The Bizarre And Surprising Coffee Of The Nespresso Vertuo

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I hadn't heard much discussion over this particular technology so this video takes a look at what is involved and what makes it unusual.
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[@mattlebrocq]

I love the mad scientist energy behind 'I should get a BLENDER...' **BLENDS** 'Oh yeah, look at my crema'

[@paramvyas18]

XD

[@shardlake]

That was fantastic though, and ended up mimicking the taste in a very low-tech way :)

[@linuxelf]

Not so special now, Nespresso!

[@jacoblandfield2526]

The laugh before the texture investigation pretty well cements the character.

[@jmchez]

I,actually, said, "Do it!" out loud and laughed when he did get the blender out.

[@grantgiesbrecht2236]

Can we take a minute to appreciate how incredibly thorough James is. Seriously, he broke down that Nespresso's functions one by one and replicated them. What a champ.

[@iPsychlops]

Yes, it was quite gratifying to both the nerd and coffee connoisseur in me.

[@stephenieling7807]

@@iPsychlops u spoke my mind too nerd(science & coffee)

[@kdiggitydog7696]

Well done, sir!

[@lukealexander6233]

And took the time to ensure we were all aware of the horrible capitalist character of this product and it’s makers

[@sebastianvaldivieso9654]

Better so than someone who works for Nespresso lmfao.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

I love how seriously he takes this, but also realises just how mental it is to take it this seriously, but still commits fully.

[@pierreverdoni]

He really needs to go out more !!! and work on that OCD !

[@Hybridog]

He is a renowned expert in this field. What exactly is wrong with being methodical and scientific about your area of expertise? He's not some nerd hobbyist, he's a recognized professional.

[@maestrobroccoli]

@@pierreverdoni To be quite honest with you, I really enjoy how he takes coffee seriously. He really sounds like he's a professor, giving out a lecture on Coffee 101 (Nespresso machines) + with all the demonstrations (examples). Being methodical and scientific in his area of expertise, he's like conducting a research study in the coffee itself - that's how all professors at universities/colleges are doing in their own areas of expertise.

[@k.k.7797]

I had to take a moment when he said “we can measure the speed of light through coffee”

[@Messenger_of_Allah313]

@@Hybridog He kinda is the nerd hobbyist, nothing bad in that thought. It is a statistical fact, that most people like him have some kind of OCD, but why not do what you like, if there's enough resources available and you have a chance. Most people just dont have enough patience for what he is doing. You should check out the world championships of shoe polishing next. hahahahah

[@mrsdiaz614]

I can’t tell if this man is impressed by the nespresso or criticizing it. 😂

[@dscrive]

he is

[@joseph_p]

Yes

[@Silverstar257]

Same here!

[@anameyoucantremember]

he's not

[@TheBlackbelair]

He is and he isn't.

[@whiterabbit4606]

Anyone: "How's your coffee?" James: "Hang on. I'm calibrating my refractometer."

[@helene420]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pattiecollins402]

My mind is blown 😵‍💫

[@JesseCohen]

Also: “Here, hold my spoon.” *sluuuurp*

[@MARTIN201199]

He was just waiting for the sun to be in the right angle to not interfere with the extraction.

[@anthonycxc]

He's like a crazy coffee scientist 🤓

[@nickmonks9563]

"No way am I going to watch 20 minutes of James talking about Nespresso." And...it's over. Damnit, James. You've done it again.

[@katieroberts5141]

Same! 🤣

[@Recordeer]

He could talk about literally anything, and I would listen all day.

[@zeyadheshammustafa]

every single time

[@scoobydog411]

James must have a lot of free time in the day to be so concerned about a simple drink like coffee. This one he might be some what jealous that this one is not his idea.

[@donkeyfly43]

2x speed ftw

[@tonykubik6783]

James hits it spot on - it’s about keeping a captive audience. I bought a Vertuo machine because I wanted the convenience of the pods and the recyclability system. I had a standard Nespresso for a few years and was feeling guilty about all the plastic (I bought the cheap pods) I was wasting. I was happy with the Vertuo (when it was working - got two warranty replacement machines in the first year), but when my two teenage sons starting drinking coffee regularly, my Nespresso coffee ransom increased exponentially. The coffee itself was fine; not much variation in actual taste between the different pods, but fine. The last straw for me was when in two successive orders they cancelled the first because one of the 12 coffee pack I ordered was out of stock, then on the second order they lost it in shipping (not their fault but I need my coffee and that was the only way to get it)! So after living with my emergency French press for a while, I bought a new Phillips 3200 automatic espresso maker that grinds the beans and everything (I’m lazy about my coffee). Now I can buy whatever coffee I want and it actually tastes like a different coffee. And it is much cheaper and much better. Don’t let the $800+/- price tag stop you - the payback between that and the coffee is about a year for me over a Vertuo, and I am free of corporate subservience to Nespresso (and reducing waste).

[@stephenking2797]

Ok?

[@WoodLard]

​@@stephenking2797 It's an interesting comment unlike yours.

[@Nordraw]

Dude, it’s coffee. It’s either good or not. Just coffee

[@Sara-fp6xr]

I agree with you Tony

[@danielcookeb90]

BOSE tried the same thing tieing you into their system (which from 1960-70's to 90's became inferior). However they did try a trade in cashback for the old systems! Wonder will Nespresso try that!🤣🤣

[@charismahornum-fries691]

I went to one of the boutiques, and the very sweet cashier taught me to stir the coffee before drinking it. It made the difference I wanted and I now love it.

[@arevolvingdoor3836]

If you want a hint of sweetness, try adding a bit of vanilla creamer to the cup before brewing the coffee, just enough that it covers most of the bottom of the mug. When it brews out the coffee foam first, the creamer will mix in with the coffee foam, and stay attached to it. When it is done brewing and you mix in the coffee foam and creamer it will dissolve and mix in such a way that the creamer is very evenly dispersed throughout the coffee. I've found it to be a fun way to cheer up my morning coffee on hard days.

[@elizabethhill4037]

Yes. That’s what they do in the Nespresso Vertuo demo videos.

[@TheTacoViking]

I work at a Nespresso Boutique as a Sr. Coffee Specialist, and of course a lot of my job is describing these machines to potential customers. After doing this for a couple years, I'll admit it's kinda rinse and repeat at this point but- your genuine confusion and curiosity has breathed life and laughter into me! You went so deep into detail and instead of dismissing this system for its strangeness and popularity, I'm delighted that you went in depth to find out what makes it tick. I'm surprised about what I learned, and I sell these things for a living. I died when you put the coffee in a blender 😂 Love your channel!

[@Time4Technology]

Now you can tell your customers "so.. this machine is essentially like a coffee blender. just a bit more compact."

[@error.418]

What makes you a coffee specialist? Like did they actually teach you about coffee, or just more like a nespresso sales specialist?

[@bitghost4700]

@@error.418 no coffee specialist is gonna work at Nespresso lmao. they don't want you to actually KNOW about coffee, or else you'd get away from the nespresso ecosystem altogether.

