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Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact and are not as bulky as drip coffee machines. They're black in color and range in terms of price and complexity. Some have a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art and can be linked to an app to manage recipes or receive descaling notifications.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is reasonably priced, but does not have the features required to make complex drinks. Other machines can make larger sizes of drinks, like Gran lungos.

What is an 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 and consistency in making hot espresso drinks. They can be an excellent alternative to making at home espresso using moka pots or a drip coffee maker both of which take time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine uses pressure to extract the flavor of the pod, then it heats water and froths milk to make coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of coffee and blends that can be customized to suit your preferences and mood as well as decaffeinated and flavor options. Their machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to use, making them the ideal option for those looking for a quick cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Original Nespresso Breville machines, which brew espresso-style shots from the company's Original capsules were the only machines on the market until 2014 which was when the Vertuo line was launched. The most compact model in the line is the Essenza Mini, which is extremely compact and has a tiny water tank as well as a room for used capsules. Its simple operation, with just two buttons - one for an espresso and another for lungos - makes it simple to master.

All Nespresso machines automatically dispose of capsules that are used after making. This is in contrast to Keurig machines, which require you to manually add water each time. Based on the size of the reservoir and capsule storage, these can hold between four and 12 used pods, which are disposed of in the built-in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Many of the most well-known models can be used with the mobile app developed by the brand, which allows users to create custom recipes and to reorder capsules from home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced coffee with a dedicated frothing chamber. The only downside of the machine we tried is that it doesn't support all milk types. You will need to purchase a separate frothing device if you wish to make drinks using whole or 2% almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod machines includes the stylish Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both machines are pierced by the capsule and then pump hot water at a high pressure through it to deliver an espresso or a lungo. The original machines utilize higher pressure of 19 bars than the Vertuo models, which use pumps ranging from 15 to 18 bars.

The Vertuo machines create an espresso that is more rich and thicker than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema is more than just froth, though--as the Spruce states, it could make up a quarter of an espresso's taste. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which have built-in milk frothers to make lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos at the push of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is ideal for people who prefer milky coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes and want a machine that can handle everything. It comes with three recipes that can be customized and its 4.2 ounce milk container is easily removed and washed in the dishwasher. It's also light, making it easy to move and store in a small space. However, some users say it's not as easy to use as other Nespresso models.

The jug in this machine is marked with lines that indicate the type of beverage you'd like to drink. You can choose your beverage while the machine is heating up. It also comes with a sensor that automatically stops steaming when the jug has run out and stops the waste of milk.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for money. It's available in four colors: porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. It's easy to clean and has a minimalistic design that won't overwhelm smaller rooms. The machine is also moderately priced, with a suggested retail price of $385/PS279

It has an automatic drip tray, just like the OriginalLine models. This tray will catch any loose ground while you pour espresso. It's a nice feature for minimizing the mess, and helps to prevent spills that could spoil the flavor of your drink.

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. Both models also have a faster heat-up time (as as little as 15 seconds for espresso and 25 seconds for a lungo) and have an enhanced hot water function for making tea or iced coffee.

The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty of adjusting the consistency of the milk foam. The machine is only compatible with skim milk (sorry Vegans and dairy-intolerant folks) and the foaming system does not work well with almond or vegetable milks. The wand that froths can be difficult to clean, which is a common complaint from Nespresso owners. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima features a self-cleaning function that scrubs the milky interior of the frother after each use.

The Vertuo Line

A nespresso coffee machine magimix Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's ideal for those who love espresso and prefer a quick and intense drink. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode along the outside of its rim, which is read by the machine's computer to determine the amount of coffee it can create. Nespresso utilizes an innovative extraction process to ensure that you get the best flavor from each Vertuo pod.

The Vertuo Line offers a wide selection of different drinks including Ristretto (mini espresso), Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Cappuccino. The machines can also be used with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy lattes and cappuccinos.

Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and can be brewed in less than 30 seconds. They have a smaller water tank than Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a variety of models available, so you can choose one that is compatible with your style and budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike Original Line machines that only brew Nespresso. It does this by using an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a revolutionary brewing technique that makes use of centrifusion to gently extract espresso and coffee. This allows the creation of an organic crema that preserves and enhances the quality of coffee aromas. The VertuoLine system also has an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's guarantee and a starter pack of Nespresso capsules. The company offers a subscription service which delivers new Nespresso capsules every month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the top overall machine. It's user-friendly and heats up quickly and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee including a ristretto lungo, espresso and flat white. It also makes a latte macchiato, and can be combined together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to make a cappuccino, or the latte.

The VertuoPlus has one drawback, which is that it takes longer to brew compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, when compared to Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds, the Nespresso VertuoPlus took 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can accelerate the process if you choose an automatic mode.