Coffee machines in ZRH Senator lounge
Feb 13, 2019, 10:22 am
#1
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Coffee machines in ZRH Senator lounge
Is it my imagination, or have they changed something with the coffee machines in the last few weeks? The Latte Macchiato and Cappuccino seem more watery than before.
First they enhance away the lindt choccies and now this.
First they enhance away the lindt choccies and now this.
Feb 14, 2019, 4:08 am
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I have yet to find an airline lounge coffee machine that pleases me. But I am one of those that find the only really drinkable coffee in the world is found in Italy. Which is not strictly true of course, but I did get drunk on several espressos yesterday while I was briefly down in Domodossola (which made me feel like dancing on the roof of the train on the way back). On the other hand, the Hilton Garden Inn at Rome FCO airport had Nespresso machines at the breakfast. What???? How can the Italians have that chemical rubbish???
On Monday, I was able to get a palatable coffee from the machines in CDG Terminal 2F before my Air France flight (I chose the Americano option, which I usually avoid). It was good enough that I had a second one. Par contre, their espresso option, in those ridiculous flat cups, was like dog pee. In the Lufthansa lounges in Germany, I just avoid the coffee, it's universally awful.
On Monday, I was able to get a palatable coffee from the machines in CDG Terminal 2F before my Air France flight (I chose the Americano option, which I usually avoid). It was good enough that I had a second one. Par contre, their espresso option, in those ridiculous flat cups, was like dog pee. In the Lufthansa lounges in Germany, I just avoid the coffee, it's universally awful.
Feb 14, 2019, 4:46 am
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These ugly Nescafé machines so prevalent in southern countries, though, are truly awful and the ingredients funky
Feb 14, 2019, 4:50 am
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Let's get back to the coffee machines in Senator lounges. This is a question that I have had for some time. Are those coffee machines in the Senator lounges any better than those you get in the Business FTL lounges, which I get access to?
Feb 14, 2019, 6:17 am
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Feb 14, 2019, 8:34 am
#9
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To my view, the Nespresso system is the only machine capable of pouring a decent espresso. All other machines, including those the the LH-group lounges, cannot be used for espressos, but only with coffee with milk.
Feb 14, 2019, 1:23 pm
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Don‘t think the espresso is terrible from the machines at the LX SEN lounge and would overall prefer it to the total environmental disaster called nespresso.
Feb 14, 2019, 1:30 pm
#11
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I have no quarrel with the espresso machines. I do find that when I make up a latte, that I add at least one double espresso to the mix to bring it up to strength. But I order "an extra shot" from coffee bars, so no problem with the machine; I just like my latte's strong.
Feb 17, 2019, 8:26 am
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LH barista bars consistently have very good coffee. There are two blends in the grinder on offer and one pre-ground decaf. All Lavazza.
Feb 17, 2019, 10:35 am
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Actually, I am really very rarely in FRA so I missed that. Thanks for the info! As for MUC, I transit 2 or 3 times a year and I didn't notice a barista in the FTL Business lounge (a lounge I think is pretty good IMO). I will gladly check it out next time!
Feb 17, 2019, 11:56 pm
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When you are refering to A26, I assume that it is in FRA, correct? But I never noticed any man operated coffee machine.