Many reviews cover the basics (great espresso, same quality of pump and brew as the more expensive models, space-efficient), but most seem to miss one of the most important, sanity-saving advances from Nespresso, so here it is:

>> You do not have to wait for the machine to warm up before you make your coffee selection. <<

For previous Nespresso owners (myself included), this is a revelation. It means that after you wash your face, go to the bathroom, do whatever it is that you do after waking u...
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Living in Seattle, we love our coffee! There are a many coffee shops around, but I like to be able to make a great cup of espresso before I even leave the house. Well, more accurately, a creamy foamy latte (hazelnut is my flavor of choice this morning).

I also find that making my own espresso drinks at home saves me quite a bit of money, versus buying from Starbucks and other coffee shops around.  I worked my way through college as a Barista, and have not stopped whipping up espresso drinks si...

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Christmas is just around the corner and I am looking forward to it. Every Christmas, all of us visit mom and dad. It is a family gathering and we always have a good time being together because we are all so busy in the normal days. This year I bought them the best espresso machine as a Christmas gift Mom has always loved coffee, and dad would drink with her, although he's not much of a fan. Before I moved out to be near to my workplace, we used to have breakfast together in the mornings. 

I r...
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If your idea of a toaster is an electric kitchen appliance just to toast bread, then you are only partially correct as today, there are new features added to a toaster. The best toaster depends entirely on individual preference and usage.

If you plan to get a toaster just for home use alone, then go for a regular toaster as a regular toaster allows you to defrost or reheat the bread without drying it out.

If you are a businessman dealing in catering services, then the conveyor toaster is somet...

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