Nespresso VertuoPlus 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.

Best gift I gave myself went thru 3 Kuerigs til I finally tasted this coffee. Shocking the difference. I can never go back . It’s delicious

Such a great product