Anonymous wrote:Nothing like a moka pot.You can get some really cute ones too.

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How this thread veered into Nespresso advice is a mystery. That's the opposite of good authentic coffee the DD is seeking like spain. Also yes, you can just microwave the milk. Cleanup of all of this is minimal. Price way better than nespresso.

Send her back to Spain. She’ll never truly like America again.

Nothing like a moka pot.You can get some really cute ones too.

I enjoy using a moka pot on occasion, but I wouldn’t get one for either of my college aged kids. They require monitoring while brewing which takes about 10 min- who wants to spend 10 min in the morning while getting ready for school or work watching their coffee brewing? Also they can be finicky in terms of the grind of the beans, and require more steps to clean than a basic nespresso.

I suggest you get your kid a basic nespresso machine and a starter pack of pods - this is a foolproof way to make espresso. Tell them to brew a shot of espresso and to microwave about 3-3.5 oz of whole milk for a minute while the espresso brews (30 sec, quick stir, then another 30 sec), then slowly pour the milk over the espresso.

+ Moka pot. Super easy, no pods needed. Takes up very little space.

Get the old fashioned stovetop one.
IKEA carries espresso-grind coffee, frother and metal pitcher, and espresso cups.

Much cheaper and more appropriate for a student.