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The Nespresso C100 US AERO essenza automatic single-serve espresso machine is great for macchiatos, cappuccinos, or cafe lattes. Simply press the button for coffee, then for the millk: add milk, and press the button for milk froth in about 50 seconds or hot milk in about 80 seconds. The C100 comes with dosage indicators inside the jug to make it easy to measure for milk froth or hot milk. The design of this machine has been very thought out, and it also comes with a stay-cool handle, drip-free spout, and cordless design (lifts off its power base) to ensure a graceful pour into your cup.

This Nespresso C100-US-AERO Essenza espresso machine only uses capsules, not any other ground espresso, which is both a good and bad thing. But Nespresso provides a range of premium coffee blends, including decaffeinated and an assortment of 12 capsules comes included. Some people may find this the more expensive option at $0.52 per cup compared to $0.30 for ground coffee, but the extra $0.22 per cup to not have to clean, is worth it in my opinion. Anyone with young children (me included!) certainly doesn’t have time to clean!! Also, the coffee tastes so good, you won’t need to stop by the cafe on your way to work to get your caffeine fix, so in a couple of months, this Nespresso C100 should pay for itself.

Anyway, below are the pros vs cons of the Nespresso C100-US-AERO Essenza:

Good points:

• backlit on/off button,
• electronic temperature regulation,
• less clean up due to the capsules
• drip tray, and
• removable 41-ounce water tank.

Bad points:

• Have to use Nespresso’s blends of coffee

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