| DeLonghi's Metal Nespresso Lattissima Maker, Model EN680.M, patented extraction system facilitates the ideal flow of water through the ground coffee. The machine automatically ejects the capsules into holding tank after brew is completed. Patented IFD milk system includes a milk container for cappuccino, latte or macchiato. The milk container includes a unique automatic cleaning function with a push of a button. The entire milk container is detachable so it can easily be placed in the refridgerator. The amounts of frothed/steamed milk and coffee are adjustable to preference. Adjustable cup tray height accomodates large or small cups with easy removable drip tray insert. Illuminated controls allow the consumer to choose their favorite drink of cappuccino, latte machiato, espresso coffee, long coffee, or hot water in a simple and intuitive way. Other features include removable drip tray, self-priming operation, 19 BAR high pressure pump and removable 40 oz water tank. The welcome kit includes an espresso cup, a latte cup, a saucer and a sample pack of Nespresso capsules. |
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 DELONGHI NESPRESSO LATTISSIMA EN680.M |
| Review Date: February 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Factotum, California |
My wife and I bought this machine a year ago.
It produces THE Best Espresso outside of Rome -- We Love it!
The awesome range of Coffees Nespresso has is fantastic!
The only truly 'hard' issue with this incredible well designed machine is
Choosing which coffee we prefer! We order online and Nespresso's
Super-Fast service delivers direct to our door; it is unbelievable
how service-oriented this company is. What to say to the folks who
state 'issues' --?!?Whine&Dine?!?-- Incomprehensible! We have Zero problems on All
the fabulous concoctions the Lattissima serves up; ditto other owners we know,
who fell in love with Our Lattissima and promptly went home and bought their own!
Simply, they ran out of 'excuses' 'to call' just so they could
sit with our family sipping the Best Tasting Espresso outside of Europe!
Blagues à part, nous savons que vous les gars tous nous aiment profondément!
C'est vrai, la «foule Whine & Dine" ne sait pas comment faire autre chose!
Eh bien, plus ça change - la nature humaine reste la même! |
want to like it but have to admit to myself I don't
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| Review Date: January 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bob Lock, CA USA |
| Since I spent a fair amount on this machine just like the title of the review says, I have really tried to convince myself I like it and kept telling myself i'm not using it correctly and/or i'm being too picky but then i read other reviews that say the same thing and i finally just admitted "I spent a bundle on a vacation I didn't really like". The problem for me is the heat or the lack thereof. And, I'm not even an aficionado of espresso or cappuccino...give me a reasonably decent/potent strong hot one and i'm happy. This machine just doesn't and i've tried all the tricks (modifying the amount of milk, doubling the espresso, major froth, minor froth, using the steamer once before making the coffee, attaching re-attaching, etc. etc.). To me it tastes watery and lukewarm almost all the time. And I have to agree with those others, the cup warmer is pretty useless but even if it wasn't I want the drink to be hot itself, not through the external 'warmth' of the cup re-heating coffee. The espresso tastes good by itself generally but still isn't as good as some of the other Nespresso machines i've used at hotels. Wish I could return it. As the others say, the design is sleek; the cleaning is comparatively easy and minimal. |
Luke warm, weak and expensive lattes
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| Review Date: December 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Robert W. Heller, Edmonds, WA |
| It is impossible to produce a hot latte or cappucino with this machine. I have to heat my beverage in the microwave to make it drinkable. The pods are expensive (55 cents without factoring in shipping cost) and it takes three of the boldest variety to make a twelve ounce latte that tastes like coffee. The milk frother is a little finicky and requires extra attention when attaching it to the machine to make it work properly. Also, the water reservoir is very small. At nearly $600 for this machine, I wish I'd ponied up for an automatic that uses beans rather than pods. I'd recoup the difference in the price of the machine by saving money on the coffee. |
Makes a fine beverage
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| Review Date: September 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Pickles, |
| Very happy with this product and in the long run will save at just 55 cents a beverage! Very easy to use and makes 4 different style coffee drinks! It's quiet, not messy, and way less expensive then Starbucks. |
Too cold and not enough
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| Review Date: September 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Rose, |
The ease of use is outstanding. The flavor is also extremely well done. The cleanliness is great. Size is perfect and unobtrusive. Ability to change strenth and amount is relatively easy within the parameters available.
My issues might be enough for me to take it back however. The volume is purely European... in that the MOST you can make is still a small cup in American terms. Nothing wrong with that at all, however, it is not what I want. Coffee range is 0.65-6.5oz. Hot water range is 1.7-13oz. Latte/cappucino - Milk (heated/frothed) 1-6.7oz and coffee 0.65-10oz however the size of the cup which is included and I have nothing else which will fit under the fixed spout, will not hold that much. So you are basically chained to the small cup size due to the physical design of the machine. The SECOND issue is that no matter how much you preheat the cups, the coffee is relatively cold. In a cup off the shelf it is lukewarm. In a heated cup it is passable for a couple minutes, but anything longer, unfortunately is far too cool. My wife is not a big HOT coffee drinker, but even she has to put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to have a 'normal' cup of coffee. There are no adjustments for heat. There is a wasted 'heating plate' on top which is supposed to keep your cups at a warmer temperature. However, it is not useful in my opinion, unless the miniscule temp increase compared to ambient is worth the $100 more. Be careful if you try it out in the store. I did, and did not notice the temp of the coffee being cooler, but I realize now that it was a very small volume in a small paper cup. If this is how you drink coffee, you might be ok. But take down the mug your son made you in kindergarten, and you will be drinking cold coffee in no time.
The only other problem is that you must buy your coffees online/through the company. I made the mistake of ordering their 'welcome' pack before I tried enough of the coffees to see whether I liked the machine. I am still unsure. The flavor is great. The ease is great. However, I don't know if the end product is what I want.
If you want the 'traditional' espresso/cappucino I believe this product is exactly for you. If you want what I as an American have come to think of as coffee/latte... you might want to look elsewhere. I am seriously thinking about taking it back and looking at the Jura models, but I am open.
This machine would have been perfect if it had a couple changes. First... needs to have the ability to increase the temperature of both the coffee and milk. Second... needs to have the ability to place a larger cup directly under the spout. I would like to put my travel cup under the spout directly rather than have to make/pour/make/pour. And finally, I would like to have the ability to make the VOLUME I want. Like a 16oz triple shot latte... that is all I am really looking for. |
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