Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi with Milk Frother, 1000 Milliliters, Graphite Metal

I want to give it 10 stars! I’ve only had it 5 days and I’m in love! Never going back to a regular coffee pot or wasteful Kuerig, that doesn’t even make good quality coffee. Many positive things about the Nespresso; 1) nice and sleek design looks great on the countertop 2) used pods fall automatically into a container when you open it to insert a new pod, this is especially great since my husband would just leave the used KCups on the countertop cuz walking over to the garbage can is just too much effort in the morning ;) 3) great tasting coffee and espresso for $1.10 per cup 4) they recycle the aluminum pods and the coffee grounds get turned into compost, no guilt like with the Kuerig! 5) quick and convenient Some things to note; you can only get the approved recycling bags if you order your coffee from Nespresso, but they are free of charge and are prelabled so you don’t pay for shipping them back. Even though I ❤️ Amazon, I recommend ordering your pods directly through Nespresso for that reason as well as they are actually 10¢ per pod cheaper and do offer free shipping with orders over $50, which is only 5 sleeves of coffee. To address some of the other reviewers issues with the coffee not being hot enough, I think that’s just personal preference, I hate burn your toungue scalding coffee. I want it to be hot but ready to drink, I don’t want to have to wait for it to cool as I do with Starbucks. And you can always put it in the microwave or a travel cup to keep it hot longer. Another issue I saw from previous reviewers is that the Aeroccino milk frother doesn’t do a good job. I did some research on that since I initially had the same problem. Fresh cold milk is key, and higher fat content will froth better. Don’t fill the frother past the little ”globe” part of the whisking mechanism, see pics. When I made these adjustments the milk frothed perfectly. I also tried almond and coconut milk and both will froth just fine. And lastly the only slightly negative is that it is louder than I expected, but only for a few seconds at the end of brewing while the centrifuge is working. I very highly recommend the Nespresso, I chose this model over the newer one since it was lower in price (at least in some colors) and there didn’t seem to be any difference in technology only in the exterior appearance of it. I also didn’t care that the newer one has a water container that swivels so it can be placed next to or behind the machine. Etremly happy with my purchase! 😁

My friend got one of these and loves it so I decided to get one for my wife for Christmas since she loves coffee and/or espresso. It's a great machine that is easy to set up and use. It has a nice overall look and size. I have used it multiple times and I absolutely love it. Highly recommend!

We decided to take the plunge with this machine in the hopes that we could stop buying coffee on the go and start saving a little money. When ordering coffee straight from Nespresso there are some pretty nice deals and the costs are pretty low compared to buying coffee on the run. Eventually the costs saved from buying out will pay for this setup. Think $3-6 per drink vs the .85 cents to $1.20 per drink for the Nespresso. So far this machine has delivered some really yummy espresso, Americanos and regular coffee. Waiting on the syrups to arrive before we get all fancy and mix things up a little. Espresso Summary: There is a big difference in the level 4 intensity espresso and the level 11 intensity espresso pods as far as the color and flavor are concerned. Both are excellent and have a time and place. There is a nice crema on the top as you've probably seen in videos or reviews which can be nice if you want to add an extra little zing on top such as cheyenne pepper and cocoa powder or cinnamon depending on the roast. (I went with the Evaryl Double Wall Espresso Cups Set which are pretty great for serving a straight shot of espresso.) Espresso Double-Shot Summary: These are ok but I don't get much of a difference in flavor between the two options available from Nespresso. They are supposed to be a little more flavorful when used with milk which I haven't attempted as of yet. Coffee Summary: I haven't noticed too much of a difference in the coffee cup size flavor profiles drinking them straight. They aren't bland but they definitely aren't as flavorful as a nice darkroast made via French press. My wife uses creamer with the coffee and sometimes uses the vanilla or caramel flavor pods. Americano Summary: The Americano pod sizes are excellent and sometimes I'll put another shot of espresso in one just for kicks. These are one of my favorites right now. Aeroccino 3 Summary: We haven't used the frother because we don't have any syrups to mix with the milk / coffee to get the full effect. Will update the review once we give that a whirl. We wanted to make sure we enjoyed the coffee before going "all in" on ordering things. All of the pods produce a hot coffee that could burn your tongue if you try to drink it too fast. It's not 200 degree hot which is really nice because it's drinkable in about 5 minutes. The machine isn't whisper quiet but you can put a rubber mat underneath to absorb the vibrations from the centrifuge spinning up. The first unit I received had a broken water tank which would normally turn me off from the product but I was determined to give it a try and hopefully save money down the road. Got a three year Square Trade Warranty just in case. Some of the parts feel cheap but there are more expensive units out there. I can only assume the more expensive units are a little quieter and use better materials. Last thing: If you order coffee pods from Nespresso you can add recycling bags for free to your order that come with pre-paid UPS shipping. We don't feel like we're being totally wasteful which is a nice touch. I don't work for Nespresso and paid for this with my own money. We're all different so you may like it and you might not.

