Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small and are not as bulky as drip coffee machines. They're black in color and range in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother to create latte art. They can also be connected to the company's app to manage recipes and receive alerts about descaling.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is affordable but lacks the features to make more complex drinks. Other machines can make larger drinks, like gran lungos.

What is an Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines which make use of capsules to brew coffee drinks and espresso. The brand has an army of loyal customers thanks to the speed, ease, and consistency with which their machines make a hot, espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great alternative to brewing at-home espresso using moka pots or a drip coffee maker both of which take the time and care to clean 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 froths the milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso provides a range of blends and coffees that can be customized to suit your mood and taste, including decaffeinated and flavored options. Their machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to operate which makes them the perfect choice for those who need a quick cup of coffee in the morning or a mid-day refreshment.

Original Nespresso machines, that brew espresso-style shots from the company's Original capsules were the only machines on the market until 2014 when the Vertuo line was launched. The smaller model in this line is the Essenza Mini, which is extremely compact and has a tiny water tank and a storage space for capsules that are used. Its simple operation, with just two buttons--one for an espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it easy to master.

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

Many of the most well-known models are compatible with the mobile app developed by the brand, which lets users to create custom recipes and to reorder the capsules at home. We tested this feature on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced coffee using a dedicated frothing chamber. The only drawback to the machine we tried was that it does not support all types of milk, requiring you to buy a separate frothing wand if you plan to make drinks using whole, 2%, or almond milk.

The Original Line Original Line

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

The original machines create crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles layered on top of the espresso) which is more dense and more affluent than the foam found in the Vertuo line. The crema is not just frost. As the Spruce says, it could make up up to 25 percent of the flavor of an espresso. The Original line also comes with more expensive Creatista and Lattissima models that include built-in milk frothers that can make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos with the touch of the button.

The Lattissima Line

This line is perfect for those who need an appliance that can make cappuccinos lattes and other milky coffee drinks. It has three customizable recipes and its 4.2 cup milk container is easily removed and washed in the dishwasher. It's also lightweight, making it easy to transport and store in a tight space. Some users claim that it's not as intuitive as other nespresso machine prices machines.

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

The Lattissima One is a good value for money, and it's available in four colors that include black with gray accents, dark gray, porcelain white and silky white. It's easy to clean and has an elegant design that doesn't take up too much space in small spaces. It's also reasonably priced with a retail price of $385/PS279.

Similar to the OriginalLine models, this one also has an automatic drip tray that captures any loose grounds while you pour your espresso. It's a great feature to reduce the mess, and helps to avoid spills which could affect the taste of your beverage.

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. These two models have a quicker heat-up time (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for a Lungo) and hot water functions that can be used to make iced coffee or tea.

The only real disadvantage of the Lattissima line is the difficulty in changing the consistency of the foam you make. The machine is only suitable with skim milk (sorry Vegans and dairy-intolerant folks) and the foaming system doesn't work well with vegetable or almond milks. The wand for frothing can be difficult to clean and is a common complaint among Nespresso owners. Fortunately, the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning mechanism which cleans the milky intestines after each use of the frother.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee machine nespresso compatible that's perfect for espresso lovers who prefer a short and intense drink. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode along its outer rim that is read by the machine's computer to determine what size beverage it can create. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted with an innovative technology.

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

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and can be brewed in just 30 seconds. They have a smaller water reservoir than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are a myriad of models to choose from that you can choose one that suits your home's style as well as your budget.

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

VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary system of brewing that softly extracts espresso and coffee by using the patented centrifusion technology. This allows the creation of an organic crema that preserves and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine system also has an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to suit each Grand Cru blend.

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

While there are many different VertuoLine machines to pick from however, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for best nespresso machine overall machine. It's simple to operate and heats up quickly 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 it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother for the creation of lattes or cappuccino.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes a little longer to brew than other machines, especially when making an Americano. In comparison, for instance, to Bunn Fastbrew, which made an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds The Nespresso VertuoPlus required 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by making sure you choose an automatic mode.