Questions tagged [nespresso]

For questions about Nestlé's line of capsule based espresso machines named Nespresso.

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What's going on inside a Nespresso capsule?

As I understand it, a standard espresso shot is about 40 mL in volume, and a lungo/allongé is 100 mL or more. They start with the same amount of ground coffee, but the lungo is made by putting more water through the grounds. (This is assuming a…
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nespresso capsule - type with least tannin

I am sensitive to tannin but a big fan of coffee so I'm trying to find a variety that will produce the least tannin in my regular dose. I reckon I should go with espresso as it has the lowest extraction time, and a light roast like the volluto…
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