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Nespresso C185T Le Cube Automatic Espresso Machine, Titan Gray | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nespresso
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $329.99
You Save: $19.01 (5%)
New (6) from $329.99
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 37591
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 9
Warranty: 6 Mo Warranty
MPN: C185T
Model: C185/T
UPC: 718902001857
EAN: 0718902001857
ASIN: B000G6QJJO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1260-watt cube-shaped espresso machine housed in high-quality ABS | | • | ThermoBlock heating system; 19-bar pump; removable 34-ounce water tank | | • | Designed for coffee-filled capsules; 12 included; used capsule container | | • | Auto and programmable coffee quantity; cup-warming trays for 6 espresso cups | | • | Measures 9 by 8-8/9 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Nespresso Le Cube C185 Titanium Coffee Machine - C185. 1200 Watts. 19 Bar Pressure Pump. Thermoblock Heating Element. Cup-Warming Side Plates. 1 Liter Removable Water Tank. Titanium Finish
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Convenient and fast way to make decent coffee January 6, 2009
Olle Pellijeff (Chicago, IL, USA)
This small machine makes very decent coffee with a minimum of fuss. Just pop in one of the little capsules and hit the button and you're set. Pretty quiet as well so you don't wake up the rest of the family for your morning shot.
The machine fits the Bodum 2-Ounce espresso glasses on top but not much more due to limited height. Would have been nice to be able to keep full size glasses handily available as well but I guess it would have made the machine bigger.
Almost No Negatives December 23, 2008
D. Weingard (CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I decided to make the switch to one cup at a time coffee because my wife drinks only decaf and I drink only regular and figured this was the perfect solution. Often I would make a large pot of coffee that would sit for most of the morning and she was aced out. Additionally, the kids would love some easy hot chocolate. First stop along the way was a Breveille Keruig-based machine. The easy of use and look of the Breville made it the purchase for us. After about a week and a half of heavy use, I decided it had to go back because no matter what I did, the coffee wasn't strong enough. It was generally okay, but even on the smallest setting (smallest cup) and even with an Internet purchase of the bold K-Cups (supposedly 25% more coffee), I just couldn't make a decent sized cup of coffee that tasted good enough. I'm no coffee snob, I'll do Peets or Starbucks, but this just didn't cut it.
Thus, off to the Internet for more research and I quickly landed on the Nespresso. I liked the reviews and decided the Cube was within my price range. Back to the store to engage the salesperson, and I asked her to brew me a cup of espresso. I was fairly impressed by the quick, shot pull, that had a discernable crema on top. Tasted it and was sold. I couldn't believe that this might be the answer to my list of requirements. I asked the salesperson if the Cube made the espresso hot enough, and she told me she never had this complaint. The one I was holding in my hands in a little paper cup tasted plenty hot, so I bought the cube with the Aerocinno frother and went home.
The Cube comes with a 10 capsule tester. By about 2 hours after I got home, you practically had to scrape me off the ceiling. I blitzed through my 10 pack and was generally quite pleased. The capsules, while smaller than the Keruig K-Cups (with seemingly less coffee in them), produced a far superior coffee. True, I was comparing espresso to drip coffee, but you could taste a distinguishable difference. The one liter water holder, is a tad small and not quite as easy to load as the Breville. On the Cube, it kind of slids out on a tilt and when you fill it all the way you have to gently put it in so as to not spill, a task that is a little difficult. No matter, just fill it slightly less full, and it's fine. Unlike the Breville, the Cube water resevoir does not have a filter. Not sure I taste a difference, and if you really care, use water from your Brita and you will be fine.
Unlike the Breville, the Cube only has two size settings: espresso and lungo. The lungo is a little small for my taste, as I typically drink my coffee in a large mug. Although I would like it to brew more, it's more than made up in taste. What I do is brew an espresso on the espresso setting and then run it through on the lungo on the same capsule, essentially creating a pretty mean Americano. Typically, I'll pull two shots and then run a couple of hot waters through the second shot and it's great. I think Americans probably drink coffee the "wrong" way, and it's probably the style to drink smaller cups of better coffee. My pseudo Americano suits me most mornings, but a good lungo not watered down is even better.
