Coffee Machine

There are two ways to prepare coffee at Trelas - using the good, old-fashioned cafetiere jug, or using a fancy Nespresso machine.

The Nespresso machine available in Trelas is a Krups Inissia with accompanying milk frother.

You should find a pack of ten Nespresso capsules supplied for your use, and the local Co-Op stores as well as Tesco in Carbis Bay stock coffee products that are compatible with the Nespresso system.

What is Nespresso?

Nespresso is the brand name of Nestlé Nespresso S.A., an operating unit of the Nestlé Group, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Nespresso machines brew espresso and coffee from coffee capsules, or pods in bar machines, a type of pre-apportioned single-use container of ground coffee beans with added flavorings.

Nespresso capsules are sold by Nespresso, with compatible capsules sold by a number of other manufacturers, and are more expensive than an equivalent quantity of “loose” ground coffee. Because of the hermetically sealed capsule, however, the coffee aroma does not degrade with time like coffee in a pack that has been opened. Nespresso sells 23 different coffee “Grand Cru” arabica and robusta capsules. Two Limited Edition Grand Crus are released every year as well as a new set of Variations, flavored espresso capsules.

Each capsule contains 5–6 grams of ground coffee and makes one cup of coffee. Depending on the length of the pour, the capsule can produce a 40 ml espresso shot, or a 110 ml lungo (long) pour. The capsule body and perforated top are both made of aluminum, and are mostly not recycled. To assuage concerns on potential aluminum health effects, most of the capsule interior is lined with food-grade lacquer.

How to prepare coffee

1. Rinse then fill the water tank with fresh water.
2. Press the espresso (left) or lungo (right) button to activate the machine.
3. Lift the lever completely and insert a Nespresso capsule.
4. Close the lever and place cup under the coffee outlet.
5. Press the Espresso (40 ml) or the Lungo (110 ml) button to start. Preparation will stop automatically. To stop the coffee flow or top up your coffee, press again.
6. Remove the cup. Lift and close the lever to eject the capsule into the used capsule container.

Warning

Never lift the lever during operation.

How to prepare milk

The Nespresso machine is supplied with an Aeroccino device for preparing milk to make cappucinos and lattes. To prepare milk follow the instructions below.

Warning

Risk of electrical shock and fire! Make sure the under side of the milk frother is dry.

Note

TIP: For optimal milk froth, use whole or semi skimmed milk at refrigerated temperature (about 4-6° C).

1. Overview: a) Lid a1) Storage area for frothing spring a2) Seal b) Start/stop Button c) Milk frother d) Mixer (for hot milk) e) Frothing spring (for milk froth) f) Base.
2. Clean before the first use. Attach the relevant whisk.
3. Fill milk frother up to one of the two “max” level.
4. Place the lid on the Aeroccino. For a hot preparation, briefly press button to start. Button lights up Red. Take approx. 70-80 sec. For cold milk froth, keep button pressed for approx. 2 seconds. Button lights up Blue. Takes approx. 60 sec.
5. Clean after each preparation. Only use non abrasive cloth, never use a brush. Jug is water proof. Do not put in dishwasher.

Warning

The milk frother must not be submerged in water or placed in the dishwasher.