Lavazza Classy Mini Espresso Machine, Expert Espresso Capsule Compatibility

I've used a Nespresso machine and pods for years....until I tasted Lavazza espresso at a friend's. SO MUCH BETTER!!! So, bought the Nespresso pods. Okay, but inconsistent. Then, purchased Lavazza machine and pods. SO WONDERFUL! Never expected a machine that uses pods to be so very consistent, excellent in taste, small footprint, and easy to use. Perfect temperature for espresso. Thankfully, it does not make coffee - that appears to ruin espresso machines. Additionally, aluminum pods can be recycled. YEAH!

This beautiful LaVazza classy mini-espresso machine...works better than any coffee or espresso maker I've owned...in my 70 year old life. So very easy to use. Fill the easy to remove, easy to fill tank, press any button for the water to heat. (Takes only 20 some seconds) Pop in your capsule and roast of choice after the warm up lights stop blinking, choose your brew cup size. Within 2 minutes or less, your espresso or coffee is ready. Steaming hot! There never was any plastic odor or taste, from day one, even during the first water only prep run. It's a gorgeous shining deep blue pop of color, with chrome-esque trim l, on my countertop. It's simply a pleasure to look at and to use. It looks so much more expensive than it is sold for, and the espress and coffee it produces equal that from the professional models I've been served from. At first I thought it was a bit noisy, but now don't notice it. It was simply different from what I was used to. The machine itself has a very neat and nice small footprint, but that footprint is a very solid and exceptionally well manufactured one. My only regret is not having purchased it sooner. The capsules can be pricey, ...and, there are promotional specials and sales that make this work for me. I tried the Expert Espresso Variety selection first, and now have ordered the Blue Caffeè Crema Espresso, 100 capsules. There were some decaf espresso capsules in the Expert Espresso variety pack...and it is a delicious roast. I am going to purchase a box separately. It doesn't taste decaffeinated like most others, just a wonderful roasty brew. I'm incredibly pleased with my purchase. Happiness.