Nespresso Coffee Machines

Nespresso coffee makers are small and compact and are not as bulky as drip coffee machines. They sport a basic black look and range in terms of price and complexity. Some have an milk frother to create Latte art and can be connected with an app to manage recipes or get notifications on descaling.

The simplest machines, like our favorite the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable, but they leave out features that make more complicated drinks. Other machines can brew larger drink sizes like grand lungos.

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Since 1986, buy Nespresso Machine sells single-serve machines which use capsules to brew coffee drinks and espresso. The company has a large number of loyal customers thanks to the speed, ease and consistency with which their machines make a hot, espresso-like beverage. These machines are a great alternative to making espresso at home using a moka pot. Both require time and care after each use.

A Nespresso machine utilizes a pressure system to extract the flavor of the 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 to fit different tastes and moods as well as decaffeinated and flavored choices. Their machines are stylish and compact, as well as easy to use and make them a great choice for those looking to have a quick cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.

Original Nespresso machines, which brew espresso-style shots from the company's Original capsules were the only machines on the market until 2014 which was when the Vertuo line was introduced. The smallest model in this line is the Essenza Mini, which is extremely compact and has a tiny water tank as well as a room for used capsules. Its easy operation, with just two buttons--one for an espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it simple to master.

All Nespresso machines eliminate used capsules after the brewing. This is different from Keurig machines that require you to manually add the water every time. They can store between four and twelve pods used up, based on the size of their water reservoirs as well as capsule storage. They are then thrown away into an internal receptacle time you open the machine.

Some of the more popular models also support the mobile app of the brand that lets you modify recipes and order capsules from home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also offers the option to make hot chocolate and iced coffee with a dedicated frothing chamber. The only issue we found with the machine we tested was that it doesn't support all milk varieties and requires you to purchase an additional frothing wand should you want to make drinks using whole milk, 2%, or Buy Nespresso Machine almond milk.

The Original Line Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines includes the stylish Citiz and Essenza Mini. Both machines penetrate the capsule and then pump hot water through it to create an espresso or a lungo. The Original machines have an increased pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models, which have pumps of 15 to 18 bars.

The original machines create crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles on the top of the espresso), which is thicker and richer than the foam in the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just froth, though--as the Spruce says, it can be responsible for as much as 25% of espresso's taste. The Original line also offers pricier Creatista and Lattissima models that 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 machines which can make cappuccinos, lattes, and other milky coffee drinks. It has three customizable one-touch recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is removable and dishwasher-safe. It's also light, making it easy to move and store in a tight space. Some customers have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

The jug's drink-specific lines are etched into it, so you can decide beforehand which drink you want to make while the machine is heating up. It comes with a sensor that will stop the steaming automatically when it runs out of milk.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for the price. It's available in four colors: porcelain white, dark gray, and silky-white. The machine is easy to clean and has an uncluttered design that won't overwhelm small spaces. It's also reasonably priced and has a price of $385/PS279.

It comes with an automatic drip tray, just like the OriginalLine models. This tray will catch any loose ground as you pour espresso. This feature is ideal for minimizing mess and preventing overflow, which could spoil 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. The two models feature a quicker heat-up time (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for Lungo) and a hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced espresso.

The only real disadvantage of the Lattissima line is the difficulty of adjusting the consistency of your milk foam. The machine can only be used with skim milk (sorry vegans and people who are lactose-intolerant) and the foaming system does not work well with vegetable or almond milks. The wand for frothing is difficult to clean. This is a common complaint from Nespresso users. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima have a self-cleaning cycle that cleans the milky innards after each use of the frothing.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small, concentrated cup of coffee. It's ideal for espresso lovers. The machine scans the barcode that is located on the outer rim of each capsule to determine the amount of coffee it should make. Nespresso uses an innovative extraction process to ensure that 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. The machines can also be used with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and can be brewed within 30 seconds. They have a smaller water reservoir than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are several models to pick from, so you can choose one that fits your home's style and your budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike the Original Line machines that only make Nespresso. This is done through an additional spout that is situated at the bottom of machine.

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a brand new brewing technology that uses centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This creates a natural crema that protects and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine System also comes with an intelligent recognition feature that can adjust the extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's assurance and a starter pack of Nespresso capsules. The company offers a subscription service which delivers new Nespresso capsules each month.

There are many VertuoLine machines to choose from, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for best overall machine. It's user-friendly, quick to heat up and comes in a variety of colors. It can create five different sizes of espresso and coffee, including flat white, ristretto, and lungo. It can also make the latte-macchiato and can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to create cappuccino or lattes.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes longer to make a cup than other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, if you compare it to the Bunn Fastbrew, which could brew 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds the Nespresso VertuoPlus brewed it in 1 minute and 51 seconds. Luckily, you can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.