Are the espresso shotss reallly hot or just luke warm? Thanks so much
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They are pretty good, not very hot but not luke warm. Should be drunken immediately. The full cup of coffee is pretty good. I always stick to dark roast myself. The latte's aren't worth it. Just powdered milk and it tastes it.
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For me they are hot. Not hot enough to burn my mouth or hot enough that I need to let it cool, but certainly hotter than luke-warm. Maybe someone can provide an actual temperature?
219046
I work for Starbucks. The shots are the same temperature as the ones we use.
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I haven't tried them in an espresso machine, but I grind them every day & they don't seem oily -- if they were, they would have gunked up my grinder. I would try them -- beats paying $52 a pound for those stupid little pods!
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I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those.
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Espresso might be a little darker...I have cappucino and it is dark enogh. That is all I can suggest
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Both are very good. I would not not use the Super Crema for espresso but it's my favorite for milk based drinks. I use the Lavazza Grand Bar for espresso. Mainly, all of the Lavazza's are great coffees and it's cheaper than Illy.
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I bought this for my sister so I can only tell you this. She's drinking lots of espresso, Capps, and lattes. I talk to her several times/ day, and REPEATLY says how hot everything stays, lives in small town but would go daily (20 miles) just to get her espressos, now she's making them daily. This machine makes a WONDERFUL gift. �
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I use the Lavazza "Cafe Espresso" blend - the black 8 oz can. One can will typically last us 1 week and we typically brew 3/4 shots a day. The can costs about $7, so it works out to something like 25c-33c per shot.
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Boiled in Alum. Not a big deal, I'm going on 69 yrs. old. I did drink espresso from one in the 60's and I'm not dead yet. Don't worry, enjoy simple things of life.
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I never took the chance to get the temperature. But it only gets the milk warm and not hot as opposed to using a steam wand. I returned this machine and got me the Gaggia classic. Can't beat fresh made coffee.
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The Coffee is very hot and it tastes Great..hope this helps..We love the coffeemaker.
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Yes -That's what mine sounds like as well...much quieter than a traditional espresso machine... Enjoy!
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This is unsweetened, black espresso shots. I used to see the sweetened version, but this wasn't it! Hope that helps! :)
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Theodore, I'm just like you, after a great espresso with thick crema. How did it work out for you? Thanks, Don
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I haven't used the Sbucks espresso but I do use Lavazza - Crema e Gusto which is the coffee of choice of my native Italian friends and have no problem.
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The espresso is excellent. You can prepare it in two strengths: 1) knock your sock offs and 2) strong. My machine works fast and effectively and the coffee is very full bodied and rich in flavor.
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The other two responses you got are correct in the iced coffee, just like iced tea, pour it over Ice. As far as the temp of the coffee, its quite hot out of my machine, others have to cool it off before they drink it. The taste of the coffee if you like a strong coffee flavor, use the Italian Espresso's on 12OZ serving. Perfect cup of coffee. Just follow the strength dots on the box. The box colors for the best coffee, Red, Orange, Yellow. Personal preference of course. Good Luck
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Mine works fine. Frothy and the ideal warmth. If still within warrant, Nespresso will replace quickly.