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Nespresso A+GCA1-US-CH-NE VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother, Chrome (Discontinued Model)
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Brand | Nespresso |
Color | Chrome |
Special Feature | Milk Frother |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
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About this item
- Includes Aeroccino Plus milk frother: rapid one touch preparation of hot or cold milk froth; Items sold separately valued at 398
- New revolutionary Centrifusion technology to gently brew both Coffee and Espresso with one touch of a button
- Capsule recognition and code reading technology for blend-specific parametric brewing; Two capsule sizes, large for Coffee and small for Espresso
- Easy insertion and ejection of capsules; For use with Nespresso VertuoLine capsules only; Not compatible with Nespresso Original Line capsules
- Removable used capsule container holds 13-20 used capsules; Automatic off mode after 9 minutes of inactivity; Fast heat up time 15 seconds
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Experience the Revolution of Coffee. The new Nespresso VertuoLine coffee system provides coffee lovers with a revolutionary way to experience freshly brewed, large-cup coffee with an espresso style crema, as well as an authentic espresso at the touch of a button. Set includes the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus milk frother: rapid one touch preparation of hot or cold milk froth. The new Nespresso VertuoLine revolutionizes the way that coffee is brewed, introducing Centrifusion technology to produce large-cup coffee with crema and espresso with the same high quality, in cup result. Centrifusion provides a system where extraction parameters are individually controlled and optimized for each Grand Cru coffee. Over 25 years ago Nespresso pioneered the portioned coffee system and has been continuously innovating ever since to deliver the highest quality coffee experiences to consumers worldwide. Nespresso is once again revolutionizing the world of coffee by launching a new system; the Nespresso VertuoLine. To obtain the perfect coffee or espresso, Nespresso experts seek out only the finest Grand's Crus green coffees, which promise to offer the most tantalizing aromas. The virtuoso 'alchemists' compose the blend from these diverse origins and decide upon a specific roasting and grinding profile. Each Nespresso Grand Cru has a distinctive character. You can, depending on the variety of different recipes, enjoy Nespresso with milk. When combined with creamy milk foam, you will experience a whole new variety of flavors. The Nespresso Club Services. A world of services at your disposal. The Nespresso Club is always there for you, online, by telephone or in one of our Boutiques. Order your Nespresso capsules, receive personalized advice and obtain technical support for your machine: whatever you are seeking, the Nespresso Club and its Specialists are with you every step of the way. Benefit from quick and easy ordering whenever, wherever.In general, the coffees can be consumed directly after brewing. If you wish to drink your coffee hotter, you can preheat your cup by rinsing it with hot water and we also advise to warm up your milk before mixing it with the coffee.
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Brand | Nespresso |
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Color | Chrome |
Special Feature | Milk Frother |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Nespresso |
Included Components | Milk Frother |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Product Dimensions | 11.91 x 8.3 x 11.93 inches |
Item Weight | 6.45 pounds |
Manufacturer | Nespresso |
ASIN | B00ILLV46Y |
Item model number | A+GCA1-US-CH-NE |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,114,019 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #405 in Single-Serve Brewers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 1, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of use of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes amazing espresso or coffee, it's sleek and stylish, and it comes with good instructions. That said, some complain about the temperature and value.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes an amazing espresso or coffee, is the best on the market, and is a great machine for coffee lovers. Some are impressed with the quality and taste of the brew.
"...I was super impressed with the quality of the brew. There is honestly no comparison between the Keurig and Nespresso system...." Read more
"Great coffee machine. This model makes both coffee and espresso. Pop in the pod/capsule, push the button and instant DELICIOUS coffee!..." Read more
"...so sleek and stylish on the counter, heats up in 15 seconds, and delivers a qulaity, foamy espresso that is delicious...." Read more
"...They can be pricey; however, they are still way less expensive and better quality than say, Starbucks...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that it is sleek, stylish, and manly. Some say that the machine looks very manly chrome, metal, and plastic. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED. It is so sleek and stylish on the counter, heats up in 15 seconds, and delivers a qulaity, foamy espresso that is delicious...." Read more
"...In Seattle. The crema, the flavor, the ease of use, the design..." Read more
"...every cup even without milk- it truly gives the end result a very nice gourmet touch...." Read more
"...But now there's a machine that's compact, with a sleek and simple design, that serves both coffee and espresso!..." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They say it makes amazing cappuccino, has a breeze to use the milk frother, and has good instructions. Customers also say the two pod styles are easy to operate and the espresso is quick and efficient.
