Nespresso D290 Espresso Machine Review

After much research and review, we decided on the Nespresso D290 over all other espresso machines.  Our first choice in the line was the Le Cube which was toaster-like and had warming trays for espresso cups and a cup base that could be lowered to allow for the use of tall recipe glasses for milk infused or even ice infused beverages.  However, we wanted the ability to use one device for making steamed milk and froath.  This feature and the cool design sold us even though it is a bit more pricey.  The machine is robust (sturdier than the le Cube) and the coffee selections are more than adequate.  Recently, Nespresso added more espresso pods to their line of products.  I have never before been able to prepare such excellent espresso and cappucino in the comfort of my own kitchen. Warm up time is very fast and recovery time to make the next pod even faster.  Seconds. Daily cleaning requires only to run the machine without a pod after the last drink is prepared.  Then weekly or even monthly cleaning of the drip tray and spent pod holder.  After brewing a pod, a simple lift of the handle sends he spent pod to the spent pod holder which holds up to 12 pods. The included steam/froath attatchment works great and can be used to generate steaming hot water for tea or instant hot chocolate.  The volume of water dispensed through a pod is both automatic and adjustable in order to make ristretto, espresso, or lungo coffees.  This is a great product from a great company.  I could go on but there is no need at this point.  Just remember, this is a ristretto, espresso, lungo maker with the ability to make steamed milk and milk froath in a cup size no larger than 3 1/2 " tall.