L'Or Barista Coffee And Espresso System ... Can L'Or Beat Nespresso At Their Own Game?

[@Euieirieieieiueueie]

This was so helpful. I bought a l'or for black friday and im so excited so im watching reviews and yours is so helpful!

[@sevenminutereviews]

Thank you so much for your kind remarks. We’re so glad to hear that the review was helpful to you. Enjoy your new coffee machine.

[@CHUKDEPHATTE]

i am thinking the exact same, £59 coffee pod purchase with free machine.. bargain

[@ZebZanko]

This unit looks nice and reasonably priced. I may purchase one. I've given up on the Nespresso Vertuo and their customer service lunacy requiring video troubleshooting of machines for repair or replacement. My replacement broke within a year as did my original purchase. Barcodes, laser and water mixed with coffee is a bad combination. I agree with those who say the Nespresso Vertuo line is junk.

[@randomromanian417]

I love this comment because it's exactly why I'm watching this video today. My mom's Vertuo "broke" and I quote that because it's stuck in descaling mode and all customer service has told me is to do a video chat to fix it, yet I've told them how I've tried everything. No mention of a discount on a new machine, nothing. Plus yes, the pods price does add up. L'or seems like a no BS company, with a wide-variety. Thank you for your comment!

[@ZebZanko]

@@randomromanian417 No problem for the comment. Good luck with the machine. I'm about tired of my Keurig. The coffee is nowhere near as good as the Nespresso. I've been looking at the L'or too. Also the Nespresso Vertuo POP (cringe) and a real expresso machine. One of those home version 20 bar pressure machines from Amazon. They look nice but the pod sure is convenient with the other machines.

[@melissameadows7785]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Informative and comical.

[@ginameckes8647]

Great content! Thanks for the review!

[@Satine_Moisant]

Not sure why you needed your ring. I was disappointed there was no taste comparison. I would have filmed that segment over. I wasn't convinced, will have to keep looking.

[@jimroberts6176]

Sigh. I've had the Nespresso Virtuo for a couple years. I don't feel like losing the investment. That said, if I was in the market now, I would purchase this machine for the value and quality based on the reviews I'm seeing.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hey Jim. I know that feeling all too well. Make a purchase, newer product that’s a little more appealing after a few years. You have a good product in the Vertuo machine. I’d say use it till it dies, then see what’s the best product for you at that time. In the mean time, thank you for viewing and supporting our channel.

[@danielrusso8876]

I had the Nespresso Citiz original for over seven years. It died and I tried the Mixpresso and Lavazzo espresso machines. They both produced a weak coffee. The Nespresso Citiz made by DeLongi worked somewhat but still gave watery coffee with the Nespresso capsules. Finally got the L'OR Barista and enjoyed several cups of great espresso with the Nespresso Restreppo capsules. Hope it lasts

[@iryna3891]

thank you so much for your review. when it comes to Nespresso original vs L'or, which machine do you think produces rich in "flavorful" when used the same type of pods, and comparing side by side?... I have bought (sadly had to return) Nespresso Pop (too loud, and machine seemed faulty), but whatever coffee pods were left, I opened it and used it in "single serving" in my Ninja, and taste IS NOT THE SAME! IT LOST quality of the coffee. so now I'm back shopping for the "expresso" machine, with knowing there's an option (two sizes) on Original Nespresso.... but also this caught my interest! I wonder how the coffee taste side by side from this and Nespresso Original. have you tried it? thank you in advance :)

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi Iryna. I truly appreciate your question and comments. I have found the L’Or to be on par with the original line Nespresso machines with respect to quality of the shots. I really like the versatility of the L’Or with respect to the larger size capsules L’Or offers which can only be used in the L’Or machines. I will also say that if you like milk based drinks (lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, etc), then the Nespresso Creatista models by Breville really bring those cafe style options to you from a Nespresso machine. But, if you go with any Breville product, I would purchase an extended warranty. We’ve had issues with more than one unit in the past, though we do tend to use them a lot. I like Breville’s features, but reliability is questionable. But if milk based drinks aren’t that significant, this L’Or machine is very good. L’Or does have a unit that comes with a milk frother as well, but this won’t give you the same cafe quality results as the Creatista units will. Thanks for supporting our channel.