I love my Nespresso Vertuo, but the pods are expensive. I really like the convenience of putting a pod in and getting espresso, but trying to make espresso drinks with this machine was not cost effective for me. I use 4 shots in a 24 oz (venti) sized iced coffee drink. Each 1 shot pod is ~$1. The doubles work too, but no decaf double shots. That was the other problem. i mostly drink decaf and there are few options for decaf... But the coffee that this Nespresso produces tastes really great and has great crema on it. I really like the decaf pods and the seasonal peppermint pinwheel. The milk frother is great. It froths hot or cold. Beware- it will overflow if filled above the line or close to the line.

If you like really hot coffee made in a Keurig where boiling water is forced through a plastic pod or made in a Mr. Coffee pot where boiling water is dripped over pre-ground coffee out of a bag and then left to sit on a hot pad until you get around to pouring a cup, this machine and the cost of the coffee pods is not for you. If you drink your coffee out of a paper cup or insulated mug while driving to work, Nespresso is probably not worth your time. If, on the other hand, you enjoy relaxing and savoring a cup of really good coffee, this is the one you should consider. The Nespresso machine is designed to make a precisely brewed cup of coffee not to produce a boiling hot cup of Joe. Each Nespresso pod has a bar code that tells the machine exactly how to custom brew that particular coffee. It knows how fast to spin the extractor, the correct temperature, and the amount of water to use. So, if you use a room temperature cup the coffee might end up a little cooler than you are used to drinking. I just put a little water in my cup and microwave it for a minute to preheat, and then I dump the hot water and brew my Nespresso. That way the cup doesn't cool off my coffee. I bought the De'Longhi ENV135BAE Coffee and Espresso Machine Bundle with Aeroccino Milk Frother. The milk frother is a great addition and much less expensive when bought with the machine. It is simple to use and clean, and it quickly produces a nice froth. IMHO well worth the price. The machine comes with an assortment of twelve pods of different coffee flavors, intensities, and sizes. So far I have tried half of them and have yet to zero in on one favorite. They are all good in their own way. You won't find the pods in your grocery store. You will have to order online, but they are available from Amazon and Nespresso and at the same price with free shipping. Pods come in sleeves of ten, and you will probably find it most convenient to order forty or fifty at a time. So, if you object to spending $50 or more at a time for coffee, don't invest in a Nespresso. If you like gourmet coffee with crema, Nespresso will take your enjoyment of coffee brewed at home to a whole new level. The machine is a lot less expensive and easier to use than purchasing your own traditional espresso machine, and in my opinion, the coffee drinks produced are on a par with what I have had in Italy where they take their coffee really serious. The machine came quickly, and the setup instructions were easy to follow. One of the Amazon reviewers had posted a picture of a hairline crack in the bottom of their water tank. As a result, I took a close look and found a similar very small crack in my tank. I called the 24-7 Nespresso help line, and since my machine was only two days old, they are shipping me a no cost replacement. It was shipped within two hours of my call. If you buy a machine check it carefully as anything considered normal wear and tear is not covered by the warranty. Operation of the machine is really easy. You press the button and wait fifteen seconds for the machine to preheat and the button to stop flashing. While that is occurring you fill the water container with fresh tap water and put your cup in place (I recommend preheating the cup). You then turn the knob to open the machine and you put in a pod. You then close the machine and turn the handle to lock it closed. Finally, you repress the button, and the machine will do its thing. After brewing is complete, you reopen the machine, and it ejects the spent pod into the side container. The container holds over a dozen spent pods. So, you don't have to touch the spent pods after each cup of coffee. If you order your coffee from Nespresso they will send you a free package for free UPS shipping of the spent pods for recycling. Since the pods are made out of aluminum, they are not biodegradable, and Nestle is providing a no-cost way to recycle (if you so desire).

