What Nespresso pods are being phased out?
These are the coffees that have been discontinued: Alto Intenso (Alto), Alto Dolce (Alto), Decaffeinato Intenso (Espresso), Elvazio (Mug), Giornio (Mug), Decaffeinato (Mug), Decaffeinato Ontuoso (Gran Lungo). When compared to an americano, a lungo has a stronger and more bitter taste. While the lungo is not as strong as an espresso, it is more bitter. Perfect for those who delight in the taste of bitter coffee, but for others not so much.Lungo (A Long Shot of Espresso) When translated to English, lungo simply means “long”. Ordering a lungo espresso refers to pulling the coffee in an espresso machine to yield more water in a single shot to give the espresso a milder and less concentrated flavour.Caffè Lungo (Long Espresso) Caffè Lungo is one of the less popular types of coffee in Italy, like a Caffè Americano but a stronger version.For the CoffeeGeek method of pulling a lungo shot, you need to go just a few hairs coarser on your grinder, and use the same weighted dose of coffee that you’d use for a normal espresso shot.Taste: Because of its espresso base, lungo is stronger but it comes with a slightly bitter profile. Drip coffee is milder with a more straightforward taste that highlights the beans’ origin flavor notes.
How many times can you refill a Nespresso pod?
Here’s the thing: Nespresso pods are designed to only be used once. That first extraction draws out about 95% of the coffee solids, leaving very little behind for a second or third run on the machine. CLEAN YOUR MACHINE REGULARLY Since you regularly use a Nespresso machine, over time the machine will have a build of coffee particles and coffee oils in the brewing chamber. This means that the old residues will remain in the machine and block your nozzles resulting in bitter coffee and poor flow of coffee.Your machine can be old, unused, or broken*, all of them are welcome. Give your machine another life through the RELOVE program. If you would like to bring back your machine to Nespresso please go to your nearest Nespresso boutique, visit Nespresso.Through the Buy Back programme, Nespresso offers its customers the opportunity to purchase a new machine with a 20% discount off the purchase price.
Can I use the same Nespresso pod twice for a double shot?
You could, your machine would let you but it will be weaker/more watery. Nespresso makes pods specifically as double shots. If you double tap the brew button on your Nespresso machine, it gives you a ristretto on espresso sizes, a double espresso on mug sizes and a single espresso on all other sizes.
How often should I clean my Nespresso?
Nespresso recommends descaling every 3 months or 300 capsules (whichever comes first). Nespresso machine. It’s important to never use vinegar to descale your nespresso coffee machine. Doing so can cause serious damage to your machine. It’s always best to use a nespresso descaling kit and follow your user manual when descaling.Nespresso machines should be descaled with a Nespresso Descaling Kit which contains a natural solution that thoroughly dissolves the scale build up. Other solutions (such as vinegar or store-bought descalers) may cause damage to your Nespresso machine. Keep descaling solution out of reach of children.