[@danielrusso8876]

Try the L'OR Barista machine with the Nespresso pods or their brand. The espresso is so rich. Just like the Nespresso Citiz machine

[@The-Mandolorian]

I'm looking to buy a espresso machine. One thing I'd like to know is how loud are they? It would be good to hear the noise of the machine without having music going over the tip.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Thank you for your question. The machine is about the same loudness/volume as other Nespresso machines. I wouldn’t consider it loud, though it is a little louder than say a drip coffee maker. Hope that helps. Also, thank you for the suggestion on hearing the coffee maker’s volume vs placing music over it. We will take that into consideration.

[@marcovermeer9918]

@@sevenminutereviews Hi, thanks for your review! one of the most important things for me buying these machines is daily maintenance. How much water does it hold and how often do you need to empty the little bin. Some of these machines have such a small capacity.

[@redmist78]

I dont wanna give my $ to Nestle as they are an evil corp, but i also dont wann give up my Keurig as I love flavored coffee but man this looks tempting

[@katielight539]

Not sure if I am reading this wrong, but keurig and nestle are now in a long term partnership. So you definitely still are 😩

[@jsinclairinthe919]

Then buy the L'or and only use L'or pods. No money to Nestle.

[@josearqco]

@@jsinclairinthe919 Or use compatible pods with the L'or machine as well !!

[@marcovermeer9918]

i dont understand the hype around flavoured coffee. I use monin sirop which is cheaper, tastes better and i can buy the cheaper/better capsules. I so like Illy which i always drink black as lungo. If I want a little taste every once and a while i add some monin caramel, hazelnut or butterscotch :)

[@danielrusso8876]

I have both. Wont't trade them

[@JDM-b1i]

Please, how can I change the volume of water (in espresso and coffee modes) in a specific size key in the L'OR Barista machine?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi and thank you for your question. Here are the directions directly from the manufacturer site. This is from the Australian site, so keep in mind where it says “double shot”, in the US versions that would correspond to the “coffee” capsule sizes as opposed to the espresso capsule size. Instructions to adjust the amount of coffee 1. Turn on your L'OR Barista Coffee Machine and wait for the machine to heat up. Note: If there is no On/Off button you can ignore step 1 and continue to step 2. 2. Fill the water tank. 3. Insert a capsule and push down the lever. Note: Insert a double shot capsule when you want to adjust the coffee volume for double shot capsules. 4. Press and hold the recipe button you want to program and release the button when it starts flashing rapidly. 5. Your coffee machine is now making a coffee. Press the button again when the cup contains the desired amount of coffee The selected coffee variety is now programmed to your liking. So to program the coffee or the espresso capsule size, insert that capsule. The machine should program the drink based on the capsule size you insert. Thank you for viewing and supporting our channel.

[@ianandrews1511]

In the UK, Lidl sell compatible pods at £2 for 10. The machine is on sale on the L’or website with 100 pods for under £60 atm

[@gemmafisher2284]

Yh I got it yesterday but the coffee kids are all very nasty strong coffee.. u don't get any later or cappuccino

[@danielrusso8876]

It is on sale in the US for $50.00 off and 30 free capsules

[@foxyroxy7189]

Do you know if there are reusable pods for the L’OR coffee espresso/coffee machine?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi Roxy. That is a great question. There are several options for reusable capsules/pods (mainly aluminum) for the original line Nespresso size capsules. I haven't used any of them myself, so I can't really recommend a specific one, but several options can be found on Amazon with pretty good reviews. I would expect these to be compatible with the L'Or machine as it accepts original line Nespresso capsules. I haven't yet seen a confirmed reusable capsule for the larger L'Or coffee sized drinks. I hope this answers your question and thank you for your support of our channel.

