I bought the Opal pod machine while it was on sale. I have an espresso machine which I love, but wanted something as a back-up for a quick fuss-free espresso when I'm short of time or have several coffees to make.
Cons:
- As a first impression, the machine is not as well-built as I was hoping: in fact, the first one I received didn't work as the handle didn't lift or go down properly so was unusable, but Origin customer services were brilliant and arranged to have another one shipped out to me promptly. The handle on the replacement is also stiff to lift and especially put down, but I think this is just how it is. It would be better if it was a smoother motion which would assure me of its quality. You just have to be careful when using the handle and not rough.
- The machine continues to drip for a bit after the main shot has poured which is a bit annoying. You have to wait up to 10-15 seconds for it to stop emitting water completely.
Pros:
- The machine is simple to set up: the instruction manual makes it sound more complicated than it is to set the temperature (from low/medium/high) and set a programmed time for each shot (you can set up to three programmed times, one for each button at the front of the machine) - I watched a YouTube video which made it simple. It took less than 5 minutes to programme my machine accordingly. I hoped Origin would have their own set up guide and recommendation on optimal settings for the machine (temperature, programmed time) but…