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Nespresso Coffee Machines
Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small, unlike drip coffee machines. They're black-colored and range in terms of price and complexity. Some include a milk froth for latte art and can be linked to the app of the company to manage recipes and receive descaling alerts.
The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is reasonably priced, but does not have the features required to make complex drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drinks, such as gran lungos.
What is a Nespresso machine?
Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines which make use of capsules to brew coffee and espresso. The brand has gained a devoted following thanks to its ease, speed and consistency in making hot espresso drinks. These machines are a great alternative to making espresso at home using a drip coffee maker or moka pot, which both require a lot of time and attention after each use.
A Nespresso machine uses pressure to extract the flavor from the pod, and then heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and Nespresso Vertuo machine cappuccinos. nespresso pods machine offers a wide selection of tea and coffee blends that can be adapted to different moods and tastes, including flavored and decaffeinated choices. Their machines are small elegant, stylish and easy to use which makes them the perfect choice for those who want an easy cup of coffee in the morning or an afternoon energy boost.
The Vertuo line replaced the original Nespresso machines in 2014, using capsules that were the Original capsules to make espresso shots. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in the line. It's compact, with a small water tank, and room for used capsules. Its easy-to-use operation with only two buttons one for espresso, and another for a lungo is easy to master.
Unlike Keurig machines that require you to add water manually before each use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of any capsule that is not used after brewing. These machines can store anything from four to twelve used pods depending 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 are compatible with the mobile app from the brand, which lets you to customize recipes and order the capsules at home. We tested this feature on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced drinks using a dedicated frothing chamber. The only drawback to the machine we tried was that it does not support all types of milk and requires you to purchase an additional frothing tool if you wish to make drinks with whole, 2%, or almond milk.
The Original Line Original Line
The Original line of pod machines includes the elegant Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both models pierce the capsule, and then pump hot water at high pressure through it, and produce an espresso or lungo. The original machines utilize an increased pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models that have pumps that range from 15 to 18 bars.
The Vertuo machines produce foam that is more dense and thicker than the crema created by the Original machines. The crema is more than just froth, though--as the Spruce states, it could make up a quarter of an espresso's taste. The Original line also comes with more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which have built-in milk frothers to create cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos at the touch of the button.
The Lattissima Line
This line is ideal for those who want an appliance which can make cappuccinos, lattes and other milky coffee drinks. It comes with three recipes that can be customized and its 4.2 1 ounce milk container is easily removed and washed in the dishwasher. It's also light and easy to store and move around in small spaces. Some customers have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.
The jug in this machine has lines that show the type of beverage you'd like to drink. You can select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It also has a sensor that automatically stops the steaming process when the jug is empty, preventing milk waste.
The Lattissima One is a good value for its price and is available in four colors including black with gray accents, dark gray, porcelain white and silky white. It's 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 comes with an automatic drip tray, exactly like the OriginalLine models. This tray catches any loose ground when you pour espresso. It's a nice option to minimize the mess, and helps to prevent spills that can alter the taste of your coffee.
The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more liquid without needing to refill. Both models also have a quicker heat-up time (as as short as 15 seconds for espresso and 25 seconds for a lungo) and feature an upgraded hot water function to make tea or iced coffee.
The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty of adjusting the consistency of the milk foam. The machine is only suitable with skim milk (sorry vegans and those who are lactose intolerant) and the foaming mechanism doesn't work well with vegetable or almond milks. The frothing wand is also difficult to clean. This is a common complaint from Nespresso users. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima comes with a self-cleaning feature that scrubs the milky interior of the frothing device after each use.
The Vertuo Line
A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that is ideal for those who enjoy espresso but prefer a quick strong drink. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode around the outside of its rim, which is read by the machine's software to determine the amount of coffee it can create. Nespresso uses an exclusive extraction method to ensure you get the best flavor from each Vertuo pod.
The Vertuo Line offers a wide selection of different drinks including Ristretto (mini espresso), Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Cappuccino. The machines also are compatible with the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother to create frothy lattes and cappuccinos.
Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and is ready to brew in less than 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir for water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models available and you can pick one that is compatible with your home's design and budget.
Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike the Original Line machines that only brew Nespresso. They do this via an additional spout that is 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 allows the creation of an organic crema that preserves and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine System also has an intelligent recognition feature that adjusts the extraction parameters to each Grand Cru blend.
Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty and an initial pack of Nespresso capsules. The company offers a subscription service that delivers new Nespresso caps each month.
There are many VertuoLine machines to pick from but the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for best overall machine. It's user-friendly, quick to heat up and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee and espresso including a ristretto lungo, espresso and flat white. It also brews a Latte macchiato and is able to be used with the Aeroccino milk frother to create a cappuccino or latte.
The VertuoPlus' only downside is that it takes longer to brew when compared to other machines, especially when making an Americano. In comparison, for instance, to the Bunn Fastbrew, which made an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds the Nespresso VertuoPlus brewed it in 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by making sure you select an automatic mode.
