is it easy to switch between regular and decaf espresso?
1602982
Decaf needs to be pre ground or vice versa, grounds only one type a bean at a time, holds about a cup of beans.
1602983
I only use regulsr beans, but think thst regular beans and ground decaf beans would be the only practical approach.
1874935
I used decalcification tablets (forgot the name) to decalcify the unit. I had to do this whenever the flow of coffee starts dwindling. In fact I got a bunch of these tablets at one time, but I dumped the machine because of constant problems with it. I probably still have the tablets some where. The espresso was good from the machine but way too much trouble. Now I use just instant coffee and I am happy. The espresso machine makes sense if you are a heavy coffee drinker or you have a number of people in your household that drink espresso. Good Luck.
1919872
Yes you can switch between the two anytime you want. When you pull the used one out it will be a little sticky, just shake it a little.
963344
You want the grind to be fine as opposed to coarse. (6 or 7) I like a strong espresso so I set my dosage more towards the plus sign.
790819
No it is regular,delicious espresso beans. They do make the same beans sold as CO2 decaf. I buy it regularly and it tastes like real caffeinated coffee.
1586412
They both are strong and good for espresso, but they have different taste. You may try which one you better like.
1333206
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.
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No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!! I would highly recommend this machine as one of their lower priced products!!! No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!!... » Read More No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!! I would highly recommend this machine as one of their lower priced products!!! « Show Less
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It's VERY variable depending on the size of the Serving, how strong you make your coffee, etc... Plus, since the Espressos are done one (or two) at a time, it's somewhat irrelevant anyway.
934173
I started with regular coffee and it worked fine but recently, I changed to espresso beans, ground fine with a conical burr grinder. The difference in the flavor is amazing! I will never switch back.
949961
Can't compare, because I haven't had both, but my Delonghi model consistently produces good coffee. It's stronger than brewed/poured-over coffee but not as bitter as espresso. So far, I'm very pleased with my electric model.
2244514
When you have everything dialed in correctly, we feel it is better. I've made the espressos from the same beans in a nicer pump machine and in the La Pavoni, and the LP had a better taste. We now have 2 machines, on at home and one at our studio because we love them so much. The espresso has a smoother, less harsh taste. Quite delicious. Of the grinders we've used with it, the Breville Smart Grinder has been the best.
802413
hm-m-m, I believe there is a difference between the two in taste. But we've never tried to brew Starbucks espresso at home, so it's unfair to compare if prepared in different machines.
637944
I use the delonghi ec702 and The coffee has a good taste. I use two for double expresso but I am Italian and I like strong expressos. Lol you can get good coffee with 1 too.
2235698
I make both with mine. Primarily coffee (several a day) but have done espresso on numerous occasions. The advantage is that your cup is always fresh and its done in an environmentally responsible way.
191467
Definitely espresso. Just to make sure, I set something black on it, and there is a difference. I am very happy with the color.
122673
No, the settings run from Extra Fine to Fine to Medium to Coarse, with four levels of each. For espresso, I set at the lowest level of Fine and French press at the lowest level of Coarse. I've done percolated coffee only a few times, but I ground the beans at the middle setting of Fine and everyone raved about the coffee. So, hopefully that will work for you... trial and error always works as well...good luck