Also sold as "100% arabica." Then I saw the $20 Ambiano at Aldi’s. I did buy 2 machines, one for home and one for my business, they are great with the K-cups. I put a travel mug A tall one instead of a regular coffee mug and let her rip and then I just pour from the travel mug into the regular mug so that’s one way to avoid Your problem. I do not use K cups, but had a couple. It’s plenty hot — a bit hotter than our tester’s drip maker — and the coffee is as strong as you would expect it to be. Do they sell replacement k cup attachment?, seemed to have lost it. We've got quite the selection of award winning coffee beans that are all roasted here in Café Velo. ), The base in the lower position. While it has some positives (more on this in a second), it is not detachable, so you have to pour water into the whole unit rather than pulling it out and putting it under the sink. Aldi has really grown on me. But, for $25 bucks I like this. I just turn it off or use a bigger cup. Back to Kelly M comments on amount produced, I want to say that for us strong coffee drinkers, the machine tends to produce a beverage too diluted! A Keurig, by contrast, usually offers smaller amounts, so if you’re looking for a small mug of coffee, you’ll have to manually stop the Ambiano, which is a hassle. I’d say it does brew a 10 oz portion on the ‘8’ oz button, but since I’m using a travel mug, it works out. It was not in the unopened package. Hope this helps you. I do know the filter is big,so i use about half the filter to make coffe and works fine. mine was missing the pod cup holder, I called the company-supposed to send me one-still waiting. can I order the cup. Special thanks to Jon, who likes coffee more than we do, for help with this review. The new facility is a direct result of Velo Coffee Roasters’ nationwide retail listing in Aldi’s retailer’s 139 stores nationwide. Tel: 1-888-367-7373 How do you turn the machine off without unplugging it? So much that I put away our regular coffee maker. Most of the negative reviews of non-Keurig wannabe single-serve coffee makers (and even some cheaper Keurigs) say that the machine died/began leaking/otherwise malfunctioned/etc within a few months or even weeks. Yes. I bought one the other day,and been using it for a few days it seems to work well as of now. A coarser ground coffee in the reusable filter might allow the water to pass through as intended, as opposed to compressing down as I think is what happens with the finely ground coffee, loose vs. compressed/impassable . I use Folger’s ground coffee in the basket because I’m not paying $15 to $34 for K-cups. There are quite a few available priced at either $2.99 or $3.99 a 12oz. I’ve had no problems doing this each week. I guess the only issue I’ve had with it is that even for the smaller cup setting it does appear to produce more than it should. works ok. Bought one of these for my wife’s classroom. Loaded basket with grounds for a 16 oz cup, leaving about 1/4″ space from top of filter and maker still leaked some coffee on exterior and grounds stuck to area above the basket – had to clean with running water under faucet. My one observation is that once a pod is brewed it comes out melted/shrunk, has anyone else noticed this result? I buy Eco Pods from those coffee companies who have them, like that City by the Bay coffee (hint). he fell in love with this coffee maker and so did I. ALDI’s has the best prices on food and products. From single origin to a variety of beans. Another consideration is speed. Tried loose grounds this morning and works great. I love Aldi and have full faith in their products but this was the first time I looked at an appliance. I am mad I didn’t purchase one for myself. Worldclass coffee from Southeast Tennessee. That’s why we turned to Aldi, where a 12-ounce bag of beans retails for about $4 (on average). More like a stripped down Mr Coffee or Hamilton Beach or even an off brand machine. Yet. The 10-ounce cup takes about 2 minutes to make, while the 15-ounce cup takes about 3 minutes. Changing to the Decaf version almost entirely eliminated this problem. I could purchase 6 of these for the price of one Keurig. What kind of pods do I have to use on the manchine? Has this happened right from the beginning or just recently? Most importantly, the Ambiano produces a good cup of coffee. I will use this for a strong single cup when I want one, but am still a full pot brewer because I like STRONG coffee. — Cafe Velo (@velo_cork) July 26, 2019 It has been served in his cafe for some time. The Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker, an Aldi Special Buy (ALDI Find), retailed at the time of this post for $19.99. One of the great sensations of the coffee-drinking world the last few years has been the Keurig, a device that turns little plastic containers (K-Cups, or what Keurig more formally calls “K-Cup Pods”) into single-serve beverages. Write the company they should be able to have one. Is there a way to adjust the amount of water it puts out? I use my own coffee and have had no issues. It really produces 10. Also keep in mind that Aldi stands behind their products. I’ve had my Ambiano almost a year now and no it’s not a Kueric, if u can not afford a Kueric then the Ambiano is the next best thing. The selling point to me is the reservoir. It is just “ready to be ready” with practically zero power. Hi does