Nespresso Citiz Coffee and Espresso Machine by DeLonghi with Aeroccino, Black

I purchased the CITIZ DLonghi Nespresso machine after conducting extensive research to determine whether I should purchase a DLonghi or a Breville. All of the positive reviews seemed to be for the DLonghi, and DLonghi has been making the machine for a while, so. . . br>I went with the CITIZ machine because it uses the OriginalLine pods and is a little less expensive than the VertuLine (all are recyclable). Nespresso provides a free prepaid postage plastic bag for returning aluminum pods to a recycling facility. The recycling process is explained in a video on the Nespresso website. Because the Keurig coffee maker's pods are made of plastic and are not recyclable, I would not purchase one. I'm glad I did because the CITIZ's creamy foam is fantastic. br>The CITIZ produces a delicious espresso with a thick, foamy creme that lasts throughout the latte. I had the option of purchasing the milk steamer along with the CITIZ, but I chose not to, and now I'm kicking myself for not doing so because I make lattes and steamed almond milk would be fantastic. Oh well. The pods are collected in a small container in the CITIZ, making it simple to dump them into the plastic recycling bag. I wouldn't let more than 6 pods collect because the container might overflow. Fortunately, the container that collects the pods has about 1/2 " at the bottom to collect coffee that drips out of the machine. There have been complaints that this machine is noisy, but it isn't any noisier than my previous Senseo espresso machine, and it isn't nearly as loud as my previous Senseo espresso machine. It takes about 20 minutes for the water to heat up. 25 secs. When pressing the button to turn on the machine, I would place a cup underneath the spout, because it once started making espresso in the middle of heating the water! I'm not sure what happened, but it hasn't happened since, so I make sure to put a cup under the spout before turning it on. br>I did purchase some 3rd party Nespresso compatible pods, but the pods I purchased are plastic, a little smaller, and the coffee is inferior to Nespresso's coffee. I believe the Nespresso pods are well worth the extra money. I prefer a milder espresso, and I've discovered that the Pure Origin Rosabaya de Columbia and the Caramelito, a caramel-flavored coffee, are both excellent choices. Decaffeinated espresso pods are available as well. br>I adore this machine and would (and have) enthusiastically recommend it.

Amirah Hickman

| Sep 21, 2021

One of the reasons I haven't jumped on the K-train is because I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement. I was impressed when I read about Nespresso's free cup recycling program and environmental focus when I first heard about the cup/Nespresso bandwagon. When I was in Beijing recently, the hotel had an espresso machine that made the best Italian coffee with fantastic crema. My usual cup of coffee wasn't cutting it anymore. As a result, I decided to try Nespresso this Christmas. So far, I've been very pleased with the machine; the milk frother is excellent, and the espresso and lungo produced by it are excellent. It reminded me of the Italian coffees I had in Beijing. It's impossible for me to be unhappy with their product. However. Because they make it so difficult to participate, I'm beginning to believe Nespresso's recycling program is just a marketing ploy rather than a genuine commitment. You must order your cups through Nespresso to receive the free recycling bags, and you can only get two bags at a time. I believe they hold up to 200 cups, so two bags should last you a long time if you can get one. My bags were out of stock when I went to order them. I used the store locator because the bags are also available in store. In our area, there is only one location, and it is nearly an hour away. I'll still have to take my recycling bags to a UPS store to have them shipped back to Nespresso once I receive them in theory. Dear Nespresso, the easier you make recycling your products for consumers, the more products we will buy and use. If I feel a pang of guilt every time I hear that little aluminum cup neatly drop into the featured trash receptacle, no matter how convenient it is, I will not brew as often. I'm going to look into the reusable k-cups. I'm supplementing the cups that run this machine with my own brewing to tide me over until I figure out the recycling situation.

Stefan Wheeler

| Sep 12, 2021

) Y'all. This is the real deal. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa The small size is ideal for our Brooklyn kitchen, and we've saved a lot of money by making coffees that are superior to those available in most local coffee shops. br>The frother is a lifesaver, whipping up the most amazing frothy warm cream in a flash. You can have a fantastic cup of espresso in less than a minute. br>br>I've been telling everyone I know about how amazing this machine is because it's changed my life; it's that good. It comes with a multipack of pods so you can try out different flavors and see which one you prefer, but they're all pretty addictive. br>br>Buy it. Now is the time to purchase it.

Cade Ballard

| Jul 06, 2021

It was great that it was smaller than other models, so it didn't take up as much counter space. The machine was fantastic, and I used it every day for the next nine months. Then it stopped working and, no matter how hard I tried to reset it, it would only brew 1 oz of water at a time. When you consider that you could buy a cheap $40 no-name brand for the same price, it's not worth it; and based on other reviews, I'm glad I didn't waste my money on the warranty, as it appears they don't have good support or coverage.

Georgia Holden

| Nov 12, 2021

I really liked this machine and the product it produced, but it broke two weeks after I returned it. Now I'm stuck with a $170 machine that requires five presses of the button to get a single shot of espresso. Press it five times in a row. My heart is broken.

Gracelynn Koch

| Apr 28, 2021