Comments on: Nespresso D290C, My Newest Money Leak http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/ Personal Finance. Investing. Wealth Building. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:13:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lucky http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-25237 Lucky Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:13:50 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-25237 Re-use the pod! These pods are made of aluminum and it is not exactly green to just throw them out. However, because they are made of aluminum they are easy to reuse and work very well at least a second time around. If you are a real recycle freak you might even try a third trial. Here is what you do: 1. Once you have stack several used capsules get a container to empty the coffee into. (If you like you can use this for compost) 2. There will be a series of holes that are made at the top of the capsule also there will be three very small created at the bottom. This is part of the process of running it through the machine. 3. Poke a hole through the top using a small infant’s spoon or a small spatula and scrape out the coffee and remove the thin aluminum foil that surrounds the top to the edge till all you have is a small capsule cup. 4. Place all your capsules in a container of soapy water then clean them out and rinse thoroughly and let dry out. 5. These can all be conveniently stacked till you are ready to use them. 6. To use them again you will need to cut a small piece of aluminum foil, just enough to wrap around the top edge. 7. Pack the capsule tight with the espresso (finely ground), tea or whatever with a small infant’s spoon or spatula then place the aluminum foil across the top and fold it over the edges so it stays on the capsule. 8. Just drop it in the machine like you normally would and the reusing will create the same exact pattern on top as the other capsules you normally use plus another three new tiny holes at the bottom. This works perfectly and you can use whatever coffee or tea you like. Re-use the pod!
These pods are made of aluminum and it is not exactly green to just throw them out. However, because they are made of aluminum they are easy to reuse and work very well at least a second time around. If you are a real recycle freak you might even try a third trial. Here is what you do:
1. Once you have stack several used capsules get a container to empty the coffee into. (If you like you can use this for compost)
2. There will be a series of holes that are made at the top of the capsule also there will be three very small created at the bottom. This is part of the process of running it through the machine.
3. Poke a hole through the top using a small infant’s spoon or a small spatula and scrape out the coffee and remove the thin aluminum foil that surrounds the top to the edge till all you have is a small capsule cup.
4. Place all your capsules in a container of soapy water then clean them out and rinse thoroughly and let dry out.
5. These can all be conveniently stacked till you are ready to use them.
6. To use them again you will need to cut a small piece of aluminum foil, just enough to wrap around the top edge.
7. Pack the capsule tight with the espresso (finely ground), tea or whatever with a small infant’s spoon or spatula then place the aluminum foil across the top and fold it over the edges so it stays on the capsule.
8. Just drop it in the machine like you normally would and the reusing will create the same exact pattern on top as the other capsules you normally use plus another three new tiny holes at the bottom.
This works perfectly and you can use whatever coffee or tea you like.

]]> By: jur9en http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-24702 jur9en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:39:08 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-24702 Check out Nextpod, plastic single use capsules you can fill yourself. Not a bad idea! The Nespresso coffee is good, but a bit expensive. Check out Nextpod, plastic single use capsules you can fill yourself.
Not a bad idea! The Nespresso coffee is good, but a bit expensive.

]]> By: Clint http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-18640 Clint Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:39:21 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-18640 I have a Nespresso Essenza in my office that I call the "Paperwork Buster". There really is no better machine on the market for the workplace. ZERO waste. Keep the pods in your desk, fill up the water tank in the breakroom. If you don't like straight espresso, add a little caramel or vanilla to it. The machine makes so much crema that after a little syrup it's like a super powerful, mini latte. You won't even miss the milk. Highly recommend one for this particular usage to anyone... I have a Nespresso Essenza in my office that I call the “Paperwork Buster”. There really is no better machine on the market for the workplace. ZERO waste. Keep the pods in your desk, fill up the water tank in the breakroom. If you don’t like straight espresso, add a little caramel or vanilla to it. The machine makes so much crema that after a little syrup it’s like a super powerful, mini latte. You won’t even miss the milk.

Highly recommend one for this particular usage to anyone…

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16783 Pinyo Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:41:20 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16783 @Zeke -- If you are willing to deal with the set up time and the mess, I think that's the best option. I still cringe every time I see all the capsule being thrown out since I am seeing $5 and $10 -- not capsule. But the convenience is really great. @Zeke — If you are willing to deal with the set up time and the mess, I think that’s the best option. I still cringe every time I see all the capsule being thrown out since I am seeing $5 and $10 — not capsule. But the convenience is really great.

]]> By: Zeke http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16782 Zeke Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:12:58 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16782 I am no longer buying lattes, just "Americano" now; but those still cost $2.00. Perhaps it's time to get out the old stove-top espresso maker from the 1970s. I am no longer buying lattes, just “Americano” now; but those still cost $2.00. Perhaps it’s time to get out the old stove-top espresso maker from the 1970s.

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16187 Pinyo Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:49:04 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16187 @David -- I'll definitely check it out. Every time I throw out the trash and see 10-20 of these, I am seeing $5 and $10 being tossed out. Quite painful. @LC -- I get what you're saying and a manual machine would definitely be cheaper in the long run assuming my wife uses it. These Nespresso machines aren't cheap. The one I have sell for $599 and the higher end models are approaching $1,000. @David — I’ll definitely check it out. Every time I throw out the trash and see 10-20 of these, I am seeing $5 and $10 being tossed out. Quite painful.

@LC — I get what you’re saying and a manual machine would definitely be cheaper in the long run assuming my wife uses it. These Nespresso machines aren’t cheap. The one I have sell for $599 and the higher end models are approaching $1,000.

]]> By: LC http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16157 LC Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:19:03 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16157 I think a good quality espresso machine is a great investment for someone who is burning $4 each morning on a latte. However, the machine you're describing sounds like a loss-leader to me... just like ultra-cheap printers that require exorbitantly priced ink. I would be more inclined to buy a good ~$200 pump-driven machine that accepts ground coffee that you purchase from any coffee shop. I think a good quality espresso machine is a great investment for someone who is burning $4 each morning on a latte. However, the machine you’re describing sounds like a loss-leader to me… just like ultra-cheap printers that require exorbitantly priced ink.

I would be more inclined to buy a good ~$200 pump-driven machine that accepts ground coffee that you purchase from any coffee shop.

]]> By: David http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16111 David Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:46:21 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16111 Pinyo - they make refillable pods for those machines, might be worth looking into! Pinyo – they make refillable pods for those machines, might be worth looking into!

]]> By: Thursday Linkstuff and Rob Carrick is God http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-16097 Thursday Linkstuff and Rob Carrick is God Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:01:34 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-16097 [...] bought a Nespresso machine - from the photo it looks like a beautiful thing but it also costs [...] [...] bought a Nespresso machine – from the photo it looks like a beautiful thing but it also costs [...]

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/769/nespresso-d290c-my-newest-money-leak/comment-page-1/#comment-15904 Pinyo Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:44:18 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=769#comment-15904 @Shadox -- Thank you for the firm assurance that I just bought myself a money pit. :-) @Shadox — Thank you for the firm assurance that I just bought myself a money pit. :-)

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