[@lonestarr1490]

@@bitghost4700 Which, of course, everyone should, as Nespresso is part of the despicable Nestlé Group.

[@ruffedout4730]

@@error.418 it's like the genius at Apple store

[@alasdair-]

James saying “byeeee” to the capsule as it slid off into the darkness was just delightful.

[@jacksheahan3303]

4:05

[@guidoandreoli]

That's me, saying goodbye to all my demons before bed

[@pphaneuf]

I was so pleased, I think I yelped.

[@Kyrieru]

@@guidoandreoli That's when all my demons say hello and make themselves at home.

[@jamma246]

INTO THE PIT OF SARLACC

[@KokoandFooFoo]

My office uses Nespresso vertuo and the appeal is that everyone can make their own unique cup of coffee. We also had a fancy standard coffee machine that uses coffee grounds and filters but it just wasn't as popular as the Nespresso machine. With Nespresso, you can drink something totally different from your coworkers and not have to stomach a pot of coffee that a coworker made that you might not like.

[@alinaqirizvi1441]

Single-use plastic for everyone! Yay!

[@KokoandFooFoo]

@@alinaqirizvi1441 nespresso pods are aluminum and fully recyclable. In fact, nespresso even has a recycling program that allows everyone to turn in their used pods.

[@johnwang9914]

When I first took on the Rio de Janeiro contract, the Rio office had a coffee lady that used a selection of high end Italian espresso makers to make coffee however you liked, she would track your preferences and when you were expected in the office and your coffee would be on your desk as you sat down. Latee, they changed the machines to some vending like machine that you could select various types of coffee by buttons, I guess similar to the machine McDonald's started to use, they still had the lady for awhile but eventually wound up laying her off and expecting everyone to use the machine themselves. Of course the US office just had drip Bunn coffee til I brought in a Nespresso at which point every ex-pat flocked to my area, various individuals undertook the ordering of the capsules for the office themselves and as the company provided free bottled water (and sodas), we just filled it with bottled water. I still miss having the coffee lady and just magically having a perfect cup placed in front of me exactly whenever I wanted a coffee just as I thought I might want one.

[@johnwang9914]

​@@alinaqirizvi1441The nespresso capsules are aluminum and are recyclable though few people take advantage of nespresso's recycling services (I don't know if they compost the grounds though I hope they do).

[@TheNessBigThing]

The pods aren't plastic, they're aluminum and recyclable

[@nickhey7374]

we have one of these machines at home. perfect for when i get out of bed at 4am to make my coffee. im no expert on coffee but i quite like the velvetly feel you get with the 'Crema'

[@StefanHanrath]

That small 'bye' to the capsule got me.

[@marcellussanchez4347]

I read your comment BEFORE starting the video, but even knowing that it was coming, I was NOT ready for it either

[@davidlau6065]

4:12 if you'd like to relive the glory.

[@marcellussanchez4347]

@@davidlau6065 Thank you good sir, for blessing me with this…

[@WyattWinters]

Immediately went to the comments for this

[@jdmrc93]

Came here to say this. So cute

[@oliverhunter9495]

He is one of those very rare people who is so knowledgeable and passionate about their subject they are just plain interesting. Doesn’t matter what the subject is they bring it to life in technicolour.

[@HABLA_GUIRRRI]

for sure he lappreciates ur obsequious appraisal so much he will be g e n t l e with you.. if you say pretty pleeese.. on ur knees. te he ... sowwy ..

[@calebkrueger4711]

"...and I could factor in Co2 offsets, etc. but I'm not going to get into all that." Like bruh, you could and we would watch every second of it.

[@FeetjeMagneetje]

I don't even drink coffee, and I've watched all his videos the past two years.

[@treefortdottv]

He's the John Carmack of coffee.

[@TheSaintOMS]

This. This is what I was feeling and struggling to put into words. I REALLY do not care this much about coffee, but I've watched 4 of his videos back to back because of his enthusiasm and genuine knowledge on it all.

[@thomasbillings6992]

I just upgraded from this machine, I got it for Christmas and I'd say it's a good introduction to espresso. Double capsules did the job for quick morning lattes. Did not like the larger coffee capsules (very watered down coffee taste). I now have a bambino and it's a big step up but also costs a lot more (double when you get a grinder) and requires more work in the morning. Pods averaged to $1 or so per coffee and the grounds I get from our local shop is maybe 0.70 per cup, so a little price savings and you get the freedom to choose what grounds you want. All in all of you want quick espresso for lattes in the morning without learning what a portafilter is - Nespresso isn't a bad choice

[@Al-hv4rb]

I have one, it’s simple and easy to use at the beginning of your day. It may not be the most phenomenally tasted coffee from a expensive machine but it’s very pleasant for the amount of effort you have to put in

[@kelseywalker2342]

So true like yes I can appreciate a truly great cup of coffee, but at 7am on a weekday am I fine pushing 1 button for a pretty good cup lol

[@martin-1965]

@@kelseywalker2342 Yup, I have my proper espresso machine for when I want a really amazing coffee AND I have one of the old style nespresso machines for making my brain work and stopping the constant crying and self-loathing first thing in the morning, at the press of a button. I am barely functional in the morning until I get my coffee fix, so while I don't pay through the nose for Nespresso branded pods, I still appreciate the kickstart of 2 double espressos before I check emails. As for the "spinny thing" version? Nah, I prefer the small genuine(ish) crema you get from the old style pods 😎

[@invisiblekid99]

This is exactly why I’ve just bought mine. I want a better coffee than instant that I can make in my sleep when I’m up at 4am. But I do want a proper espresso machine, it I won’t be using it for that 1st coffee of the day I’m glad it makes a half decent drink.

[@mistwha]

I have a feeling someone at Nespresso was making pour over coffee, started stirring his coffee in the pour over. Saw the crema it was making as you stir it more. And decided he would put that on top of a coffee. 🤔🤦

[@martin-1965]

@@mistwha 🤣😂🤣 Definitely nailed it lol

[@sketchysketchin3361]

“Not so special now, nespresso”. The mad scientist energy was really here with this one, love that, you’re such a gem

[@mzread-aloud6804]

"Its mostly worse, but a little bit better". What a British thing to say.

[@NatenNator]

"Yes, but also no."

[@cjjuszczak]

I've heard people from Minnesota in the US speak a little like this too :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QfqWhpK-DeZo

[@Adam-ox6zy]

In Australia, it is translated as 'yeah, no'.

[@anthonyrobertson4937]

A difference between one complete rating, good or bad, versus thinking of a multiple points you feel need to be considered.

[@muayyadalsadi]

bitter not better!

[@dorsetdumpling5387]

As others have said here, it’s convenience - in the time it takes you to make a mug of instant, you get something close to a decent filter coffee. Personally, I loved the whirry robot like action and the dumping of the spent capsules! What has led to it sitting unused on my kitchen worktop is the faff of only being to get coffee delivered from Nespresso, and worse still, having to bag up the used capsules and send them back if I wanted to recycle.

