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

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!

For many years I have confused Nespresso with Nescafe. I thought it was some sort of quality instant coffee. Then at Thanksgiving I had my first experience with a Nespresso coffee making machine. I love it! It's very easy to use and it makes, I think, some the best tasting espresso and coffee that I've ever had. It was very surprising to me. I bought this Essenza for the smaller footprint. It fits very neatly on my kitchen counter. It gets the job done and makes not only espresso (about 1.4 oz) but also what they call espresso lungo which is about 4 oz. I have been grinding my own beans and making pour-through coffees for ages BUT in comparison I really think this method is tastier, much faster, super convenient and I rather enjoy the sound the machine makes. About pods: This machine is what they are calling an "Old Line" machine. The new-line machines use differently shaped pods. The pods are not cross compatible. The new line pods are more expensive as there are fewer companies making and selling them. Whichever type you buy there are espresso pods and also what they call Lungo pods. Lungo pods are more coffee-like strength-wise. A neat trick I picked up is to push the espresso button to make an espresso and then when its done also push the lungo button to add another 4 ounces of hot water through the pod. It's a way to make an Americano (a watered-down espresso). It has so much more flavor than most cups of brewed coffee. Lungo is a different pod.

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.

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.

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 needed a 2nd espresso machine for the downstairs bar and this one has been great. Simple, straightforward and makes a nice espresso. Great when making espresso martinis!

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!

This machine makes coffee better than any cafe. The build is super sturdy and the machine arrived in a very good condition with double carton packaging. This machine extracts the exact flavour notes of the coffee and it tastes super delicious. Super easy to use and doesn’t require much effort to extract the coffee shot. If you are coffee fan and want your coffee to taste a certain way every time you consume it, then this machine is for you. I use nespresso and Starbucks capsule, all of their flavours and their taste are amazing.

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...