"...In Seattle. The crema, the flavor, the ease of use, the design..." Read more
"...Operating this machine & the milk frother is so simple that my 10 year old has mastered it & makes my morning cappuccino for me...." Read more
"...a great cup of coffee* the foam* the easy and convenience - no messy filter to fill and empty, no waiting for the pot to brew, no wasted..." Read more
"...Stong, light, med and flavored also there are expresso pods. Quick and easy which is how I like things...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the coffee. They say it's bold with almost no hint of plasticky taste.
"...My American coffee came out frothy and the flavor bold. By contrast, a k cup would be watery and most of the time weak...." Read more
"...In Seattle. The crema, the flavor, the ease of use, the design..." Read more
"...All of the coffees are high quality, but don't suit all tastes...." Read more
"...I've had the chance to try--deep, rich flavor with almost no hint of "plasticky" taste..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the brewing technology of the coffee maker. They say it makes drinks quickly, great coffee in seconds, and is ready to brew quick. They also say the milk frother is fast and does a great job making espressos. Customers also mention that it makes their mornings gourmet in minutes and is impressed with its beautiful design.
".../type of cup has a specific brew temperature and is designed to be immediately drinkable...." Read more
"...easy and convenience - no messy filter to fill and empty, no waiting for the pot to brew, no wasted coffee*..." Read more
"...Stong, light, med and flavored also there are expresso pods. Quick and easy which is how I like things...." Read more
"I can't say enough about how I love this machine! Consistent, fast and I can send back the used pods for Nespresso to recycle and their expense...." Read more
Customers like the froth produced by the coffee maker. They mention that the milk frother is easy to use and very easy to clean. They also say that it is great for making lattes and saves them money from going to the coffee shops.
"...With it, you are able to froth milk or whip milk. Depending on the beater used determines froth or whipped...." Read more
"...The milk frother is great for making lattes and saves us money from going to the coffee shops all the time. We now can enjoy at home!..." Read more
"...The frother is great - made a latte and then heated milk for the kids' hot chocolate...." Read more
"...The one I purchased had the milk frother included, amazing. I saw some reviews that it did not work well and the milk over flowed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it's a great value, with bags provided for easy, no cost returns. They say it'll save them money from going to the coffee shop and is a good investment. Others however, wish the pods weren't so expensive and the VirtuoLine cartridge costs excessively high. They also mention that the only draw side is that you need to purchase the pod online.
"...But on the other hand, it makes the VirtuoLine cartridge costs excessively high...." Read more
"...I am so happy with my purchase and I think the pods are worth the extra $.35 each from what I was paying for green mountain keurig k-cups...." Read more
"...They can be pricey; however, they are still way less expensive and better quality than say, Starbucks...." Read more
"...The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. Definitely a great value for the price...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the coffee maker. They mention that it makes lukewarm coffee at best, and that the espresso doesn't come out piping hot.
"...Water temperature: The water does not get piping hot as others have mentioned, but I don't like piping hot drinks so this is fine with me...." Read more
"...It is slightly cooler than I would have liked, but it is still adequate. The other minor issue I have is not with the unit, but with the pods...." Read more
"...Another nice feature of this coffee maker is that it brews the coffee at certain temperatures based upon the bar code on the cartridge...." Read more
"...We found that the coffee was good, but once we added milk it wasn't hot enough. The espresso was great, but there is only one size setting...." Read more
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Initially, I intended on buying the Cusinart K cup machine. But after reading the reviews here, I became extremely hesitant. The chief complaint was the cup not filling all the way, which is similar to the same issue that has plagued my two machines. After talking it over with my wife, she suggested getting a Nespresso machine. We used a Nespresso machine in France about 10 years ago and know that they make an excellent espresso.
I was apprehensive since I really didn't want to spend that much money on a coffee maker that only makes espresso. So Amazon I went to see what Nespresso had to offer. I was very excited to see that they now have a machine that makes American style coffee. Seeing how both machines were similiar in cost, I decided to go with the VertuoLine. I couldn't be happier with my choice.
As is usual, my VertuoLine came within 2 days. Thank you FedEx. Like a child on Christmas, I was excited to see the box. The box was huge! I thought for certain that Amazon used too big of a box. No, it was the correct size. I was really impressed with how well this was packed. Inside the Amazon box, was this big Nespresso box. Seeing how big the box was, I was a little nervous that it was not going to fit in my kitchen. Upon opening that box, there was another two boxes in the Nespresso box. One was for the VertuoLine and the other was for the Aeroccino frother. Nespresso really went out of their way to make certain that this beautiful machine will arrive in one piece.
