This is my favorite espresso roast for making lattes at home
592130
I have tried many brands and flavors of K-Cup coffee and I have enjoyed most of them.  However, this is hands-down my favorite K-Cup espresso roast.  I start my day with one of the pouches set on the least amount of water and add 2/3 cup of milk heated for one minute in the microwave.  It's not frothy with little hearts on the top, but it sure tastes great.
83863
I love this coffee. I like strong, dark roast, smooth coffee and this is it.  I make it in my regular drip pot and it is delicious.  Plus, you can't beat the price especially compared to Starbucks Espresso Roast which is what I was drinking.
1285599
I find Nespresso's darker roasts to taste a little burnt. We aren't really strong coffee drinkers in my household so this fits the bill perfectly. The random espresso is perfect for guests.
712948
This is my 3rd DeLonghi espresso machine. I have worn out two previously, over the last 10 years. It is a relatively simple machine. It makes good espresso shots with nice crema. It steams the milk for my latte. It is easy to keep clean. I hope that when this one gives up the ghost after 3-5 years of continuous service, DeLonghi will still be making this model so I can order #4.
3924807
I am a latte snob.  When I bought my latest espresso maker, a  frother, much like this came with it, but I decided to order this based on advice from an espresso shop owner.  The Breville  heats over 180 degrees, which is perfect for any type of espresso drink. I like heavy froth, but this machine includes two disc--one for heavy froth and one for  light to no froth. There is a place on the back to magnetically hold whatever disc not in use, so there is little chance of losing it.  I have owned this for two years and use it  it multiple times a day. The Breville heats and froths the milk perfectly for my lattes. I cannot recommend this highly enough. It is worth the cost. If mine ever breaks down, I would willingly buy this again. Though it might seem costly, it is worth the price.
1734559
The Nectar of Life coffee roasters continue to impress me. I consider myself a coffee buff. I enjoy tasting all of the different blends and roasting styles. As such, I order a lot of different coffees here on Amazon. I have tried a couple of the Nectar of Life coffees, and I cannot stress how delicious I find them. The beans always seem fresh, they are vacuum sealed, which is very important. Coffee beans begin to deteriorate after roasting, but vacuum sealing the bags stops this process and keeps the beans nice and fresh. You can truly taste the difference between these beans and other coffees on Amazon.

This coffee is a medium to dark roast and it does not have a burnt aftertaste. I love the full body of a dark roast, but I cannot stand the burnt aftertaste that so commonly occurs with the darker coffees. It is also low acid. My love of dark coffee tends to go hand in hand with stomach problems, but I have not needed to eat handfuls of Tums after drinking the Old Faithful blend. I also found it has a nice caffeine punch, which is perfect for a morning cup.

This coffee has a rich nutty flavor. They advertise cherry, nutty, and smoky undertones, and I found I can bring those out best when I add some steamed half and half to a cup of brewed coffee. It smells amazing when it is brewing! I thought it smelled like almonds, which was the same smell that hit me when I opened the bag. This is my favorite of the Nectar of Life line of coffees, but honestly, all of them are really good. It comes down to personal preference, but you cannot go wrong with this brand.

I have an automatica coffee machine, which grinds the beans and makes either a brewed coffee or an espresso, depending on my selection. So, I tried this coffee in several ways. I had it as a shot of espresso, which was delightfully tasty. It also quickly brought on the bright eyed caffeine kick! I also made a cup of brewed coffee with it, which was the star, in my opinion. It is nice black, but as I said, adding some half and half brings out the chocolate undertones that leave a nice taste in your mouth after drinking it. I have a pour over setup, but I have not tried it this way yet. However, I can imagine it is great for a pour over, as well. You can make it even bolder by giving a fine grind to those beans and letting them steep, as in a French press. I really feel you cannot go wrong with this coffee, regardless of how you make it!

I did receive a modest discount on this item in exchange for an unbiased review; HOWEVER, I did spend a good chunk of my own hard-earned cash on it, and I regret nothing. In fact, I just ordered a second bag (at full price) because this is one of my favorites. It is definitely worth it!
529785
I actually own a Mr. Coffee espresso machine that I purchase several years ago.  I would grind my own fresh beans, fill, tamp, pull a shot of espresso, steam milk for my latte, then clean the machine....  It was just too much work so the machine was put up on a shelf and gathered dust for over a year.  I still ground my own beans (Capresso Infiniti Burr Grinder), but just used a regular Mr. Coffee machine and made drip coffee.

About six months ago I did a ton of research on to find an easier-to-use espresso/latte machine - the Delonghi Latissima Nespresso seemed to be the winner.  So, I put it on my Christmas wish list and told my husband that was what I wanted this year.  Lo and behold, just before Christmas I see that Keurig has this new "Rivo" out - so I had to check it out.  I have a regular Keurig at work, it makes so-so coffee - it's easy, but not the greatest tasting.  So I was a little skeptical.

