Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
- Single-serve automatic espresso maker for use with coffee-filled capsules
- Integrated Aeroccino for creating milk-based coffee drinks at the touch of a button
- Espresso and lungo buttons; 19-bar pump; energy-saving mode; 1-liter removable water tank
- Used-capsule container; removable drip tray; folding cup support
- Measures 14-3/5 by 9-2/7 by 11 inches
CitiZ&milk is equipped with an Aeroccino, dedicated to milk based lovers. Intuitive and user friendly, CitiZ&milk prepares an infinite number of coffee recipes at the touch of a button. Automatic and programmable coffee quantity (Espresso and Lungo) Dedicated space for coffee preparation Integrated milk frothing device for Cappuccino and Latte: Aeroccino whisk storage space Dimensions: 9.3 by 11 by 14-3/5-inch/ 23-2/3 by 27-2/3 by 37-1/5 cm (W by H by D) Capsule container Dimensions: 5 by 11 by
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List Price: $ 349.00
Price: $ 348.95
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Review by D. Thiel for Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
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With all the new style espresso machines on the market (Tassimo, Keurig, Flavia, etc.) I was convinced that Nespresso was more of the same: a set of stylish gimmicks designed to convince you that this “espresso” (though not real at all) was “the real thing.” It never is.
Which is why the Nespresso is so great. It IS the REAL THING. The capsules contain nothing more than espresso coffee grounds. The machine is simply an automated and miniaturized “real” espresso rig. And the results speak for themselves:
– full bodied crema like you get from the best barista
– speedy and HOT cups of espresso
– the espresso produced is crisp and clear, full bodied, and smooth
– my Sicilian wife and all her relatives (numerous, and mostly named “Maria” “Antonina” and “Dominic”) all fully approve of the espresso that comes out. Comparing is to “Nonna’s” would be sacrilege, but although those words have not been spoken yet, I am conviced the thought has crossed a couple minds.
– all this in under 30 seconds and within a square foot of counter space.
The frothing unit that comes with the machine is nothing short of black magic. I have NO IDEA what it does or how it does it, but the results will amaze you. And the best part is it’s easy to clean: no sticky milk mess left behind to make you wonder who’s gonna get sick first.
Coffee for this machine is 55 cents per cup, and Nespresso delivers online orders with astonishing speed (which is good, because you can’t get the coffee from anyone else!). A bit pricey, but in this case you DO get what you pay for… and then some.
Review by DW for Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
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I tried it out at a local store, and was really impressed with the ease and flavor. When I got it home, I was even more impressed. I do wish the pods were available locally, however the order was delivered in 2 days flat.
The milk frothing is something I was never very good at with a traditional machine. This is the best easiest way I have found.
Could not be more pleased.
Review by Roger A. Knopf for Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
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For 5 years I have owned Italian coffee equipment: espresso maker and grinder, grinding fresh locally roasted beans and making our family’s lattes every morning. I love it, we get excellent coffee drinks (much better than the well known chain!) in the comfort of our own home and we save an estimated $3000 per year vs going out to get them. It is also loud, messy, and time consuming!
We recently stayed with family in Europe and they had the Nespresso Citiz and Aerochino combo. My first thought was “how good an espresso drink can this little job make?”, my first sip was “Wow this is pretty good”, and the first set of drinks I made with it was “Wait, I am done and cleaned up and drinking my latte in less time than it took me to steam the milk at home!”
The footprint on the kitchen counter is something my wife really appreciates. The Citiz is about the size of my current grinder. Another big plus is the quiet operation. Since I value my hearing I use earplugs when making espresso with my current rig, and if everyone is asleep I still run out to get my coffee since I would wake everyone up. Not with the Citiz….
I also like the variety of coffee offered, and the long-lasting packages will allow me to offer my guests decaf – something I never do now because we don’t use it ourselves and I could not keep the beans fresh enough. I can also make the robust drink I like and choose a less “aggressive” roast for my wife if she wants it.
The only downside is the need to purchase the coffee directly from Nespresso. I really hope someday I will be able to get the coffee via Amazon Subscription….