[@debandmike3380]

you can recycle them at any local Landfill like any other metal.

[@saniwada]

there just aluminum, you can recycle them anywhere.

[@elliotttalbot264]

Grind sell pods compatible with nespresso machines

[@error.418]

@@elliotttalbot264 Sooorta. They don't have the silicone seal since that's still covered by the Nespresso patent, and Nespresso actively designs their machines to not work well without that seal. It's a big mess :( Thankfully there are manufacturers making pod coffee machines that work with Nespresso pods and pods like you get from Grind, where the seal is on the machine instead of having to be on the pod. If you like pod coffee, just avoid Nespresso and you're good to go with choices.

[@Jonathan-we6lc]

@@debandmike3380 They're aluminium filled with wet coffee. Unless you're slicing open each one and removing all the coffee, they're not recyclable.

[@stilesx6874]

I work at Nespresso and you’re right about the crema in the coffee. It serves like a lid on a pot, so all the coffee aroma’s and flavours stay inside your cup of coffee to give you a full experience/ coffee moment :) * sorry English isn’t my fist language*

[@HackerActivist]

Why does my machine even the free replacement make only salty bitter coffee

[@davidturcotte831]

​@@HackerActivist Salty bean goes in. Salty bean comes out.

[@itsmehehe6585]

Gotta be worried about those flavors dissipating into the atmosphere huh.

[@ElMoShApPiNeSs]

The head on a tap beer does the same thing.

[@mariewatson4638]

how can you dis Nespresso like that when you work for them shame ON YOU

[@sonnyrynsaard3567]

Things I did not expect to bring me insurmountable joy today: James softly saying 'byee' to a coffee capsule

[@andersenzheng]

Things I did not expect to bring me insurmountable joy today: seeing a blender

[@TheSwissy4me]

Yeah that was great

[@olivelo-fi4173]

Hahaha yea so adorable.

[@MaartenDFG]

James, while drinking coffee from a pipe: "Why would you spin coffee! Why would you do this!"

[@dadanardi5541]

Philosophical hipster James

[@mildmannered1086]

Haha

[@JasonMcNairUtah]

...And me with my Nespresso Vertuo and Bripe one year before James makes a video about either one of them, and grateful he didn't call either method complete rubbish...

[@shanerigsby9030]

A bripe, rather

[@carolinecuthbert3052]

I'm Australian and I've had several Vertuo machines since 2017 - one at home, one at work, one spare I got while one was being fixed under warranty. I love a big mug of hot strong coffee with milk. My daughter's 'Original' capsule Nespresso machine produces a much weaker, milkier brew. Not my style. I've settled on my four favourite Vertuo mug flavours - I start the day with Intenso, mid morning it's time for an Odacio... early afternoon Melozio and after dinner a Melozio Decaffinato. I pour milk into my mug first and microwave for 45 seconds. Then brew onto the milk. Love the 3 tiers in a glass mug... it looks amazing. Always stir before drinking. Never bothered with a milk frother, that is just something else to wash and break down (the reviews aren't great). Warming the milk first means the coffee is the right temperature... and the machine crema is already 'fluffy' enough. Yeah I'm locked in to one brand of pods - and I'm ok with that. The machine is relatively cheap, quick and easy to use. Easy to clean since there is no milk in the system. I'm happy!

[@sheilajerrett2675]

I'm Canadian and I bought one this week , of course with a 100 stack of espresso pods for the original machine. Bummer. Found compresso aluminum stick on covers to reuse the pods it came with. I'm putting my own coffee in there at fine grind with much better taste than Nespresso's range. The altessio is very good , so is the Chiara .Others were awful like Columbia, and the 8 oz coffee will foam over your regular mug. So I'm getting a good deal at

[@kennixox262]

It has been a number of years, way back when Nespresso first introduced the Vertro into the North American market. The early machines did not heat the water sufficiently resulting in lukewarm coffee. Couple that with the bulky packaging of the pods compared to the classic pods. The machine was returned to the store. At least with the Nespreso original pod format, the patent has ended allowing third party coffee pods to the market. My impression was that Nespresso needed a new format in order to retain a monopoly during its patent.

[@suferick778]

That "filter" coffee looks like a pint of Guinness

[@SonofTheMorningStar666]

Now I'm thirsty.

[@_cb336]

Half a pint maybe.

[@chestergregg8668]

Who wants coffee roasted that much? You could probably cut that with activated carbon and no one could tell.

[@_Trakman]

Big head 😳

[@biscuit4259]

Now i want to see him out a Guiness in a blender!

[@RegitYouTuber]

This feels like a kind of higher grade of Hoffmann video. Every whim is researched and engaged in a tireless quest for knowledge; his tone hits key terms and science while still feeling like a playful stream of consciousness, and there’s even a mad little aside suggesting his engrossment with the subject just through a tiny turn in gaze away from the camera. Bravo!

[@CatnamedMittens]

Nice book report

[@tortozza]

Nice book report

[@liampchilton]

Nice book report

[@gasleona]

my thoughts precisely. I love the way he went in on the details and technicals, hypothesising what might be causing what and figuring it out.

[@maireadnic8280]

It’s like he’s been watching Monkman and Seagull on repeat. Which is a crossover I would really be here for. Someone should Tweet them! 🤔

[@Aaronides]

17:32 made me laugh so loud. "Not special now Nespresso!!!" lol. I should blend my coffee..

[@texaspreppermom]

I love the coffee dispensed by the Vurtuo! If you have the milk frother, it mixes with that coffee foam to create something delicious!

[@richardking3206]

I like the convenience of these machines, but I’m more of a latte fan than espresso (a crime, I know). All the reviews and comments on these machines only ever remark on an espresso coffee, never a latte-type drink. Can anyone point me to anything that will deal with latte-style coffees? Many thanks in advance!

[@JameyNicholas]

@@richardking3206I make latte-style drinks by using an espresso pod, and then add frothed milk from my Aeroccino. You can also buy flavor syrups to add. It’s joyful.

[@petra9784]

@@richardking3206 this machine does do latte ones when you get the milk frother as well. but the bigger pods have that layer of foam on the top and i just pop some cold milk or some frothed warm milk in there and sometimes a bit of flavouring and it comes out as a latte or a bit more frothy latte. i would definitely buy more of the bigger pods that brew over 200mls then you get more foam!

[@hammyjammies]

First we had the IKEA Chonky Boi, and now the Nespresso Spinny Spinny, and I would buy t shirts for both

[@reecelyons9912]

I still reference the Chunky Boi, and have no shame that if has made it's way into my vocabulary.

[@maxhaibara8828]

don't forget the Bripe. Perfect trilogy to the meme.

[@cobalt1754]

Oh man, a T-shirt with "Nespresso Spinny Spinny" on it would get cease-and-desisted so fast, it wouldn't even be funny. I'd buy it, tho.