[@tommymclear7234]

Do you need to use the larger pod for a 2.7 oz espresso? Or does it work with the normal espresso pod?

[@sevenminutereviews]

The 1.4, 2.7, and 3.7 oz are the size options with standard espresso capsules. The larger capsules make 5, 8, and 12oz sizes. Hope that helps and thank you for supporting our channel.

[@Carla-c3r]

What u do when only a little coffee coming out a clean it that didn’t help

[@Porsche1912]

That....was a good video. Thank you.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Thank you for your comments. I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for viewing and supporting our channel.

[@JoshuaG85]

Can I use original Nespresso pods in the L'OR? I got the Next for Christmas and was going to buy an original since I liked the one so much. But it would be cool to try a different name.

[@maggi.]

Yes you can.

[@Darciable]

Yeah you can use nespresso except vertuo capsules. But if I was you I wouldn't because lor capsule tastes really good

[@thomasbagby3800]

Can you process just water for Hot Cocoa cups?

[@connorb7328]

Yes

[@bordohockey3774]

Where can I buy that glass mug/cup?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Here is a link to the Amazon listing for the glass mugs. Limited-time deal: JoyJolt Stoiva Double Wall Insulated Coffee Mugs - 11.5 oz Glasses Set with Handle, Ideal for Hot and Cold Drinks - Large Mugs for Coffee, Latte, Cappuccinos, Tea - Stackable, Modern Design - Set of 4 a.co/d/7BDIu9E

[@nunomfs1]

I buy the barista coffee machine , but i have a question ... Exist compatible capsules to use on that machine ? Or just have to use the Original ones? Ty

[@sevenminutereviews]

You can use any original line Nespresso capsules on the L’Or Barista machine. But for the larger size coffee drinks, I’ve only seen those made by L’Or. I hope this helps and thank you for viewing our channel.

[@nunomfs1]

@@sevenminutereviews Ty for your time 👍🏽

[@danielrusso8876]

Should have a domed top

[@SuzanneChisholm-e2z]

I recently received the L’OR Barista Coffee Machine for my birthday. It is very easy to use, but I have found it doesn’t heat the milk to a satisfactory temperature. I have to microwave it for a desired drinkable heat. Any suggestions? Is it supposed to be nearly cold?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Congratulations on receiving one for your birthday. That’s quite a gift. And happy belated birthday. I believe you are referring to the model that includes a milk froth frother. We haven’t reviewed that model as the one we reviewed is the standalone coffee unit. I do know that the frother can do both hot and warm milk froth and can do milk steaming. I’m assuming you know that and are not running the cold frothing setting. But I thought I’d throw that info in just in case. Sometimes putting too much milk can be a reason for insufficient warmth in the milk. The product description says a maximum of 3.9oz for milk frothing (hot or cold) and 8.5oz for milk steaming. I would try within those parameters to see if that helps at all. Thank you for your question and for supporting our channel.

[@gaireshreesha]

They’re trying to save themselves from people suing them for burning their tongues. Just like you, I microwave my milk and still use the frother for that crown on the coffee.

[@NaijaBoiTellEm]

I really liked the Machine but my stop working after 90 days. I'm working through the warranty process.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Sorry to hear you’re having issues with your machine. Please keep us posted on how the warranty resolution works out for you. This way we can help others in the community if they have questions or issues. Also, huge fan of your KB/AI photo on your profile photo.

[@masterchiefmasterchieflopez]

👍thank you

[@mosconisadepto6172]

Is the machine any good, sturdy, well built? will it last 1 month? is it noisy? Is it possible to adjust temperature and quantity? any flaws worth saying?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Thank you for your questions. I feel it is pretty well built, but I just received a comment by another viewer that their’s stopped working after 90 days and they are working through the warranty process for it. Of course that can happen with any machine, but something to note. Philips is the manufacturer for the L’Or machine and I expect Philips to make good quality products. As far as noise, I would say it is about the same as other Nespresso machines I have used. Not very loud, and no bean grinding which usually makes most of the noise in whole bean to cup machines. The temperature is not adjustable, though I’ve found the drinks to be nice and warm. I feel the drinks are even a little warmer than some of the Nespresso branded machines. Volume/quantity is adjustable for each button and each capsule size (for example you can set the volume/quantity for any button using an espresso size capsule, and also set the volume for a coffee size capsule for the same button). I hope that answers your questions, and thank you for supporting our channel.

