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Nespresso Coffee Machines

Unlike drip coffee makers, Nespresso models are compact and compact. They're black in color and can vary in price and complexity. Some include a milk frother to create latte art. They can also be linked to the company's app to manage recipes and receive descaling notifications.

The most basic machines, like our choice, the Essenza Mini, are simple and affordable but forgo features that make more complicated drinks. Other machines can brew larger sizes of drinks like grand lungos.

What is an Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to make espresso and coffee drinks. The brand has gained a devoted following thanks to its ease speed, consistency and speed in brewing a hot espresso-like drink. These machines can be a great alternative to brewing at-home espresso with moka pots or drip coffee maker, both of which require time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine uses pressure to extract the flavor from a pod, then heats water and froths milk to make coffee drinks such as lattes or cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of blends and coffees that can be customized to fit your mood and taste with decaffeinated and flavored options. Their machines are stylish and compact, making them easy to use and make them a great choice for those looking to take a quick sip 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 Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It is small and has a small water tank and space for used capsules. Its simple operation, using just two buttons--one for an espresso and the other for a lungo--makes it easy to master.

All Nespresso machines automatically dispose of capsules that are used after brewing. This is different from Keurig machines that require users to manually add water each time. The machines can hold between four and twelve pods used up, based on the size of their water reservoirs and capsule storage. They are then disposed of into a built in receptacle every time you open the machine.

Many of the most well-known models are compatible with the mobile app from the company, which lets you customize recipes and reorder the capsules at home. We tested this feature on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also lets you make hot chocolate and iced coffee with an ice-making chamber that is specifically designed for frothing. The only downside to the machine we test was that it didn't support all milk varieties, requiring you to buy an additional frothing wand should you want to make drinks with whole, 2%, or almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod machines comprises the sleek Citiz Mini and Essenza Mini. Both models penetrate the capsule, and then pump hot water at high pressure, Nespresso Machine comparison and deliver an espresso or lungo. The original machines utilize an increased pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models that have pumps ranging from 15 to 18 bars.

The Vertuo machines produce foam that is more dense and more dense than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema is more than just froth. However, as the Spruce notes, it can account for up to one quarter of espresso's flavor. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines that include built-in milk frothers that can make lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos at the push of the button.

The Lattissima Line

This line is perfect for those looking for machines which can make cappuccinos, lattes, and other milky coffee drinks. It comes with three user-friendly recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is dishwasher-safe and dishwasher safe. It's also light and easy to store and move around in small areas. However, some users complain that it's not as easy to use as other Nespresso models.

Its jug has drink-specific lines in it, so you can pre-select which beverage you want to make while the machine heats up. It also comes with a sensor that automatically stops steaming when the jug is empty and stops the waste of milk.

The Lattissima One offers a great value for the price. It's available in four different colors that include porcelain white, dark gray and silky-white. It's easy to clean and has a a minimalist aesthetic that won't overpower small spaces. The machine is also reasonably priced, with a suggested retail price of $385/PS279

It comes with an automatic drip tray just like the OriginalLine models. This tray will catch any loose ground when you pour espresso. It's a great feature to minimize the mess, and helps to prevent spills which could affect the taste of your drink.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima both have a larger water tank than the Lattissima One, allowing them to hold more liquid prior to needing to refill. The two models also have a faster heating time (as little as 15 seconds for espresso and 25 seconds for a lungo) and have an enhanced hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced coffee.

The only downside to the Lattissima is the difficulty in adjusting the consistency and the density 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 doesn't work well with almond or vegetable milks. The wand for frothing can be tricky to clean, which is a common complaint from Nespresso Machine comparison owners. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima features a self-cleaning function that removes the milky interior of the frothing device after every use.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small, concentrated cup of coffee. It's the perfect choice for espresso lovers. Each capsule has an engraved barcode on the outside of its rim, which is read by the machine's software to determine the size of drink it should create. Nespresso utilizes an exclusive extraction method to ensure that you get the most flavor from each Vertuo pod.

The Vertuo Line offers a wide range of different drinks, including Ristretto (mini espresso), Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Cappuccino. The machines also work with the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother to make frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and is ready to brew in less than 30 seconds. They have a smaller water reservoir than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are a variety of models available and you can pick one that suits your style as well as your budget.

Vertuo Line machines can also make regular filter coffee, unlike the Original Line machines that only brew nespresso machine magimix. They do this through an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary brewing system that gently extracts espresso and coffee by using patented centrifusion technology. This allows the creation of a natural crema that protects and improves the quality of coffee aromas. The VertuoLine System also has an intelligent recognition feature that adapts 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 optional subscription service that sends new Nespresso capsules every month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the most efficient machine overall. It is simple to use, heats up quickly and comes in a range of colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee, including flat white, ristretto and lungo. It also makes a latte macchiato and is able to be used together with the Aeroccino milk mixer to make a cappuccino or the latte.

The only downside to the VertuoPlus is that it takes 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 1 minute, 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.