[@amberspecter8691]

You wanna get sued?

[@reecelyons9912]

Nestle might kick off, but I reckon the bripe boys would get involved.

[@embecmom5863]

'and we know the speed of light through coffee' words I never thought we would need in the same sentence ever in my life.

[@danashaffer5893]

I like the coffee and I love the convenience of throwing a pod in and having a really nice cup of coffee in under 5 minutes in the morning. I appreciate this video, though...I had no idea my Vertuo was doing all that!

[@Riknos]

Same - I didn't think the vertuo was that fancy as it was so cheap but I'm seriously impressed with how it works!

[@mavricksone]

Coffee snobs think we have 20 minutes to make a single cup of coffee every morning. At the end of the day, it's just bean juice.

[@Alleline]

Convenience is the thing. The Nespresso Vertuo system delivers a nice cup of coffee in a little less than ten minutes, and there's no manual clean up. I run a cup (250 ml) of water through the cleaning cycle before and after each cup of coffee. Meanwhile I tidy up the kitchen. It takes a lot less focus and energy than making a pot of coffee from beans and the results are pretty good.

[@SamuraiFingers]

I have an original Nespresso pod system. I love it. Super easy, super consistent and it tastes great. I tried the virtuo system in the store...and I'm not a fan of the big coffee...and didn't see the point in upgrading for regular espresso shots. So there we are.

[@michaelthompson7217]

new system tastes a lot worse IMO. the big pods are like drinking an entire glass of espresso but not very good. the foam is dusty and dry and strange and dries to the sides of the mug. all around a downgrade

[@Dialogue_SC]

Hearing James say "Bye!" to the Vertuo pod as it cascaded down into the bin was tremendously endearing and it has made my day!

[@mainaerial]

Same here. Try this: start at 4:10. It goes: "It's just, it's just so much ... ... bye ... it's just" (skip 5 sec back with left arrow key)

[@RosaSweetThing]

theres a kind of genuine melancholy tone in his voice that really sold the moment comedically, james is a funny guy 😄

[@paramshah25]

Trueee

[@paramshah25]

4:12

[@dazzle3m]

How sad

[@SeanStephensen]

"The centrifugal stuff seems a bit extra" - the guy that made donut infused coffee in a centrifuge

[@TheRationalPi]

Game recognize game.

[@DeLucaEspressoRepair]

This video has been incredibly enlightening in helping me grasp the inner workings of the brewing process in these machines. I've always been intrigued by what goes on inside the brew unit, especially considering how the coffee grounds appear so dense, almost like instant coffee. It's also surprising how a small quantity of grounds can yield such a flavorful result. I used to believe that air played a role in creating the crema, but this video has shown me the true "blending" process, and it's absolutely fascinating. I genuinely feel like I've learned something new today, thanks to this video. It's amazing how much there is to discover about these machines and the craftsmanship behind them. I've even attempted a few repairs on similar machines myself, and more often than not, it's the entire brew assembly that causes issues. It can be quite disheartening when sourcing specific parts becomes a challenge, and sometimes the only option available is purchasing an expensive complete brew assembly. It's evident that the manufacturers don't make it easy for us to repair these machines. Nevertheless, I admire the determination of those of us who refuse to give up and continue to find alternative solutions. It's a testament to our passion for keeping these machines running and reducing unnecessary waste. Though the path to repair may be filled with obstacles, it's the commitment and resourcefulness of individuals like us that drive us forward. I sincerely appreciate the effort put into creating this enlightening video. It has not only expanded my understanding but also inspired me to keep exploring and tinkering with these machines. Your insights and expertise are truly invaluable. Here's to all the repair enthusiasts out there who, with humility and dedication, strive to extend the life of these machines. Thank you!

[@spaghetti9067]

The key thing to remember is that the Vertuo did it all itself rather then needing a very niche machine, a blender and patience

[@michaelrabon1189]

"I should get a blender" That "ahah" moment with that look was priceless. And that quick cut was so great. 😆

[@BenExcell]

"oh yeah look at my crema" with wild eyes made me crack up too

[@wethemprod]

James is one of people who keep me from making a coffee business just because of fear being debunked for straight 20 minutes

[@lulumoon6942]

Do what you love and ignore critics, life is short!

[@ludgeisatmcdonalds]

James has said before that he doesn’t criticize small businesses

[@daybreakgray3452]

do you know how many coffee shops out there that make terrible coffee, just do it, you'll learn from your mistakes & grow

[@Tense]

I am now thinking that a stick blended coffee shop gimmick would actually be a business model. Like some hipster shop doing v60 style coffee but you get a 10 second blend at the end... Bet people would pay through the teeth for it.

[@DoniaRehim]

Hahahahahahaha seriously yed 😂😂 but He’s the kind of clientele that would give you proper feedback and appreciate your good work. I’d say hire him on your team instead of fearing him

[@timmyguevara5651]

its no secret that nespresso machines aerate the coffee, in fact it was one of the machine's MAIN characteristic. The inventor, Favre was mimicking a process or a technique from a famous coffee shop in Rome, called Caffe Sant Eustachio in which the barista would pull the lever several times to add air. not quite the same as putting coffee in the blender. great channel. more power. happy new year.

[@chrisdontknow725]

James, I believe the "crema" on top of Nespresso capsules or Vertuo is created by adding a small amount of tapioca maltodextrin to the ground coffee inside these pods. Tapioca maltodextrin was used extensively during the craze Molecular Gastronomy period to turn any oil or oily product into a powder. Chefs were turning olive oil or peanut butter into powder and create the Wow effect they were looking to impress their customer. Believe we sold tons of it during this period to chefs and home cooks as well. Manufacturers will add this ingredient to any oily product in order to prevent the oil or fat of damaging the container in which they pack it. The addition of this ingredient is well known in the Nestle instant coffee. If you go to Greece and ask for a Frappe or Iced Coffee they will mix the instant coffee with water, possibly adding some milk, and then use an immersion blender to stir it. This will create an enormous amount of "cream" or foam on top. I believe the fast spinning in the Vertuo is basically achieving the same thing.

[@thesupergreenjudy]

I wouldn't be so sure. I have the machine and I refill the capsules with my own coffee and the fluff still appears. I personally like the machine because I am a gimmicky kind of girl with not enough kitchen space to accommodate a gazillion coffee making tools - And I got the machine virtually for free (not via Nespresso mind you)

[@chrisdontknow725]

@@thesupergreenjudy You get some "fluff" as you call it because you use freshly ground coffee to refill these capsules... but as you know if you use an older or not freshly ground coffee you don't get any. Now think about how long the ground coffee, in the original Nestle capsules sold, has been packed before they reach customers?

[@thesupergreenjudy]

@@chrisdontknow725 All I'm saying is that even with my coffee I still get the foam with this machine. I am not using new pods because I didn't like any of their coffee. But if there were extra ingredients, wouldn't they be listed?

