Nespresso CitiZ D110 Espresso Maker, Black

I stressed about buying a "pod" machine for some time. I didn't like the feeling of being held to corporate pods and I resisted the "idiot-proof" nature of a machine like this, but I accepted the fact that I am not interested in coffee enough to master hard core barista techniques so I took the plunge with this machine.

It was a great decision. This machine is beautiful, functional, easy to use and makes fantastic espresso, cappuccino and latte drinks consistently and I highly recommend it. If you dont have access to a Nespresso Boutique for your pod purchases you can get very fast delivery from their online store with reasonable shipping (but I think it should be free).

I also debated a long time between this machine and the one with the attached milk frothing device. I decided to buy that separately because I didnt want the machine to take up too much counter space and the separate frother can be stored in the cupboard.

After traveling the course of Delonghi and Capresso manual and semi-automatic machines, I finally broke down. Spending 20 minutes to prepare a shot of espresso, including preparation and clean-up, and then having to drink it luke warm after the motions, was, to put it mildly, just not fun anymore.

Once you get off the high horse of "Oh, that cannot be espresso, only an X machine can make espresso, you need to suffer to make espresso", and you actually try Nespresso coffee, you are in for a treat. It's not bad. NOT BAD AT ALL.

I'm a hardcore coffee guy. My favorite espresso will always be the one that a professional makes for me, or one that I make for somebody else. I cannot enjoy something I make for myself. So my choice was either one of those $1,000+ super automatic machines, with all its glorious, unending, thankless maintenance chores, or one of those "capsule" monsters. Well, HELLO FRANKENSTEIN. Yes, yes, you are ALIVE!

The CitiZ could not be easier to operate. Anything I can say in that regard would be overkill; some fellow reviewers have done magnificently in their description of the beautiful "unboxing experience". Nespresso offers a nice variety of coffee blends, and they are sufficiently diverse in flavor and complexity to matter. Those people who say that there is no difference between blends (i.e. the Dulção and the Ristretto) may have lost their taste buds in a horrible dentistry accident, or may be instant coffee refugees. My condolences.

Yes, the people at Nestlé are uptight snobs, presumptuous b*stards who have closed the Nespresso capsule market to themselves. They sell a relatively expensive product ($0.60+ per capsule, after taxes and shipping)that you can't find in stores, and which can only be ordered at their uppity online club. Well... I can live with that. And, as far as heartless capitalism goes, those Nestlé Nespresso guys are lovable. Once you consider the practicity of the delivery mechanism, the consistent quality of a product that is satisfying, complex, and rewarding each and every time that you press that magical button, then the "you get what you pay for" law of nature hits you.

I got what I paid for. And I'm pretty happy with my purchase.

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Had problem with my Nespresso Citiz after just two years of light use. Clear water coming out as capsule did not puncture. This seems to be a common problem. Just got off the phone with Nespresso 'CS Manager'. THEY REFUSED TO FIX MACHINE. Wanted to charge $125, then lowered to $99. Obviously they DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS. This machine is only 2 years old and was well cared for. Offered to sell me a new one! Told them I am moving to the Starbucks machine, as Nespresso obviously doesn't stand behind their products. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Will never buy, again!

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I absolutely love this machine. Easy to use and takes up little space in the kitchen. So convenient and takes no skill at all to use.....in other words it's a no brainer and that is what I need in the morning!

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I've owned a few espresso machines over the years: Many years ago, I owned one of those stovetop metal machines. It's been so long since I've had one of those that I'm not even going to comment on the quality of espresso it made. Subsequently I purchased a few different pump machines made by Krups. They both made decent espresso, but nothing compared to what I could get at a decent cafe.

I moved several months ago and discovered that my espresso machine didn't survive the move. After fruitlessly trying to figure out how to get it running again, I decided I'd just buy a new machine. What to buy? I looked at Krups again, but thought it might be nice to get something that would hopefully make even better espresso. I looked at Breville and a few other brands, but my frugal side kept pulling me back to inexpensive machines by Krups and a few others. Meanwhile I was seeking out opinions from others, both in person and online, and finally decided to give the Nespresso brand a try. I was initially extremely put off by the notion of buying into a system where I'd have to buy my coffee from the manufacturer, but I did have to admit that the ease of use seemed great and I wasn't particularly enamored by all that was entailed in using a manual machine.

I've now had my CitiZ for nearly three months and have to say that, along with my Nespresso Aerocino, it is one of the best consumer electronics purchases I've ever made. I like strong espresso, so my preferred pods are the more intense ones: Ristretto, Arpeggio, Roma, Decaf Intenso, and the limited edition Kazaar. I've had espresso at a few cafes since buying my CitiZ and I honestly have found all of them inferior to what I get from my CitiZ. The CitiZ is so easy to use that you could probably make your first cup of coffee while half asleep.

I just descaled my machine for the first time yesterday, and that was quite a breeze to do as well. (Look for a helpful YouTube video on descaling the CitiZ versus trying to figure out Nespresso's illustrated instructions.)

In closing, yes this machine cost me more than I initially wanted to spend. Yes, the capsules cost WAY more than buying coffee beans, grinding them yourself, and then using them in a machine where you have to measure, tamp, etc. But what you get in exchange for the premium cost is consistently great espresso. I'm frequently a budget minded person, but this is one indulgence I'm happy to have developed. I haven't enjoyed drinking coffee this much in years. And, no, I'm not a Nespresso employee -I just sound like one. :)