[@skwan2291]

Hi thank you, love the sharing! I'm also struggling between Lor, Nespresso and Breville. My no.1 need is a proper foam steam. (Bambino/Creasita) and my hubby needs an easy capusle. Creaista plus however got a very old and not user friendly panel for me when I check it out at showroom. With that price, I'm thinking a bambino + a great quality+ vaule capsule machine, such as lor. Would you have other capsule machine in mind that worth a try?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi Skwan. Thank you for your comment and questions. I completely understand where you’re coming from. Your situation isn’t too different from where we were in our home. My wife likes easy, capsule based machines. I prefer grinding from whole beans. You may want to look at two different, machines, such as one of the Breville machines and a separate capsule based machine. In this case, the Bambino Plus wouldn’t be a bad idea, along with either of the Nespresso machines or the L’Or. I don’t think you will notice much difference between any of the Nespresso machines or the L’Or. The L’Or gives more flexibility with larger coffee drinks. Even the Vertuo machines by Nespresso are ok in this case, but I don’t like their espresso as much as the original capsules. I mention the Bambino Plus because it has the automatic milk steaming, so you and your husband can do milk steaming easily, if he or you don’t want to do it manually. He can even use the Bambino Plus milk steaming to go with his capsule based coffee. The only issue here would be the lack of a grinder for whole beans, which would be another separate purchase. I wouldn’t recommend using pre-ground beans. Another option would be trying one of the Breville Impress machines, such as the Barista Touch Impress. We reviewed that one also, and it actually failed on us, but I believe we were overusing it for what it’s designed for. It may be better suited for you and your needs. It’s easy enough to use that my wife was happy with it and didn’t feel a need for a capsule based machine, and it gives you grinding and easy tamping as well as very good milk steaming/foaming. But either way, I would recommend getting an extended warranty, such as with Best Buy or even Amazon. I have found both to stand by their warranty well.

[@DonReality]

I have the Dolce Gusto due to the variety of flavours they have such as Chocolate, Latte , Americano and others, would the Dolce Gusto pods be compatible with this model? And if not, how can I go about finding Latte pods for the L'OR as I can't seem to find them

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi DonReality. I just checked and verified that the Dolce Gusto capsules do not work on the L'Or Barista System, and they don't work on any Nespresso system either. As far as latte pods, the L'Or machine uses espresso capsules/pods and coffee pods. For a latte, you would need some type of a milk frother or something similar. L'Or does offer a milk frother now, though you can use any milk frother of course. The coffee size pods are readily available on Amazon.com and will say coffee pod, whereas the espresso capsules will say espresso capsule. There isn't a specific latte capsule or pod. For a latte you would likely want to use one or even two (for a double shot) of the espresso capsules, or maybe a small size coffee from the coffee pods, and then use your milk frother for the milk part. Also, remember for a latte with a creamier mouth feel, pour the coffee in the cup first then the milk. For a macchiato type drink where the coffee taste is more prominent, pour the milk into the cup first then the coffee into the milk (it keeps the layers of coffee, milk, and foam separate that way and has a stronger coffee taste). Try both and see which you prefer.

[@sandrawansley7195]

Does Nespresso pods fit the Lor Barista?

[@sevenminutereviews]

Yes they do, as long as it’s the original line capsules (smaller capsules) and not the vertuo capsules. And thank you for your support of our channel.

[@shirleykuhse7558]

SHOW HOW YOU USE THE FROTHER.