[@timomomomo969]

@@chrisdontknow725 It took me 2 minutes to find the answer in the top 5 FAQs on the Nespresso page (NO, "tapioca maltodextrin" is not an ingredient in Nespresso pods), and I didn't have to write a useless thesis. I know conjecture and knowing just enough to be dangerous is fashionable in these comments section, but come on.

[@RileyTech]

*Stabs pod with knife James: “Show me your secrets.”

[@sloperaly]

It's why we watch!

[@j.d.philipps288]

@@sloperaly 😂

[@djohnsongolf]

This is the way

[@03Ryen]

I swear. He's getting crazier. Or at least showing more crazy. And I'm all for it.

[@cassiepius6267]

This needs to be on a t-shirt

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

James is like the lock picking lawyer but for coffee machines.

[@TheRealDoctorBonkus]

Like mkbHD in terms of quality and editing

[@DamnZodiak]

"Here's the Portafilter that Bosnian Bill and I made"

[@kingsed91]

@@DamnZodiak Lmaoooooo this hits so hard

[@JonathanRiverafrickinnice555]

That's so accurate.

[@DarkAvatar1313]

Ironically enough I was refered by KZbin here along the side of a LLL video...

[@rxonmymind8362]

Hilarious episode. Seeing James be in the hunt sniffing out and tasting the coffee he's like a bloodhound. I could see him in a crime show with a quick episode of "Murder by Coffee". 😂

[@aernest825]

I recently got a vertuo machine. I have only made a double espresso in it so far-my husband said, “not bad,” in a pleasant, upbeat tone. I however didn’t think it was too far off from my initial trials with my Moka pot. As a French presser almost every day, I got this for the convenience. This way my husband can have something when he goes to work and, if I am tired enough and lazy enough in the morning to not wake up for my French press, I can push a button for some caffeine.

[@CheezMonsterCrazy]

Convenience is why I have one of these. Could I make better coffee? Oh hell yes I could. Can I make better coffee at 6:30 in the morning, right before work, while struggling to keep my eyes open because of poor sleeping habits? Nope.

[@willbrophy2160]

I was terrified when I saw the "includes sponsored content" pop up, that James had lost his mind and accepted a sponsorship from Nespresso.

[@busydadscooking001]

Next experiment: James spins in a huge centrifuge while making an Aeropress ...

[@RedAntisocial]

Do you think we can get him to use the Aeropress inside the centrifuge?

[@AlexrooXell]

@@RedAntisocial just look at James and tell me he won't do it

[@mohammmedaj5082]

@@AlexrooXell i bet my life he would

[@TheIggyTech]

Today on "My patreons told me to do this"...lmao

[@truthbknown4957]

I will be looking for that one!

[@chrisdifonso717]

I would LOVE for James Hoffman and Alton Brown to do videos, or a program, together. They are both extremely nerdy and very very very funny.

[@vanillafrancais1329]

Yes the coffee is great but the water doesn't get hot enough.

[@Stolpskott100]

I worked at a company where they had a Nespresso Vertuo, and it felt gloriously convenient (when the company was paying for it) to make a decent, repeatable, consistent cup of coffee. Much better than instant, although that is like saying that eating a chocolate cake is better than eating an onion. Then, though, I started going out and visiting our clients. One in particular, based in Amsterdam, had a commercial espresso machine, burr grinder, filtered water, and a member of staff who was willing to take a few minutes to show me how to use it. They became my favourite customer to visit, and the Nespresso was no longer quite so special.

[@MattGDesign]

Amsterdam is famous for its coffee culture, pretty much every company gives basic barista training to it's office employees. No idea why, but it's so good! Cant beat a coffee with a giant stroopwafel.

[@Xaltotun]

Nespresso is short for "not espresso" after all.

[@jpny4750]

At the start of the pandemic it was impossible to buy Nespresso capsules, stores were either closed or sold out. So I bought more traditional espresso machine because I could get coffee beans anywhere. I was worried about spending so much money on a new machine, but now it is paid three times over by not having have to buy the expensive capsules. And I don’t have to worry about not being able to get coffee. And since the machine has traditional steam wand, I have much greater flexibility about the type of milk I can use if I want latte.

[@thijsvandervoort8261]

@@MattGDesign As a Dutchman who works in an Italian restaurant I'd say a hard almond biscotti soaked in some coffee is very hard to beat even for a warm stroopwafel

[@MattGDesign]

@@thijsvandervoort8261 I'll have to give that a go!

[@gregorio5543]

Never thought I'd see the day when someone would create a Nespresso flow profile on the Decent

[@andersenzheng]

not so decent anymore isnt it?

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

I was very impressed by that.

[@angelo3926]

The decent wasn’t trying very hard.. it was probably being very sarcastic the whole time. 🙄

[@Beezy_Crypto]

I don't want to brew coffee and then take additional steps to aerate it. The Nespresso does it all for us, and we love it. Love your videos.

[@AlanSpiegelman]

My wife gave me a Vertuo about six months ago. I love it! I love the way the coffee looks with a layer of crema, it always comes out hot and the coffee tastes terrific. A cup every morning and one or two decafs during the day/evening. I have tried nearly all of their coffee blends and the one I like best (I like strong coffee) is the Melozio, both regular and decaf. Great technology and great coffee!!

[@mrbrianc]

I never thought that I would want to learn this much about how a coffee was made, but the technical and chemical breakdown in this video was outstanding. Bravo.

[@DicksonMaimouth]

I aspire to be this much of a coffee snob. I’m practicing in the mirror that face he makes after tasting Nespresso coffee.

[@kellymoses8566]

This feels like a college class

[@itsbarnardperalta]

That "I should get a blender" had me crackin. 🤣😂

[@winandmestebeld]

I was laughing myself to tears! :)

[@ChessKombat]

17:17 now you can re-watch it over and over!

[@jmchez]

I,actually, said, "Do it!" out loud and laughed when he did get the blender out.

[@samdempsey3037]

Rolling! 😆😆😆😆

[@hansu327]

Wife recently bought a Vertuo for our Airbnb. After years of me brewing a pourover with my EKG and Acaia Pearl through a Kalita wave, I tried the vertuo… initially repulsed by the quality of bean but fascinated by the “crema”. The texture really makes you keep sipping. Had two cups first day for that reason…okay maybe it was really fun to push the button too. Next day came back for more to feel that fluffy texture… fast forward three weeks and an Amazon order of refills later and I haven’t made one pourover. Vertuo is mine indefinitely. With three little kids it’s so damn convenient I find myself 100% willing to pass on the usual quality in my pourovers. Have just been adding a splash of heavy cream to the coffee and I’m good. Never thought I’d say any of this. I feel like this was my confession in an AA meeting that I’ve cheated on my pourovers.

[@toddreddick4600]

My daughters gave me a Nespresso machine for Christmas, I love it. It’s been over a year and a half and I look forward to my morning coffee every day. Love the texture, the smell and the flavor. I can be in Costa Rica one morning, Mexico the next and then in the Congo on the third.

