Nespresso Coffee Machines

Contrary to drip coffee makers Nespresso models are small and compact. They are black in color and can vary in price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art and can be linked with an app to manage recipes or receive descaling notifications.

The simplest machines, like our choice the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable, but they leave out features that can make more complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drink sizes, like gran lungos.

What is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, nespresso machine sale uk sells single-serve machines that use capsules to make coffee drinks and espresso. The brand has a huge number of loyal customers thanks to the speed, ease and consistency their machines make an espresso-like hot drink. These machines are an excellent 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 utilizes the pressure system to extract the flavor of the pod. It then heats water and froths the milk to create coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of blends and coffees that can be adapted to your preferences and mood with decaffeinated and flavored options. The machines are stylish and compact, as well as easy to use, making the perfect option for those who want to grab a quick cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.

Original Nespresso machines, that make espresso-like shots using the company's Original capsules, were the only machines available until 2014 when the Vertuo line was introduced. The most compact model in the line is the Essenza Mini, which is extremely compact and has a tiny water tank and a space for capsules that are used. Its simple operation, using only two buttons - one for an espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it easy to master.

All Nespresso machines automatically dispose of capsules that are used after the brewing. This is unlike Keurig machines, which require you to manually add water each time. They can store anything from four to twelve used pods depending on the size of their water reservoirs and 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 also support the app for mobile, which allows you to make your own recipes and reorder capsules from home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot coffee as well as iced tea with a separate frothing room. The only drawback to the machine we test was that it didn't support all milk varieties, requiring you to buy an additional frothing wand should you wish to make drinks using whole or 2% almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod machines comprises the sleek Citiz Mini and the Essenza Mini. Both models penetrate the capsule, then pump hot water at high pressure, and then deliver an espresso or lungo. The original machines utilize 19 bars of pressure which is much highemore water without having to refill. These two models have faster heating times (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for a Lungo) and a hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced espresso.

The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty in altering the consistency of the foam you make. It only works with skim or almond milk. Sorry vegans and those who are not tolerant to dairy. The wand that froths can be difficult to clean, which is a common complaint from Nespresso owners. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning mechanism that cleans the milky insides after each use of the frothing.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small but concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for those who love espresso. The machine reads the barcode on the outside rim of each capsule to determine how much coffee it should make. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted using an exclusive technology.

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 Coffee Pod Machines Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and is ready to brew in just 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir for water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models available that you can choose one that fits your style as well as your budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee unlike the Original Line machines that only can brew Nespresso. This is accomplished by an additional spout that is situated at the bottom of machine.

VertuoLine machines have a brand new brewing system that softly extracts espresso and coffee by using the unique centrifusion technology. This allows the creation of natural crema, which protects and enhances the coffee's aroma. The VertuoLine system also has an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to suit each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine is backed by a manufacturer's guarantee and comes with a starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company offers a subscription service which delivers new Nespresso capsules every month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the best overall machine. It's simple to operate and quick to heat up and comes in a variety of colors. It can produce five different sizes of espresso and coffee which include a ristretto espresso, lungo and flat white. It also brews a latte macchiato and can be used together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to create a cappuccino or the latte.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes a little longer to prepare than other machines, particularly when making an Americano. Comparing the Bunn Fastbrew with the Nespresso VertuoPlus which can brew an 8-ounce Americano in 42 seconds, the VertuoPlus took just 1 minute and 51 seconds. It is possible to accelerate the process by selecting an automatic mode.