anyone have a problem with the kcups not being pierced It was an interesting exchange, it was all handled online, and I hesitate to go thru some of the details for brevity, but the bottom line is that it was replaced at no cost to me. Iihave the Ambiano single serve coffee maker, does everyone’s green light stay on. Lasted all of two days before someone threw out the plastic piece that the K-cups go into, apparently not realizing it’s part of the machine. This is loud and obnoxious. © Aldi Reviewer. Happy browsing. I also have a Cuisinart coffeemaker/grinder that I only use with whole bean coffee. discussion from the Chowhound Coffee Tea, Coffee food community. Been almost 1 1/2 years now. Any suggestions anyone? I didn't mind it. I accidentally threw it out cleaning the machine. Creativity and excellence go into every serving. Well, after just a few weeks I did have a problem, the water pump apparently failed. That might be a possible hack for the machine — I’d be interested to see how the coffee turned out if someone tried it. Can you tell me where I can find replacement parts?? Business Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am – 5:00pm EST From the article:”so if you’re looking for a small mug of coffee, you’ll have to manually stop the Ambiano, which is a hassle.” What happens if you fill the tank below the minimum specified…will it harm the machine? How do you use k cup I put in moth ways and nothing happens, I received my Ambiano brand new unopened box and the cup to hold the coffee pods is not in there I called the number on the box and they have not return my call so possibly you’re missing the k cup holder like mine is. Thank you for a timely post! Join the discussion today. And for me the smooth taste of the coffee reminds me of Douuwe Egberts coffee I used to get at a staff canteen as bean to cup coffee in the early 1980s. It’s not as fast as a Keurig and it does lack some of the bells and whistles, but if you’re looking for a device that can turn a K-Cup into a hot cup in a reasonably fast period of time, this is an interesting option. The flavor, though quite delicious (I tried the Citrus version above) is pretty mild, and you probably will have to take 2 at once to get the same effect like other brands. The Expressi brand first appeared Down Under back in 2011, and is produced in partnership with German coffee giant Kruger. On a side note, I put mine through the test hard last week and couldn’t be more pleased. This is perfect and produces great cups of coffee. This one sounds like a nice alternative that won’t fall apart right away. The only thing I noticed was that although it’s marked to pour 8 oz. Bought another for my office while I was there. I have tried twice, but both times it sprays the grounds towards the back and dumps grounds into the coffee cup. A Keurig, by contrast, usually offers smaller amounts, so if you’re looking for a small mug of coffee, you’ll have to manually stop the Ambiano, which is a hassle. (Click to enlarge.). Yes….same problem here and I use it because I like the way it makes my Starbucks ground coffee taste, but the clean up is brutal, and I agree 100% with April D’s comments. A fourth consideration — and this is minor — is that the base was a bit finicky to get on quite right. I took it back and exchanged it for another one. What they lack in the pure joy of a French press, they make up for with speed and efficiency, and they are increasingly common in offices and break rooms as the go-to device for an easy cup of joe. amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; I am buying one for my College son who’s Keurig has been acting up. They’re not in stores right now, so your best bet is to contact the company that services the warranty. The Aldi machine is still faster than a coffee pot, but it’s not as fast as your typical Keurig. The reusable filter, pod holder, and brew basket. For $4.99, we figured it was worth a shot. amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "keurig"; This blog is dedicated to all the best Aldi Finds for Aldi Fans and includes the latest Aldi Ad, new products, Aldi Reviews, Aldi Recipes featuring Aldi brands and Aldi News.. Feel free to contact us at hello@aisleofshame.com with questions, comments or partnerships. When set up according to the instructions, it consistently filled the K-cup with boiling water, causing the plastic cups to unseat from the needle drain, whereupon the K-cup would flood with boiling hot water and burst the lid open, shooting hot coffee grounds out the front of the machine. Setup isn’t hard, although it does take a few minutes. Is there any way to modify whatever (pot, resistance,etc), for an electronics savvy engineer? Email: [email protected]. You’ll need to contact the company that services the warranty for that. My question is, Is it supposed to melt the bottom of the k cup to a rounded bottom? And there are some. Thanks for the heads-up. You may not have lost the k cup holder /because that is part nine and my brand new Ambuano in a sealed box did not have the K cup holder in it /i called the number on the box I was told they would send me the part that was 10 days ago I’m still waiting call the number on the box tell them it’s missing and hope for the best, Can you buy a n ambiano single serve kcup coffee maker in mi. I have made a point to attempt to try as many of the ALDI coffee