New "Better" Espresso / Coffee Machine(s) Coming to Admirals Clubs
May 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
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New "Better" Espresso / Coffee Machine(s) Coming to Admirals Clubs
I flew out of AUS a couple of days ago, and they had installed a new coffee machine in the AC about a week ago. All the staff was raving about it, and the quality of various coffee options it provided. It apparently grinds the beans on demand, and uses real milk, not powder, when making lattes and the like.
Didn't want to have a cup at the time, but think I'll hit it up when I return through the airport.
Not sure if this was a one off, or if other ACs will also get this "upgrade".
Didn't want to have a cup at the time, but think I'll hit it up when I return through the airport.
Not sure if this was a one off, or if other ACs will also get this "upgrade".
May 4, 2017, 8:24 pm
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Unless it changed in the last week, BOS, PHL, CLT and STL still have the nescafe machines.
I usually just grab a cup of coffee from the carafes, but I'll keep an eye out for upgrades.
I usually just grab a cup of coffee from the carafes, but I'll keep an eye out for upgrades.
May 4, 2017, 8:44 pm
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That's exciting. The cold milk foam is a game changer. I used to work in an office with a Nespresso Aguila like this, and the iced lattes with cold foam were really great:
May 4, 2017, 9:35 pm
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Saw the new machine in ORD H/K today as well this morning. Got a latte and it was better than the ones from the older machines so a perk in my book.
Line was a bit long as other guests were a bit confused (apparently you can get iced/cold drinks from this too? Which is interesting).
Line was a bit long as other guests were a bit confused (apparently you can get iced/cold drinks from this too? Which is interesting).
May 5, 2017, 6:07 am
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They replaced one of the two Nescafe machines in PHL B/C with this one several months ago. But it was out of order on a few of my trips through that lounge. Not sure if bad luck or the machines have issues or just not enough AC training.
May 5, 2017, 11:30 am
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We have these in our office and after the initial euphoria - most of us still go down to Dunkin/Sbux/Geoffreys for our fix. It's great to have fresh milk but you need some staff always around to keep changing the nozzle to new milk gallon.
May 5, 2017, 12:07 pm
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I flew out of AUS a couple of days ago, and they had installed a new coffee machine in the AC about a week ago. All the staff was raving about it, and the quality of various coffee options it provided. It apparently grinds the beans on demand, and uses real milk, not powder, when making lattes and the like.
Didn't want to have a cup at the time, but think I'll hit it up when I return through the airport.
Not sure if this was a one off, or if other ACs will also get this "upgrade".
Didn't want to have a cup at the time, but think I'll hit it up when I return through the airport.
Not sure if this was a one off, or if other ACs will also get this "upgrade".
May 6, 2017, 8:43 pm
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I saw the new machine at ATL earlier this week. Was going to use the cold milk foam. Unfortunately, it was out of milk. The staff were not able to refill it, and offered milk from the fridge.
May 7, 2017, 12:30 pm
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These are the same commercial machines, or a variation on the same theme, that car dealerships seem to love to install. They actually do a decent cup of coffee. Net win.