The 10 Most Terrifying Things About Nespresso Machine
Nespresso Coffee Machines
Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small and are not as bulky as drip coffee machines. They are simple in their black design and vary in price and complexity. Some include a milk frother to make Latte art and can be linked with an app to manage recipes or receive notifications about descaling.
The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is reasonably priced however it lacks the features needed to make more complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drinks, such as gran lungos.
What is what is a Nespresso machine?
Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to make espresso and coffee drinks. The brand has gained a loyal fan base because of its ease, speed and consistency in making hot espresso drinks. These machines are an ideal 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 uses a pressure system to extract the flavor of a pod. It then heats up water and froths the milk to create coffee drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of coffee and blends that can be adapted to your mood and taste with decaffeinated and flavored options. The machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to use, making them the ideal choice for those who want an instant cup of coffee in the morning or an afternoon refreshment.
Original Nespresso machines that made espresso-like shots using the company's Original capsules, were the only machines on the market until 2014 when the Vertuo line was launched. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in this line. It's compact and comes with a tiny water tank and room for used capsules. Its easy-to-use operation with only two buttons one for espresso, and the other for a lungo - makes it simple to master.
Unlike Keurig machines, which require you to manually add water prior to every use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of any capsule that is not used after making. They can store between four and twelve used pods depending on the size of their water reservoirs and 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 company, which lets users to create custom recipes and to reorder capsules at home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot coffee and iced tea with a separate frothing room. The only issue we found with the machine we tested was that it doesn't support all types of milk which means you'll need to purchase an additional frothing tool if you want to make drinks with whole or 2% almond milk.
The Original Line Original Line
The Original line of pod-only machines includes the stylish Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both machines pierce the capsule and then pump hot water at high pressure through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The original machines utilize 19 bars of pressure which is more than the 15 to 18 bar pumps found in the more expensive Vertuo models.
The Vertuo machines create foam that is more dense and thicker than the crema produced by the original machines. The crema is more than just foam but also. As the Spruce notes it can account up to 25 percent of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which come with built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos, lattes and Nespresso vertuo machine macchiatos at the push of an button.
The Lattissima Line
This line of machines is perfect for people who prefer milky coffee drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes and want one machine that can handle it all. It has three customizable recipes and its 4.2 cup milk container can be taken out and washed in the dishwasher. It's also light, making it easy to transport and store in a small space. However, some users say it's not as easy to use as other Nespresso models.
The jug of this machine has lines that indicate the type of beverage you'd like to drink. You can choose your beverage while the machine is heating up. It has a sensor which stops steaming at the moment it runs out of milk.
The Lattissima One offers a great value for the price. It's available in four colors including porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. The machine is easy to clean and has a minimalist design that doesn't take up too much space in smaller spaces. It's also relatively affordable and has a price of $385/PS279.
Like the OriginalLine models, it comes with an automatic drip tray that collects any loose grounds while you pour your espresso. It's a nice option for minimizing the mess, and helps to avoid spills that could spoil the flavor of your beverage.
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. The two models also have a faster heating process (as as little as 15 seconds for an espresso and 25 seconds for a lungo) and have an enhanced hot water function for making tea or iced coffee.
The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty in altering the consistency of your milk foam. The machine can only be used with skim milk (sorry Vegans and dairy-intolerant folks), and the foaming system does not work well with almond or vegetable milks. The wand that froths can be difficult to clean, which is a common complaint from Nespresso owners. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima come with a self-cleaning system that cleans the milky innards after every use of the frothing.
The Vertuo Line
A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's ideal for those who love espresso and prefer a short strong drink. The machine scans the barcode on the outside rim of each capsule in order to determine how much coffee it will make. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted with a unique technology.
Vertuo Line has a variety of drinks including Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo (mini espresso), Americano, and Cappuccino. The machines can also be used with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy lattes and cappuccinos.
Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and is ready to brew within 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir of water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models available that you can choose one that fits your home's design and budget.
Unlike the Original Line machines, which only brew Nespresso capsules 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 come with a brand new brewing technology that uses centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This enables the creation of natural crema that is safe for and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine system also has an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.
Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty. It also comes with an initial pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service that delivers fresh new nespresso machine original capsules every month.
There are a variety of VertuoLine machines to choose from however, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our choice as the top overall machine. It is easy to use, warms up quickly and comes in a range of colors. It can produce five different sizes of espresso and coffee including a ristretto lungo, espresso and flat white nespresso coffee machine. It also brews a Latte macchiato, and can be combined together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to make a cappuccino, or latte.
The VertuoPlus' only downside is that it takes longer to brew when compared to other machines, specifically when making an Americano. For instance, when compared to the Bunn Fastbrew, which made 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds The Nespresso VertuoPlus required 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can accelerate the process if you select an automatic mode.
