NespressoVertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by Breville, Black

I generally don’t write reviews, but I’m so impressed with this system I felt obliged.I, and it’s fair to assume the same of whoever is reading this, have spent countless dollars, hours of investigation and experiments in attempting to find the perfect machine for perfect at-home coffee. I’ve done it all over the years — percolators, pour overs, presses, k cups, fancy espresso machines, fancy standard makers…you name it, I’ve tried it. The best I’d found before Nespresso Veturo was a good press with a bottom filter and really taking your time “seeding” the granules with dollops of steaming hot water and laboriously dribbling the rest to maximize foam accumulation. It was time consuming and messy.This system surpasses even that…and all the years and attention to detail it took to get there. Now I simply pick my pod and press a button. I keep it bedside and don’t even have to put my robe on in the morning to enjoy what’s arguably BETTER than the best coffee espresso or coffee you can get anywhere.I would add one recommendation for those who want to “beat” the system. Don’t do it. If you want to save money, just use a different machine. Don’t look at this as a one-stop solution. The machine is definitely designed to work with the proprietary pods. They are sealed in such a way and the volume of grounds is calibrated with precision to give you predictable and amazing results. It appears as if the ad-hoc refilled pods will leak coffee grounds into the machine and clog it.Just my two cents, but why risk the functionality of this machine to save a few cents per cup? Just use your old pour over, single cup machine or press for saving money.If you’re on the fence, DEFINITELY buy this veturo. You will thank me later. The espresso lines and single source stuff seems to be the best. Tons of choices on the Nespresso website.You will be amazed with this very cool machine.

I love my new Nespresso machine. I did a lot of research in the different variations and settled on this as it checked more boxes on my wishlist than some of the others.I appreciate the various size coffee options this machine makes. It doesn’t do iced coffee which I’m okay with. It also doesn’t brew a carafe or the equivalent of a typical American sized travel mug which is a bit of a negative but not a deal breaker for me.The design of the machine is well thought out and offers a nice smallish footprint. I like that the water reservoir in the back has the ability to fold either left, right, or center giving better options on where it can be placed. I have been annoyed at the lid of the water reservoir as it is unnecessarily difficult to open so I added a small drawer knob to the lid (see photo). The machine is simple and sleek with a super clever lift function the the lid and only a single button needed to operate. There’s no maximum fill besides the physical capacity of the reservoir but be sure to keep at least a third of the tank filled with water so it doesn’t run dry when brewing. I do wish the small stand that your mug rests on was larger though! I have a double walled insulated glass mug and it hits the is die portion of the machine and the bottom edge of the mug rests on the edge of the tiny stand. It’s a bit inconvenient!With the vast selection of coffee options on the Nespresso site you’re sure to find blends to suit your style. Add a countertop milk frothier to the mix and you will save tons of money by not going to your local overpriced brew house. I absolutely love my machine!As I truly feel that user reviews are the best way to gauge a product before you buy, I hope you've found this review helpful. Cheers!

Blows the Keurig away. Coffee is so rich and flavorful and the machine is easy to use. Love the used pod collection system so you’re not having to reach in and grab an old pod whenever you use it.

Such a great product

I was on the fence whether I wanted to purchase a Breville Espresso Machine or a Nespresso Machine. I have always spent way too much money on coffee shop coffees in the past. I wasn't sure I wanted to buy the Nespresso machine because I bought a Keurig and an Instant Pot Pod coffee/espresso machine and both of those were subpar. They did the job but didn't excel at anything in particular. I ended up giving BOTH of them away to a Christian thrift store because neither machine ended up being the whole package. I was also not crazy that all the Keurig coffee pods were plastic. My life is hectic and after a lot of research, I learned that ANY espresso machine has a MAJOR learning curve that can take up to 6 months on average to learn to make the perfect espresso shot/puck/pull/frothing milk. It's not a task for the faint of heart or those who don't have the time to learn how to pull that perfect espresso shot.So I took a leap of faith and got this Nespresso machine and boy was it worth it. Just like everyone's preferences and tastes are different there are certain pods that aren't my cup of tea, however, there are PLENTY that I absolutely LOVE. This Nespresso machine makes espresso shots that rival Starbucks watered-down drinks. It came with a frothing machine and I had very little research into making the perfect drink to appease my coffee addiction. I would purchase this machine 5x over! Because Nespresso has been around for a little bit there are PLENTY of social media pages and information that can easily be watched to know what the correct portion of syrup you need to make the perfect macchiato, latte, shaken espresso, and cold coffee.I have absolutely no regrets. There are options to make the pods refillable that you can purchase on Amazon however I do not think 1.10 (now if it gets higher than that I may choose the other option) is too pricey for the pod itself. I know that everyone's price range is different that is perfectly fine because there are options for refills if you want that Starbucks experience without having to pay the price.This machine is for those busy people that wake up too late in the morning or only have 5 minutes to get their coffee and go or moms on the go!Do yourself a favor and buy the machine! Watch Tiktok or Youtube if you want to know what pod would best suit your taste. But fear not if you're not into social media like that because this machine not only comes with a frother but also comes with I believe a 20-pack of pods for you to taste them all!A double shot of espresso is my personal favorite and (hot) coffee is my least if I am being 100% transparent but I was never really much a fan of regular hot coffee anyways. Now, the cold coffee with a chiller is a completely different story. Anyways, I hope this helps solve your 5-day dilemma of constantly researching if you are anything like me.