Nespresso Evoluo. Nespresso's best VertuoLine model, the Evoluo brews 0. If you want a VertuoLine, you want the Evoluo. What's The Best Nespresso Machine? The next section should help OriginalLine or VertuoLine? VertuoLine machines brew regular coffees up to 17 oz using Alto XL capsules but make a slightly inferior espresso shot than OriginalLine machines.
Do you drink milk-based beverages like lattes or cappuccinos? Some models come with integrated milk frothers and one-touch operation Lattissima Pro. If you want total control over frothing, the Creatista Series comes with a frothing wand and stainless steel pitcher like you'd see at a coffee shop so you can do it all yourself or choose from several auto-froth settings.
Each model is functionally the same regardless of which company manufactured it, offering all the same features. However, sometimes a machine made by Breville will look different than a machine made by Breville, even if they're the exact same model.
Best Overall. Nespresso Creatista Pro. The best Nespresso machine money can buy, the Creatista Pro offers one-touch convenience for everything from ristretto shots to lattes with a professional-quality frothing wand and a sleek, modern design. Nespresso Creatista Plus. The Cadillac of Nespresso's universe, the Creatista Plus lets you customize your favorites with a digital display panel that offers size selections from 0.
Nespresso Creatista. The Creatista is Nespresso's original luxury espresso machine. It features a digital display with custom sizes from 0. Now-discontinued, take a look at the Creatista Plus instead. Nespresso Gran Lattissima. The newest of Nespresso's 5 Lattissima machines, the Gran Lattissima has a best-in-class 9 preset beverage recipes with a 44 oz reservoir, 17 oz milk container, and integrated frother for do-it-yourself specialty drinks.
Nespresso Atelier. An OriginalLine machine only available in Europe and Asia, the Nespresso Atelier pulls shots and makes both hot and cold foam. From simple ristretto shots to iced lattes, it's your all-in-one coffee station. Nespresso Lattissima Touch.
The mid-range model of Nespresso's 5 Lattissima machines, the Touch has a large 44 oz water reservoir, 12 oz milk container, an integrated frother, and 6 preset recipes for easy one-touch specialty beverages. Nespresso Expert. One of Nespresso's more premium models, the Expert offers 4 coffee brew sizes from 0. Nespresso KitchenAid. The most unique Nespresso machine available, the Nespresso KitchenAid is made by the well-known kitchen appliance brand with incredible heft and durability.
And, of course, the signature Nespresso experience you love. Nespresso Prodigio. One of Nespresso's WiFi-enabled models, the Prodigio connects to the Nespresso mobile app for scheduled start times, machine status updates, and easy one-button capsule ordering. It's the tech-lover's espresso machine! Nespresso Creatista Uno. The base model of Nespresso's Creatista Series, the Uno has a 3 drink sizes, 3 milk temps, and 3 milk textures with a fully-automatic frothing wand which can be used manually for a luxurious coffee experience.
Nespresso Gran Maestria. A feature-rich OriginalLine model with 10 shot sizes from 0. Now-discontinued, check out the upgraded Gran Lattissima instead. Nespresso Lattissima Plus. Part of Nespresso's one-touch specialty beverage system, the Lattissima Plus has a 30 oz water reservoir, 12 oz milk container, an integrated frother, and 4 preset recipes for easy one-touch specialty beverage brewing.
Nespresso Essenza Plus. A hair larger than the Essenza Mini, the Essenza Plus offers a similar espresso experience with a larger 34 oz reservoir and a handy one-touch capsule ordering button right on the machine. Nespresso Lattissima One. The base model of Nespresso's 5 Lattissima machines, the Lattissima One offers hassle-free, one-touch specialty beverages with a 4 oz milk container in compact, affordable package. Nespresso U. Nespresso's smallest machine with a preset 0.
For an in-production model, check out the CitiZ instead. The U has a slightly higher capacity 27 ounce water tank and has an equally fast 25 second preheat time. The biggest difference here is that the Nespresso U caters for larger cup sizes as well, featuring 3 coffee sizes espresso, ristretto and lungo. The Nespresso U also features a magnetic drip tray in order to hold larger milk recipes. A slightly larger capsule empty tank is bolstered by a nice light indicator that tells you when the empty capsule tray is full, or that more water needs to be added to the coffee machine.
The Nespresso U can deliver a wider variety of coffees and it is more suitable for slightly advanced users. Buy Nespresso U. The main differences are in size, modularity and aesthetics. We also conducted side-by-side tastings of espressos and lungos produced by each Original-line machine with an Arpeggio-blend capsule.
With the VertuoPlus, we made drinks with two capsules from the Vertuo line: the Altissio blend for espressos and the Odacio blend for coffee. To test how well the machines held up to repeat use, we made six back-to-back batches of espresso in each machine.
We also tested the Americano and hot water functions of the Essenza Plus and directly compared that machine with the CitiZ, our former upgrade pick.
In our original testing, we also held a tasting panel with six Wirecutter coffee drinkers and Sprudge associate editor Liz Clayton to see which capsule blends people liked best. We asked each tester to taste but not swallow 19 different brewed Nespresso capsules from the Original line and Vertuo line. They ranked their favorite and least favorite capsules, recording tasting notes for each blend.
