I purchased this Nespresso machine after hours of online searching and reading other reviews. It's been almost a year since we've owned this machine and I honestly can't figure out how we lived without it. My wife and I were previously buying "designer" lattes from fancy coffee shops at least 2 or 3 times a week, and then "cheap" lattes from Lawson or Famima every other day. The cost adds up but we needed our fix.
We had a chance to try a Nespresso machine at a hotel, and we were hooked: "oh my goodness we can make DELICIOUS coffee / lattes at home? without the hassle?". Well, YES, exactly!!
This machine in particular was interesting because the cost is lower than the other "full-feature" machines, and the Original capsules allow me to make a nice espresso shot in the morning (as opposed to the Vertuo capsules). The next thing to figure out is running cost: we realized that at our consumption rate, this specific Nespresso machine and a regular capsule subscription would end up saving money after less than one year. We bit the bullet and can't look back. We also purchased the Nespresso Aerocino to use in combination with this (https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/dp/product/B09VKMF9CS), it's extremely quiet and super easy to clean.
As for the machine, well, it makes noise but only for the few seconds required to pull the shot. It's hardly an inconvenience unless you have a baby sleeping in the room next door (we do) and even then he's never been woken up from the sound of the machine. It's not an unbearable noise but it's definitely loud -- for a few seconds. The machine's drip tray is quite tall so you can only fit a shot glass under the spout. In my case I 3D printed a smaller drip tray to allow the use of larger mug cups (like this 320mL Thermos mug: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/dp/product/B09T99M2J2).
The used capsule holder needs to be cleaned out every 2 or 3 days in our case, because we drink a lot, and the lower compartment piles up with liquid so the two parts always get cleaned out at the same time (dump the water, remove the capsules). We also purchase the 800yen recyclable bags from Nespresso, and once the bag is filled (about 2-3 months for us) we mail it back and receive a 900yen gift card. Yes you read that right, we make PROFIT from recycling the Nespresso capsules. A whopping 100yen haha, which is still better than nothing and good for the environment.
The machine itself needs to be descaled regularly, and we can get a free descaling kit from Nespresso. We descaled the machine once, it takes about 15 minutes but it's very simple. In any case, it has worked flawlessly for us and I think it's the perfect size for 2 people who love a good coffee (my wife likes it with cold cow's milk, I enjoy it alone or with hot foamed soy milk). We fill the water tank once in the morning and it's usually pretty empty by the end of the day, but that's only because we always pull an empty shot (just water, no capsule) after pouring an espresso - I think it helps to remove any residual coffee to prevent contaminating the next espresso shot.
To save money, we did end up buying some massive boxes (100 capsules) of "fake" Nespresso capsules from Costco. They are surprisingly delicious and the per unit cost is about 1/4 the cost of the real Nespresso capsules. I do however really enjoy some of the real Nespresso capsules, such as the classic Volluto and the super strong Ristretto - but that's just a personal preference and so we order about 4 boxes of 10 capsules from Nespresso every month, to compliment our usage of the Costco capsules (we switch between them on a daily basis).
If you live in Tokyo or other big city, you can use your Nespresso account to get a FREE espresso or latte (or cappuccino) at the Nespresso boutiques. That's a really great service because it lets you discover new capsules you might like (and you get free coffee). I make sure to visit one every time i'm in Tokyo or Nagoya, and always find something to bring home (to their delight I suppose).
One final note: we've completely stopped buying lattes and coffee outside the house (cafes, s*bucks, conbini) - it's just not worth it anymore (sorry!!).
Overall, we're extremely satisfied and our only regret is that we didn't buy one sooner, like 5 years ago or something. Don't wait!
| メーカー | NESPRESSO |
|---|---|
| 型番 | C30-BK-W |
| 梱包サイズ | 39.4 x 32.3 x 14.5 cm |
| 素材 | ABS |
| 色 | ピアノブラック C |
| その他 機能 | タンク取り外し可能 |
| 電圧(V) | 100 ボルト (AC) |
| 梱包重量 | 3.13 キログラム |
| 電池使用 | いいえ |
| 電池付属 | いいえ |
| お手入れ | 水タンク 水洗い |
| メーカー保証 | 保証期間2年。ネスプレッソ コーヒーメーカーのシリアルナンバーをネスプレッソへご登録いただきますと、保証期間が2年から3年に延長されます。ご登録の際は、シリアルナンバーをお手元にご用意ください。（シリアルナンバーは、コーヒーメーカーに貼られているバーコードシールに記載されている19桁の英数字です。） |
| ブランド名 | Nespresso(ネスプレッソ) |