Bought it for my husband for Christmas. We both love it! It makes the best coffee!

This unit worked for a short time. The coffee was never very hot. I called the company more than once, and didn’t get much support. From the beginning, never made much coffee or espresso. I was pretty disappointed in the support. I was given a total run around by their support. They simply didn’t reply to my questions. I was not putting blame on anyone. I was just trying to figure if I was using it right. So, now? It doesn’t work at all. I paid a lot of money(to me), and I’m dissapointed after just 5 sleeves of espresso, I have no working machine. I was pretty dissapointed in the milk frother as well. It just doesn’t do it that great. I wanted a quick easy machine. At first this did the trick, but within 2 weeks of use, as in 6 times, I’ve had these issues. I kept trying to get answers, and then my 30 days with Amazon was up, and couldn’t return. I really wish Nespresso would have had more interest in my questions, as if they had been? I could have returned it in time. I keep getting things that don’t work from Amazon. And it’s not 100% return. If you get it shipped from Amazon, yes, but not a third party. They simply refuse to take it back, even if they ship the wrong item. So, once again, no coffee maker, no frother, but a bunch of pods of product I don’t know what to do with. No one will replace it, or even admit it’s not issues. Well, I might be old and stupid like I was told, but you bet I know if coffee or espresso is hot!! I can see if milk is frothing or half way. I have no funds to replace this, and feel cheated again. AND!! Right after I made my first call to Nespresso? Like next day, they stopped making this model. Why? Coffee/espresso doesn’t get hot enough, doesn’t brew right. Nespresso flat lied. I called them when I heard that, hoping they’d exchange it, but again they said it was “fake” reporting. But it wasn’t and this unit was stopped. So unfair.

I am very satisfied and super happy with my Nespresso Vertuo. The only thing that I did not like was that I received it with dents on the front and side of the pods container. 😞Graphite metal is a nice color! The shape, for me, is better than the nespresso vertuo by breville. I love the smell, taste, and texture of the espresso/coffee. Feels like in a coffee shop. ♥️ The water tank has great capacity and it’s lid can easily be opened so you could refill it either directly with the container attached to the machine or by detaching it. The machine is fast and easy to use. The size is okay. The espresso/coffee’s temperature is not that hot just like what others said on their reviews. I tried other’s suggestion to pre-heat the glass. I actually wanted to buy the Evoluo bec it has the same specs with the vertuo except that the Evoluo has the “improved” temperature, however, I could not find a discounted price. Buuuut no regrets!!! The Nespresso Vertuo by De Longhi is pretty and it makes a great coffee/espresso. I still need to figure out what’s wrong with my aeroccino3 milk frother bec 2 out of 3 times that I used it since I received it the other day, the milk overflowed. I used a good milk with less than the maximum level and with correct tools. It produced a nice froth tho. Overall, the Nespresso Vertuo by De Longhi is a great buy! Highly recommended.