Nespresso introduces the VertuoPlus coffee machine using Centrifusion™ technology to create the ultimate brewing experience. Just insert a capsule and close the lever — when activated, the machine reads the barcode on the capsule then spins up to 7,000 rotations per minute, blending ground coffee with water and producing the perfect crema to enjoy quality coffee in a larger cup. The versatile machine delivers the optimal in-cup result in 5 cups sizes: Alto, Mug, Gran Lungo, Medium for Gran Lungo and Double Espresso, and a small one for Espresso, all at the touch of a button
| Asin | B01N13VKQN |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6"D x 17"W x 13"H |
| Weight | 10.14 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
High Frequency Guru –
Brittany –
Espresso makers are so expensive so when I saw this one I thought “oh it’s not gonna give” but it exceeded my expectations. A lot of people mentioned temperature which I completely understand but as an iced coffee iced latte person this was perfect for me. I love it so much.
UknowJRo –
Reliable, quality, looks great, makes excellent nespresso coffee.
Omnivor –
Kinda fun to us and reasonable tasting brew. Wife and kids love it. Comes highly recommended online for taste. However there are several issues you need to consider:
ONE: there are very few varieties of the capsules for the Nespresso VertuoLine available in stores or online. I have only found fairly pricey Starbucks ones so far. That means the cost of ownership is an issue i.e. no competition for the capsules. I would try the self-load ones but that’s pretty messy and reportedly can damage your machine.
TWO: In the case of my machine, the loading cup assembly came apart at about 6 months in. When I tried to reach in and remove the broken cup assembly, it cut my hand. Now I am gifted clumsy but care should be taken reaching in the open maul.
THREE: When I spoke to Breville service, they said it’s not their issue. They don’t make this machine, they just sell it. It took some whinning on my part to get the info on who to call. It came several days later. Turns out the maker is Nespresso. Once I contacted them, it went smoothly. They sent a box to ship and in a couple weeks, it was on its way back.
So this machine is a challenge to recommend – capsules variety is limited, service is a bit more complex than I’d like and there are some design issues that you need to watch out for.
BTW, the product was made in Ukraine.
Kino –
Absolutely love mine! I’ll never go back to using a keurig or any other coffee makers.
ludelle –
Quality is good. Performance is good. Gives out good quality coffee but the pods are quite expensive.
Mike –
I own this machine and one from DeLonghi. Both machines are great. I experienced leaking around the base of the water tank and think Nespresso could have done a better job on the design. A simple o-ring would solve the problem. For those contemplating a VertuolPlus machine. The leaking can be resolved by removing the water tank to fill and, when reinstalling, press it straight down firmly. So why 5-stars? Simple, because it makes the best cup of coffee for a pod based machine. I also have 2 Nespresso Original line machines and this coffee is better to me than the Americano I can make with either of those machines. And it’s easier to do since you don’t have to heat the water separately before shooting the espresso shot into it. This is one button, full cup. For those of you who aren’t familiar, an Americano is simply a cup of coffee the way typical Americans drink it, made from a shot of espresso.
We have this one at home and I have the DeLonghi in my office (it’s a color thing). I did notice one difference between the two. The Breville put out more water at any pod size then the DeLonghi. That actually accentuates the bitter notes in the coffee because, as a matter of chemistry, coffee always pulls sour first, then sweet, and then bitter. The trick is balancing the sweet and bitter. If you reprogram this machine to pull a few seconds shorter, the results are a deeper finish to your coffee. For me that means leaving about 1/2 inch at the top of my standard cup. From the factory, this machine filled the cup completely. Taste is subjective and to each their own, but for those of you who get this machine and find the coffee slightly bitter, this will change the profile. I do want to be clear, I’m not talking k-cup bitter here. It’s still a great cup of coffee even with default flow. Please remember, no pod based machine makes the best coffee possible. Nespresso VertuoPlus machines just make the best pod coffee possible today.
Now for the caveat, if you use crappy chlorinated city water in any coffee preparation the heat will accentuate the chlorine. Don’t complain about the results if you don’t use good water.
Linda –
Love the ease of making a cappuccino and richness of the same coffee pods!
Used to make a pot in a regular drip coffee machine and because we don’t need that for 2 people in a household that drinks 1 cup a day, it’s handy!
Jeffry Reed –
Works great and coffee taste great, great pick me up in the mornings.
NursePyps –
Best purchase ever, I love vanilla latte and this makes it so easy to make it from home.