[@SamNeedsCoffee]

My sister has a Vertuo. Every time I stop by her house I tell her that I am tired and need a cup of coffee. I wouldn't buy one for myself, but I do enjoy the texture and enjoy having a cup every now and then.

[@Robstrap]

Nestle use slave labour

[@cjjuszczak]

@@Robstrap so do the companies that made the electronic device you posted this comment with, so what's your point ?

[@frameshade]

@@cjjuszczak good argument, then its fine

[@wodmarach]

The childlike delight on his face as he pours the blender coffee...

[@albion2304]

As he nuked it I thought “that’s unnecessary, a milk frother would done have the job” and then I saw the result+delight and retracted. Totally necessary.

[@zarahvc4409]

Excellent breakdown! I have a vertuo and for me it was mainly due to convenience: I wanted a large cup of coffee and the option for an espresso but rarely drink more than 1-2 cups/day. That ruled out a regular coffee brewer, since I don’t like throwing out half a pot of coffee if I don’t drink all of it/don’t want to keep it in a thermos. I have a chemex that I sometimes use when we have company, but it’s too much hassle to handbrew for myself once per day. I’d rather have one pod and a button. That being said, I dislike the foam on the larger cups but I’ve gotten used to it. Mainly I don’t like that it stays too long and starts to look “dry” after a few seconds.

[@pieterlinthof8391]

How is the temperature of the coffee with the vuerto machine

[@zarahvc4409]

@@pieterlinthof8391 I’d say quite good! Get’s quite hot and can take being cooled down with a bit of milk.

[@modapit]

i've honestly been using a stick blender in my filter coffee for years... i love that texture. i didn't know this was like becoming a thing until seeing this video.

[@MrBlitzNZ]

James Hoffman has made me completely comfortable with being a pretentious coffee nerd.

[@saquibc]

It is the reverse for me. I no longer feel bad about knowing nothing while still being able to enjoy his videos.

[@j.d.philipps288]

😂😂😂

[@bastiaanjaensch45]

Preach!

[@kennyhills8002]

Me too!

[@richardmcfarlane-cen6132]

Same boat here.

[@Neodynium.the_permanent_magnet]

Hearing "...read the patent" I knew I'll love this video. And I was not disappointed. It's also a good thing that James has sponsors, because this allows him to make objective assessments about coffee machines.

[@annesmith7143]

Hi I have enjoyed your video. My husband just bought me a Nespresso for Mother’s Day and I love it. I didn’t jump on the keurig wagon when it was here, I didn’t notice any difference in taste to my drip, but after tasting the Nespresso I found it really had a full coffee flavour. I love it. Even or should I say especially the decaf I can’t taste the difference from regular coffee.

[@devinology7]

I got one of these for Xmas (the Vertuo Next system actually) and I just wanted to understand it better, as well as look into potential options for reusing pods to avoid the whole "lock-in" gimmick they have going on. I've never really watched coffee related KZbin content, but damn, what a fantastically informative and professional video, just brilliant. You're the coffee man. Next step, ordering some silicone lids and seeing how well reusing the pods works out. I won't do all of the calculations you have, but I'll do a side by side taste test to see how well the reusable lids work. This system becomes a nice proposition for an average press coffee guy like myself if I can fill my own pods. It's no pro espresso, but it does okay for a poor man's espresso system that is idiot proof.

[@knickly]

Jim: Puts coffee in centrifuge Also Jim: "why would you do this?"

[@MusicScala]

Who is this Jim?

[@Haydunk]

@@MusicScala Jim is a common shortening of James.

[@photonicpizza1466]

@@Haydunk ...in the US. It's not a very common shortening in the UK (at least in my experience), just sounds a bit odd when used instead of "James."

[@basslines667b9]

James’ social media handle is jimseven so it seems like he uses it sometimes

[@EmyrDerfel]

@@photonicpizza1466 Common in Scotland.

[@TinkerManMick]

Seen you on Tom Scott's channel and now you are being recommended to me, and I gotta say - this is not good for my coffee addiction. Love your channel mate! New sub

[@jspringer1978]

I assume that's why KZbin sent me here too. I don't even drink coffee!

[@andljoy]

I got recommended too but i dont even like coffee , may give it another go !

[@LorenzoFilomena]

Same!

[@v1p3rx]

Same here and I just got into coffee. Got a sub from me.

[@wasted4satan390]

One of us

[@mauriziob5944]

I think this is one of the best videos period. How thoroughly he put his knowledge, tech, and ingenuity at the service of the curious mind who doesnt have the tools and just speculated that was a foamy filter coffee. Well we have proof now. Chapeau

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I have owned a 2 different Vertuo machines. Got the first one in 2018. I do love the coffee. We have tried 18 of the different pods. Favorites are Intenso, Congo, Stormio, Odasio. - we mainly like the more bold grinds. Two things I do not like about it - only being able to get the coffee from Nespresso OR Starbucks versions at Target or Walmart and the fact that their flavored coffees are pretty mildly flavored. So the Peppermint Pinwheel is very mildly minty, not as minty as Starbucks. Their chocolate pods are not very chocolate-y. Otherwise I love it.

[@Misnos]

I have had no interest in Nespresso, but I found this video incredibly interesting. Thank you

[@evvok7408]

this video is a journey, watching james sinking into madness honestly

[@fabianm2819]

nespresso could make SO many friends and so much money by starting a "podding" service, allow manufacturers to send them roasted beans and grind settings, and put them in pods for a fee

[@JR-zw2vb]

17:20 Dr. Evil: I'll get my own crema! 🤣🤣🤣

[@THEdavehogue]

I'm glad James does what he does in videos like these: "It's about cornering you into spending your money on _their_ products and no one else's." YES. That's what it's *_always_* been about.

[@QuickQuips]

Yeah the razor and blade model is notorious.

[@THEdavehogue]

@@QuickQuips safety razor is the way to go on that. buy a nice razor handle once, each blade is literal pennies. Cartridges are wasteful financially and environmentally

[@QuickQuips]

@@THEdavehogue agreed or electric. But I was referring to the term in general not just literally.

[@Ulfscher]

Too many Nespresso compatible pods from other brands at the supermarket, hence new system. I bought a Vertuo when my old Nespresso machine gave up. The Vertuo ended up in a cupboard and I bought another Nespresso machine (I disliked all that foam from the Vertuo).

[@tristansmith3626]

I have a Nespresso Vertuo machine. It makes a decent coffee. They mention in the instructions that you can mix the foam into the drink with a spoon for a smoother taste and it does make a big difference in the taste. For a quick cup that is worlds better than a Keurig or anything like that, it wins hands down. Mine doesn't have a motorized lid like that though. I have to close and lock the lid manually on my model. And as long as I have had it, it's still fun to watch it eat the used pods.

[@user-tv4et1zt5y]

Well, he has a Decent machine and it also makes a nespresso vertuo coffee so I guess there's that...

