Nespresso U D50 Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Pure Black

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Price: $199.95    

Product Feature

• Includes Aeroccino Plus milk frother: rapid one touch preparation of hot or cold milk froth, Items sold separately valued at $298
• Fully automatic piercing, brewing and ejection of used capsules with a retracting coffee outlet to stop dripping after coffee is brewed
• 27-ounce water tank rotates fast pre-heat time: 25 seconds for use with Nespresso coffee capsules only
• Automatic memorization of one of three cup sizes: Ristretto, Espresso and Lungo Removable magnetic cup/drip tray for larger milk recipes
• Light indicator for empty water tank/full capsule dispenser, holds 12 used capsules, 19 bar pump pressure, Auto off after 9-minute of inactivity

Product Description

U, the ultimate machine in modularity, simplicity and purity. Combining personalization with an ultra-chic aesthetic, U is the perfect machine to create an Espresso in the comfort of your own home. U has been designed to fit modern life and its demands, offering ultra-convenient, yet sophisticated technology. U's first of its kind design allows you to rotate the water tank 180-degree around the machine to suit you and your unique lifestyle and living space, while its cutting edge technology delivers a perfect coffee, time after time. Not only does U memorize the preferred cup size, but the machine's brewing unit will automatically release the capsule when it's done. A pleasure to use and display, U is the machine for those who seek ultimate simplicity, the highest quality coffee and pure design. Set includes the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus milk frother: rapid one touch preparation of hot or cold milk froth. Nespresso began more than 25 years ago with a simple but revolutionary idea, to create the perfect cup of Espresso coffee with exquisite cream, tantalizing aroma and full bodied taste-just like skilled Baristas. As the worldwide pioneer, Nespresso redefined the way coffee lovers around the world enjoy their espresso coffee through a unique combination of premium quality Grand Cru coffees, stylish coffee machines and exceptional customer service. To obtain the perfect espresso, Nespresso Experts seek out only the finest Grand's Crus green coffees, which promise to offer the most tantalizing aromas. You can, depending on the variety of different recipes, enjoy Nespresso with milk. When combined with creamy milk foam, you will experience a whole new variety of flavors. The Nespresso Club is always there for you, online, by telephone or in one of our Boutiques. Order your Nespresso capsules, receive personalized advice and obtain technical support for your machine: whatever you are seeking, the Nespresso Club and its Specialists are with you every step of the way.

Nespresso U D50 Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Pure Black Review

Comparing this new model to the other machines in the Nespresso lineup, it is obvious that the U was designed for you. It is marvelously and amazingly designed and quality-crafted; a fine little machine that works with expertly-crafted coffee blends to provide you with an amazingly wonderful coffee experience.

This particular model offers a milk frother alongside the coffee maker--and that is a real plus. The Aeroccino milk frother is also available for sale on its own, so this duo provides real value.

All things considered: The U works every bit as well as the older and taller (but not much taller) CitiZ and the smaller and portable Pixie. The differences are in how the U is designed to fit your needs: The water vessel can be positioned to the left, the right, or behind the machine. There are three volumes from which to choose--not just two (as with the CitiZ and Pixie). And the three volumes can be easily and quickly reprogrammed by you for infinite possibilities. The cup platform can be removed from the front of the machine and stored on the side--with the help of a very nifty and well-placed magnet.
It just appears to be the most stylish, the most efficient and the most streamlined machine in the Nespresso lineup.

**The ability to position the water reservoir is an important feature.** You should analyze the space where you want to place your machine, taking into consideration that the act of removing the vessel, adding water, and replacing the vessel will happen often. With any water vessel, you must lift it to remove it. Check to see if you have enough clearance. Can you remove the water reservoir without pulling the machine forward? If not, then this machine is the one for you, because you can position the reservoir on either side--instead of behind.

My only gripe is that--except for the front and the cup platform--the machine is a very shiny plastic, and not a matte finish. From my experience with it, the shiny surface (especially the black color) shows more dust, fingerprints and scratches. You better keep a soft, clean cloth handy to keep it looking its best. The Pixie, with its metal ribbed sides and matte top is easier to keep clean. The shiny finish prompted me to rate this machine four, and not five, stars. (While I love black; I really dislike shiny black.)

I think the whole line of Nespresso machines are far better than Tassimo and Kuerig machines. The Nespresso machines are better designed: They work quicker and quieter; have a smaller footprint and are less bulky; are much better looking, and, most importantly, the quality and variety of the espresso blends cannot be beat. I haven't tried the new Starbuck's machine, but I do know this U has a smaller footprint, has a lot more style, and (when you consider how you can manipulate the water reservoir) it is more user-friendly.

YOU CAN STOP READING HERE: While the above paragraphs sum up my opinion briefly, you can keep reading for more information. Sorry, but I found it hard to streamline this review--after all, I've purchased (and dumped) three Tassimo machines; I purchased and use the Nespresso CitiZ and the Latissima on a daily basis--they both sit on our kitchen counter; I own a single-serve Gaggia by illy that sees very little use lately; I acquired a Jura ENA Uno about four months ago, and it daily provides us with freshly ground and brewed beans (we buy Peet's beans)--it sits on an antique buffet-turned-coffee-bar in our family room, and last, but not least, I've also acquired two different-colored Pixies, one with an Aeroccino frother. I'm thinking I've got some experience upon which I base my opinions.

