Nespresso Coffee Machines

Unlike drip coffee makers, Nespresso models are small and compact. They sport a basic black aesthetic and range in price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother for latte art and can be connected to the company's app to manage recipes and receive descaling notifications.

The most basic machines, such as our favorite the Essenza Mini, are simple and inexpensive, but they do not have features that create more complicated drinks. Other machines can brew bigger drinks, such as Gran lungos.

What is what is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines which use capsules to brew coffee drinks and espresso. The company has a large number of loyal customers due to the ease, speed, and consistency with which their machines can make an espresso-like hot 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 makes use of pressure to extract the flavor of the pod, then it heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks such as lattes or cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of coffee and blends that can be customized to fit your mood and taste, including decaffeinated and flavored options. The machines are stylish and compact, making them easy to use, making the perfect choice for those looking to take a quick sip of tea or coffee in the afternoon.

Original Nespresso machines, that brew espresso-style shots from the company's Original capsules were the only machines available until 2014 which was when the Vertuo line was introduced. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model in the line. It's compact, with a small water tank and space for capsules that are used. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons - one for an espresso and another for a lungo is easy to master.

All Nespresso machines eliminate used capsules after brewing. This is in contrast to Keurig machines that require you to manually add water each time. The machines can hold between four and twelve used pods depending on the size of their water reservoirs as well as capsule storage. They are then disposed of in the built-in receptacle each time you open the machine.

A few of the most sought-after 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 coffee with the frothing chamber that is built-in to the. The only downside of the machine we test is that it doesn't support all milk types. You'll need purchase a separate frothing machine in order to make drinks with whole almond, 2% or 2% milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod-only machines include the elegant Citiz and the Essenza Mini. Both models pierce the capsule, then pump hot water under high pressure through it, and produce an espresso or lungo. The Original machines use a higher pressure of 19 bars than the Vertuo models that have pumps ranging from 15 to 18 bars.

The Original machines produce a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles on top of the espresso) that is thicker and more rich than the foam found in the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just foam but also. As the Spruce says, it could make up as much as 25% of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also comes with more expensive Creatista and Lattissima models that come with built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos at the touch of an button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is ideal 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 one-touch recipes, and its 4.2-ounce milk container is removable and dishwasher-safe. It's also light, which makes it easy to transport and store in a small space. Some customers have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

The jug in this machine has lines that indicate the kind of beverage you'd like. You can select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It has a sensor which automatically stops the steaming when it runs out of milk.

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

It comes with an automatic drip tray similar to the OriginalLine models. The tray is designed to catch any loose ground as you pour espresso. This feature is ideal for reducing mess and preventing overflow, which could ruin 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 also have a faster heating process (as as short as 15 seconds for espresso and 25 seconds for lungo) and feature an upgraded hot water function that can be used to make tea or iced coffee.

The only real disadvantage of the Lattissima line is the difficulty of altering the consistency of the milk foam. The machine is only compatible with skim or almond milk. Sorry Vegans and those who are intolerant to dairy. The wand that froths is difficult to clean. This is a typical complaint from buy Nespresso machine users. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima features a self-cleaning function that removes the milky insides of the frothing wand after every use.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small, concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for those who love espresso. The machine reads the barcode that is located on the outer rim of each capsule in order to determine how much nespesso coffee machine it should make. Nespresso uses a unique extraction technology to ensure you get the best flavor from each Vertuo pod.

Vertuo Line has a variety of drinks including Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo (mini espresso), Americano, and Cappuccino. The machines also integrate with the nespresso original machine Aeroccino milk frother to create frothy lattes and cappuccinos.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and is ready to brew within 30 minutes. They have smaller water tanks than the Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a variety of models available and you can pick one that fits your design and budget.

Unlike the Original Line machines, which only can brew Nespresso capsules The Vertuo Line also brews regular, filter-brewed coffee. They do this through an additional spout located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a brand new brewing technology that makes use of centrifusion to gently extract coffee and espresso. This allows the creation of natural crema that protects and enhances coffee machine nespresso compatible aromas. The VertuoLine system also comes with an intelligent recognition system that adjusts extraction parameters to suit each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine is backed by a manufacturer's warranty and includes an initial pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service that delivers new Nespresso capsules every month.

There are a variety of VertuoLine machines to pick from but the nespresso capsule coffee machine VertuoPlus is our choice for best overall machine. It is easy to use, heats up quickly and comes in a variety of colors. It can make five different sizes of coffee machines for nespresso pods 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.

The VertuoPlus has only one disadvantage, that it takes longer to brew when compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, when compared to Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed 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 selecting an automatic mode.