For our update, the coronavirus pandemic made it impossible for us to convene as large a tasting panel, so we had a tasting panel of three coffee-drinking people. In terms of the quality of the drinks they make, all Nespresso machines are basically the same, so the least expensive model is your best bet. The Nespresso Essenza Mini is our pick because it makes the same espresso-like drink as any other model in the Original line for a fraction of the cost. You can even program it to brew your preferred volume of coffee.
Plus, it comes in two shapes and five colors to blend in well with any kitchen. The Essenza Mini is a fully functional, if basic, Nespresso machine. A Nespresso representative confirmed to us that the brewing technology inside the Essenza Mini is exactly the same as that of every single other machine in the Original line.
Sure, more expensive machines also offer larger water tanks and the ability to hold more used capsules. With a footprint of 4. Its removable water tank still contains around 20 ounces, enough to make 10 or 11 espressos or four lungos without needing a refill. We like that the Essenza Mini lacks some of the space-filling features of other Nespresso machines, such as the bulbous heads of some machines in the Vertuo line or the blocky milk containers of the Lattissima series.
These omissions make it not only smaller but also easier to use and clean. With just two buttons one for an espresso and one for a lungo , the Essenza Mini is especially simple to operate. And if you want to adjust the size of your espresso or lungo or make a smaller ristretto , you can easily reprogram each setting to produce your preferred volume. Nespresso offers handy video instructions , but essentially you just hold down the espresso or lungo button, rather than pressing and releasing it, when brewing: Let go of the button to stop brewing when your drink is the size you want, and you set the machine to brew that amount every time.
Like any other machine in the Original line, the Essenza Mini makes espresso with a richer crema than the machines in the Vertuo line do. The crema produced by the Original line is impressive, with an even layer of tiny microbubbles. The presence or size of crema does not indicate a better espresso, and many baristas aim for a layer of crema around one-tenth of the espresso drink, according to The Spruce.
Nespresso will replace or repair your machine at no cost to you for the duration of the warranty; after the warranty expires, it charges a flat fee for repairs. The Nespresso site also includes instructional videos that explain how to clean and descale your particular machine, which the company recommends you do every three months.
You can buy descaling kits online. Wirecutter senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo has had the Essenza Mini for two years and uses it every day.
Unlike more expensive Nespresso models, the Essenza Mini has an exterior made entirely of plastic, and its removable drip tray has nothing underneath. So to make a lungo or a brew with a regular-size coffee mug, you have to place your cup directly on the counter instead of on a secondary drip tray, meaning any drips land directly on your counter.
But then again, both are easy to refill and empty. The Essenza Mini did struggle slightly in our testing after brewing dozens of back-to-back espressos. This may be a problem if you plan on churning out lungos from your Essenza Mini for a large dinner party. But if an Essenza Mini sputters or stops, resting for a minute should make it good to go again. If you want a Nespresso machine that can make a wider variety of espresso drinks, we recommend the Nespresso Essenza Plus.
This slightly larger machine can brew espressos, lungos, and ristrettos—everything the Essenza Mini can—but it can also brew two sizes of Americano 5 ounces and 6.
The Essenza Plus also boasts a larger water tank and used-capsule tray than our top pick offers, and thanks to its few extra inches of height, it can accommodate taller cups than the Essenza Mini can.
To brew an Americano with the Essenza Plus, you simultaneously press the hot water button and either the espresso or lungo button, depending on the size of Americano you want. The hot water button also works on its own, as the water comes out of a separate spigot. The Essenza Plus can also pair with a Bluetooth app, where you can set your ideal drink sizes for the machine to brew, as well as program a replacement capsule order and place that order by pressing a button on your machine.
The latter feature seems convenient, though the button is somewhat nondescript, which could lead to a child or a confused houseguest accidentally placing a large capsule order for you.
But we found the app easy to use, and we liked that it allows you to set your ideal drink sizes digitally by dragging a dial on sliding scales. In contrast, to program drink sizes on the Essenza Mini, you have to hold down a button until the desired amount of fluid comes out, which is far less precise. But if you like Americanos or will be brewing coffee for groups of people with varying preferences, the Essenza Plus may be worth the upgrade.
The company that brought you the Instant Pot has a new, nearly rhyming foray into coffee. The Instant Pod aptly brews both Nespresso capsules from the original line and K-Cups, making it a versatile machine for households with fans of both Nespresso and Keurig, as well as a handy way to outfit an Airbnb kitchen. As far as we could tell in our tests, the Instant Pod produced the same caliber of espresso as the Essenza Mini—a hot, reliable cup with smooth crema—and the same watery coffee as you might expect from a Keurig.
The machine is also more user-friendly to beginners, with a grid of one-touch buttons on the top of the machine specific to each brew size.
For us, it was hard at first to tell that the buttons were touchscreen buttons, which led us to press them hard several times to no effect. But if you press the button lightly, it begins blinking to indicate the machine is warming up, and then the Instant Pod brews your coffee. Pixie by DeLonghi or Pixie by Breville? Share 0. Tweet 0. Pin it 0. Breville Barista Pro vs. Barista Express vs. Barista Touch: Review and Comparisons. Breville Milk Cafe vs.
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