flavors available. Seems like it works ok. You have to unplug if you really want the light out. I add extra coffee for the 15 Oz cup. I rather like the somewhat 'robust' taste of Aldi coffee, but about twelve months ago I found that full strength coffee was a big factor in the severe heart palpitations that I had begun to experience. Aldi's Morning Roast was my least favorite whole bean coffee when comparing to the others but when I drank it on it's own (not going to let a whole bag of coffee go to waste!) Just wanted to add a thumbs up for this brewer – I’ve had mine for over a year now, and use it every day at work. I love Aldi but I don’t want to buy something that will go into the trash in six months. Specially Selected (Aldi) Fair Trade German Roasted Regular Coffee Review I see these will be on sale again this\next week, and I would buy one again if needed. I asked myself the same question. I don’t see anything in the manual to suggest that it would. Aldi offers a wide variety of wines, ranging from lighter reds and whites to full-bodied rosés. coffee makers Thank You For Your Support! Have had the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker for a couple weeks and it was working fine. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; I was in fla. and they were on sale , wish I would have picked one up. I’ll be buying one because of your review. And our Aldi only has these available for about a week each year. If that’s the case, I wouldn’t see any easy way to repair it, try to get ahold of the manufacturer (listed a few times here), I’d think that would be considered under warranty and they could send you a new holder. More than 30% of their coffee … A third limitation is the reservoir. Has anyone had good success with your own grounds in the reusable filter cup? Took a bit of time to figure out the setup but got a good first cup of piping hot coffee. I do 10 oz cups, and the fill level isn’t always consistant, but close enough. Thanking my brother for the gift and the French Roast Eco Pods. I love it!! I will never buy another Keurig. Due to our success in Grow with Aldi 2018, you can now find Velo Tandem, both ground and whole bean, in your local Aldi. I found especially when I use Starbucks k-cups the foil comes loose on 1 edge, and makes a mess. I shop there all the time so they pretty much know who I am, so I take what they say as truth. Keurigs are most famous for making coffee, but the devices can also make other drinks, including tea and hot chocolate. I googled Jacob's coffee and they also produce Douwe Egberts. any suggestions? Only one thought in regard to the problem comes to mind, had a similar problem with the “Mr. Thank you. So it has been a good 5 months since then, I use the machine for one cup every day, and so far so good. I asked the Aldi cashier if any have been returned and she stated no. I only fill the water reservoir up to what my coffee cup holds, then no problem with it spilling over or shutting it off after each cup. It’s exactly what I was looking for and brews a good cup of coffee. Currently on the hunt for extra reusable filter, pod holder, and brew basket so each customer has a nice clean one to use. I tried some basic things (unlikely it was clogged since it was so new), and didn’t seem easy to disassemble to see if it was something simple, and being under warranty, contacted the company. My Aldi’s in Florida and in Iowa, doesn’t sell them. Another vote for Lidl Bellarom Gold ground coffee. you’re one of the lucky ones. I’m looking at mine, and there is a hollow spike sticking up maybe about a quarter inch from the bottom inside of the holder that pierces the cup. The part where the coffee pod in accidentally got thrown out. I’m also finding that using more than 2 tablespoons of ground coffee in the filter means grounds end up in the cup. Beyond the taste and price, ALDI is committed to improving the social and ecological standards of cocoa and coffee production. Works great! The three year warranty does add a little peace of mind. It's a light roast. Pushing the power light just starts all the lights blinking. I used a measuring cup and it is putting out 13 oz. Brewed a single pod in the morning and it tasted okay. I would love to hear some updates about how well your Ambiano is performing a couple of months from now. And the price piont was what made me try it. For one thing, it runs about as quiet as Keurigs we’ve seen, which is nice. Velo Coffee Roasters is a small batch award winning coffee roaster located in the heart of Cork City. The (fully attached) reservoir. Mine has been a swell bargain, and my larger full pot coffee maker, a cuisinart, now lives in the back of a cupboard. I am having a issue getting the maker to stay on to brew the coffee. One is your options for drink sizes: 10 ounces or 15 ounces. The first cup I ever made, the k cup was overpressurized and popped at the end of the cycle, but that never happened again. That machine appears to have had a defective thermostat. After doing that, the unit should be ready to go. HELP, Contact Aldi: http://www.aldi.us/contact/, I’d contact the service center at: This is a must buy for your home or office. I added it to the top of our post. 10 oz is way too much for a lone senior, who is limited to a 7 oz cup at breakfast. The pod holder is missing? 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