It also leaves you with the possibility of purchasing re-usable Nespresso capsules, allowing you to buy and grind whole espresso beans. Fresh coffee beans will be much tastier than the coffee grounds contained in capsules, possibly for months. Compared to other super automatic espresso machines that can brew espresso and steam/froth milk, the Gran Lattissima is considered a compact machine. It is only 7.9 inches wide and only 10.8 inches in height. So it should fit on most kitchen counters and under most kitchen cabinets.

The process is a bit messy, so you may need to clean the machine with a cloth afterward. Water tends to drip from the milk system spout.The amount of mineral buildup is affected by the kind of water you use. Hard water contains a high amount of dissolved minerals, namely calcium and magnesium, so it leads to faster mineral buildup. Soft or filtered water, on the other hand, is easier on your machine and cuts down on the frequency with which you need to descale. Nespresso’s user manuals generally contain a free water hardness testing strip. This is a good choice if you want the convenience of single-serve capsule machines, espresso drinks, and milk-based drinks. Also, if you want a machine that makes coffee fast, you won’t regret getting Nespresso Gran Lattissima. What features each machine had: Some Nespresso machines have advanced features like milk frothing, self-cleaning, and the ability to brew different types of drinks. Other models only brew espresso shots and have no additional features. In our testing trials, we used all of the features that a machine offered before making our final assessment.

To do so, touch and hold for at least 3 seconds the button corresponding to the coffee drink you want to prepare. Once the machine has brewed the desired amount of coffee, release the button and the machine will save the brew size for future uses. However, the milk frothing system also needs a more thorough cleaning after regular use, which can be done in two ways:The Wacaco Minipresso NS is a unique brewing device for the coffee drinker on the go. All you need is hot water, Nespresso capsules, and a little bit of elbow grease. It works via a semi-automatic piston that injects small amounts of ​water into the grounds with each press, until it reaches the correct extraction pressure. While this doesn’t have the convenience of pushing a button and letting the machine do all the work, we had no issue operating the pump after several attempts. Nespresso Creatista Pro: The Creatista Pro is one of the more advanced Nespresso machines, and it offers users a lot of control over their coffee. But we prefer its newer iteration, the Creatista Plus.