[@juliusklaas]

A super auto machine can only make one kind of bean at a time. Nespresso i can chose what I feel like from 100+ kinds every morning, and they stay fresh. And I find they cannot replicate espresso as well es a original Nespresso machine. Haven’t drank a Vertuo yet.

[@TheMorgwhhlshilth]

I agree. It is obviously made to lock you in, but I got it at a "premiere get machine and 250 capsules for $50" so I did. Being a single mom getting a decent (HOT) cup of coffee every morning makes it worth the hassle until circumstances are different. Plus, folded down the coffee is pretty good.

[@KingJerod]

@@DrFearCo Not sure how you got that math. Nespresso pods are $1.10 each. $33 per month for coffee for 1 person, $400 per year, $120 for the machine. Two years in, Nespresso costs $920, less than half that $2500 machine. With two people drinking coffee everyday it's $1720. The pods are made of aluminum and suppose to be fully recyclable (unlike Keurig).

[@DrFearCo]

@@KingJerod You are delusional if you think that they are actually being recycled in any significant numbers. And most households have more than one person. And Nespresso coffee sucks... It's not even close to any sort of specialty coffee. This is coming from someone who drank 3 Nespresso coffees a day for like 5 years. The coffee quality does not compare for a slightly larger upfront cost and break even of around 2 years and about the same amount of effort for the benefits already presented. So the moral is: don't buy nespresso if you care about coffee or the environment. If there are other reasons you like it then by all means.

[@Greenfuego]

The hotel I’m staying at has this machine, even for the continental breakfast area. I just wanted to learn how to use the machine but James! I had no idea just how technical the world of coffee can be. A good way to start my day! Thank you!! Greetings from California ❤

[@ianshepherd6476]

I laughed out loud…I should get a blender!

[@aniki337]

James prying open that pod while casually saying, "show me your secrets." Will haunt my dreams. James the 'Vertuo Psycho' Hoffmann

[@polbeanz899]

Not gonna lie, that line of his kinda gave me Dankpods vibes

[@JukentheBox]

love that he's using Giaco's maker knife as well

[@koz-8727]

Blending coffee is the biggest brain thing I've ever seen.

[@Blamm83]

Add some ice and you got yourself a party

[@harrytsang1501]

And I thought it was the butter making my coffee creamy, turns out it was just air

[@ronniewhitedx]

@@harrytsang1501 "Virtuo Pods.... Now w/ butter!"

[@thescottallen]

@@harrytsang1501 easy there Paula Deen lol

[@mixeddrinks8100]

I am a shaken not stir man myself.

[@kikim7873]

I nearly bought one of these when they first came out. I didn’t have a Nespresso machine, and this was the newer model so it seemed like a no-brainer. But when I read through the page with the product description I realized that the thick foam on top HAD to come from the spinning action, and honestly it swayed me into purchasing the original machine instead. I like a wide variety of coffees, and so I preferred not to be locked down to their proprietary pods just for the sake of some spinny foam. So far I’ve had no regrets. It wasn’t for me, but all their machines make a nice brew, such as it is. As long as you know what you’re buying, you can’t really go too wrong.

[@n00bstackz]

Holy shit, he kept the coffee cycler.

[@kaos1109]

I also noticed! That's awesome! 🤣

[@florianwicher]

Sure, saves a lot of money!

[@teedeepk]

It sits there, menacingly.

[@antoniostefan8771]

This is the most unhinged you've ever been in a video, James. I love it.

[@brad3042]

I've been on the fence recently about buying a Nespresso machine. I enjoy coffee and want something that's more flavorable than what I get from a Keurig machine. I like crema in my coffee because I usually drink it black anyway.

[@SonTerrific]

I just switched to a vertuo plus deluxe from a keurig. Best decision I’ve made. The coffee is so much better from a nespresso. Even the Starbucks pods made for the nespresso are better than any Keurig coffee. Don’t wait on it bro, get the nespresso and be happy.

[@EmilyTestAccount]

save away a bit longer and get a cheaper superautomatic. it'll grind and brew nearly anything you throw at it or just get the orginal system nespresso with the tiny pods that builds up an actual pressure. i've had original and vertuo.. verturo really does just taste like wierd drip coffee.

[@johnswanson217]

I love nespresso. Some people don't understand how important portability and agility is, in any type of technology. The fact that you can portion, move and store "ground" coffee for a fairly long time, and then make espresso in 30 seconds, is just groundbreaking. 99% of users actually don't care who made this coffee or how special it is. People just want a cup of coffee that smells fair, tastes fair and always there when you need it.

[@Scopifey]

It takes me 2 more minutes to make a real espresso, i would never go back to a nespresso, its overpriced too

[@Marcus-cc72]

@@Scopifeyonce again, the audience of Nespresso (me included, no disrespect), is very insensitive to price, minimally sensitive to taste, want nothing to do with maintenance, and it’s all about convenience and consistency. I buy my pods in crazy bulk without a single care about price. I don’t have the extra 2 minutes to spare cuz I’m usually running off to my next meeting. If one is indeed calculating the ROI or cost per pod on Nespresso then it’s not for them

[@stuntmonkey00]

My non-coffee friends have these and it's "good enough". Ordinarily they wouldn't make enough coffee to do a consistent brew but honestly, nobody dislikes the Vertuo coffee in my experience. So for somebody who doesn't drink coffee daily or only pulls it out when guests are over, it's fantastic.

[@Blubbinator]

Actually I really dislike it.. my mum has it and I absolutely can't drink it.. to me it's just disgusting bean soup

[@455king4help]

@@Blubbinator for me it's a Nestlé product so supporting that type of a company disgusts me.

[@R0bY28]

In my country (Spain) people who don't drink coffee often (or most people, until nespresso), have a moka pot at home, and a bag of ground coffee. If you use a 2$ ikea milk frother on that coffee, you would probably get better results, for several times less money.

[@mistersilly9012]

people tend to focus on the convenience of using pods and the obvious superiority over instant, but imo the hugely under-appreciated fact is that people who can't be arsed using a grinder get great pre-ground coffee when they open the bag compared to when they finish it many days later. imo nespresso's invention of "freshly opened bag for every cup" might be it's true greatness for the vast majority who aren't pursuing cafe quality

[@krisbowditch827]

You nailed it👍

[@AL_1547]

I have one and honestly I just love the convenience of it. True, the drink it makes is not technically espresso, but I never drink a straight espresso. I’m either making a cappuccino or an iced latte 99% of the time, and whatever this thing does, it makes an enjoyable beverage. I use it every day and I’ll never give it up. Ever. You can’t make me.

[@Oxyte]

Same though! Iced latte with the il caffe pods for me!

[@tantibogusboy]

I love the breakdown and thought you put into this video. I have this model and have watched the "masterclass" released on KZbin. It is recommended you stir the crema into the coffee to reinfuse the oils.

