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Nespresso Coffee Machines
In contrast to drip coffee makers, Nespresso models are compact and compact. They sport a basic black look and range in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother for latte art and can be linked to the app of the company to manage recipes and receive descaling alerts.
The simplest machines, like our pick the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable but forgo features that create more complicated drinks. Other machines can make larger drink sizes like gran lungos.
What is an Nespresso machine?
Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines which make use of capsules to brew espresso and coffee drinks. The brand has gained a devoted following due to its ease of use of use, speed and consistency when making a hot espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great 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 uses pressure to extract the flavor of a pod, then heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of tea and coffee blends to fit different moods and tastes such as decaffeinated and flavor options. Their machines are sleek and compact, as well as easy to use which makes them a great choice for those looking to have a quick cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.
The Vertuo line replaced the Nespresso original machines in 2014, which used capsules from the Original capsules to make espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It's compact and has a small water tank and room for used capsules. Its simple operation, with just two buttons one for espresso, and the other for a lungo is easy to master.
Unlike Keurig machines that require the user to manually add water prior to every use, all Nespresso models automatically discard any used capsule after making. Depending on the size of the water reservoir and storage for capsules the capsules can hold up to 12 pods that are used up, and are disposed of into the built-in receptacle when you open the machine.
Some of the more well-known models are also compatible with the brand's mobile app, which allows you to customize recipes and reorder capsules from your home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also offers the option to make hot chocolate and iced drinks using a dedicated frothing chamber. The only issue we found with the machine we tested was that it doesn't support all varieties of milk, requiring you to buy a separate frothing wand if you want to make drinks using whole, 2%, or almond milk.
The Original Line Original Line
The Original line of pod-only machines includes the sleek Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both machines penetrate the capsule and pump hot water at high pressure through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The Original machines have a higher pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models, which use pumps of 15 to 18 bars.
The Original machines produce a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles on the top of the espresso) which is more dense and more affluent than the foam found in the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just froth. As the Spruce states, it can make up up to 25% of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also comes with more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which have built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos at the touch of a button.
The Lattissima Line
This line is perfect for those looking for a machine that can make cappuccinos, lattes, and other milky coffee drinks. It has three customizable one-touch recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is dishwasher-safe and dishwasher-safe. It's also light and easy to store and transport in small areas. Some users claim that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.
The jug's lines for drinks are etched into it, so you can pre-select which beverage you want to make while the machine heats up. It also has a sensor that automatically stops steaming when the jug is empty and prevents the waste of milk.
The Lattissima One offers a great value for money. It's available in four different colors: porcelain white, dark gray, and silky-white. It's easy to clean and has a an elegant design that doesn't overwhelm 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 when you pour your espresso. This feature is fantastic for minimizing mess and preventing overflow, which can ruin the flavor 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 to refill. These two models also have a quicker heat-up time (as as little as 15 seconds for an espresso and 25 seconds for lungo) and feature an upgraded hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced coffee.
The only real downside to the Lattissima is the difficulty of altering the consistency and thickness of the foam you make with your milk. The machine only works with almond or skim milk. Sorry Vegans and people who are intolerant to dairy. The frothing wand is also difficult to clean. This is a common complaint from Nespresso users. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning mechanism that cleans the milky innards after each use of the frothing.
The Vertuo Line
The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small and concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for those who love espresso. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode around the outside of its rim, which is read by the machine's software to determine the size of drink it should make. Nespresso uses an exclusive extraction method to ensure you get the most flavor from each Vertuo pod.
Vertuo Line has a variety of drinks including Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo (mini espresso), Americano, and Cappuccino. nespresso coffee machine sale can also be used in conjunction with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy lattes and cappuccinos.
Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and is ready for brewing in less than 30 seconds. They have a smaller water reservoir than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models to choose from, so you can choose one that fits your home's style and your budget.
Unlike the Original Line machines, which only brew Nespresso capsules, the Vertuo Line also brews regular filter-brewed coffee. They do this through a separate spout at the bottom of the machine.
VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary brewing technique that uses centrifusion to softly extract espresso and coffee. This allows for the production of natural crema, which preserves and enhances the coffee's aroma. The VertuoLine System also has an intelligent recognition feature that can adjust the extraction parameters to each Grand Cru blend.
Each VertuoLine machine is covered by a manufacturer's warranty and includes a starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service that delivers new Nespresso caps each month.
There are a variety of VertuoLine machines to choose from, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for the best overall machine. It is easy to use, warms up quickly and comes in a range of 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 is able to be used together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to make a cappuccino or Latte.
The only issue with the VertuoPlus is that it takes longer to make a cup than other machines, specifically when making an Americano. For instance, if you compare it to the Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds the Nespresso VertuoPlus brewed it in 1 minute and 51 seconds. It is possible to accelerate the process by selecting an automatic mode.