Lavazza Expert Coffee Bundle Classy Plus All-In-One Machine LB 400 + 1 Welcome Kit Pack of 36 Mixed Capsules + 1 Extra Vessel

Sadly I can't return this item. I would not have ordered it if I knew it was not returnable. The coffee is very bitter. Would not recommend

Big improvement over Nespresso Makes fantastic espresso, lungo and American style coffee. I'm really enjoying the milk drinks as well. The machine has the feel and heft of quality. I read a review that said mild drinks were not hot enough. Not my experience. In fact, I found them hot enough that I had to be careful drinking them. Not an inexpensive investment, but, assuming it lasts, I will be enjoying it. Contrary to Amazon's blurb, the machine clearly says right on the top of it where you put the pods, that you can either use Expert or Blue pods. I also read a review that said you can't find the pods. Well, they are available right here on Amazon, as well as a couple of other sites on the internet. Has that reviewer tried to find Nespresso pods at their local Piggly Wiggly? I don't think you can find those there either. Another reviewer complained that the pods didn't drop automatically. That is true, I have to push them down. Takes a half a second, and is not a problem in my view. One reviewer mentions overflows. I have made only about 30 or so drinks, but not a problem, yet. It does take a time or two to get used to emptying the pod receptacle. There is water in the bottom of the receptacle, and you have to take care to dump the pod portion separately from the container under the perforated pod collector to avoid a mess.I have to say, I did not see Amazon's 'This item is non-returnable' way down by the gift options. If I had seen it, I might not have purchased. In fairness, it does say that if it is defective, it can be returned.----- October 27, 2021-----Now in use for a while. Still love it. Suggestions: buy a bag of citric acid here on Amazon for your decalcification. Also, I have found that the Blue capsules contain more coffee than Nespresso. I have been using the espresso capsules to make an 8oz cup when I want one. I think the coffee actually tastes better than the 8oz Lavazza pods for that purpose. Also, now I only have to buy one pod type.On a separate note, I'm really disappointed that Amazon has eliminated comments on other reviews. This ability was quite nice, as you could explain the solution to another reviewer's problem. Also, the manufacturer could respond. If flame wars were a problem, you could warn offenders and/or ban them if they were impolite.November 6, 2022Now a year out. Still madly in love. Use it every day. Most difficult thing about it is to figure out how often to get pods delivered on auto ship.November 29, 2023Still in love. Working great. Have now switched to Durgol cleaner when I need to clean the machine. Haven't yet figured out a way to initiate a cleaning cycle if the reminder light for cleaning is not on.

Great espresso/cappuccino from an EASY to use machine! My only reaction to this machine is ... WOW! I had first purchased a very popular competitor's product - the type that drips the steamed milk down a little spout. The Lavazza Classy Plus steams the milk right in the included (dedicated) cup, and produces tons more foam, with a much firmer quality. All I need to do for a milk-based drink is pour milk into the cup, put the steamer top on it, slip it into the cup holder, put in a coffee capsule, and press a button. I'm getting quality cappuccino comparable to what I'd have to pay over $5 for in a coffee shop, and for less effort than going to Starbucks.Cleanup is likewise easy; only the cup and the steamer top have to be washed, and that takes seconds. The only downside I see is that I'm drinking from a glass cup that looks somewhat like a measuring cup. If I want though, I can just pour it from there into another cup.It also brews an 8 oz cup of coffee, and you can use any cup/mug you like. It's fast, and it's an experience that's absolutely elevating. The taste is something between good american coffee, and good espresso. The espresso coffee it brews comes out with a crema that I normally expect only to find in expensive restaurants.This machine sells for less than the competitor's product I had previously bought, and the difference is night and day. I think I'm in love.

It’s hot. I like that it is simple to use, with all the different choices of a cup of coffee. And the cup of coffee is HOT. Most machines are not this hot. I hate just warm coffee. With the results of this machine, the coffee and cappuccino comes out HOT. Coffees with added milk happens in the cup that is supplied. The supplied cup has a steamer and a milk froth beater in the lid. And it works well, it makes a thick froth for cappuccinos.After it froths the milk the coffee gets added automatically, all in one cup. Nice and easy. The only issue I have is drinking the cappuccino from this cup.. it like a Pyrex measuring cup. Sometimes after it is made, I transfer it to a pretty mug cup… The machine is narrow, and fits almost anywhere except, you need to pull it out, if it is under a cabinet, because the pod pressing handle swings up high then down. I find fault, with that design. I wish it was a slider opening. Then you would NOT need to pull the machine out from under the cabinets. I liked that it came with different choices of coffee blends so you can sample and choose the one you like the best. Some of them are bitter.I tried them all, straight, then chose my favorite to order. I choose (Pink) Caffe Gusto Intenso Dark Roast.It is good a good blend.. All in all I am very satisfied with this machine. It makes a varity of cups of coffee. Also there seems to be diffent pods that did not come in the varity pack, but too expensive to just sample.Before buying this machine I always used Lavazza ORO coffee in a Moka pot. And a frother. I don’t know if there is a pod with their ORO coffee in it for this machine. I have emailed Italy but have not received a reply. I did find that they make ORO pods for a different machine. I hope soon they will make it for this machine. I have also tried the caffee crema pods and they are very good also. I highly recommend this coffee machine. I just tried the caffee crema lungo pods and now that is my FAVORITE. It is listed under Lavazza Blue Pods.. It is very close to ORO coffee. Its 100% Arabica coffee like Oro is so it is very good. I am so happy with this machine. I would like to buy another cup but they are not available.. ??