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Nespresso coffee makers are compact and small, unlike drip coffee machines. They are black in color and vary in price and complexity. Some include a milk frother that can be used to create Latte art, and they can be connected to an app that allows you to manage recipes or receive notifications about descaling.

The most basic machines, like our choice the Essenza Mini, are simple and inexpensive, but they do not have features that make more complicated drinks. Other machines can brew bigger sizes of drinks, like the gran lungos.

What is a Nespresso Machine?

Since 1986, Nespresso sells single-serve machines that use capsules to make espresso and coffee drinks. The company has a large number of loyal customers thanks to the ease, speed and consistency their machines brew up a hot, espresso-like beverage. These machines can be an excellent alternative to making at-home espresso with moka pots or drip coffee maker, both of which require some time and careful cleaning after each use.

A Nespresso machine uses pressure to extract the flavor from the pod, then it heats water and froths milk for nesspresso coffee machine drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Nespresso offers a wide selection of blends and coffees that can be customized to suit your mood and taste, including decaffeinated and flavored choices. The machines are stylish and compact, making them easy to use which makes them a great choice for those looking to grab a quick cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon.

Original Nespresso machines that make espresso-like shots using the company's Original capsules were the only machines on the market until 2014 when the Vertuo line was introduced. The Essenza Mini is the smallest model of this line. It is compact and has a small water tank and space for used capsules. Its user-friendly operation that has only two buttons one for espresso and another for lungos - makes it simple to master.

All Nespresso machines eliminate used capsules after brewing. This is unlike Keurig machines, which require you to manually add the water each time. Based on the size of the water reservoir and the capsule storage the capsules can hold between four and 12 pods that are used up, and are disposed of in the built-in receptacle when you open the machine.

Some of the most popular models are also compatible with the brand's mobile app that lets you modify recipes and order capsules from home. This feature was tested on the sleek stainless steel Vertuo Creatista. It also allows you to make hot coffee as well as iced tea with a separate room for frothing. The only drawback of the machine we tried is that it doesn't support all types of milk. You'll need purchase a separate frothing device in order to make drinks using 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, pump hot water under high pressure through it and then deliver an espresso or lungo. The Original machines use an increased pressure of 19 bars than the Vertuo models, which have pumps that range from 15 to 18 bars.

The Original machines produce a crema (a thin layer of tiny microbubbles that sits on the top of the espresso), which is thicker and more affluent than the foam in the Vertuo line. The crema is not just froth. As the Spruce notes it can account for up to 25% of an espresso's flavor. The Original line also has more expensive Creatista and Lattissima machines that come with built-in milk frothers to create cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos at the push of a button.

The Lattissima Line

This line is ideal for those who want an appliance 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 removable and dishwasher-safe. It's also light and easy to store and move in small areas. Some users have complained that it is not as intuitive as other Nespresso machines.

Its jug has drink-specific lines in it, so you can choose the beverage you'd like to make as the machine heats 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 that include 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 relatively affordable with a 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. This feature is great for reducing mess and preventing overflow, which could spoil the flavor of your espresso.

The Pro and Gran Lattissima both have a larger water tank than the Lattissima One, allowing them to hold more liquid before needing to refill. These two models have faster heating times (15 seconds for an Espresso and 25 seconds for Lungo) and a hot water function that can be used to make iced coffee or tea.

The only issue with the Lattissima is the difficulty in changing the consistency and the density of your milk foam. It only works with skim or almond milk. Sorry Vegans and people who are not tolerant to dairy. Its frothing wand can also be difficult to clean it, which is a frequent complaint among nespresso machine black friday owners. Fortunately the Lattissima Pro and Gran Lattissima come with a self-cleaning system that cleans the milky innards after every use of the frother.

The Vertuo Line

A Nespresso Vertuo machine makes a small cup of coffee that's ideal for espresso lovers who prefer a short, intense drink. Each capsule has a barcode around its rim that can be read by the machine's software to determine the size of drink it should create. Nespresso utilizes a unique extraction technology to ensure 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 can also be used with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother to create frothy cappuccinos and lattes.

Each Vertuo Line machine heats up quickly and can be brewed in just 30 seconds. They have a smaller reservoir for water than the Original Line and require less maintenance. There are many models available, so you can choose one that fits your home's design and budget.

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

VertuoLine machines are equipped with a brand new brewing technology that makes use of centrifusion to softly extract espresso and coffee. This allows for the creation of natural crema that protects and enhances the coffee's aroma. The VertuoLine System also has an intelligent recognition feature that adjusts the extraction parameters according to each Grand Cru blend.

Each VertuoLine machine comes with a manufacturer's guarantee and an initial pack of Nespresso capsules. The company also offers a subscription service that delivers fresh new Nespresso capsules each month.

While there are many different VertuoLine machines to choose from however, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our pick for best overall machine. It's easy to operate and heats up quickly and comes in a variety of colors. It can make five different sizes of espresso and coffee machines compatible with nespresso pods including a flat white, ristretto, and lungo. 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 has only one disadvantage, that it takes longer to brew when compared to other machines, particularly when making an Americano. For instance, if you compare it to the Bunn Fastbrew, which made 8 ounces of Americano in just 42 seconds The Nespresso VertuoPlus required 1 minute and 51 seconds. You can speed up the process by selecting an automatic mode.