Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, 1150 watts, 110ml, Black

I am a coffee snob. I roast my own green coffee beans, and have a lot of money in coffee brewing gadgets. I have spent hundreds of dollars on fancy espresso machines, only to get mediocre results. I decided on a whim to give this a try. I was tempted by the convenience of it ... a small machine, not having to finely grind beans for espresso, not having to drag out a bulky espresso machine, load the filter, tamp the grounds, and then go through all the post-brew clean up. But how good would a Keurig-type espresso maker be? Well, I'm pleased to report that this coffee snob thinks it produces a very good brew. I have only tried the Nespresso brand capsules, so I cannot comment on others, but the ones I've tried thus far have resulted in a very smooth and delicious espresso. The shot has a nice layer of dark crema on top, and the espresso has a good, rich flavor. Of course, it's not going to be quite on the level of a hand drawn shot from a top of the line machine, but it's certainly better than most of what I've tasted from the average consumer grade espresso machine. The convenience is great. In literally 2 minutes I can have a double shot pulled and ready to go. Clean up involves dumping the spent capsules into the trash. Occasionally, they do recommend that the machine be cleaned, but even that process is simple enough. If you are looking for a small, fairly inexpensive espresso machine that produces a good quality shot, IMO this is a good choice. The capsules aren't cheap, but neither is a double shot from a coffee shop. The nice thing is, it's quick and easy, and you can have your espresso before running out the door in the morning.

I love how compact it is. The footprint is small so keeping on the counter or putting it away makes it so easy. I am not a regular coffee drinker but from time to time I like to get a cafe mocha. After trying Nespresso from a friend with her mini breville Nespresso. I loved the size and the quality. It wasn’t bitter. I decided to purchase this mini Delonghi Nespresso and I love it. Since I’m sensitive to caffeine after 11am if I feel like having a cup I use the decaf and before that I will drink one that is caffeinated. It’s amazing the frothing at the end. I’m so impressed at how amazing it looks in my espresso cup. Flavors are not bitter it’s a smooth finish with a nice espresso flavor. I’m noticing I love the full bodied espresso. If it’s not as bold I’m not much of a fan. This little thing does an amazing job, again I’m no espresso expert by any means. I haven’t graced a mocha at all. Sometimes I’ll make an almond milk latte but mostly I drink it as an espresso and I’m satisfied. I’m obsessed with cleaning it and it’s so easy. I like my cup hot before I make my drink so I fill the water dispenser and I will do one shot without a pod. Then I make my cup and I have another cup after and I make two or three more without a pod to clean out any residue. It’s so easy!! I may be a little obsessed with cleaning it after but I’d rather have something fresh. It doesn’t take long at all. I love it! It’s definitely worth it.

I love this coffee maker. Makes great coffee and does not take up much space. It does make some noise while brewing though, but I guess that's the trade-off for a convenience.

I bought this for 2 reasons. My coffee area in my kitchen is too small for a whole big espresso machine with grinding packing and brewing. 2nd reason was the the Vertuo machines are too big AND dont have the variety of different Espresso roasters that the original Nespresso machines have. I adore Illy Classic and Illy Intenso, I love the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Bali Blue Mood pods. The Vertuo System isn't open to lots of other roasters pods. They have their own capsules and Starbucks and thats about it. I wish the tank held a bit more water, but other than that it's a nice machine that pulls regular and lungo shots well with lots of crema. Feels solid and fits in the coffee counter of my kitchen. Easy to set up and use.

Bought this after my rivo took a dump. I loved my rivo. I did a lot of online research on espresso pod machines and this one came out within the top on numerous consumer research sites for the quality of taste and temperature consistency. Now this obviously cannot compare to real espresso makers where you stamp your own grounds, but this is still very good, and convenient. That's the whole point of the pod makers, being convenient. I liked the small footprint. Mine did not come with a frother, so I purchased one separately. I believe there was an option to purchase an included one, but I went with the cheapest option. I primarily use lavaza pods and they work well with this machine. I've tried other cheap pods and they do not. They leak a lot of water prior to dispensing the espresso, or sometimes jams up and doesn't dispense anything. There's are two buttons on how big you want your shots. Single shot or a lungo. A cool thing about this machine is, you can program how long you want the single shot and lungo to run water, which is really nice. This espresso maker is perfect for a single person as the water container is on the small side. If you are a couple, you would just have to refill the water more often, which is what I do. I keep a separate container of water, next to this machine, for refilling. The used pod bin keeps around 5/6 pods before needing to be emptied. We're are a couple, so we do this often. Not a big deal. Overall, I like this maker very much for is small footprint, convenience, and espresso taste (although that could be attributed to what pods you are using, I guess). Would definitely recommend for those in an apartment setting.

