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Nespresso Coffee Machines
Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact, unlike drip coffee machines. They have a basic black design and vary in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother for latte art, and can be linked to the app used by the company to manage recipes and receive descaling notifications.
The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is reasonably priced, but does not have the features to make more complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drinks, such as gran lungos.
What is a Nespresso Machine?
Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that utilize capsules to make espresso and coffee drinks. The brand has gained a devoted following due to its ease of use of use, speed and consistency when making hot espresso drinks. magimix nespresso coffee machine are a great alternative to brewing at-home espresso using a moka pot or drip coffee maker, both of which require some time and careful cleaning after each use.
A Nespresso machine makes use of pressure to extract the flavor from the pod, then it heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks such as lattes or cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of coffee and tea blends that can be adapted to different tastes and moods, including flavored and decaffeinated options. Their machines are compact elegant, stylish, and simple to use which makes them the perfect choice for those who want an instant cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.
The Vertuo line replaced the original Nespresso machines in 2014, using capsules that were the Original capsules to brew espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in this line. It is small, with a small water tank and room for capsules that are used. Its easy 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 making. This is different from Keurig machines that require you to manually add the water each time. The machines can hold anywhere from four up to twelve pods that have been used, based on the size of their water reservoirs and capsule storage. They are then disposed of in a built in receptacle every time you open the machine.
Some of the most popular models also work with the mobile app of the brand that lets you customize recipes and reorder capsules from your home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced coffee with the frothing chamber that is built-in to the. The only downside to the machine we tested was that it doesn't support all varieties of milk which means you'll need to purchase an additional frothing tool if you plan to make drinks with whole or 2% almond milk.
The Original Line Original Line
The Original line of pod machines comprises the sleek Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both machines penetrate the capsule and pump hot water at a high pressure through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The Original machines use 19 bars of pressure which is much higher than the 15-18 bar pumps found in the more expensive Vertuo models.
The original machines create a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles that sits 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, though--as the Spruce says, it can account for up to one quarter of espresso's flavor. The Original line offers more expensive Creatista or Lattissima espresso machine with built-in milk frothers to create lattes and cappuccinos with the push of one button.
The Lattissima Line
This series of machines is ideal for people who prefer milky coffee drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, and want a machine that can handle it all. It comes with three recipes that can be customized and its 4.2 cup milk container can be taken out and washed in the dishwasher. It's also lightweight, making it easy to transport and store in a tight space. However, some customers say it's not as intuitive to use as other Nespresso models.
The jug of this machine is marked with lines that indicate the kind of beverage you'd like. You can select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It also has a sensor that will 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. The machine is easy-to-clean and has a minimalistic aesthetic that doesn't take up too much space in smaller spaces. The machine is also reasonably priced, with a suggested retail price of $385/PS279
It has an automatic drip tray, just like the OriginalLine models. The tray is designed to catch any loose ground when you pour espresso. This feature is ideal to prevent spills and overflow, which can ruin the flavor of your espresso.
The Pro and Gran Lattissima both have a larger water tank than the Lattissima One, allowing them to hold more liquid prior to having to refill. Both models also have a faster heating time (as as short as 15 seconds for 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 issue with the Lattissima is the difficulty in adjusting the consistency and density of your milk foam. The machine is only compatible with skim milk (sorry vegans and people who are lactose-intolerant), and the foaming mechanism doesn't work well with vegetable or almond milks. The wand for frothing is difficult to clean. This is a frequent complaint from Nespresso users. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning mechanism that cleans the milky innards after every use of the frothing.
The Vertuo Line
The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small but concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for those who love espresso. The machine scans the barcode on the outer rim of each capsule in order to determine how much coffee it will make. Nespresso's Vertuo capsules are extracted using a unique technology.
The Vertuo Line offers a wide selection of different drinks including Ristretto (mini espresso), Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Cappuccino. The machines can also be used 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 use a smaller water tank than the Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a myriad of models to choose from, so you can choose one that suits your home's style as well as your budget.
In contrast to the Original Line machines, which only make Nespresso capsules however, the Vertuo Line also brews regular, filter-brewed coffee. They do this via an additional spout located at the bottom of the machine.
VertuoLine machines have a brand new system of brewing that gently extracts espresso and coffee by using the unique centrifusion technology. This creates an organic crema that preserves and improves the quality of coffee aromas. The VertuoLine system also features an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.
Each VertuoLine machine is covered by a manufacturer's guarantee and comes with a starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company offers an annual subscription service that provides new Nespresso capsules every month.
The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the best overall machine. It's simple to operate and quick to heat up and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee and espresso which include a ristretto espresso, lungo and flat white. It also makes a latte-macchiato, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to create cappuccino or lattes.
The only drawback to the VertuoPlus is that it takes a little longer to brew than other machines, specifically when making an Americano. Comparing the Bunn Fastbrew to the Nespresso VertuoPlus which can make an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds, the VertuoPlus took just 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by making sure you select an automatic mode.