Tag: Nespresso

Head-to-head comparison between the Wacaco Picopresso and the Nespresso Creatista Plus, making lattes and Americanos using the same coffee.

Jewel Coffee Nespresso capsule Americano tournament

Let the second Jewel Coffee Nespresso capsule games begin! (Americano edition)

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June 25, 2022May 26, 2022 Alvin Lee

After a gruelling campaign that saw Bold As Love being crowned the Latte champion, our competitors are back for another round. This time, they will be battling it out for Americano supremacy.

Jewel Coffee Nespresso Capsules Tournament

Welcome to the Jewel Coffee Nespresso capsule elimination tournament!

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April 16, 2022July 3, 2022 Alvin Lee

Join us as we kick off our inaugural tournament featuring eight highly caffeinated competitors. The action will be heated and the pressure intense, as they engage in furious battle to decide who will reign supreme.

My latte art journey with the Nespresso Creatista Plus

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March 26, 2022April 24, 2023 Alvin Lee

I remember thinking, just before I started, that it can’t possibly be that difficult to pour steamed milk into espresso to make simple shapes. All I’d need was a steady hand and consistent movements, right?

I think I’m going to stop buying coffee equipment now

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April 17, 2021February 21, 2022 Alvin Lee

Hobbies can get really expensive, really quickly and the trick is knowing when to stop after you start going down a rabbit hole. When it comes to coffee equipment, I think I’ve reached that stage where I’ve bought all the gear that I need to enjoy my daily morning V60 pour over and the occasional afternoon flat white.

Trading in the old Nespresso machine for a new Creatista Plus

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April 7, 2021April 18, 2022 Alvin Lee

My daily morning coffee is a cup of black V60 pour over and it’s usually enough for the day. But sometimes, during the late afternoon, I feel a bit sleepy and remember how nice a cup of flat white tastes. Especially one with a rich and creamy texture, topped with pretty free-pour latte art.

DeLonghi KG89 Grinder dosage distribution

It’s a slippery slope once you get started

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March 17, 2021July 23, 2023 Alvin Lee

My new coffee timer scale has exposed one flaw of my otherwise trusty and reliable electric burr grinder — widely inconsistent amount of coffee grounds, ranging from -8.4% to +12.1% from an average of 29.3 gm across 24 samples.

The most important meal of the day is coffee

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May 14, 2020April 27, 2022 Alvin Lee

Caffeine is one of the few legal drugs left in the world, and coffee is its best delivery mechanism. I’ve been addicted to coffee since forever and it is an indispensable part of my daily routine.