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Contrary to drip coffee makers Nespresso models are compact and compact. They are black in color and vary in terms of price and complexity. Some include a milk frother for latte art and can be connected to the app used by the company to manage recipes and receive descaling alerts.

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 grand lungos.

What is an Nespresso machine?

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 thanks to the speed, ease and consistency with which their machines brew up an espresso-like hot beverage. These machines can be an ideal alternative to brewing at-home espresso using moka pots or a drip coffee maker each of which requires the time and care to clean after each use.

A Nespresso machine makes use of a pressure system to extract the flavor of a pod. It then heats up water and makes froths of the milk to make coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso has a wide variety of coffee and tea blends to suit different moods and tastes, including flavored and decaffeinated choices. The machines are compact elegant, stylish and easy to use and make them a great option for those looking for an instant cup of coffee in the morning or a mid-day pick-me-up.

The Vertuo line replaced the Nespresso original machines in 2014, using capsules that were the Original capsules to make espresso shots. The smaller model in this line is the Essenza Mini, which is extremely compact, with a small water tank and a storage space for capsules that are used. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons one for espresso, and another for lungo is easy to master.

Unlike Keurig machines, which require you to add water manually prior to each use, all Nespresso models automatically dispose of the capsules that are used after making. The machines can hold anything from four to twelve pods used up, based on the size of their water reservoirs as well as capsule storage. They are then thrown away into the built-in receptacle each time you open the machine.

Many of the most well-known models can be used with the mobile app from the company, which lets you customize recipes and reorder capsules at home. We tested this feature on the sleek, stainless steel Vertuo Creatista, which also offers the option to make hot chocolate and iced coffee using the frothing chamber that is built-in to the. The only downside to the machine we test was that it didn't support all milk varieties which means you'll need to purchase a separate frothing wand if you wish to make drinks using whole or 2% almond milk.

The Original Line Original Line

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

The Vertuo machines create an espresso that is more rich and thicker than the crema produced by the Original machines. The crema is not just foam but also. As nespresso compatible machine can account as much as 25 percent of the flavor of an espresso. The Original line also comes with more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines, which have built-in milk frothers to make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos at the push of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This line of machines is perfect for those who enjoy milky coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos and want one machine that does everything. It comes with three different recipes and its 4.2 ounce milk container is easily removed and washed in the dishwasher. It's also light and easy to store and move around in small spaces. Some users have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

The jug of this machine is marked with lines that indicate the kind of beverage you'd like to drink. You can select your beverage while the machine is heating up. It also has a sensor that will automatically stops the steaming process when the jug has run out, preventing the waste of milk.

The Lattissima One is a good value for its price It's available in four colors including black with gray accents, dark gray, porcelain white and silky white. It's easy to clean and has a minimalistic design that won't overwhelm smaller rooms. It is also reasonably priced, with a suggested retail price of $385/PS279

Like the OriginalLine models, it comes with an automatic drip tray that catches any loose grounds while you pour your espresso. It's a nice feature to minimize mess, and it helps prevent overflow 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 process (as as little as 15 seconds for an espresso and 25 seconds for a lungo) and feature an upgraded hot water function for making tea or iced coffee.

The only drawback to the Lattissima line is the difficulty in changing the consistency of your milk foam. The machine is only compatible with skim milk (sorry vegans and those who are lactose intolerant), and the foaming system does not work well with vegetable or almond milks. The wand for frothing can be tricky to clean and is a common complaint from Nespresso owners. Fortunately, the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima come with a self-cleaning system that cleans the milky insides after every use of the frothing.

The Vertuo Line

The Nespresso Vertuo makes a small, concentrated cup of coffee. It's perfect for espresso lovers. Each capsule has an engraved barcode on its rim that can be read by the machine's software to determine the amount of coffee it can make. Nespresso uses an exclusive extraction method to ensure you get the most flavor from each Vertuo pod.

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

Each Vertuo Line coffee machine heats quickly and is ready to brew in less than 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir of water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models to choose from, so you can find one that fits 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 an additional spout that is located at the bottom of the machine.

VertuoLine machines have a brand new system of brewing that gently extracts coffee and espresso using the patented centrifusion technology. This allows for the production of natural crema, which preserves and enhances coffee 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 guarantee and comes with an initial pack of 10 free Nespresso capsules. The company offers a subscription service that delivers new Nespresso capsules every month.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is the most efficient machine overall. It's easy to operate, quick to heat up and comes in a variety of colors. It can produce five different sizes of coffee and espresso, including a ristretto, espresso, lungo and flat white. It also makes an espresso-latte, and it can be used in conjunction with the Aeroccino Milk Frother for the creation of lattes or cappuccino.


The VertuoPlus' only downside is 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 made an 8-ounce Americano in just 42 seconds, the Nespresso VertuoPlus took 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process if you choose an automatic mode.