I want a espresso machine that get grained coffee instead of capsules... Does this machine uses capsules or grained coffee?
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This machine accepts only ground coffee. You can grind your own or buy pre-ground coffee. I highly suggest grinding your own as it will be much fresher.
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You mean "ground" coffee. Yes, the machine uses coffee beans that have been finely ground (preferably in your own coffee grinder. A good coffee grinder.)
1799464
The machine does not use capsules, you must grind the coffee separately before putting into machine.
1797014
No, I made that mistake too. You need to buy vertoline capsules for this machine, it has digital markings so the machine is able to determine if it is making coffee or espresso.
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To follow-up on my December 26 post, I just heard back from Morphy Richards via email. They write, "There is not a pod filter listed for this model and therefore I regret we are unable to assist you further in this instance." I'm disappointed to confirm that this machine is NOT e.s.e. pod compatible, both from Morphy Richards and personal experience. I will have to stick with the ground espresso beans and give away the tons of pods that I already purchased.
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As somebody who likes mild coffees, the Americanos that this machine produces are too bitter. Here's a possible solution: get the MyCap foils and fill the used pods with a coffee of your choice (in my case a light breakfast blend ground on the Espresso setting of the grinder). Insert the refilled pod, run it on the large setting to create an Americano. Then add a little more water. This creates something very much like a regular coffee. The only downside is that it takes some effort to fill the pods yourself.
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Caft? I never heard the word, looked it up: no results. AS for the machine: It broke, it just stopped working and then the espresso exploded (!) for no reason. Just don't buy it, You will be so much better off buying the cheap standalone espresso maker and a separate coffee maker.
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No, they are not. Nescafé has two types of capsules meant for different coffee makers : Nespresso coffee capsules are only sold at Nespresso shops and are much smaller than the Dolce Gusto ones. Dolce Gusto capsules are sold in the mass channels, that is, hypermarkets. supermarkets, etc. Each brand has its own range of coffee makers.
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Haven't tried regular coffee with this machine yet but I would get the Dallmayr Prodomo capsules for it! Been drinking the cappuccino and I really love it.
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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 have been wondering that myself, but it doesn't look like it. I have fond older models of the X1 that have the ground coffee kit, but the newer models all seem to be exclusively capsule machines. I did happen to find one company selling the older model doing a google shopping search for Francis Francis X1 though
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No, the capsules are sealed, and I don't believe there is a converter available. Not to worry, once you've had espresso from the machine you won't want any other brand!
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I am not sure any other manufactures made the similar type of capsule, the Vertuoline machine use bigger capsule than other type of Nepresso machines.
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No you can not use this capsule on nespresso machines. These can only be used on Illy machines. Nespresso has their own pods as well.
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Immediately pressing the button again after first pressing it to brew just simply pauses the brew. After using a capsule once, technically you could brew a second time with it - but please don't. The capsules are made for single use and the second brew wouldn't taste right. I always want a larger cup of coffee, so I typically use 2 capsules and fill my cup with 2 of the "double espresso" (aka the larger button of the two size options). This comes out to about the size of a typical American cup of coffee - but stronger!
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I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
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Mine was espresso as well. They do have a cherry version, so I imagine this is a cut and paste error on their part. :)
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Yes, the ESE pods are for this type of Espresso machine that says it takes pods.
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Definitely not, Jana. It only runs the Rivo-size capsules. They are all espresso types, and it's only designed to pump espresso type shots. The best you can do is a Caffe Americano, which is espresso+water.