Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small unlike drip coffee machines. They sport a basic black design and vary in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother for latte art and can be connected to the app of the company to manage recipes and receive descaling alerts.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is affordable, but does not have the features needed to make more complex drinks. Other machines can make larger drinks, such as the gran lungos.

What is 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 and consistency in making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great alternative to making espresso at home using a drip coffee maker or moka pot, which 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 that can be adapted to different moods and tastes, including flavored and decaffeinated options. The machines are stylish, compact, and easy-to-use, making them a great option for those looking to take a quick sip of tea or coffee in the afternoon.

Original Nespresso machines that brew espresso-style shots from the company's Original capsules were the only machines available until 2014 when the Vertuo line was launched. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in the line. It is small and comes with a tiny water tank, and room for used capsules. Its easy-to-use operation with only two buttons - one for an espresso, and the other for lungo is easy to master.

Contrary to Keurig machines, which require the user to manually add water before each use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of the capsules that are used after the brewing. These machines can store anywhere from four up to twelve used pods depending on the size of their water reservoirs and capsule storage. They are then disposed of in the built-in receptacle each time you open the machine.

Some of the most popular models also work with the mobile app of the brand that lets you make your own recipes and reorder capsules from the comfort of your home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot coffee and iced tea with a separate frothing room. The only downside of the machine we tested is that it does not support all milk types. You'll need to purchase a separate frothing machine 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 machines pierce the capsule and pump hot water at a high pressure through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The original machines utilize 19 bars of pressure which is more than the 15-18 bar pumps that are found in the more expensive Vertuo models.

The Vertuo machines create a foam that is richer and thicker than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema is more than make iced coffee or tea.

The only issue with the Lattissima is the difficulty in changing the consistency and the density of your milk foam. The machine only works with almond or skim milk. Sorry Vegans and those who are not tolerant to dairy. The wand for frothing can be tricky to clean and is a common complaint among Nespresso owners. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima comes with a self-cleaning feature that removes the milky insides of the frothing wand after each use.

The Vertuo Line

A nespresso expert machine Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's perfect for those who enjoy espresso but prefer a short and intense drink. The machine scans the barcode on the outer rim of each capsule to determine how much coffee it can make. Nespresso's Vertuo capsules are extracted using an exclusive technology.

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

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

Contrary to the Original Line machines, which only brew Nespresso capsules The Vertuo Line also brews regular, filter-brewed coffee. This is accomplished by an additional spout that is that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary brewing technique that makes use of centrifusion to extract gently coffee and espresso. This allows for the production of natural crema, which preserves and enhances the aroma of coffee. The VertuoLine System also has an intelligent recognition feature that adapts the extraction parameters to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty and an initial pack of nespresso coffee machine capsules. The company offers a subscription service which delivers new Nespresso capsules every month.

The nespresso white coffee machine (Going in Eugosto) VertuoPlus machine is the best overall machine. It's easy to operate and heats up quickly and comes in a variety of colors. It can produce five different sizes of espresso and coffee including a ristretto espresso, lungo and flat white. It can also make a latte-macchiato, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to create lattes or cappuccino.

The VertuoPlus has one drawback, which is that it takes longer to brew compared to other machines, specifically when making an Americano. Comparing the Bunn Fastbrew with the Nespresso VertuoPlus which can brew an 8-ounce Americano within 42 seconds, it took 1 minute, 51 seconds. You can accelerate the process by selecting an automatic mode.