Being the sort to not to needlessly waste, I have not dumped my Italian espresso maker quite yet – it still works – but I know what I am getting when it gives up, and the lure of the convenience may induce me to sell it in favor of the Citiz.
PS – When I got home these were still not available in the US, so I decided to try using espresso pods in my maker as a shortcut. Their brand pods in their brand adapter, factory sealed fresh. YECHHH!!! It was not acceptable quality at all. Nespresso wins this one hands down.
Review by Kate Jacobs for Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
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I purchased the Nespresso Citiz several months ago and saved it for Christmas. It was a gift for both my husband and myself. Our morning routine has been to brew a pot of coffee, heat milk in the microwave, and froth by hand in a stainless steel frother. Needless to say, there are lots of steps and lots of items for the dishwasher, but we love our morning coffee. The Nespresso was a hit right out of the box. It is so simple to use, the milk froths better than anything we’ve ever done by hand, the expresso is divine. My husband said it best, “It is so good that it makes you think about what you are drinking and appreciate the experience of really good coffee.” Like someone wrote in a previous review, “we’re not going to Starbucks anymore.” Yes it is expensive, but over time can actually save money. Yes, you have to order the pods from Nespresso, but this is high quality expresso and delivery is fast. I purchased the sample box to give us an opportunity to try everything. This is an exceptional product.
UPDATE: 3/11/10 The frother on our unit has quit working on two occasions . . .the first quit working after a month, the second after six weeks. While there was no problem getting replacement units, I am concerned that after the unit is out of warranty we will have a Citiz unit with a broken frother. I see someone else has had the same problem in these reviews. It is important not to leave the frother on the connector after use, and let it cool completely between uses. ( Even following these instructions, ours still malfunctioned.) The Citiz is wonderful. We love the coffee, getting pods is a breeze. Customer service is wonderful, but I am seriously considering taking our unit back to the store where we bought it and getting a separate unit and frother.
UPDATE: 5/2/10. The frothier quit again. We use it several times a day….4 to 5 times…it quit yesterday and we are frustrated. We treat it with kid gloves since we’ve been through four frothers since Christmas. Nespresso service has been great but we are going to return the unit to the store and exchange for the unit without the frothier and buy a separate frothier. Upside..we can take it with us. I would be interested in knowing if others have had similar problems.
Before buying the combined unit consider you usage. It may be fine if you only use it once a day. However, if you will be making multiple cups of latte each day, you may wish to consider buying separately.
Review by A. Todd for Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black
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I bought the Citiz + Milk at [...]. What I wish I’d known is that they make the milk frother as a separate component. The Citiz + Milk has a larger footprint because it includes a platform that powers the espresso maker and frother. But it’s also possible to get a stand-alone Citiz and buy a ($50 more expensive) frother that you can use and store independently of the machine. That cost may be justifiable for people with small spaces in order to have a machine with a smaller footprint.
Now, on to the machine itself. It is well-designed, easy to use and easy to understand. It makes a FANTASTIC cup of espresso, and for milk coffee drink lovers, it makes FANTASTIC cappucinos, etc. The very first drink I put together using the machine was hands-down, no question, superior to the [ubiquitous coffee chain] that I buy two of every day at work. And I find I can easily swan through the day on just one morning cuppa joe instead of two. So for me this Citiz machine gets the full 5 stars.
The machine is just plain fun to use. Nespresso goes all out with the packaging to a hilarious degree, even sending a binder full of information. It makes you feel like you just bought a really, really special device. The thing is, overblown packaging aside, you DID just buy an espresso machine worth every dang penny.
I have to say the milk frother deserves praise on its own. It makes froth so thick and firm you can almost stand up a spoon in it. It has the consistency of meringue.
If I could do it all again I would buy the Citiz (or a cheaper one) as a stand-alone and get a separate frother. The Nespresso site doesn’t explain that option on the website. It makes it seem like the only choice is espresso-making alone, or the built in unit for folks like me who want to use milk with my espresso.
So in sum I find the Nespresso website difficult but I’m very happy with my Citiz + Milk.