Like the father in A Christmas Story taking out his lamp, I carefully removed the VertuoLine and Aeroccino from their boxes, and marveled at the beauty of this contraption. Having a small kitchen, I had to move things around to make sure that this machine is well displayed for family members who do not have this and wish they did. =) I was surprised to see that this isn't much smaller than my Keurig machine. I decided to place this where I had my old machine.
After putting the machine together, I had to have my 1st cup of coffee. Once I filled the machine with bottled water, I turned it on and let it go through the cleaning process. Or so I thought. I let the machine sit for 5 minutes while I thought it was going through the cleaning process. Now it's the moment I've been waiting for for two days...the java! I open the cartridge holder, insert one elvazio cartridge, close it, and away we go! Houston we have a problem....nothing is coming out. Dear Lord, is my wonderful machine broke? Say it ain't so! I was a roller coaster of emotions!
After regaining my composure, I did something no man in history will ever admit doing...I read the instructions! Ah....I forgot to turn the lever to "lock". So start all over again...3 quick presses of the brew button and sure enough, this time it cleans the system. I was a little worried that I wasted my elvazio cartridge since it was punctured earlier. I read on the web that if you carefully put foil on the cartridge, you will be able to reuse it. I gave it a shot and surprisingly it worked! That little machine sounded like a little jet engine, it was spinning that cartridge during the brew super fast.
I was super impressed with the quality of the brew. There is honestly no comparison between the Keurig and Nespresso system. My American coffee came out frothy and the flavor bold. By contrast, a k cup would be watery and most of the time weak. Yes you can get a espresso roast for the Keurig, but the flavor is still weak compared to the VertuoLine. Now that I finished this American cup of coffee it was on to the espresso type of coffee.
As the coffee was brewing, I got the Aeroccino ready for work. It couldn't have been any easier. Add milk to fill line, put Aeroccino on base, press red button and away we go. In a couple of minutes the Aeroccino shuts off and the froth is ready for your pleasure. I was happy with the outcome of the froth...so thick and yummy! It was seriously thick. I was in java heaven.
My sister in-law stopped by, saw me and my wonderful coffee, and asked me to make her one, which I obliged. The second cup is going smoothly, then all of a sudden I went to pour the froth...gasp! Where are you froth? I dumped it and gave it another go. Same thing. The only difference was where I purchased the milk from. The first batch of milk used was from A&P, the second from Shop Rite.
After doing some research regarding this issue, I found out that this is actually a common problem with the Aeroccino. Depending on the milk, how old it is, if there is a preservative in it to prevent curdling in hot liquids will determine your ability to froth. This was also confirmed to me by Nespresso reps at Sur la Table. They recommend using skim milk for the best froth. No thank you. I will stick with the 2%.
There are two similiar looking compartments on the VirtuoLine. The left side is the water reservoir and the right side is where the cartridges get ejected when you open the machine to put in a new cartridge. I thought that was a pretty neat feature, since I've burned my fingers on occasion when brewing k cups. Another nice little feature is the cup holder. The cup holder can be moved to a higher position when you are brewing espresso. That is not a deal breaker in any way. Just a nice little feature. It shows that they are paying attention to details in the machine.
Another nice feature of this coffee maker is that it brews the coffee at certain temperatures based upon the bar code on the cartridge. There is no need to manually adjust the water temperature. That said, it's also a negative. For some reason, I find that my Nespresso coffee cools a lot faster than the Keurig coffee. This is not a deal breaker to me. But if my wife's grandmother were still alive, she'd go ballistic because her coffee wasn't hot enough. I believe that Keurig wins on this feature.
As of now there are nine coffee flavors and four espresso flavors available for the VirtuoLine. According to the Nespresso representative at Sur La Table, they expect to have at least one holiday flavor available for the VirtuoLine coming this holiday season. Keurig, on the other hand, has probably hundreds of different coffees available to brew.
