Nespresso Original

Nespresso Original Machines for the Best Espresso

Nespresso Original machines bring the taste of rich Italian espresso right into your kitchen. With a warm up time of 30 seconds or less and convenient one-cup flavor pods, Nespresso Original line machines, manufactured in collaboration with Breville and De'Longhi, quickly deliver lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and more. Elevate your morning coffee by enjoying a specialty coffee flavor over breakfast. Simply place an espresso pod into the top of your Original Nespresso machine and let it do the rest. Pour your beverage into a stoneware mug and top with milk froth from an Aerrocino frother to create an enticing layered masterpiece. Hosting a meal with friends? Allow guests to choose their favorite blend from the available capsules, then prepare their drinks with the help of your speedy Original Nespresso and bring them out on a sturdy wooden serving tray. Read on to learn more about the different Nespresso Original line models and their benefits before choosing one for yourself.

• Nespresso Essenza: Coffee for one, please. The Nespresso Essenza mini espresso maker boasts a powerful brewing mechanism within a petite footprint, making it ideal for homes with limited counter space. The intuitive interface prepares both espresso cup and lungo sizes. Accompany your mini Nespresso Essenza with a set of petite espresso cups to complete the experience of sipping your favorite drink. Know a student finishing up with school? Present them with an Essenza mini espresso maker as a graduation gift when they start their professional life.
• Nespresso Creatista Plus & Pro: With the largest water tank of any Nespresso Original machine, the Creatista Plus is ready to brew whenever you are. While your drink percolates, pour some milk into the attached frother and use one of eight settings to whip it into a light, airy topping. Once it's done, pour the crema out of the professional-quality stainless steel pitcher to make your own latte art. Looking to upgrade? The Nespresso Creatista Pro features an LCD touchscreen for drink selection as well as a double thermojet that simultaneously heats milk and dispenses coffee. Either way, the Creatista is best for those who want full control over their cup, from temperature to froth level.
• Nespresso Lattissima: With an impressive array of beverage options at the push of a button, the Nespresso Gran Lattissima, Lattissima One and Lattisima Pro models satisfy that desire for a quick, hassle-free cup of java. A De'Longhi model, the Nespresso Lattissima line differs from Breville's Creatistas in several ways. First, the Lattisima's automatic milk frother dispenses foam directly into the cup, rather than the frothing it in a separate pitcher. Second, the Nespresso Lattissima does not have customizable milk settings—just increase or reduce the amount in the carafe for warmer or cooler foam. Wondering about the difference between each of this line's models? The Nespresso Lattissima One is the smallest of all, with three preset drink options and a single-serve milk container. The Nespresso Gran Lattissima is simply the One's larger cousin with nine preset drink options and a bigger milk container that holds enough for several brews. (Just make sure to detach and store the jug in the refrigerator between uses to keep the contents fresh.) Similar in many ways to the first two models, the Nespresso Lattissima Pro offers adjustable milk froth density and seven preset drink settings.

Once you've selected the Nespresso Original machine that's best for your needs, make sure you've got all your other home coffee bar accessories ready to go, too. Cups, saucers, flavor pods and espresso spoons all enhance the experience of getting your brew at home.

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