I received my Nespresso about two weeks ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT and the frother is amazing! No more Starbucks and $4.00 caps for me! Best purchase I made in a long time! The coffee is really really delicious, way better than Starbucks!
Hi Aromacup, i went out last night in the pouring rain to get some 2% milk, it worked super well, i then tried another full cream brand the following day, this also worked, not as well as the 2%. I recon its worth playing with various brands. Thanks for the tip.
Hi Aromacup, i recentlu perchased a U machine with Aeroccino 3 frother, about 3 weeks ago, always had great results frother until this morning. It only heated the milk without frothing, does it matter what kinf of milk I use, at the moment I was only using normal full cream milk, please advise. Thanks for the U-Tube videos, was great and informative.
You can get some campaigns during the year that give you a discount for the machine if you buy a certain number of capsules. Got the Pixie for 29€ + 350 capsules (you have to buy 350 capsules to get the discount).
Yes. You can reprogram any button. Just press and hold it till you get desired amount. Next time you brew it will remember it. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Hey AromaCup, is this lever handle strong enough? Do You have to use force to close it while the capsule is inside? Any chance of potential breaking it during normal use?
I was given a pixie as a gift but I am confused on how to turn it on. There is no on off button and when I place the pod and close it nothing lights up.
When you click either the espresso or lungo button the light will blinks, it means its on. Wait till the blinks stop. And press again which size do you prefer. 😊
Just got my pixie and can't wait to make my first cappuccino ! My question is can I make a cup of coffee sometime ? Do I just dilute the espresso with hot water ? Thanks for the review ! I bought it after reading many reviews and testimonies from my friends :)
Just ordered this. Thanks for the great review. Nothing is mentioned anywhere about adding sugar. I'm hoping the capsules don't come with sugar in them as I like very light sugar in my coffee drinks. I can't imagine they do, but do they? Thanks.
Love this machine but for almost $132 for the Pixie machine at the Nespresso store brand new I decided to get it for the Memorial Day sale. This espresso maker is great.
Downside. Non removeable diffuser. Can't remove parts for cleaning. Can't adjust the strength with this machine. Capsules have a tendency to go rancid. I would rather use fine ground coffee to my liking and use the machine that has removeable components for cleaning. My President's Choice espresso machine PC802 is a lot quieter and makes a way better creamo topped espresso and has a built in frother which one can turn off and parts can be removed and cleaned easier. And has consistent flow.
I received my Nespresso about two weeks ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT and the frother is amazing! No more Starbucks and $4.00 caps for me! Best purchase I made in a long time! The coffee is really really delicious, way better than Starbucks!
Hi Aromacup, i went out last night in the pouring rain to get some 2% milk, it worked super well, i then tried another full cream brand the following day, this also worked, not as well as the 2%. I recon its worth playing with various brands. Thanks for the tip.
Is there a way to brew a more full cup of coffee using this machine?
that was an excellent video. thanks for taking the time to do this.
Great review Brian, thank you. I'm gunna buy one!
Hi Aromacup, i recentlu perchased a U machine with Aeroccino 3 frother, about 3 weeks ago, always had great results frother until this morning. It only heated the milk without frothing, does it matter what kinf of milk I use, at the moment I was only using normal full cream milk, please advise. Thanks for the U-Tube videos, was great and informative.
You can get some campaigns during the year that give you a discount for the machine if you buy a certain number of capsules. Got the Pixie for 29€ + 350 capsules (you have to buy 350 capsules to get the discount).
Is there's possibility to program the water level on cup for this machine?
Instead of pressing the button, hold it until you reach the level you want. the machine will remember next time. Works for both buttons.
Is there a reason why the machine moves so easily when you bump it?
I’d you run water thru it first?
I have a Keurig (the little red one)! But I am thinking of getting another one (torn between the Nespresso U, pixie or the Starbucks verismo. HELP!
Yes. You can reprogram any button. Just press and hold it till you get desired amount. Next time you brew it will remember it. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Why the machine wobbles? Not levelled?
can it use Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules? aren't Nescafé and Nespresso kind of related?
Hey AromaCup, is this lever handle strong enough? Do You have to use force to close it while the capsule is inside? Any chance of potential breaking it during normal use?
Lovely review! Thank you!
people say the pete’s capsules work fine with this machine but he said only nepresso caps- i’m confused
For the "double shot" option I only get 3 Oz of coffee. It looks like you got way more then that.
AG T me too! How do you change that?
You can program buttons to eject amount of coffee you want. Just google it. You will get every answer, and instruction!
I read somewhere that you hold the button down until the desired amount of water is dispensed on the first go-then it stays programmed.
I was given a pixie as a gift but I am confused on how to turn it on. There is no on off button and when I place the pod and close it nothing lights up.
When you click either the espresso or lungo button the light will blinks, it means its on. Wait till the blinks stop. And press again which size do you prefer. 😊
cristinn garcia thank you, finally got the hang of it.
Thanks. You will like it :). Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Just got my pixie and can't wait to make my first cappuccino ! My question is can I make a cup of coffee sometime ? Do I just dilute the espresso with hot water ? Thanks for the review ! I bought it after reading many reviews and testimonies from my friends :)
Espresso and hot water is called an Americano :) Pretty much a regular brew of coffee but better.
5 years later, whats your opinion of this machine? Taste, machine quality use in years.
Just ordered this. Thanks for the great review. Nothing is mentioned anywhere about adding sugar. I'm hoping the capsules don't come with sugar in them as I like very light sugar in my coffee drinks. I can't imagine they do, but do they? Thanks.
Nope they don't have sugar :). Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com
Thanks. I am!!
Thanks. You need to try to add less milk. It's common issue. Let us know if it worked. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Nescafé is parent company for both. But unfortunately they are not compatible :(
I find the water tank is not practical. It’s difficult to take it off and on every time.
Aeroccino 3 is a little sensitive :). Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.
I bought a nesspresso pixie for 120 what a bargain I got!
Where did you find this deal?
well at my job it was a limited edition one too that turns different colors when makes coffee and when it lights up I love it
I got mine from the breville factory outlet for the same price
Hi there, thank you for the review & now im ready to use the machine without fear of destroying it.
Love this machine but for almost $132 for the Pixie machine at the Nespresso store brand new I decided to get it for the Memorial Day sale. This espresso maker is great.
It's a quick and easy way to do it :). Steam wand will do great job as well. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Yes it's very strong. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com
Now you can get capsuoes from Many coffee shops and brands, even Starbucks makes them.
I think i am using it a little different..instead of adding water i am adding fresh milk, does this ruin my machine in the long run?
Yes
I put vodka in mine.
Downside. Non removeable diffuser. Can't remove parts for cleaning. Can't adjust the strength with this machine. Capsules have a tendency to go rancid. I would rather use fine ground coffee to my liking and use the machine that has removeable components for cleaning. My President's Choice espresso machine PC802 is a lot quieter and makes a way better creamo topped espresso and has a built in frother which one can turn off and parts can be removed and cleaned easier. And has consistent flow.
The Nespresso Aeroccino scares me a bit. I doubt it would make good milk. I need a steam wand!
Great :). Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.
So how much money are you getting from Nespresso for this review? :-)
Loads like a shotgun....ok haha