You also have the ability to brew your own coffee with the insert most machines gladly provide. Nespresso, on the other hand, has and Apple like control on their VirtuoLine system. A real negative with VirtuoLine is that you have to go to one of their boutiques to buy the coffee, or buy online at their website. If you choose to buy online, you need to buy a minumum of 150 cartridges to receive free shipping. On one hand I understand that doing this controls the quantity of the coffee. But on the other hand, it makes the VirtuoLine cartridge costs excessively high. A k cup probably cost around $.65 to brew, compared to $1.10 for American coffee and $.88 for espresso coffee. Amazon offers a system where you can reuse your cartridge via the foil trick. But it's mixed results.
The Aeroccino frother is a nice little gadget. With it, you are able to froth milk or whip milk. Depending on the beater used determines froth or whipped. Press the button once, and it also heats the milk. Hold the button for approximately two seconds makes it cold, which is suitable for iced coffees, latte's.
If you love your cup of coffee, and the convenience of this type of machine, then I would recommend getting this.
On a side note, I purchased this for $213.05. Four days later, the price for this went down $13.20. I contacted Amazon about this and they promptly issued me a credit for the difference in price.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015
Initially, I intended on buying the Cusinart K cup machine. But after reading the reviews here, I became extremely hesitant. The chief complaint was the cup not filling all the way, which is similar to the same issue that has plagued my two machines. After talking it over with my wife, she suggested getting a Nespresso machine. We used a Nespresso machine in France about 10 years ago and know that they make an excellent espresso.
I was apprehensive since I really didn't want to spend that much money on a coffee maker that only makes espresso. So Amazon I went to see what Nespresso had to offer. I was very excited to see that they now have a machine that makes American style coffee. Seeing how both machines were similiar in cost, I decided to go with the VertuoLine. I couldn't be happier with my choice.
As is usual, my VertuoLine came within 2 days. Thank you FedEx. Like a child on Christmas, I was excited to see the box. The box was huge! I thought for certain that Amazon used too big of a box. No, it was the correct size. I was really impressed with how well this was packed. Inside the Amazon box, was this big Nespresso box. Seeing how big the box was, I was a little nervous that it was not going to fit in my kitchen. Upon opening that box, there was another two boxes in the Nespresso box. One was for the VertuoLine and the other was for the Aeroccino frother. Nespresso really went out of their way to make certain that this beautiful machine will arrive in one piece.
Like the father in A Christmas Story taking out his lamp, I carefully removed the VertuoLine and Aeroccino from their boxes, and marveled at the beauty of this contraption. Having a small kitchen, I had to move things around to make sure that this machine is well displayed for family members who do not have this and wish they did. =) I was surprised to see that this isn't much smaller than my Keurig machine. I decided to place this where I had my old machine.
After putting the machine together, I had to have my 1st cup of coffee. Once I filled the machine with bottled water, I turned it on and let it go through the cleaning process. Or so I thought. I let the machine sit for 5 minutes while I thought it was going through the cleaning process. Now it's the moment I've been waiting for for two days...the java! I open the cartridge holder, insert one elvazio cartridge, close it, and away we go! Houston we have a problem....nothing is coming out. Dear Lord, is my wonderful machine broke? Say it ain't so! I was a roller coaster of emotions!
After regaining my composure, I did something no man in history will ever admit doing...I read the instructions! Ah....I forgot to turn the lever to "lock". So start all over again...3 quick presses of the brew button and sure enough, this time it cleans the system. I was a little worried that I wasted my elvazio cartridge since it was punctured earlier. I read on the web that if you carefully put foil on the cartridge, you will be able to reuse it. I gave it a shot and surprisingly it worked! That little machine sounded like a little jet engine, it was spinning that cartridge during the brew super fast.
I was super impressed with the quality of the brew. There is honestly no comparison between the Keurig and Nespresso system. My American coffee came out frothy and the flavor bold. By contrast, a k cup would be watery and most of the time weak. Yes you can get a espresso roast for the Keurig, but the flavor is still weak compared to the VertuoLine. Now that I finished this American cup of coffee it was on to the espresso type of coffee.
As the coffee was brewing, I got the Aeroccino ready for work. It couldn't have been any easier. Add milk to fill line, put Aeroccino on base, press red button and away we go. In a couple of minutes the Aeroccino shuts off and the froth is ready for your pleasure. I was happy with the outcome of the froth...so thick and yummy! It was seriously thick. I was in java heaven.
My sister in-law stopped by, saw me and my wonderful coffee, and asked me to make her one, which I obliged. The second cup is going smoothly, then all of a sudden I went to pour the froth...gasp! Where are you froth? I dumped it and gave it another go. Same thing. The only difference was where I purchased the milk from. The first batch of milk used was from A&P, the second from Shop Rite.
