Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact, unlike drip coffee machines. They are black in color and vary in price and complexity. Some include a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art and can be connected to an app to manage recipes or get notifications on descaling.

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 the gran lungos.

What is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines which use capsules to brew coffee and espresso. The brand has gained a loyal fan base because of its ease speed, consistency and speed in making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great alternative to making espresso at home using a moka pot, both of which require time and care after each use.

A Nespresso machine makes use of an air pressure system to extract the flavor of a pod. It then heats up water and makes froths of the milk to make coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of blends and coffees that can be adapted to your mood and taste with decaffeinated and flavored choices. Their machines are small elegant, stylish, and simple to use and make them a great choice for those who need a quick cup of coffee in the morning or a mid-day pick-me-up.

Original Nespresso machines, that 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 Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It's compact, with a small water tank and space for used capsules. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons - one for an espresso and another for lungos - makes it simple to master.

Contrary to Keurig machines, which require the user to manually add water before each use, all Nespresso models automatically discard any capsule that is not used after the brewing. The machines can hold anything from four to twelve pods that have been used, based on the size of their water reservoirs as well as capsule storage. They are then disposed of in a built in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Some of the more well-known models are also compatible with the brand's mobile app, which allows you to make your own recipes and reorder capsules from your home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also offers the option to make hot chocolate and iced coffee using an ice-making chamber that is specifically designed for frothing. The only drawback of the machine we tried is that it does not support all types of milk. You'll need to purchase a separate frothing tool in order to make drinks with whole almond, 2% or 2% milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines includes the stylish Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both models penetrate the capsule, pump hot water under high pressure through it and deliver an espresso or lungo. The Original machines use a higher pressure of 19 bars than the Vertuo models, which use pumps of 15 to 18 bars.

The Original machines produce a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles layered on top of the espresso) that is thicker and more affluent than the foam found in the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just frost. As the Spruce states, it can make up as much as 25 percent of the flavor of an espresso. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima models that include built-in milk frothers that can create cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos at the touch of an button.

The Lattissima Line

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

Its jug has drink-specific lines in it, so you can choose the beverage you'd like to prepare before the machine heats up. It also has a sensor that automatically stops steaming when the jug runs out and stops milk waste.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for money. It's available in four different colors: porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. The machine is easy-to-clean and has a minimalist design that doesn't take up too much space in smaller spaces. It is also reasonably priced, with a suggested retail price of $385/PS279

Like the OriginalLine models, it has an automatic drip tray that captures any loose grounds when you pour your espresso. It's a nice option to minimize the mess, and helps to avoid spills that can alter the taste of your beverage.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more liquid without having refill. The two models feature an earlier time to heat up (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for Lungo) and hot water functions that can be used to make iced coffee or tea.

The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty of altering the consistency of your milk foam. The machine only works with almond or skim milk. Sorry Vegans and those who are intolerant to dairy. The frothing wand is also difficult to clean. This is a common complaint from Nespresso users. Fortunately, the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning mechanism that cleans the milky insides after each use of the frother.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small, concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for those who love espresso. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode along its rim that can be read by the machine's computer to determine the amount of coffee it can make. Nespresso uses an exclusive extraction method to ensure that you get the most flavor from each Vertuo pod.

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

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

Unlike the Original Line machines, which only can brew Buy Nespresso Machine capsules, the Vertuo Line also brews regular filter-brewed coffee. This is done via the spout, which is situated at the bottom of machine.

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a brand new brewing technology that uses centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This enables the creation of a natural crema that protects and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine system also features an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to suit each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's guarantee and an initial pack of Nespresso capsules. The company also offers an optional subscription service that provides new Nespresso capsules every month.

The nespresso machine price VertuoPlus machine is the most efficient machine overall. It is easy to use, heats up quickly and comes in a variety of colors. It can produce five different sizes of espresso and coffee including a ristretto lungo, espresso, and flat white. It also makes a latte-macchiato, and it can be used with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to create cappuccino or lattes.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes a little longer to make a cup than other machines, specifically when making an Americano. Comparing the Bunn Fastbrew to the Nespresso VertuoPlus, which can make an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds, it took 1 minute, 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.