I use the Aerocinno (it came bundled so it was a great value) to make lattes for my wife with decaf. It's a pretty sweet device too, steams and froths the milk in about 90 seconds and produces a very nice latte.
As others have said, you can only buy the Nespresso capsules from the Nespresso website, but honestly, their service is excellent and there's more than enough different varieties to suit most people. I'd rather have one Ristretto (a 10 on their 1 to 10 rating system of strength) than all the K-Cup varieties combined.
Clean up is a breeze, I like the capsule capture mechanism. There are no moving parts, so it's a snap to take care of. The warmer trays on the sides are a nice touch, if you serve in espresso cups. I have to say, however, that true to some of the reviews, I wish the coffee was a little hotter. It's not cool really, just sort of just a tad under hot. I run the Nespresso without a capsule first, to let my glass get warm, or I heat up a cup of water in the microwave to warm up my cup and this is almost perfect. Even when I drink a "mildly hot" lungo or espresso, I suck it up quickly (more quickly than I would normally enjoy) and I'd rather do that than drink a lesser cup of coffee.
Given the price point, the heat issue is a small price to pay. I didn't compare the Nespresso to the Tassimo-based systems, but to brew a latte in those machines you have to use an espresso t-thingy and then run one or two milk t-thingys. That just doesn't sound right to me.
So, in conclusion (sorry for the length), I'd say if you are looking for a darn consistent pull of espresso (even if it's not the perfect espresso to suit snobs), that is great every time, with little or no clean up and plenty of variety this might be the machine for you. At this price point, I'd say it's worth a long look.
An absolute delight to use... July 14, 2008
Darklord (Toronto, ON)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
So if you are thinking of buying an espresso machine, look no further. This could not be simpler to use. I bought this machine 4 weeks ago and am probably through about 80 capsules (mostly for entertaining) and have since probably had 2 friends purchase the exact same one because of the taste, texture and quality of espresso. How can you beat a world class fresh espresso in about 30 seconds!!
The Nespresso pod's system could not be easier to use and clean. I think for the quality of product, the cost is also very reasonable per use.
I highly recommend this machine for true espresso aficionado's who are willing to depart from making their espresso's manually. I did and am very happy since.
Side note, if you are looking at getting the Nespresso Aeroccino...I would probably look at another brand...I have not had very good luck using it for cappuccino's as it seems to hang regularly (note, that I only drink espresso's and make cappuccino's only when I must :)).
Here is why I love my machine:
* Easy to use machine
* warming area great for espresso lovers
* Easy buttons on top ensure consistency
* Looks fantastic on my counter
* Crema is second to none!!
What I don't like:
* Nothing...it is an amazing machine
 Do you like Nespresso Expresso? March 25, 2008
G. Maher (Concrete Jungle, USA)
For those who enjoy the taste of Nespresso Expresso, this machine is great.
Le Cube operates by inserting a Nespresso capsule of expresso in the machine. There are various flavors to choose from via their catalogue and boutiques. Fill it w/ water and within 2 minutes you've got a perfectly pressed single.
Each capsule seems to make 1 Strong single and a slightly less strong 2nd single that's delicious,. or 1 double. Capsule's come in pack of 12 at around $5.50 ea
For those who feel beans should be freshly grinded, this machine is not for you. Le Cube uses pre-packaged expresso.
I love the machine bc I've enjoyed the Nespresso coffee thus far and it's fast and easy to use. Anyone buying for an Office is sure to love it. Employees will get a gourmet expresso for 1/10 of he price, fast and easy. Clean up is simple as well.
Le Cube + Froth Au Lait = Coffee Shop Quality Cappuccino March 23, 2008
ESVK (Atlanta, GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I debated for a while and finally purchased the Le Cube - mostly because I liked the idea of no mess. I added a Froth Au Lait Frothing Unit and I now have cafe quality at about $1.00 per large cappuccino with little effort on my part (and no mess). I have always received the capsules from Nespresso in two shipping days as promised - which is good because I can wait to order until I am almost out. I highly recommend ordering a variety of capsules until you find the one that you like to best. Hint, the rosetto ones are the strongest tasting and you might only need one capsule (instead of two) for a large cappuccino.
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