But I must say, what I can produce with the Rivo is equal to what I get at Starbucks or any other coffee shop.  I generally get a skinny latte, sometimes hazelnut or vanilla, or during the holiday season I'll get a caramel brulee or another special flavor.  It's true that there are only four different espresso pods available for the Rivo - but I honestly don't know what more you would need.  I use the Classico most, and in the evening I sometimes have a decaf.  I also like the way the Delicato tastes with vanilla syrup.  The Intenso is a little too flavorful for me, but still not bad.  But I think what sets this machine apart is how easy it is to clean.  There's basically nothing to it - just a quick rinse of the milk pitcher and frothing stem under hot running water, and that's it.  I set it aside until next time.  As for the temperature - I always heat up my cup (our tap water is quite hot, I just fill my cup with hot tap water while the milk is frothing), then I pull the shot of espresso into the hot cup, and add the hot milk.  I tested the temp several times and it's always right around 145-150 degrees - just perfect for me, but I'm sure that some people would prefer a hotter drink.

My husband bought this at a local bedding and bath store, with a 20% off coupon.  They also sell the pods, but I've found that by signing up on the Keurig web site, I get them slightly cheaper there, with free shipping, no tax, and delivered right to my door.

I have no complaints about this coffee maker - thanks Keurig!

***Updated five months later*** - I just want to say that Keurig Customer Service is fantastic!  After five months of using my Rivo 2-4 times a day, it started to leak just a trickle of water from the frothing area when I was making a shot of espresso.  I called Keurig, and after a short conversation with the rep (she tried to tell me it was just condensation, I had to insist it was more than that, so stand your ground if you know your machine is malfunctioning), they agreed to send me out a new machine at no cost to me, and a postage paid label so I could return the bad machine to them.  Of course, when I first received my machine back in December I went to their website and entered the Serial # to sign up for the 1-Year Warranty (you all did this, right?) - so it was covered.  The machine they sent me is now covered under a new 1-Year Warranty, as well.  Love my Rivo, thanks Keurig!
747085
This espresso maker works quickly on my stovetop to make a delicious coffee beverage. I never go to a coffee shop anymore because the mochas and cappuccinos I make with this Bialetti taste better to me. I'm saving over one hundred dollars a month making my coffee at home! I highly recommend this stainless steel coffeemaker. (Note: While the Bialetti is doing it's thing, I make delicious froth by heating nonfat milk on the stovetop and then use a little, <$10, Bodum frother that makes an amazing amount of beautiful foamy milk.)
4127106
I've been buying Illy Medium Roast Espresso for well on two decades now after visiting a friend in CT who introduced me to it. I don't bother with Starbucks except when I travel, and then I miss my Illy. Produces a nice crema and the flavor is not overwhelming (I'm not a fan of French Roast). And, if I feel like a cup of coffee (instead of my daily cappuccino), it makes great coffee in my french press.
3936977
This is a tasty coffee. It's very finely ground. It works great in my espresso machine, and also makes a nice cold brew.

It's a nice espresso roast. Bold and rich, without bitterness. I like it.
2801956
Often when I am out and about I think, "I need (yes, need) a latte.  No, wait, I can get one at home!  I just saved 5 bucks!"  I have never tasted the espresso like concentrated coffee that it makes. I drink lattes and cappuccinos and sugary caffeinated wonders with copious foam.  I use paper filters, grocery store Caribou beans that I grind at home, flavored syrup from amazon and a bottle brush is a must because you can not fit your hand into the carafe.
96406
I use this espresso machine every day. It works very well. I was a barista for five years, and used professional machines. This machine is the best I could ask for in a home machine. It makes great espresso.
2698236
this is by far the best coffee I've found for my espresso machine at home. I love getting the stickers too! If you try it and don't enjoy it you may need to adjust the grind setting or tamp more evenly...
3530851
I've tried different espresso roasts, illy, lavazza, some other smaller brands, and this is honestly the best.  I even got some expensive coffee from Germany that was rated the worlds best this year, and this is still better.  I'm kind of a hipster so I wanted my coffee to be some cool small boutique brand, but if you like dark roast this nails it, don't be turned off by the fact that it is Starbucks.
2994464
I love espresso, I drink it everyday, and I love making it home. Unfortunately, I am usually doing a few things at a time and so more often than I'd like to admit I have burned my stovetop espresso maker by not paying attention. This espresso maker is wonderful. It makes great coffee and no worry about burning.
908316
Highly recommended. The Mr Coffee ECMP50 makes a delicious cup of espresso and is my favorite part of my morning routine. Sometimes I actually fall to sleep looking forward to waking up early the next morning and making my latte. It is easy to use, easy to clean, and attractive on the counter. Hands down, my favorite kitchen gadget. :)
852216
I like a dark roast, darker than somecoffee taste is a personal preference, so not everyone likes the same thing, and that's fine. I press by hand, using a La Pavoni, and I use a Baratza Vario-W to grind, so I'm pretty careful about the grinding process too. Consistently I find, using this technique, that the Raven's Brew gives me a delicious shot of espresso (usually I drink just the straight shot, not with milk or anything), with nice mouth feel, a full crema, rich flavor, and a nice finish. Depending on technique, weather, water, the day, I can mess up a shot anytime too, but not every bean gives me as luscious an end product. I like the Raven's Brew for the espresso shot it makes!