Nespresso Coffee Machines

Unlike drip coffee makers, nespresso original machine models are small and compact. They are black in color and nespresso Vertuo machine vary in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art, and they can be connected to an app that allows you to manage recipes or receive notifications about descaling.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is affordable but lacks the features to make more complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger sizes of drinks, like the gran lungos.

What is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to create coffee and espresso drinks. The brand has gained a loyal fan base thanks to its ease speed, consistency and speed in making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are an excellent alternative to making at-home espresso with moka pots or drip coffee maker both of which take some time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine makes use of pressure to extract the flavor from a pod, then heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of tea and coffee blends to fit different moods and tastes such as decaffeinated and flavor options. Their machines are compact elegant, stylish, and simple to operate, making them the ideal choice for those who need a quick cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost.

The Vertuo line replaced the original Nespresso machines in 2014, which utilized the Original capsules to brew espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in this line. It is small, with a small water tank and room for capsules that are used. Its simple operation, using just two buttons--one for espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it easy to master.

Contrary to Keurig machines that require you to manually add water before each use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of any used capsule after the brewing. They can store anything from four to twelve pods used up, based on the size of their water reservoirs and capsule storage. They are then thrown away into a built in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Some of the more well-known models are also compatible with the mobile app of the brand, which allows you to make your own recipes and reorder capsules from the comfort of your home. We tested this feature on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced coffee with the frothing chamber that is built-in to the. The only issue we found with the machine we test was that it didn't support all milk varieties, requiring you to buy an additional frothing wand should you plan to make drinks using whole or 2% almond milk.

The Original Line Original Line

The Original line of pod machines includes the stylish Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both machines pierce the capsule and then pump hot water through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The original machines employ 19 bars of pressure which is more than the 15 to 18 bar pumps in some of the more expensive Vertuo models.

The Vertuo machines produce foam that is more dense and thicker than the crema created by the Original machines. The crema isn't just froth. As the Spruce says, it could make up up to 25 percent of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also offers pricier Creatista and Lattissima models that come with built-in milk frothers to create cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos at the push of the button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is perfect for those who enjoy milky coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos and need a machine that does it all. It comes with three user-friendly recipes and its 4.2-ounce milk container is dishwasher-safe and dishwasher safe. It is also lightweight and easy to store and move around in small areas. Some users have complained that it's not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

The jug of this machine is marked with lines that indicate the type of beverage you want. You can pick your beverage while the machine is heating. It comes with a sensor that will stop the steaming automatically when it runs out of milk.

The Lattissima One is a good value for money and is available in four colors including black with gray accents, dark gray, porcelain white, and silky white. The machine is easy to clean and has a an elegant design that doesn't overpower small spaces. It's also reasonably priced with a retail price of $385/PS279.

It comes with an automatic drip tray similar to the OriginalLine models. This tray will catch any loose ground as you pour espresso. It's a nice option to reduce the mess, and helps prevent overflow that can alter the taste of your beverage.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima both have a larger water tank than the Lattissima One, allowing them to hold more water before needing to refill. The two models also have a quicker heat-up time (as little as 15 seconds for an espresso and 25 seconds for lungo) and feature an upgraded hot water function for making tea or iced coffee.

The only real disadvantage of the Lattissima line is the difficulty in altering the consistency of the foam you make. The machine only works with skim or almond milk. Sorry vegans and those who are not tolerant to dairy. The wand for frothing can be difficult to clean and is a common complaint from Nespresso owners. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima comes with a self-cleaning feature that scrubs the milky insides of the frothing wand after each use.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's ideal for those who love espresso and prefer a short strong drink. The machine scans the barcode on the outer rim of each capsule in order to determine how much coffee it will make. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted using a unique technology.

Vertuo Line has a variety of drinks including Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo (mini espresso), Americano, and Cappuccino. The machines also integrate with the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother to make frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and can be brewed in just 30 minutes. They use a smaller water tank than the Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a myriad of models to choose from that you can choose one that fits your home's style as well as your budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee unlike Original Line machines that only brew Nespresso. They do this through an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines have a brand new brewing system that gently extracts coffee and espresso by using patented centrifusion technology. This allows the creation of natural crema, which protects and enhances the coffee's aroma. The VertuoLine System also features an intelligent recognition feature that adapts the extraction parameters according to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's guarantee and a starter pack of Nespresso capsules. The company also offers an annual subscription service that provides new Nespresso caps each month.

There are many VertuoLine machines to choose from, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick as the top overall machine. It is easy to use, warms up quickly and comes in a range of colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee including flat white, ristretto and lungo. It can also make a latte-macchiato, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother for the creation of lattes or cappuccino.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes longer to brew than other machines, specifically when making an Americano. In comparison, for instance, to the Bunn Fastbrew, which made an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds the Nespresso VertuoPlus brewed it in 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can accelerate the process by choosing an automatic mode.