In a pure minimalist design with a square, cubed architectural shape, this compact espresso machine features a unique extraction system specially designed for coffee-filled capsules. A simple system perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while the unit’s high-pressure 19-bar pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso ensuring a smooth crema–the delicious creamy layer on top. In addition, the mach…
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to the future..!
The concept of this machine is absolutely wounderful, simple, fast and no mess.
If you love your espressos, cappuccinos or whatever drink associated with espressos…
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Fantastic
Makes a great cup of coffee or espresso. Works perfectly. Ordering capsules is simple and fast, too.
If you are committed to drinking a lot of espressos, lattes, cappucino’s, etc …* and not just a cup of ‘joe,’ there are only two choices for you to choose from, this and the Keurig Platinum B70. Both make excellent coffee, are easy to use and make cleanup easy. So it really comes down to design looks.
*Note that to make real froth, you need the Nespresso Aericcino frothing machine which is really just an agitating/warming/heating cup like device – Amazon does not seem to sell, it’s around $90 but it makes a huge difference versus the slightly non-diary power cream taste you usually get from “fake” pods of cappucino/latte. Of course, it’s a separate device that you can use with the Keurig also so you can decide.
Besides the looks, the only difference is that the Keurig sells about 100 different pods of tea, coffee and hot chocolate and available in lots of places while the Nespresso pods are only available online and your choices are limited to about 12 (or whatever they might add or subtract in the future). Though since Nespresso only sells 12, they tried to make sure there is a difference in each of their choices so while you do get “more” choices that work on the Keurig, that does not necessarily mean you’re getting a slew of differences … each Nespresso pod is $.49 each with a minimum order of 50. Keurig pods range in price from $.30 to $.70 but Nespresso’s design sensibilities extends to the pods themselves – the “Welcome Pack” is especially cool looking, a minimalistic black box out of MoMa with multi-colored chrome dots – each a pod “window” showcasing the 250 pods that then slide out onto trays like truffles. If you have a lot of company/friends over and want to show off striking good looks even from your instant coffee pod, then you have to choose the Nespresso … sure, that might be getting carried away a bit but great classy clean design can make a difference – just like you could probably wouldn’t pull out some grape jelly jars to drink coffee
Anyway, ultimately, that’s what it comes down to – the Nespresso unit and its pods are something you’d proudly display on your kitchen counter as it’s really a mini Italian roaster, grinder and coffee machine – even down to its cup warmer and its chrome-like pods.
The Keurig coffee itself can be just as good. The unit itself and the pods however are normal, functional, everyday looking design – nothing wrong with that but if you’re choosing design and aesthics, unlike a lot of choices where you trade off striking looks for ease of use, you’re not giving up anything with choosing the Nespresso.
BTW, the Nespresso LeCube is also available in red, chrome and a new black. I’m not sure if Amazon carries all the colors. At their website, you can go all out and go Nespresso crazy – from sugar sticks to cups to if you’re a true believer … the ‘wall capsule dispenser in ebony-tinted oak.’ I KID YOU NOT
5.0 out of 5 stars
What else
It is a simple and good product.
I really like the quality of the coffee more than the machine.
NN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Le Cube + Froth Au Lait = Coffee Shop Quality Cappuccino
I debated for a while and finally purchased the Le Cube – mostly because I liked the idea of no mess.
better coffee than i’ve ever had at starbucks. even without sugar added, there is a hint of natural sweetness in the mostly arabica coffees provided in their capsules. so, not only great coffee but as you can see from the picture – killer design as well. i feel, le cube, will be to coffee machines what the ipod was to portable music systems. just perfect because it is so simple.
minor point, the warming tray didn’t really warm much.
5.0 out of 5 stars
i like this machine
this product could have been designed by apple. it is beautiful, functional, simple and makes you happy every time you interact with it. it is a wonderful machine.
Since purchasing Le Cube, my boyfriend and I have consumed a surprising number of the pods. The array of choices is impressive–our favorite is probably “Arpeggio”, but all of the flavors, even the “Decaffeinato” variety are delicious.
Le Cube makes a high quality shot of espresso, without all the grinding, and tamping required of a more traditional espresso machine.
My only complaint? I wish that the Nespresso representative at Sur La Table (where we purchased the machine) had warned us that the pods are only available for purchase online.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent espresso
Le Cube is so easy to use, looks great on the kitchen counter, and most importantly – the espesso is delicious. Perfect crema, no burnt taste.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine
If you love espresso, but hate the work, this is the greatest machine. I highly recommend it.
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