In the world of pod coffee makers,Epi enthusiastically recommends Nespressoover its more ubiquitous competitors. But deciding which model is the best Nespresso machine for your needs and preferences is far more complicated than actually using any of them.
Whether you’re already sold on the idea of Nespresso or still on the fence, deciding between the different lines, models, and (yes) manufacturers is enough to send even the savviest shopper into a state of analysis paralysis. So to help you get that consistently-delicious coffee and espresso into your cup a little more quickly, I put together this Nespresso buying guide.
下面,我打破或之间的差异iginal and Vertuo lines, what each machine’s features actually do, and what model is the best Nespresso machine based on your coffee drink of choice as well as your aesthetic preferences. And if you’re mostly interested in a Nespresso because itrequires practically no cleaning, I don’t blame you—and I point you in the right low-maintenance direction.
What’s Inside:
Why buy a Nespresso machine?
Nespresso Original Line vs. Vertuoline
What to consider when buying a Nespresso machine
Nespresso Original machines
Nespresso Vertuo machines
Nespresso accessories
Why buy a Nespresso machine?
If you crave the convenience of asingle-serve coffee maker, but can’t start your day withouta damn fine cup of coffee(or shot of espresso), popping a pod into a Nespresso machine will most definitely make your mornings better. That’s because, by eliminating the need to use a grinder, measuring cup, or filter, Nespresso machines leave no room for error. They’re completely foolproof.
And unlike those K-cup machines that make single servings of low-quality drip coffee byforcing hot waterthrough punctures in plastic pods, Nespresso machines use either 19 bars of pressure or centrifugal technology to exquisitely extract coffee and espresso from aluminum capsules. The mode of extraction depends on what line you go with, but both consistently produce a high quality cup with a beautiful crema—yes, even Nespresso coffee gets crema.
If you’re concerned about the environmental aspect of using pods, Nespresso’s are free and easy to recycle throughthe brand’s recycling program. Every time you order pods fromNespresso.com(where you can put them on subscription so you never run out) you can request two complimentary recycling bags. The bags have prepaid UPS labels so once they’re full, you can drop them off at a UPS location orNespresso Boutique(I often hand mine to my UPS delivery person, too). Recycling used Nespresso pods is even easier for New York City residents, who can simplytoss them into their curbside recycling bins.
Original Original line vs. Vertuoline
Types of drinks:Espresso only
Cup size options:.85 ounces to 5 ounces
The Original Nespresso machines brew espresso-style shots from Original (sometimes called “Originalline”) Nespresso pods using a pressure-driven drip method. And until the Vertuoline was introduced in 2014, Original machines and capsules made up the entirety of Nespresso’s offerings.
The pod-only models in the Original line (CitiZ, Essenza Mini, and Pixie) are compact machines with just two buttons that brew either single shots or lungo (Italian for "long") shots with 19 bars of pressure. Out of the box, the settings for each button are 40 ml/1.35 oz and 110 ml/3.7 oz, but these machines can easily be reprogrammed to adjust the brew size to your specific preference. Beyond pod-only machines, the Original line also includes pricier Creatista and Lattissima models, with built-in milk frothers and control panels that allow for making espresso drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos at the touch of a button.