Nespresso machine at The Underdog
Amazing wow coffee from a Nespresso machine but not using Nespresso capsules.
On a visit to The Underdog I commented on a Nespresso machine, shock horror.
They explained why, quality coffee in Nespresso capsules.
I tried a Panama Geisha made in the Nespresso machine. Wow, it was excellent, totally unexpected.
I had earlier noticed on the shelves what looked like egg boxes for quail eggs. These contain Nespresso capsules. On the shelves Ethiopian, by the Nespresso machine Ethiopian and a Panama Geisha.
On a later visit, I learnt that the coffee is shipped to Russia to be sealed in the Nespresso capsules.
Ethiopian coffee, 20 euros for 18 capsules. Panama Geisha 30 euros for 18 capsules. When I visited a few days later, a Brazilian 20 euros for 18 capsules.
Mixed feelings on this. Quality roasteries producing capsules for a Nepresso machine. Should we be encouraging use of Nespresso machines? On the other hand, if already have a Nespresso machine, buy capsules from third parties, use quality coffee.
But I have to admit, the espresso from a 60 euro Nespresso machine was excellent.
A few days later I visited flagship Nespresso store in Kolonaki. I asked to try their best coffee. 5.5 euros for ten capsules. It was disgusting and undrinkable. I also learnt all the Nepsresso machines are the same, whether a 60 euro machine or several hundred euros. The only difference, the exterior and maybe the addition of a few gizmos.
Several changes since my last visit to The Underdog in the Spring, Nespresso machine and capsules, intriguing digital scales, delivers dialled in weight at push of a button, new espresso machine.
This is what I like about coffee shops in Athens. Always willing to innovate, always pushing the boundaries to deliver excellent coffee.
