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Nespresso D290 Concept Espresso and Coffeemaker Details
Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso Concept Automatic D290 Machine is part of our Concept Line, which features a modern, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional Jaw system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34-ounce). Tray for used capsules. Back-lit control button
Testimonials
I grew up in the Miami area where the Cuban style espresso is popular and available on practically every street corner. The liquid is thick and sweet and if made correctly has a dense crema…many folks own stove top espresso makers but that isn’t real espresso and the crema is literally beaten out of it, not naturally occurring. Every espresso expert will tell you how important the crema is, it’s your sign and reward for choosing the freshest roasted beans, grinding them to just the right fineness, tamping the coffee properly and hoping your machine has the requisite pressure and the water is the perfect temperature. Any error along the way will produce a light crema or even none at all. A good crema also serves to seal in the flavor.
I own 5 or 6 espresso makers including a professional model that’s hooked up to the plumbing, an old brass model which requires a strong arm to operate the pump to produce the pressure, and an all-in-one unit that you add the beans and it grinds, tamps, brews, disposes the old coffee, and rinses itself out (if it would only do the ironing!).
My favorite and most used machine is the Nespresso D290…I’ve had three different models over the years. With these you need not procure fresh oily beans, use an expensive grinder, etc…you pop in a capsule and get a rich and creamy crema every time, naturally. With my pro-commercial machine, you are lucky to get a crema if every step is followed…and with warm-up time and cleanup…it’s a production to make a couple of shots of espresso and the results are often hit and miss.
Most recently I replaced my old Nespresso D300 with a Romeo machine….I was disappointed in the crema so Nespresso sent another, also disappointing. They then replaced the Romeo with a D290 for me to try….the espresso was in another catagory! The crema was thicker and longer lasting than the Romeo and my original D300…the D290 doesn’t have the warming plate, which I miss, or the digital read out, or the little trick where the capsule disappears before your eyes…but maybe this machine will last longer being simpler…and maybe, therein lies the secret to its better espresso.
The capsules aren’t cheap but to buy a pound of beans and then wind up throwing half away because they get stale before I finish the pound…the capsules are not a bad deal at all. I love the D290….even the appearance has grown on me and my espresso shots are always a real hit with our friends and family.
BTW, I’ve found that the other lesser Nespresso models also yield a better shot than the expensive Romeo.
I should add that doing business with Nespresso has been nothing but a pleasure…their agents in the various stores around here, the ordering of capsules, and especially the customer care department…all employees aim to please.