Nespresso CitiZ Automatic Espresso Maker and Milk Frother by Nespresso

Nespresso CitiZ C120 Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Aluminum
From Nespresso

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2699 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 16.75x11.75x15.5
• Color: Aluminum
• Brand: Nespresso
• Model: C120-US-AL-NE
• Dimensions: 16.70" h x 11.70" w x 15.50" l,

Features

• 8 inches by 13-1/2 inches by 10 inches
• 1-liter (33-3/4-fluid-ounce) water tank
• 19 bars of pressure
• Folding drip tray for tall latte machiatto glasses
• Energy power save mode

• Automatic pump refilling
• Power save mode
• Programmable buttons for Espresso and Lungo
• Mini brewing unit
• 34 oz/1 L water tank
• Easy to remove drip tray
• Folding cup support
• Capsule container

Customer Review

I wanted an automatic espresso machine, and was prepared to spend up to a $1500, but my problem was that I couldn't find anything in that price range that was reliable and had consistently good reviews. The Saeco Talea came up a few times, and I have a friend who has one, but that (like every other model I looked at) seemed to have only 60% or so positive reviews, or no reviews. I wanted something that would make espresso, required little to no maintenance and would last. I own a conventional espresso maker, and a semi-automatic. The conventional (stove top) works just fine, but I rarely use it because it takes too much time when I'm trying to get out the door in the morning. Virtually every seal in the semi-automatic has worn out, it was messy to clean up, and the milk frother was just a disaster (forget the constant cleaning, water bubbles out of it even when I'm not using it).

My wife recently started to like coffee, but she likes lattes and cappuccinos, which is why I went with this model, rather than one that just made espresso. I liked that everything was on one stand, and there was only one cord, unlike getting the Nespressor C101 with Aeroccino. That's probably a better deal, but I wanted simple. I should note the machine also makes lungo, a long shot, but I prefer good old fashioned espresso, so I won't mention lungo again.