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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Erin Bashford

Dear Nespresso machines, this is an apology — from a coffee snob and ex-barista

A closeup photo of a coffee being made on the nespresso pixie.

Nespresso and Keurig machines do what the best espresso machines cannot: take all the guesswork out of your daily brew.

As a former barista and a self-professed coffee snob, I'm the ideal candidate for a fancy, confusing, temperamental espresso machine. I love dialing in fresh beans, adjusting the grind one micron at a time to get my perfect shot. I love steaming milk by hand, creating a mesmerizing eddy within my milk jug. I love sipping the golden crema of a perfect, honey-colored espresso, savoring the fruits of my labor.

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