Nespresso has delivered a pure and sleek compact machine yet, without compromising taste! By concentrating its Coffee know-how and expertise into a brand-new design, the new Essenza mini by Breville offers 2 programmable cup sizes: espresso & lungo. It combines ease-of-use, minimalist beauty and unrivaled quality to create the perfect cup every time. It’s a compact machine that opens up the whole world of Nespresso Coffee. The surprisingly small unit serves you with a great Coffee in just a few minutes thanks to its high-pressure pump and fast heat-up system. The Nespresso Essenza Mini by Breville also includes an eco-mode for low energy consumption after 3 mins and an automatic energy-saving function switches machine off after 9 minutes of inactivity, consuming less energy. Each machine includes a complimentary welcome set with a range of 16 Nespresso capsules with unique aromatic profiles. Power – 1255 Watts
Milk Frothers
Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by Breville with Milk Frother,20.3 fl oz, Piano Black
$4.40
| Asin | B073ZHT2FM |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.3"D x 8"W x 12.9"H |
| Weight | 5.95 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
Bob Snapper –
Quieter than other Nespresso machines, it is simple to use and espresso is excellent. It is a bit overpriced. Mine was bundled with the milk frother. This doesn’t heat the milk quite hot enough, and the froth is a bit too thick with the removable ring, but not quite thick enough without it. However, it is fast and very quiet. Overall, I am very pleased.
Amazon Customer –
I returned the Neooresso Innisia that I originally bought from Amazon. It appeared used (though billed as new) and it was quite loud when brewing. It is also discontinued- though still widely available
I replaced it with the Essenza Mini. The Mini emits the same type of sound as the Innisia, but is quieter. It came in new packaging. It has a small footprint and is very easy to use. It takes original capsules- which makes it compatible with not only Neopresso capsules, but a variety of third party ones from L’OR, Peets and others. The overall Amazon pricing is very competitive given that it is bundled with the Aeroccino3. The Neopresso maker also comes with a $10 Neopresso store coupon.
It comes with a sample pack of 14 expresso capsules. The expresso it produces is very impressive as is the variety available. The frother makes it easy to prepare lattes.
What struck me the most was how much more interesting the flavors were when compared to the standard offering of local coffee shops. With the variety of available expressos, each drink is a new flavor experience- where you can also control the levels of milk, amount of water, etc.
I greatly appreciate locally owned coffee shops, but during Covid, sitting in a coffee shop with loud conversations and crowds is problematic for me. Neopresso gives me the ability to get at least part of that experience back.
There are also aluminum capsule recycling options available on the Neopresso and L’OR web sites.
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Cynthia R. –
I bought this little espresso machine and frother so I could take it with me when I travel. I have a big Breville espresso machine and this little gem makes a latte every bit as good. I kid you not! I bought the little Starbucks espresso pods and I have the Starbucks syrup. I’m just blown away! The coffee is absolutely delicious. The serving size is not as large, but it’s every bit as tasty as my large Breville barista. At first, the milk frother was disappointing. I kept reading through the reviews hoping I would find a solution. And I found one. It works absolutely perfect! All you have to do is rinse the frother out first with ice ICE cold water, then immediately froth your milk. The picture I’ve included is what you’ll get on the first froth. No need for a second froth! It is absolutely delicious and I can’t recommend it more! Like I said, I bought this for travel. When you take off the water reservoir and the little drip tray it’s about 8”x8” and it fits right in my backpack because I don’t want to pack it in my suitcase. It’s perfect!
Loved Boutique –
I highly recommend this product for its ease of use, compact size, and sleek design. Its consistent espresso quality and variety of pod options make coffee breaks exciting. The removable water tank makes refilling easy. A well-rounded package that fits perfectly on the countertop.
Mary –
A wonderful little nespresso machine and it works great.