After doing some research regarding this issue, I found out that this is actually a common problem with the Aeroccino. Depending on the milk, how old it is, if there is a preservative in it to prevent curdling in hot liquids will determine your ability to froth. This was also confirmed to me by Nespresso reps at Sur la Table. They recommend using skim milk for the best froth. No thank you. I will stick with the 2%.
There are two similiar looking compartments on the VirtuoLine. The left side is the water reservoir and the right side is where the cartridges get ejected when you open the machine to put in a new cartridge. I thought that was a pretty neat feature, since I've burned my fingers on occasion when brewing k cups. Another nice little feature is the cup holder. The cup holder can be moved to a higher position when you are brewing espresso. That is not a deal breaker in any way. Just a nice little feature. It shows that they are paying attention to details in the machine.
Another nice feature of this coffee maker is that it brews the coffee at certain temperatures based upon the bar code on the cartridge. There is no need to manually adjust the water temperature. That said, it's also a negative. For some reason, I find that my Nespresso coffee cools a lot faster than the Keurig coffee. This is not a deal breaker to me. But if my wife's grandmother were still alive, she'd go ballistic because her coffee wasn't hot enough. I believe that Keurig wins on this feature.
As of now there are nine coffee flavors and four espresso flavors available for the VirtuoLine. According to the Nespresso representative at Sur La Table, they expect to have at least one holiday flavor available for the VirtuoLine coming this holiday season. Keurig, on the other hand, has probably hundreds of different coffees available to brew.
You also have the ability to brew your own coffee with the insert most machines gladly provide. Nespresso, on the other hand, has and Apple like control on their VirtuoLine system. A real negative with VirtuoLine is that you have to go to one of their boutiques to buy the coffee, or buy online at their website. If you choose to buy online, you need to buy a minumum of 150 cartridges to receive free shipping. On one hand I understand that doing this controls the quantity of the coffee. But on the other hand, it makes the VirtuoLine cartridge costs excessively high. A k cup probably cost around $.65 to brew, compared to $1.10 for American coffee and $.88 for espresso coffee. Amazon offers a system where you can reuse your cartridge via the foil trick. But it's mixed results.
The Aeroccino frother is a nice little gadget. With it, you are able to froth milk or whip milk. Depending on the beater used determines froth or whipped. Press the button once, and it also heats the milk. Hold the button for approximately two seconds makes it cold, which is suitable for iced coffees, latte's.
If you love your cup of coffee, and the convenience of this type of machine, then I would recommend getting this.
On a side note, I purchased this for $213.05. Four days later, the price for this went down $13.20. I contacted Amazon about this and they promptly issued me a credit for the difference in price.
The difference between this model and the "original" model is this model makes both coffee AND espresso while the "Original" only makes espresso. I like that I am able to do both with this machine! This machine does not take "original" coffee capsules. You must purchase VertuoLine coffee capsules. It has an auto eject button so your used capsules go into a compartment in the machine. Once filled, you simply remove the compartment and throw away the capsules or mail them back to Nespresso for free (you can get free recycling bags with pre printed postage labels on their website).
Water temperature: The water does not get piping hot as others have mentioned, but I don't like piping hot drinks so this is fine with me. I am able to drink it the second it is brewed whereas my other coffee machine, I had to wait for it to cool down. If you want piping hot, will burn your tongue coffee, this isn't the machine for you. I believe they have a newer model of this machine that might work for you in that regard.
I did NOT receive the sample pack of coffee that was to be included in the box (10 capsules), but the folks at Amazon helped me order replacement pods and even offered to ship next day at no cost to me. That pleased me as I was very angry I was not able to test out my machine right away as I didn't have the coffee capsules to go along with it.
What pushed me into buying it though was that I have began to find the Keurig pods pretty weak. I found myself going to starbucks for a 2nd coffee in the late morning/afternoon to get me through the day after my morning K-cup. So after reading reviews on the Nespresso I decided I would give it a try. I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED. It is so sleek and stylish on the counter, heats up in 15 seconds, and delivers a qulaity, foamy espresso that is delicious. I have not yet used this to make regular coffee...but I am excited to. I did use the Aeroccino to make a latte - amazing. I am so happy with my purchase and I think the pods are worth the extra $.35 each from what I was paying for green mountain keurig k-cups. At the end of the day $1 a pod is still cheaper than Starbucks/dunkin donuts.