Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small, unlike drip coffee machines. They are black in color and range in terms of price and complexity. Some include a milk frother to create latte art. They can also be connected to the company's app to manage recipes and receive descaling notifications.

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

What is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso Coffee Pod Machines has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to make coffee drinks and espresso. The company has a large number of loyal fans thanks to the ease, speed and consistency with which their machines brew up a hot, espresso-like beverage. These machines are an excellent alternative to making espresso at home with a moka pot. Both require time and care after each use.

A Nespresso machine makes use of pressure to extract the flavor from a pod, then heats water and froths milk for coffee drinks such as lattes or cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of coffee and tea blends to suit different tastes and moods as well as decaffeinated and flavored choices. Their machines are sleek and compact, as well as easy to use, making them a great option for those looking to grab a quick cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.

The Vertuo line replaced the Nespresso original machines in 2014, which used the Original capsules to make espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in this line. It is compact, with a small water tank, and room for capsules that are used. Its easy operation, with only two buttons - one for espresso and the other for a lungo -- makes it easy to master.

Unlike Keurig machines that require you to manually add water prior to each use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of any capsule that is not used after brewing. These machines can store between four and twelve used pods depending on the size of their water reservoirs as well as capsule storage. They are then disposed of in an internal receptacle time you open the machine.

A few of the most sought-after models are compatible with the mobile app of the brand, which lets you to customize recipes and order capsules from home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also offers the option to make hot chocolate and iced coffee with an ice-making chamber that is specifically designed for frothing. The only issue we found with the machine we tried was that it does not support all varieties of milk and requires you to purchase a separate frothing wand if you plan to make drinks with whole milk, 2%, or almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod machines includes the stylish Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both models are pierced by the capsule, then pump hot water under high pressure through it and deliver an espresso or lungo. The original machines utilize 19 bars of pressure which is much higher than the 15 to 18 bar pumps that are found in the more expensive Vertuo models.

The Vertuo machines create an espresso that is more rich and thicker than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema isn't just foam but also. As the Spruce notes it can account as much as 25 percent of the flavor of an espresso. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which include built-in milk frothers that can make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos at the touch of the button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is ideal for people who prefer milky coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos, and want one machine that does it all. It comes with three user-friendly recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is dishwasher-safe and dishwasher-safe. It is also lightweight and easy to store and transport in small areas. Some users have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

The jug in this machine has lines that indicate the type of beverage you'd like to drink. You can pick your beverage while the machine is heating. It also has a sensor that will automatically stops steaming when the jug runs out, preventing milk waste.

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

It has an automatic drip tray, exactly like the OriginalLine models. The tray is designed to catch any loose ground while you pour espresso. This feature is great for minimizing mess and preventing overflow, which could ruin the taste of your espresso.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more liquid without having refill. These two models also have a faster heating time (as as short as 15 seconds for an espresso and 25 seconds for lungo) and have an enhanced hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced coffee.

The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty of adjusting the consistency of the foam you make. The machine is only compatible with skim milk (sorry vegans and those who are lactose intolerant), and the foaming system doesn't work well with almond or vegetable milks. Its frothing wand can also be tricky to clean it, which is a frequent complaint among Nespresso owners. Fortunately, the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima come with a self-cleaning system which cleans the milky intestines after every use of the frother.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's ideal for those who enjoy espresso but prefer a short and intense drink. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode along its outer rim that is read by the machine's software to determine the amount of coffee it can create. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted using a unique technology.

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 machine heats up quickly and can be brewed in about 30 minutes. They have a smaller reservoir for water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are a variety of models available, so you can choose one that is compatible with your style and budget.

In contrast to the Original Line machines, which only brew Nespresso capsules however, the Vertuo Line also brews regular filter-brewed coffee. They do this through an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines have a brand new system of brewing that softly extracts espresso and coffee by using patented centrifusion technology. This enables the creation of a natural crema that protects and enhances the quality of coffee aromas. The VertuoLine System also features an intelligent recognition feature that can adjust the extraction parameters according to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine is covered by a manufacturer's guarantee and comes with the starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers an optional subscription service that sends new Nespresso capsules each month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the top overall machine. It's easy to operate, quick to heat up and comes in a variety of colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee including flat white, ristretto, and lungo. It can also make an espresso-latte, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to make cappuccino or lattes.

The VertuoPlus has one drawback, which is that it takes longer to brew compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, when compared to Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds The nespresso coffee maker VertuoPlus required 1 minute and 51 seconds. Luckily, you can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.