COMPARED WITH THE PIXIE: I don't know why this impresses me, but on the Pixie there is a white back-lighting (around the spent capsule compartment) that I think is way, way cool. Plus, the back-lighting allows you to safely grab your hot coffee in the dark. If you're low on water, the light shines red. That nifty light, together with the smaller size, the portability, and the matte and metal finish force me to write that I LIKE PIXIE BETTER THAN U.

REGARDING THE AEROCCINO: Several years ago when I first investigated this frother, it was valued at nearly a hundred dollars--so there is great value in purchasing it along with the U espresso machine. It's a great little gadget: It has a beautiful shiny metal outside surface that is very substantial; it is quiet; it is quick; it produces beautiful soft foam; the handle is strong and easy on the hand, and because it has a high quality non-stick inner surface, it is easy to clean by simply rinsing it out. Because it's not attached to the espresso machine, you can move it around and you can use it for other drinks besides coffee. Its DOWNFALLS: The base is lightweight and will not grip a counter top; the heavy electric cord is adequately long, but excess cord cannot be hid in the base, and the worst offense: The spout will leave you with a drip every time. In comparison to the Starbuck's model, this frother is made of a high quality, beautiful metal; the Starbuck's is black plastic.

COMPARED WITH THE LATISSIMA MILK FROTH: I like the froth created by the Latissima better than the froth from the Aeroccino. The Latissima foam is finer and thicker, and it is ADJUSTABLE. I also like the fact that the milk container on the Latissima can be easily disengaged from the machine and stored in the frig. There is no waste and clean-up is accomplished with a few seconds push of a button; only enough milk is sucked through the machine per serving. In a morning rush, it is easier to set the container of unused milk back in the frig. If you want easy cleaning with The Aeroccino, the residue milk has to be rinsed before you leave the house.

LET'S DISCUSS COFFEE: After all, the machine is just a vessel for the end result. And if the coffee that is made for the machine isn't great, then why even look at the machine. The coffee in the Nespresso pods is superb. It's way better than anything available from Tassimo or Kuerig.

It's been several years since we switched from a Tassimo machine to a Nespresso machine. (If you want to hear about why I totally dislike Tassimo, ask me and I'll be happy to elaborate.) At the time of the switch, we were used to drinking large-size cups of coffee. So we felt we were taking a chance on the Nespresso blends--not knowing if we'd be able to tolerate the change from a big cup of brew to just a few sips. But the change has been effortless and so rewarding: Because the coffee is so smooth and rich, it is easier and more satisfying to relish a few sips rather than big gulps of average-tasting coffee. We really didn't know what we were missing.

If you think you like more mild coffee and think that espresso will be too strong for you--then you think like I did. And I was wrong, and there is no reason to be afraid of Nespresso expresso and lungo (long cups--still pretty small): This great coffee is not bitter; it has a variety of fragrances, and feel, and flavors in each sip--and I've found that I am now leaning towards the more "intense" blends. With the U, there are three buttons to choose how much water you want to pass through each disc, and they are easily programmable, which offers you an infinite variety of strengths. Now I find that I prefer to go along with the pre-programmed amount of water for each blend. After all, the recommendations come from experts and they know what they're doing!

Nespresso has a lineup of 16 blends (plus there are special blends offered throughout the year). The blends by Tassimo and Kuerig cannot compare. It might have something to do with the fact that the Nespresso pods are made of aluminum and keep the ground coffee fresher than the others which are all made of plastic or maybe the Tassimo and Kuerig product is made to suit less savvy, less experienced coffee drinkers. I can't offer a comparison between the Nespresso and Starbuck pods, because I've not tried the Starbucks' Verismo system yet. I can say that Starbuck pods are more expensive than Nespresso pods, and there are way fewer choices. Regarding the "green-ness" of the pods: Nespresso's are recyclable and the others are not.

If anyone is interested in more details of the 16 Nespresso Grand Crus: Nespresso uses about 95% Arabica and 5% Robusta in its blends. Their beans come from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya, Ethiopia and India. Blending, roasting and grinding are all variables that enter into creation of a particular flavor blend. Investigating the blends, it is obvious that most of the beans come from Central and South America, Nespresso does not have a blend that features Kenyan Arabica beans--and that is my only dissatisfaction with the Nespresso lineup. We love Kenyan coffee and own a Jura ENA Uno machine so that we can brew our favorite Kenyan coffee from Peet's on the West Coast. It is interesting to note that the Starbucks' Verismo system does not offer a Kenyan pod at this time. I've got more info on the different Grand Crus--just ask me; I'll keep an eye on this review.

You don't give up any flavor by using the convenience of a Grand Cru capsule. And don't think that the capsules "cost too much": You want great coffee? You're going to have to pay for it. Amen. It doesn't matter if you grind your own or buy it in capsule form. In fact, I pay more cup-for-cup when I grind my own.

Two other things: Nespresso augments their 16 regular blends with a special, limited-time-only blend about three times a year. And it is very, very easy to buy the capsules. They are available online at nespresso.com. The ordering process is simple, the product is always fresh, customer service efficient and pleasant, and shipment is quick, quick.

If someone tells me the Nespresso capsules do not produce the "best espresso you'll ever have", I ask them where to get a better one: If they're being completely honest, the answer will not be "I get a better espresso at home", not unless that person is an expert with a very expensive machine.

One last thought on the capsules: The jewel-toned, aluminum capsules are a visual treat. The capsules are like little gems, little bon-bons. They are truly beautiful to look at. While it is surely not the most important point to be made about the 16 Grand Cru, I always like to remember to use all my senses when drinking coffee.

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