[@yolandamuller3687]

Drinking my first cup of coffee ☕️

[@gregorylackey]

Where is your head, great video although recommend you include your head

[@Daumex]

I'm not sure where you got your misinformation from, but OG espresso machines from Italy produce espresso at 8 bars of pressure, not 19. The machines you mentioned including this one in the review aren't really capable or producing proper espresso since they rely on creating pressure by having the water go through a single point on the capsule. This is the method that cheap espresso makers on the market use, since it doesn't require a high quality pump to push out high pressure. For auto coffee makers you're much better off using a superautomatic, which grinds your fresh coffee beans and gives you not only a better cup but a cheaper one as well, something like Gaggia Cadorna.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi Daumex. You are absolutely correct on the points you made. My intention with stating that the Nespresso original line machines and the L'Or machine are similar to a traditional espresso machine by using 19 bars of pressure to pull the shot is that they work similar to an espresso machine by using pressure to pull a shot. I am comparing this mainly to the Nespresso Vertuo line machines which use a centrifugal technology to produce similar results to espresso. Basically, our goal here is to help the understanding that the Nespresso original line results will be more similar to a true espresso than the Vertuo line. Agreed that neither is going to be exactly a true espresso, but I do feel the original line gets pretty close. It's interesting you mention the Gaggia Cadorna because we have been using the Gaggia Magenta Plus which is very similar to the Cadorna but has a few less features. We will likely be reviewing the Magenta Plus soon. And you are right, the per cup price on using whole beans beats pretty much any capsule or pod system.

[@SummaGirl1347]

Calm down. He never said, or implied, that this machine was comparable to a traditional espresso machine. He clearly stated that he was comparing Nespresso machines vs L'Or Machines and which was a better value.

[@robsan9017]

"I'm not sure where you got your misinformation from"... You sound like you'd be a real peach in social gatherings. 🙄

[@VivekSharma-tl5ow]

Lord of the ring?

[@planetfabulous5833]

He needs to change his channel name to 7-Minute Headless Reviews. I wonder how yummy he looks?

[@sevenminutereviews]

You know, that’s a very good suggestion. 7 Minute Headless reviews… 🤔

[@planetfabulous5833]

10% royalty charge though please :)

[@jsand5389]

@@planetfabulous5833 😆

[@josearqco]

The creme, the creme, not the crema!!

[@kjh789az]

I've just got the L'Or machine and was confronted by Bart Simpson style operating instructions ie cartoon images but little text. Your video is ponderous initially, then fast-forwards through the first brewing actions. Not cool. Also, a headless presenter might be a metaphor ...

[@sevenminutereviews]

Thank you for your feedback. We will take your points into consideration going forward.

[@derodge]

@@sevenminutereviews Pay no attention to those comments from - kjh789az- . This person is supercilious. The initial start of the video you made good points explaining the purpose of the video and the product you are revewing. Along with how it works and it's competitors. Also, Why in world would need to sit and watch coffee brewing?? I'm glad you fast forwarded.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Derodge. Thank you very much for your kind words. We make intentional decisions in trying to decide what is important information and what isn’t. I think sometimes it is appreciated and other times it isn’t. Seeing comments like yours helps us know we are on the right track to help our viewers. And on top of that, you taught me a new word, supercilious. I had to look it up. 🙂 Thank you for your kind remarks and for supporting our channel.

[@janvisscher-i4v]

this is a terrible machine had it repaired lately and now the cover does not work anymore, so ready for the garbage bin. Don"t buy!!!!

[@garageblitztv3215]

L’OR is owned by $22 billion dollar behemoth JDE Peet’s who is currently trying to crush and destroy Australian owned operated and Australian Tax paying Vitoria Coffee in a Lawsuit over a packaging bottle … Australians should be aware of who they are supporting when buying products.

[@sevenminutereviews]

Hi garageblitz. Thank you for the insight that we were very much unaware of.

[@lowthery]

Thanks for that I might buy the Illy machine now.

[@dazzer68]

Spends the first four minutes talking about a different brand machine