I've had coffee. Coffee shops, specialty shops, coffee chains, and mom-and-pop shops. My favorite was a Portuguese Coffee Shop that was in town for just a short while. They made Thee Best coffee, ever. People would order espresso at lunch-time. I would do hair at our shop a few doors down. They used ILLY coffee. They had their machine set at perfect. I've bought espresso machines over the years (lower cost ones), learning them, but never learned the curve for excellence. I saw a lady on You-Tube that had her machine 6 years and still loves it. That's what got me to finally take the plunge on this one. I need small, this has 19 bars pressure (whoosh) and no needing to care for a high-end coffee bean grinder (and keep it clean to run smoothly) when you can buy pods. These pods keep the coffee so fresh! This Nespresso heats up in about 30 seconds. Pop your cappuccino mug into the microwave with milk to heat up the milk and the mug. Take out and whisk with battery operated hand-held frother. Pop frothed milk mug under machine and press the button. With-in 2 minutes, from heating milk to the last drop of espresso dripping into your mug, you are sipping on a cloud of heaven. I bought these mugs (perfect) for anything from espresso up to espresso latte/cappuccino. Konitz Coffee Bar Amore Mio No.4 Cappuccino Cups/Saucers, Set of 4 With heating the milk first, then add the coffee, these mugs stay nice and warm the whole time while drinking. I tried the India pod thinking I would like it the least. I had it 3 days in a row and it's really good. Just tried Rome and the flavor seemed flatter than the India which popped in my tastebuds, lots of flavors bursting with that one. I am appreciating coffee so much more as it's so much better than the large mugs of watered-down brewed coffee. The espresso is such a treat. I always thought it was all hype, coffee is coffee....not so. *Tried the Purple Color Decaf pod as espresso and it was delicious! Just espresso and 2 brown sugar packets. Heavenly. ***Update Apr/5/08: The BEST espresso/coffee maker I've ever owned. So easy, so delicious. I've tried almost every coffee flavor they have and they are all delicious, each has a subtle difference but they are all good. The best part...I'm now drinking my cappuccinos without sugar or any sweetener. I've never had unsweetened coffee before and now I prefer it. If this machine ever breaks I will replace it. The coffee tastes so fresh, even the decaf is delightful. Guests try the espresso (they've never had it before) and love it. ***Update June/16/2022: Still going strong! Not only morning espresso, but afternoon and evening as well. I've descaled the machine twice and it continues to work great. I've used all different brands of pods now and never had any problems. I would definitely buy another if this one ever gives out. Call their customer care number to help you through descaling, or resetting your machine.

This machine is superior to all! More expensive but worth every penney!!!!!! I love this machine Always !!!! Its compact handy, the capsules are easy to insert, cleaning is easy, refilling is easy I absolutely love this machine and the coffee it puts out First Class Job well done Please don't ever change!

My wife uses this 3-5 times a day, everyday. So far with regular cleaning, it's held up for a year+ and produces a great cup of coffee.

heard the name Nesspresso long time ago. finally ordered one .. prep coffee being a subject itself , must appreciate the simplicity this design offers for amateurs like me. Every brew reminds u of one of the best coffee houses available in ur locality … worth the price. worth the taste. worth the design! Learnt that it works while on drive from ur vehicle’s charger. will try dat soon and post a review :) Just reminds me the quote I read long back by JChan “Coffee is a language in itself” nd to add upon , the eSSenZa is the perfect medium to study it !

The Essenza Mini is top-recommended by Consumer Reports. Our last machine died 2 years after admittedly heavy use (and no, I hadn't descaled until recently). I will take more care with this one. Oddly, it was not available on the Nespresso site itself, but I was able to get it through Amazon. It is small, so you have to refill the water and empty the capsule container often, at least if you have as much coffee as we do!

Very tiny, works very well good espresso!

Fallen in love with this, love the coffee , easy to use, easy to clean. Only one thing , the coffee is not piping hot, I heat for 5 sec or so in microwave

Been looking for a Nespresso machine for a while, tried a few without success. This is the one. Small, very quiet compare to some I've tried and the coffee taste good. the first time I tried one of them was in Mexico while on vacation, should have gone to this machine first...