of the cappucino and hot chocolate together and it's pretty good (although it ain't no Starbucks, ya know?). But I must say, I'm debating returning the thing, as well. The temperature of the beverage is lukewarm, and the coffee tastes watery and burnt, although there was a post in here about a suggested remedy. I also agree with the recent post about feeling remiss diiscarding those discs that will decompose around the year 20,000. Does anyone know if there's a calorie/fat mesurement on the creamer that's used for the cappucino?
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I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those.
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Hopefully your search has been resolved. If it hasn't, I found myself in the same place. Great coffee requires 190-200 degrees. Run this through plastic, NOT appealing, & you compromise your health. I bought the Bonavita & Bunn Phase Brew (not the other models). Both bring a whole new dimension and taste experience. No going back to acid and plastic. Something to jump out of bed for! Stick to recommended coffee measure for fabulous coffee-without the harmful plastics.
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Espresso machines are not designed to make coffee as hot as a conventional drip brewer or percolator. Espresso in Europe is not consumed as such hot temperatures and they don't put cold milk in their espresso so the temperature is right where it should be. If you are making lattes, the steamed milk will be plenty hot and compensate. If you are using this machine to make regular coffee, it's not really the right machine for that. I know it has an option to make a full cup or american cup as they say but it's not designed to make a scalding hot cup of Joe like regular machines
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I would recommend against this; doing this may confuse the internal temperature sensors. FYI, my Technivorm produces coffee that is 180 degrees F , and that is *after* transferring the coffee to my work Thermos. Hotter than that, it's a trip to the Burn Unit.
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I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those. I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my... » Read More I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those. « Show Less
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How would consumers know the answer unless they got their hands on a press release from Nespresso. Anyone think of asking them? I find if I use a hot cup then I don't have a problem with the temperature of the brew.
1229142
Although I have had other problems with this coffee maker, I have never had that problem. The coffee is always very hot. There is no button to regulate the temperature of the coffee. You should call the manufacturer. They will send you a box to ship the device to repair. Be prepared to be without it for at least six weeks!