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Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact, unlike drip coffee machines. They sport a basic black design and vary in terms of price and complexity. Some include a milk froth for latte art, and can be connected to the app used by the company to manage recipes and receive descaling notifications.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is affordable however it lacks the features needed to make more complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drink sizes, like Gran lungos.

What is an Nespresso Machine?

Since 1986, nespresso coffee pod machine sells single-serve machines which use capsules to brew coffee and espresso. The brand has a loyal following thanks to its ease, speed and consistency in making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are an ideal alternative to brewing at home espresso using a moka pot or drip coffee maker each of which requires some time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine uses pressure to extract the flavor from a pod, then heats water and froths milk for coffee drinks such as 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 choices. The machines are stylish, compact, and easy-to-use and make the perfect choice for those looking to have a quick cup 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 on the market until 2014 which was when the Vertuo line was launched. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It is compact and comes with a tiny water tank and space for used capsules. Its simple operation, with just two buttons - one for an espresso and another for a lungo - makes it simple to master.

In contrast to Keurig machines, which require you to add water manually prior to every use, all Nespresso Makers models automatically discard any used capsule after brewing. Based on the size of the water reservoir and storage for capsules they can store between four and 12 pods that have been used, which are disposed of into the built-in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Many of the most well-known models can be used with the mobile app of 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 allows you to make hot chocolate and iced coffee with a dedicated frothing chamber. The only drawback of the machine we test is that it does not support all milk types. You'll need purchase a separate frothing machine in order to make drinks using whole almond, 2% or 2% milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines include the sleek Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both models pierce the capsule, pump hot water at high pressure through it and then deliver an espresso or lungo. The Original machines use 19 bar of pressure, which is much higher than the 15-18 bar pumps in some of the more expensive Vertuo models.

The Original machines produce a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles that sits on top of the espresso), which is thicker and more rich than the foam of the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just froth. However, as the Spruce notes, it can account for up to one quarter of espresso's taste. The Original line is more expensive and comes with Creatista or Lattissima espresso machines with built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos and lattes at the touch of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This series of machines is ideal for people who prefer milky coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes and need a machine that can handle it all. It comes with three user-friendly recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is dishwasher-safe and dishwasher safe. It's also light and easy to store and move in small areas. Some users have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

Its jug has drink-specific lines that are etched into it, which means you can decide beforehand which drink you'd like to make as the machine heats up. It has a sensor which will stop the steaming automatically when it is unable to make milk.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for the price. It's available in four different colors that include porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. The machine is easy-to-clean and has a minimalistic aesthetic that won't overwhelm smaller rooms. The machine is also moderately priced, with a retail price of $385/PS279

It comes with an automatic drip tray, similar to the OriginalLine models. The tray is designed to catch any loose ground when 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 needing refill. The two models feature a quicker heat-up time (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for Lungo) and a hot water function that can be used to make iced coffee or tea.

The only real drawback of the Lattissima line is the difficulty in changing the consistency of the milk foam. It only works with almond or skim milk. Sorry vegans and those who are not tolerant to dairy. The frothing wand is also difficult to clean. This is a typical complaint from nespresso coffe machines users. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima comes with a self-cleaning feature that removes the milky interior of the frothing wand after each use.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's perfect for those who love espresso and prefer a quick and intense drink. The machine scans the barcode on the outer rim of each capsule in order to determine how much coffee it should make. Nespresso uses an exclusive extraction method to ensure that you get the best 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 machine with aeroccino Aeroccino Milk Frother to create 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 water tank than the Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are many models to choose from, meaning you can find one that fits your home's style and your budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike the Original Line machines that only can brew Nespresso. It does this by using a separate spout at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary system of brewing that gently extracts coffee and espresso by using the unique centrifusion technology. This allows the creation of natural crema that protects and enhances coffee aromas. The VertuoLine System also features an intelligent recognition feature that can adjust the extraction parameters to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty and includes the starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service that sends new nespresso machine sale capsules every month.

While there are many different VertuoLine machines to pick from, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our choice for best overall machine. It's easy to operate and heats up quickly and comes in several colors. It can create five different sizes of espresso and coffee, including flat white, ristretto and lungo. It also makes a latte macchiato, and can be combined with the Aeroccino milk frother to make a cappuccino, or Latte.

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