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

Nice to see your view. I have a few friends that wouldn't do without that machine. Personally, I think it provides a decent cup of coffee when I visit those friends and a big step up from a Keurig machine or a cheap coffee maker. I would never buy that machine for myself because I prefer my own home brew from fresh ground beans at a fraction of the cost and I prefer a little real cream over foam. I drink so much coffee that the pods would cost a fortune.

[@knownunknowns589]

Just when I thought this video couldn't get any more extra - "I should get a blender". This is the best xD

[@christopherdeleo298]

I legit burst out laughing.

[@AndrewMclean]

“Look at my crema” with heavy eye contact is not what I expected today.

[@DanielWOstler]

The nice thing is that you get espresso and 'regular' coffee out of the same machine. I refill the capsules using a silicone top. It works just fine.

[@BN99239]

I overall agree with your assessment with the "crema" and "foam". People sometimes mistaken crema for foam and they've been told that a lot of crema/foam is a good sign of a good cup of coffee. However, crema is specific. Just adding air bubbles into coffee to make foam isn't the same thing, but that's what most people associate it with so this is what we get. A layer of foam also looks good to those who are conditioned to that aesthetics. Weird.

[@rickarmstrong4704]

Sorry I do not like that styrofoam topping I can not get past that stuff it is awful,

[@terrygerhart1485]

But not you?

[@unocarb]

Crema is a pleasant looking brown sheen that isn't really thick, this is just weird air

[@cwill2127]

Never tried vertuo but it does certainly look generically nicer/more premium than a normal drip coffee

[@nuggert]

That weird air actually elevates the flavour of coffee. Significantly more than CO2 bloom. The weird thing is how people condition themselves to be snobbish about coffee and refuse to admit when there is a cheap, and mostly better, alternative to the expensive and often absurd ritual they become accustomed to!

[@justplainrye]

This video is a coffee nerd's delight. No stone left unturned. Loved it

[@liveandletlive8929]

Bought the virtuo for fast, easy, not crappy coffee. I had an espresso machine with an attached foam wand. It was loud, messy, took a while to make multiple espressos, and I hated dealing with the coffee grounds. Now I pop in the pod, pop milk in an aerator, and I recycle the pods through Nespresso so I don't feel as bad for the environment. I did recently buy a reusable, metal Nespresso Virtuo compatible pod (not made by Nespresso) and a coffee grinder. Now I can brew whatever coffee I want in the machine! I wanted a quick, easy, half decent coffee because Kurig coffee makes me sad. That's exactly what is does! I don't have to cry at the office Kurig or stop at a coffee shop on my way to work. But it's not for the knowledgeable and passionate coffee lover necessarily.

[@colouredIncognito]

You realise the production of that useless aluminium is still really really bad, right?

[@liveandletlive8929]

@@colouredIncognito you realize I’m going to do whatever I want right?

[@kiwifruit138]

Omg, where did you get the metal Nespresso Virtuo compatible pod from?? I just bought my machine a week ago and I love it but I'm sad I have to stick to nespresso pods only.

[@incognitofelon]

You had a crappy espresso machine.

[@colouredIncognito]

@@liveandletlive8929 omg you're sooooo coool and social ....

[@talesmysterywonder]

I have a nespresso and it’s fantastic to me. I don’t go into the detail James does but the crema with foamed milk has a good and pleasant taste.

[@shibasurfing]

Hey James, first time hearing of this machine but do have some physics experience (bachelor’s). I just want to help you understand pressure and how this thing works. Pressure is force per unit area. So the centripetal force absolutely would create a pressure. You’re right that confining a force creates an increased pressure. The way to think of it here is to imagine a regular espresso machine. Now make the bottom of the filter basket rounded out like the pod and force water in from the center of the top. This would still brew (maybe a little differently but that’s not important). Then, instead of forcing the water in, just let it come in through a tube to the bottom at just enough pressure to make it back up through the coffee to the top. Get the basket spinning fast enough that the calculated pressure is equal to 9 bar. Replace the filter basket with a plastic pod. This is the idea behind pressure in the spinning pod.

[@ScottH432]

I have owned a vertuo for several years, personally for me it's a combination of convenience, speed and flavour. The thick foam is definitely a gimmick/aesthetic selling point, but I do like the flavours of certain pods. The ability to quickly obtain a flavourful mug or larger sized coffee with no mess and no cleaning is why I continue to use it.

[@SaintAnix.]

This is exactly what it's about. Bunch of coffee gate keeping going on, but the Nespresso is about convenience and speed. I like Nespresso. Quality of coffee for effort is 10/10. Pod in. Push button.

[@OCE_JXMES]

@@SaintAnix. nailed it, when you consider the quality to convenience ratio, Nespresso is unbeatable. There are way better ways to brew the perfect the cup for sure but for me the hassle and mess every single time just isn't worth it.

[@wells6351]

“Show me your secrets” haha 9:38

[@jeanpaulevangelista5386]

Love my vertuo. Thanks for the specialist observation.

[@GamersForTruth]

As someone that has tried various different coffee making methods and experimented around a lot. My expectations are quite high for coffee. And like James here, I find that many of the Nespresso coffee flavors to be very similar and tend to go for the cereal notes. I am kind of happy to see that over the years they have come up with at least a decent amount of coffee flavors that are pretty unique and different and pretty good to drink. And after I've gotten so use to drinking espresso. While Nespresso's coffee isn't quite as good as using an actual espresso machine. It's still pretty good, because compared to even the most expensive Keurig coffee machines. It is sooooo much better, Keurig coffee tends to be just waaay too watered down and not that strong. So as much as I love using my Breville BES840XL. There's days that just don't have the time to use it, especially when I'm working a 12 hour shift. So the convenience that Nespresso brings to the table is great for when you need it sometimes. And thankfully I have found a few of their coffee's that I really like and fit my preference. I just hope that over the next few years as they experiment around that they can really nail down a few different flavor profiles. Because with how different everyone can be with how they like their coffee, I would love to see everyone find something they like. Because the Nespresso pods can be a little pricey, so people may not use it everyday. But it is pretty nice to have for special occasions, or if you are in a hurry sometimes. I really do feel like the majority of coffee drinkers can benefit from having a Nespresso machine. Maybe I'm just strange, But I usually once a week fill up 2 (well sealed) ice cube trays with espresso. And that is after I use my hyperchiller to make it ice cold in the matter of minutes so then I can make it into cubes quicker while maintaining most of its flavor. Then I use my Nespresso machine throughout the week to make some coffee, then pour it into a cup with some coffee cubes so then it can get ice cold really quickly. Just gotta make sure that the coffee cubes I made and the Nespresso pods have a very similar taste profile. And it usually turns out great, saving me time, money, while getting that *spark in flavor from the cubes. It somehow manages to satisfy my needy @$$. lol (High coffee expectations)

[@kaisertan5038]

that’s a whole entire essay over here

[@2222harrys]

“We have the technology” and “The spiny spiny has given us a bump of extraction” - James Hoffman.