Miguel Lecuona –
I’m no barista, but my family is from Cuba and I grew up with some idea about quality espresso, then lived in France where i was introduced to Nespresso first-hand by local families and the boutique stores… and this company has a very good product concept overall. At home I like it simple, so the convenience of the Nespresso system and the range of options from many coffee producers is very strong. As to the machines themselves, I’ve bought and used the three value priced (under $250) Nespressos – Pixie, Essenza and Citiz – over the past 10 years. The Citiz is the best and would get a 5 star review as the most durable and highest quality build for a longer term use without any issues, I’ve had mine for a decade. This Esssenza Mini i bought for work/office, and is not going to be quite as durable and easy to use (the Pixie I would not buy again, it just doesn’t feel quite up to the task of handling a lot of use with the plastic circular handle not as reaussuringly strong to handle a lot of work over time). Essenza, like the others, brews great espresso shots so the engine is great; same two button features with auto or manual control for strength and water use. But the trays, drawers and overall build quality is not as high or as convenient. It’s priced lower than the Citiz, so decide whether you want to splurge a bit more based on how much you will use it. That said, this is the first time to use an Aeroccino and it’s a great little appliance! Virtually silent, it heats milk while you prepare your shots on the coffee maker… 90 seconds it’s done. Fill it halfway with whole milk and use the spring-blender and you’ll get hot milk and foam so creamy you’ll want to batter a cake. Fill it all the way, remove the coily spring and just heat the milk for perfect lattes. Add sugar and cinnamon to the milk before heating and it’s perfectly integrated. Cup is easy to clean. I frankly prefer this device to a steam-driven frother attachment on a bigger espresso machine, the output is fantastic. Who knows one day maybe I’ll learn how to do a fancy tulip design, but not necessary — my wife is happy I can make her a great real coffee drink!
Gidget LOVES Amazon –
I didn’t have any doubts about this purchase, but I’m glad I bought it. I became an espresso lover in Spain every AirBnB every hotel room all had beautiful Nespresso espresso machines. There wasn’t any other options and I couldn’t be more happy when I was there. I purchased the slimline espresso machine and took it with me wherever I went is very small easy to travel with Lovely I wish you had a case but so that one in Spain had the electrical plug for Europe and then I needed one here for the US because the adapters didn’t really work anyway it’s beautiful. I love it. It’s wonderful. I’m so happy I have it. The milk froth is very cool. I love it was bonus. Such a great deal.
Jay –
Machine works great. Takes a few minutes to make the first cup and you have to sometimes keep pressing the button, but it eventually does its thing. Tastes good, easy to clean and not that expensive.
AZRN –
I had previously let the cup-by-cup coffee pod craze pass me by, but after using this machine at an Airbnb where the host provided free coffee, I was hooked. I ordered one as soon as I came home. I have retired the big drip coffee maker and don’t miss it at all. The packaging is nice, it makes great coffee, and it’s very fast. You get a promo code with the machine for $10 off your next purchase.
I do wish the Nespresso pods were more widely available, like Keurig pods are in grocery stores. You have to find what may be the lone Nespresso store in your state–if there even is one, or order online. You’ll pay approximately $0.70 per pod, with a minimum order of 10 per sleeve, plus shipping–which is free if you order $35 or more. The pods are recyclable, with free mail-in bags you can order that have a shipping label on them.
I don’t do espresso–I like what they would call an “Americano” cup of coffee. It’s easy to reprogram the Lungo button to make the exact amount of coffee I want, so I don’t have to dilute it with hot water. This breaks a taboo for coffee purists, who say this makes the brew bitter. I haven’t noticed this alleged problem, but perhaps my palate just isn’t that picky, or I’m such a lightweight, preferring pods at the lower end of the intensity scale (which ranges from 4-12). I ordered the bundle package that came with the “Aeroccino” frother, but have not used that yet, as I prefer powdered creamer–another *gasp* departure from purism. Making a coffee with frothed milk would greatly increase the time to get a cup of coffee, and I like how quickly I can be drinking one doing it the way I do it, so buzz off coffee Nazis.
My Essenza Mini was a bit long for the tray I use, so I put a block under it to allow it to sit above the ledge of the tray. Save yourself some money and skip buying any of those pod holders on the Nespresso site or even here on Amazon. I also got a very inexpensive clear plastic container form the grocery store to hold some pods on my coffee tray.
Finally, I highly recommend the “OriginaLine” vs. the “VertuoLine” for these reasons:
1) Pods are less expensive ($0.70 per pod vs. $1.20)
2) Coffee is produced in a completely different extraction way, pump-pressure on Original vs. centrifuge for Virtuo. Some say pump-pressure makes a more authentic espresso. YMMV.
3) The Virtuo machines only use bar-coded pods, preventing hacking.
4) You can make a “Gran Lungo – Americano” on the original machines by reprogramming the Lungo button, as mentioned above.
5) The entry-level OriginaLine machines are less expensive–and simpler, since there are only two choices of coffee: Espresso (1.35 oz) and Lungo (3.7 oz) per factory settings, which can be changed.
6) The OriginaLine Nespresso pods have 3rd party varieties for sale right here on Amazon (disclaimer: I have not tried any–yet). The VertuoLine is much newer, so there are currently NO 3rd party options–almost certainly the main reason it was launched.
7) There does not appear to be ANY reason to expect Nespresso to discontinue the OriginaLine pods, as they have very deep market penetration, especially in Europe and would leave way too many customers in the lurch.