Warming up time Espresso machine vs Nespresso and cost per shot
I am looking to get either a semi-automatic or a Nespresso.
I am leaning toward an espresso machine, but my main concern is the warming up time, which i believe is about 30 minutes. Wait 30 minutes each time or leave the machine ON the whole days doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
Waiting time is my main concern but cost is also a factor.
Cost is supposed to be less with the machine but if you factor in the warming up time or the standby (which apparently there is no energy saving mode = pulling 1500W)
A capsule is about $0.75.
1lb bean is about $20 = 454gr. 7gr per shot ~ 64. So about $0.30. Now add 1 hours of electricity each time ~ $0.15. Even worse if you leave the machine ON the whole day to get a faster espresso in the evening.
So $0.45 for each use. (assuming only 1 shot pulled each time)
So saving is about $0.30 per drink (in my case). I think i'd rather pay that extra than wait 30 minutes each time.
Can regular espresso makers tell me whether you're waiting for the warm up each time? How can you cope with that in the morning?
I am leaning toward an espresso machine, but my main concern is the warming up time, which i believe is about 30 minutes. Wait 30 minutes each time or leave the machine ON the whole days doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
Waiting time is my main concern but cost is also a factor.
Cost is supposed to be less with the machine but if you factor in the warming up time or the standby (which apparently there is no energy saving mode = pulling 1500W)
A capsule is about $0.75.
1lb bean is about $20 = 454gr. 7gr per shot ~ 64. So about $0.30. Now add 1 hours of electricity each time ~ $0.15. Even worse if you leave the machine ON the whole day to get a faster espresso in the evening.
So $0.45 for each use. (assuming only 1 shot pulled each time)
So saving is about $0.30 per drink (in my case). I think i'd rather pay that extra than wait 30 minutes each time.
Can regular espresso makers tell me whether you're waiting for the warm up each time? How can you cope with that in the morning?
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