Re: Pod Snob?
Most pods that come out from the european market are too small for Oz conditions (6-7 ish grams per portion);
Stale coffee, many times having a high proportion of robusta that gives that very characteristic flavour that you either like or you dont, and, many times having a very odd smell (the pod) from the old coffee oil absorbing into the blotting paper material the pod is made of....
Marketing...not coffee, and if you check the price of some of the "deals"....for example, $75.00 for a carton of pods, containing 150 pods...thats basically $75.00 per kilo, for stale, under dosed coffee with high proprtions of robusta contained.....!
Ok I know that there are some criticisms of the pod system, but if you are going to be a coffee snob, at least get your facts straight first....
Firstly "Oz Conditions" are the exception to the rule. We are in a "Milk Market" which is more or less a wanna-be coffee culture. If I went to a good coffee house in europe and asked for some of the drinks we serve here, I would be laughed out the door.... Much to the surprise of some aussies, espresso was never meant to be consumed by the litre.
Secondly, the coffee from Nespresso can potentially go stale (like any system), but its hermetically sealed so unless there is some defect in the particular pod, you will be fine for at least six months (though they claim 12 months, 6 months to be safe).
Robusta - some of the blends have robusta, some dont. Its up to the individual to decide which one suits. So thats just about personal taste. The pursuit of pure arabica is not going to cover all tastes.
If you really doubt what I am telling you, I can only suggest a blind taste test against an average metropolitan coffee shop (since thats what the system is designed to beat). Considering the average skill of coffee shop staff, you might agree that theres room for competition
I honestly think the Nespresso system is good for the interests of coffee generally, as it more or less sets a benchmark for amateurs and makes decent espresso available.
What a heap of horse hockey, which branch of Nestle do you work for. :
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Most pods that come out from the european market are too small for Oz conditions (6-7 ish grams per portion);
Stale coffee, many times having a high proportion of robusta that gives that very characteristic flavour that you either like or you dont, and, many times having a very odd smell (the pod) from the old coffee oil absorbing into the blotting paper material the pod is made of....
Marketing...not coffee, and if you check the price of some of the "deals"....for example, $75.00 for a carton of pods, containing 150 pods...thats basically $75.00 per kilo, for stale, under dosed coffee with high proprtions of robusta contained.....!
Firstly "Oz Conditions" are the exception to the rule. We are in a "Milk Market" which is more or less a wanna-be coffee culture. If I went to a good coffee house in europe and asked for some of the drinks we serve here, I would be laughed out the door.... Much to the surprise of some aussies, espresso was never meant to be consumed by the litre.
Secondly, the coffee from Nespresso can potentially go stale (like any system), but its hermetically sealed so unless there is some defect in the particular pod, you will be fine for at least six months (though they claim 12 months, 6 months to be safe).
Robusta - some of the blends have robusta, some dont. Its up to the individual to decide which one suits. So thats just about personal taste. The pursuit of pure arabica is not going to cover all tastes.
If you really doubt what I am telling you, I can only suggest a blind taste test against an average metropolitan coffee shop (since thats what the system is designed to beat). Considering the average skill of coffee shop staff, you might agree that theres room for competition

I honestly think the Nespresso system is good for the interests of coffee generally, as it more or less sets a benchmark for amateurs and makes decent espresso available.



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