Nespresso nepresso coffee machines Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact, unlike drip coffee machines. They are black in color and range in price and complexity. Some have 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 get notifications on descaling.

The most basic machines, like our choice, the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable but forgo features that create more complicated drinks. Other machines can also make larger drinks, like gran lungos.

What is an Nespresso Machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines that use capsules to make espresso and coffee drinks. The brand has gained a loyal fan base thanks to its ease of use, speed and consistency when making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great alternative to making espresso at home with a drip coffee maker or moka pot. Both require time and care after each use.

A Nespresso machine makes use of pressure to extract the flavor of the pod, and then heats water and froths milk to make coffee drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of tea and coffee blends to suit different tastes and moods such as decaffeinated and flavor options. The machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to operate which makes them the perfect choice for those who need an instant cup of coffee in the morning or an afternoon pick-me-up.

The Vertuo line was introduced to replace the Nespresso machines in 2014, which used capsules from the Original capsules to brew espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in this line. It is compact and has a small water tank and space for capsules that are used. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons one for espresso and another for lungos is easy to master.

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

Some of the more popular models also support the app for mobile, which allows you to modify recipes and order capsules from your home. We tested this feature on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also allows you to make hot chocolate and iced coffee with a dedicated frothing chamber. The only drawback to the machine we test was that it didn't support all types of milk and requires you to purchase a separate frothing wand if you want to make drinks with whole or 2% almond milk.

The Original Line Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines comprises the sleek Citiz and Essenza Mini. Both models pierce the capsule, pump hot water at high pressure through it and then deliver an espresso or lungo. The Original machines use a higher pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models, which have pumps that range from 15 to 18 bars.

The Vertuo machines create a foam that is richer and thicker than the crema produced by the original machines. The crema is not just foam but also. As the Spruce notes it can account up to 25 percent of the flavor of an espresso. The Original line also offers pricier Creatista and Lattissima models that have built-in milk frothers to make lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos at the touch of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is ideal for those who like milky coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos, and want one machine that does it all. It comes with three different recipes and its 4.2 1 ounce milk container can be taken out and washed in the dishwasher. It is also lightweight and easy to store and transport in small spaces. Some customers have complained that it is 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 select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It also has a sensor that automatically stops steaming when the jug is empty, preventing milk waste.

The Lattissima One is a good value for its price, and it's available in four colors that include black with gray accents, dark gray porcelain white, and silky white. The machine is easy to clean and has a minimalistic design that won't overwhelm smaller spaces. It's also fairly affordable, with a retail price of $385/PS279.

Like the OriginalLine models, this one also has an automatic drip tray that catches any loose grounds as you pour your espresso. It's a nice feature to reduce the mess, and helps to avoid spills that could spoil the flavor of your coffee.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more water without having to refill. These two models have faster heating times (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for a Lungo) and hot water functions that can be used to make tea or iced espresso.

The only real downside to the Lattissima is the difficulty of changing the consistency and the density of your milk foam. The machine can only be used with skim milk (sorry Vegans and dairy-intolerant folks) and the foaming system doesn't work well with almond or vegetable milks. The wand that froths can be tricky to clean and is a common complaint among nespresso pod coffee machines owners. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning cycle that cleans the milky insides after each use of the frother.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that is ideal for espresso lovers who prefer a quick strong drink. The machine reads the barcode on the outer rim of each capsule to determine the amount of coffee it should make. Buy Nespresso Machine utilizes an exclusive extraction method to ensure that you get the most flavor from each Vertuo pod.

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

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and is ready to brew within 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir for water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are several models to pick from, so you can choose the one that is compatible with your home's style and your budget.

In contrast to the Original Line machines, which only brew Nespresso capsules The Vertuo Line also brews regular, filter-brewed coffee. This is done via the spout, which is located at the bottom of machine.

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a revolutionary brewing technique that makes use of centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This allows for the creation of natural crema, which protects and enhances coffee aromas. The VertuoLine System also features an intelligent recognition feature that adjusts the extraction parameters according to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty. It also comes with a starter pack of 10 free nespresso coffeee machine capsules. The company offers an annual subscription service that provides new Nespresso capsules each month.

There are many VertuoLine machines to pick from however, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for the best overall machine. It's easy to operate and quick to heat up and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee and espresso including a ristretto lungo, espresso, and flat white. It also makes a latte macchiato and can be used together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to make a cappuccino, or Latte.

The VertuoPlus has only one disadvantage, that it takes longer to brew when compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, if you compare it to the Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed 8 ounces of Americano in just 42 seconds the Nespresso VertuoPlus brewed it in 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by making sure you select an automatic mode.