Nespresso
Nov 28, 2012 | 9:59 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: Yes.
Posts: 533
We first started traveling with Nespresso when we rented a remote house on Nicaraguan coast. It was so easy that we take it everywhere we are staying for more than a few days. One major problem though is that you need a converter (not adapter) if visiting a country with 220v.
Nov 28, 2012 | 11:07 am
#17
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: DL PM, TK Black, AA dirt
Posts: 194
Ok, I give up - I won't 
Was actually considering that Aeropress thing, but would really like to try the brew that comes out - I don't do regular/perculated coffee - I really need an espresso to start the day.
Most of the places I travel to, have crappy coffee, so it's a serious pain. With this in mind, had a few pretty good lattes in FRU recently - things have much improved, since my last visit.
Was actually considering that Aeropress thing, but would really like to try the brew that comes out - I don't do regular/perculated coffee - I really need an espresso to start the day.Most of the places I travel to, have crappy coffee, so it's a serious pain. With this in mind, had a few pretty good lattes in FRU recently - things have much improved, since my last visit.
Nov 28, 2012 | 1:05 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: K+K
Programs: *G
Posts: 5,081
i didnt like the aeropress much in terms of making an espresso shot.... for that the little moka express is better. of course between all 3 my fav is nespresso machine
Nov 28, 2012 | 1:13 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: DL PM, TK Black, AA dirt
Posts: 194
Nov 28, 2012 | 3:09 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Anwhere ex-MAN
Programs: Nil
Posts: 2,709
Ok, I give up - I won't Was actually considering that Aeropress thing, but would really like to try the brew that comes out - I don't do regular/perculated coffee - I really need an espresso to start the day.
Most of the places I travel to, have crappy coffee, so it's a serious pain. With this in mind, had a few pretty good lattes in FRU recently - things have much improved, since my last visit.
Was actually considering that Aeropress thing, but would really like to try the brew that comes out - I don't do regular/perculated coffee - I really need an espresso to start the day.Most of the places I travel to, have crappy coffee, so it's a serious pain. With this in mind, had a few pretty good lattes in FRU recently - things have much improved, since my last visit.
Personally, I make a strong brew and add it to hot milk for a pseudo latte when on vacation or camping.
If it's mobile espresso you crave, then the Handpresso range is the way to go. There's a new car machine that will also run from an A/C adapter - maybe easier to carry than a full blow Nespresso.
Nov 29, 2012 | 3:40 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a hotel somewhere trying to repack everything I brought (and bought) in to a carry-on smaller than my last one.
Programs: UA, Asia Miles, Southwest, IHG
Posts: 1,108
The handpresso auto looks really interesting. How many cups can you run? Is there a need to have it completely cool down before cups?
Dec 3, 2012 | 8:03 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: BA gold, SPG gold, Etihad gold, Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 40
Have travelled with one for the last 2 years!
I thought I was the only one mad enough to do this!!
I actually have 2 that I travel with one for European voltage and one for US Voltage (transformer never really worked properly)
I have a built in Nespresso at home and another machine in my office - It beats the terrible coffee they normally serve abroad and goes in the Nespresso travel case in my suitcase
I actually have 2 that I travel with one for European voltage and one for US Voltage (transformer never really worked properly)
I have a built in Nespresso at home and another machine in my office - It beats the terrible coffee they normally serve abroad and goes in the Nespresso travel case in my suitcase
Dec 3, 2012 | 9:15 am
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Her Majesty's United Kingdom
Programs: BA Gold, BA Lounge Rats, BA Audit Survivors, CW Kitchen Defender, CX Noodle Connoisseurs Club
Posts: 5,955
Top tip for all you guys!
I also take my Aeroccino with me wherever I go and when staying in hotels it's hard to get fresh milk to make cappuccino, unless you go out to the store to buy some, or order a glass of milk from room service which is extortionate!
What I do is take an empty small water bottle down to breakfast with me and fill it up from the milk machine for the cornflakes, then keep this in the mini bar
I also take my Aeroccino with me wherever I go and when staying in hotels it's hard to get fresh milk to make cappuccino, unless you go out to the store to buy some, or order a glass of milk from room service which is extortionate!
What I do is take an empty small water bottle down to breakfast with me and fill it up from the milk machine for the cornflakes, then keep this in the mini bar
Dec 3, 2012 | 10:09 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 8,616
http://www.nespresso.com/us/en/
For those considering a second machine, there's a holiday promotion where if you spend $200 or more on a machine, you get a $100 nespresso club credit.
I'm seriously considering...
For those considering a second machine, there's a holiday promotion where if you spend $200 or more on a machine, you get a $100 nespresso club credit.
I'm seriously considering...
Dec 3, 2012 | 10:17 am
#25
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http://www.nespresso.com/us/en/
For those considering a second machine, there's a holiday promotion where if you spend $200 or more on a machine, you get a $100 nespresso club credit.
I'm seriously considering...
For those considering a second machine, there's a holiday promotion where if you spend $200 or more on a machine, you get a $100 nespresso club credit.
I'm seriously considering...
I also just bagged a free aeroccino (which will make a nice christmas gift for someone) for buying 450 capsules.
First time I've ever had a special offer from them in 6 months!
It's targeted, although there is nothing to indicate this so you just have to put 450 capsules in your basket and it comes up. You can hit this as many times as you like too apparently!
Feb 18, 2015 | 8:08 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: (Spire Ambassador)(Diamond-HH/Hyatt)(Plat MR, SPG, Delta)(National Exec/Hertz 5*)
Posts: 52
I am glad someone else had the same idea. I bought a machine last near on clearance at Macys and then ended up selling it to my friend. I am starting to travel much more for work and find so much inconsistency in the hotels so I just bought another one. While I can expense my Starbucks I just don't have enough time to go get it all the time. Just wish they had a way to buy the pods in the grocery store so I could expense those too, Don't know how much my company will like "Nespresso Store" as grocery expenses
Feb 18, 2015 | 8:16 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,385
You Need a good aero press and forget the machine, $25.00
Feb 18, 2015 | 8:17 pm
#28
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: (Spire Ambassador)(Diamond-HH/Hyatt)(Plat MR, SPG, Delta)(National Exec/Hertz 5*)
Posts: 52
I am glad someone else had the same idea. I bought a machine last near on clearance at Macys and then ended up selling it to my friend. I am starting to travel much more for work and find so much inconsistency in the hotels so I just bought another one. While I can expense my Starbucks I just don't have enough time to go get it all the time. Just wish they had a way to buy the pods in the grocery store so I could expense those too, Don't know how much my company will like "Nespresso Store" as grocery expenses
Feb 18, 2015 | 8:19 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: (Spire Ambassador)(Diamond-HH/Hyatt)(Plat MR, SPG, Delta)(National Exec/Hertz 5*)
Posts: 52
Feb 18, 2015 | 8:44 pm
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Delta Silver Medallion, Marriott Gold, United Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 16,456
For us, it was the opposite. I rarely drink coffee, but my husband needs coffee, the way most people need air. In 2011, while we were in Europe, several of our hotels had a Nespresso in the room, and the spousal unit was, shall we say, hooked. I bought him a machine soon thereafter, and he has been a happy man (not to mention all the money saved on Starbuck's).
We don't travel with it, but Nespresso machines have become pretty standard in hotel rooms these days.
We don't travel with it, but Nespresso machines have become pretty standard in hotel rooms these days.
