Nespresso Coffee Machines

Contrary to drip coffee makers Nespresso models are compact and compact. They are black in color and range in terms of price and complexity. Some come with a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art and can be linked to an app that allows you to manage recipes or receive notifications about descaling.

The Essenza Mini is a simple machine that is reasonably priced but lacks the features required to make complex drinks. Other machines can make larger sizes of drinks like gran lungos.

What is what is a Nespresso machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso has marketed single-serve machines that use capsules to make coffee drinks and espresso. The brand has an army of loyal customers due to the ease, speed and consistency their machines can make an espresso-like hot beverage. These machines are a great 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 pressure to extract the flavor Nespresso Machines of the pod, and then heats water and froths milk to create coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a variety of blends and coffees that can be customized to fit your preferences and mood with decaffeinated and flavored options. The machines are compact elegant, stylish, and simple to operate which makes them the perfect option for those looking for an instant cup of coffee in the morning or a mid-day refreshment.

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

All Nespresso machines eliminate used capsules after making. This is in contrast to Keurig machines that require users to manually add water every time. They can store anywhere from four up to 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.

Some of the most popular models are also compatible with the app for mobile that lets you make your own recipes and reorder capsules from your home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot coffee and Iced tea by using a dedicated frother room. The only issue we found with the machine we tried was that it does not support all varieties of milk which means you'll need to purchase an additional frothing tool if you want to make drinks using whole milk, 2%, or almond milk.

The Original Line

The Original line of pod machines includes the stylish Citiz Mini and the Essenza Mini. Both machines are pierced by the capsule and pump hot water at high pressure through it, delivering an espresso or a lungo. The Original machines use higher pressure of 19 bars than some of the Vertuo models that have pumps ranging from 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 more rich than the foam in the Vertuo line. The crema is more than just froth, though--as the Spruce states, it could account for up to one quarter of espresso's taste. The Original line offers more expensive Creatista or Lattissima espresso machine with built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos and lattes at the push of one button.

The Lattissima Line

This line is ideal for those looking for a machine that can make cappuccinos lattes and other milky coffee drinks. It comes with three recipes that can be customized and its 4.2 cup milk container is easily removed and washed in the dishwasher. It's also light, which makes it easy to move and store in a tight space. Some users claim that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

Its jug has drink-specific lines etched into it, so you can pre-select which beverage you want to make while the machine heats up. It is equipped with a sensor that automatically stops the steaming when it is unable to make milk.

The Lattissima One is a good value for its price It's available in four colors: black with gray accents, dark gray, porcelain white and silky white. It's easy to clean and has a minimalistic design that doesn't take up too much space in smaller spaces. The machine is also moderately priced, with a retail cost of $385/PS279

Like the OriginalLine models, this one also has an automatic drip tray that collects any loose grounds as you pour your espresso. It's a nice option to reduce the mess, and helps to prevent spills that could spoil the flavor of your drink.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima have larger water tanks than the Lattissima One. This allows them to hold more water without having to refill. These two models also have a faster heating time (as little as 15 seconds for an 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 real drawback of the Lattissima line is the difficulty of adjusting the consistency of your milk foam. The machine only works with skim or almond milk. Sorry vegans and those who are allergic to dairy. The wand for frothing is difficult to clean. This is a typical complaint from krups nespresso machines users. The Lattissima Pro or Gran Lattissima features a self-cleaning function that removes the milky insides of the frothing device after every use.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small and concentrated cup of coffee. It's ideal for espresso lovers. The machine reads the barcode on the outside edge of each capsule to determine the amount of coffee it can make. Nespresso utilizes an innovative extraction process to ensure you get the most 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 can be combined with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to make frothy lattes and cappuccinos.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and is ready to brew in just 30 seconds. They have a smaller water tank than Original Line machines and require less maintenance. There are a myriad of models to choose from, so you can choose one that suits your style and budget.

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

VertuoLine machines come with a revolutionary system of brewing that gently extracts coffee and espresso by using the unique centrifusion technology. This creates a natural crema that protects and enhances the coffee's aromas. The VertuoLine system also comes with an intelligent recognition system that alters the extraction parameters to match each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty and includes the starter pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company also offers an optional subscription service that provides new Nespresso capsules every month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the top overall machine. It's user-friendly and heats up quickly and comes in several colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee, including a flat white, ristretto, and lungo. It can also make a latte-macchiato, and it can be used with the Aeroccino Milk Frother to make cappuccino or lattes.

The VertuoPlus has only one disadvantage, that it takes longer to brew compared to other machines, specifically when making an Americano. For instance, if you compare it to the Bunn Fastbrew, which brewed 8 ounces of Americano in just 42 seconds The Nespresso VertuoPlus required 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by making sure you choose an automatic mode.