Nespresso Coffee Machines
Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small unlike drip coffee machines. They sport a basic black look and range in price and sophistication. Some have an milk frother to create Latte art, and they can be linked to an app that allows you to manage recipes or get notifications on descaling.
The simplest machines, like our choice, the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable but forgo features that create more complicated drinks. Other machines can also make larger sizes of drinks like gran lungos.
What is what is a
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Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to create coffee and espresso drinks. The brand has an army of loyal customers due to the ease, speed and consistency with which their machines can make an espresso-like hot drink. These machines are an excellent alternative to making espresso at home with a moka pot, both of which require a lot of time and attention after each use.
A Nespresso machine uses a pressure system to extract the flavor of a pod. It then heats up water and it froths the milk to create coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of tea and coffee blends that can be adapted to different tastes and moods such as decaffeinated and flavor choices. The machines are compact elegant, stylish, and simple to use, making them the ideal option for those looking for an easy cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost.
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 is compact and comes with a tiny water tank and space for capsules that are used. Its simple operation, using just two buttons--one for espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it simple to master.
Contrary to Keurig machines, which require the user to manually add water before every use, all Nespresso models automatically discard any capsule that is not used after the brewing. The machines can hold anything from four to twelve pods used up, based on the size of their water reservoirs and capsule storage. They are then thrown away into an internal receptacle time you open the machine.
Some of the most popular models also support the brand's mobile app, which allows you to modify recipes and order capsules from home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot
coffee machines nespresso compatible as well as Iced tea by using a dedicated frothing room. The only downside to the machine we test was that it didn't support all varieties of milk, requiring you to
Buy Nespresso Machine an additional frothing tool if you want to make drinks with whole, 2%, or almond milk.
The Original Line
The Original line of pod-only machines include the elegant Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both machines are pierced by the capsule and then pump hot water at high pressure through it to create an espresso or a lungo. The original machines employ 19 bars of pressure, which is higher than the 15-18 bar pumps found in the more expensive Vertuo models.
The original machines create crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles that sits on top of the espresso), which is thicker and richer than the foam in the Vertuo line. The crema is not just frost. As the Spruce states, it can make up as much as 25 percent of an espresso's flavor. The Original line comes with more expensive Creatista or Lattissima espresso machine with built-in milk frothers to create cappuccinos and lattes at the press of one button.
The Lattissima Line
This series of machines is ideal for those who like milky coffee drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes and want one machine that can do it all. It has three customizable one-touch recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is reusable and dishwasher-safe. It is also lightweight and easy to store and transport in small spaces. Some users claim that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.
The jug of this machine has lines that show the kind of beverage you'd like. You can select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It has a sensor which stops steaming at the moment it is unable to make milk.
The Lattissima One offers a great value for the price. It's available in four different colors: porcelain white, dark gray, and silky-white. The machine is easy to clean and has a an elegant design that doesn't overpower small spaces. It's also reasonably priced, with a retail price of $385/PS279.
Like the OriginalLine models, it has an automatic drip tray that captures any loose grounds while you pour your espresso. It's a nice feature for minimizing mess, and also helps to avoid spills that could spoil the flavor of your beverage.
The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more liquid without having refill. The two models also have a quicker heat-up time (as as short as 15 seconds for espresso and 25 seconds for lungo) and also have an improved hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced coffee.
The only real downside to the Lattissima is the difficulty in adjusting the consistency and density of your milk foam. The machine can only be used with skim milk (sorry vegans and those who are lactose intolerant) and the foaming system doesn't work well with almond or vegetable milks. The wand for frothing can be difficult to clean it, which is a frequent complaint among Nespresso owners. Fortunately, the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning cycle that cleans the milky innards after every use of the frother.
The Vertuo Line
A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's perfect for espresso lovers who prefer a short, intense drink. Each capsule is equipped with a barcode along the outside of its rim, which is read by the machine's computer to determine what size beverage it should make. Nespresso's Vertuo pods are extracted with a unique technology.
The Vertuo Line offers a wide range of different drinks, including Ristretto (mini espresso), Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Cappuccino. The machines can also be used in conjunction with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to create frothy cappuccinos and lattes.
Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and can be brewed within 30 minutes. They use smaller water tanks than Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are several models to pick from, so you can choose one that matches your style and budget.
Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike Original Line machines that only can brew Nespresso. They do this through a separate spout at the bottom of the machine.
VertuoLine machines are equipped with a new brewing technology that uses centrifusion to softly extract coffee and espresso. This allows the creation of natural crema that protects and enhances coffee aromas. The VertuoLine system also features an intelligent recognition system that alters the extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.
Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's assurance and an initial pack of Nespresso capsules. The company also offers an annual subscription service that provides new Nespresso caps each month.
While there are many different VertuoLine machines to pick from, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for the best overall machine. It is simple to use, warms up quickly and comes in a variety of colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee and espresso including a ristretto lungo, espresso and flat white. It also makes an espresso-latte, and it can be used with the Aeroccino Milk Frother for the creation of cappuccino or lattes.