I just bought the Nespresso Vertuoline and am really disappointed with the temp. of the coffee & steamed milk. (140 degrees) How hot is this coffee?
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Having made both straight shots and many milk drinks using the machines milk warmer and frother, I can say that each has been hot enough to almost burn, but not so hot that it damage your throat, as many seem to want. Drinking beverages over many years at too hot can damage even down to your gut, and greatly increase the chance of Esophageal Cancer. I have a relative who suffers from this condition because she likes her beverages HOT! The damage takes many years to become apparent, but when it does, it aint no fun.
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I've never had a problem with the temperature of my coffee & steamed milk. Neither has anyone else who has had a coffee from my machine. It sounds as if your machine might be defective.
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I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those. I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my... » Read More I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those. « Show Less
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I made a latte this morning and with an instant read thermometer it came back at 146 degrees F. That was after the cup was warmed with boiling water as well. Not sure what a Lungo or espresso would come back as.
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Ms. Maria, According to Roxygirl down below approximately 200 degrees which is what the Bunn states in their description of the unit. I personally have never tested it,(no thermometer!) but I assure you in all regards it is hotter than my old Keurig, cups are not only hotter but richer in flavor; I use pulse with all drawers if you have one. One of the main reasons I chose this unit was because of that temp and I have not been let down yet. Keep in mind though that they're are four drawers and all will affect temp. The hot water pass through & Keurig drawer are hottest because of quick pass through followed by pod & ground drawer. Now, I mostly use the grounds drawer with ultra fine ground so I am slowing down the brew process and the temp by default. So, if you were using the grind drawer and adding cream/sugar I'd have to say your temp could be less by 20-30degrees, maybe possibly more but still hotter than the Keruig or many other units. I love this machine though quirky, loud, and slightly messy at times; it tends to sputter when doing kcups but after 4 pots inc.. the Cruisinart Cadillac Unit I'll take Mr.Sputters any day of the week! Please forgive, I am a touch chatty and overly descriptive in my answers ;)&gt; ...
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Espresso machines are not designed to make coffee as hot as a conventional drip brewer or percolator. Espresso in Europe is not consumed as such hot temperatures and they don't put cold milk in their espresso so the temperature is right where it should be. If you are making lattes, the steamed milk will be plenty hot and compensate. If you are using this machine to make regular coffee, it's not really the right machine for that. I know it has an option to make a full cup or american cup as they say but it's not designed to make a scalding hot cup of Joe like regular machines
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I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso... » Read More I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. « Show Less
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I actually returned this item and bought the Capresso http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=milk+frother I didn't think it was hot enough. Here is my review on the Jura http://www.amazon.com/review/R2NGKEW2J47EGJ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm Hope this helps.
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I agree. The thermal carafe is a major shortcoming; coffee is only lukewarm after one hour. Why is it that my $10 thermos from CVS keeps coffee HOT for 5 hours. One writer has the right idea: heat the carafe with very hot water before brewing. Had I known this I would not have bought this product --- the 2nd Cuisinart appliance I purchased that did not fulfill its promise (the other one being the fairly wretched waffle-maker.) No more Cuisinarts for me!
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I like hotter coffee also. My solution is to run a cup of plain hot water from the machine into my cup to preheat it. I pour this out and then make my regular brew cycle. Seems to work for me.
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Our machine seems to make it hot (hot enough that I can't hold the glass cup bottom). I will say, though, that the FIRST espresso after we turn it on seems cooler than the subsequent attempts (still very warm; just not hot). I imagine there is some water in the lines that isn't heated, but I don't know that.
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Mine works fine. Frothy and the ideal warmth. If still within warrant, Nespresso will replace quickly.
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i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect. maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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I have actually measured the temperature. 175 degrees is the point at which small bubbles start to appear on the sides of my oxo plastic measuring cup (anything clear would work here). I'm usually doing 2-3 oz of water & my microwave gets it there in about a minute. Topping off with warm milk for a latte. Sold our other coffee makers in a garage sale last year, never looked back.
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I can only speak to heating milk for coffee. It works very well, heating the milk to 150 degrees.
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I had a one-on-one demo yesterday of the VirtuoLine (slightly newer product - said the only difference was size/shape and larger water reservoir). The coffee was plenty hot, and i like mine hot. It was too hot to drink and for quite some time.
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I sure can't tell you exactly, since I add milk before I have my first cup... I can tell you that when I did add my milk, the temperature of the coffee was just perfect. Sorry I can't be specific to answer your question.
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Ours is plenty hot for us but we drink it black. I am not sure if there is any way to make it hotter...however you can steam the milk while brewing so it is warmer when you add it.
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I myself have no problem with the coffee temperature. I always warm up the coffee cup with hot water first, dump out the hot water, then make the coffee. Easy breezy.
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I didn't measure the surface temp but did measure at the bottom of the coffee-filled cup, closest to the heat source in 15 minute increments. Here's what I found: started at 174 degrees, then: 142/130/125/122/118/116/116. BTW, according to wiki.answers: "According to the National Coffee Assoc of USA, coffee should be brewed at a temp of 195-205 degrees F and served at 180-185 degrees.