Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by Breville with Milk Frother,20.3 fl oz, Piano Black

I had originally bought the vertuo Nespresso machine. I had to return that one and exchange for the esenza mini as it is much lighter in brew taste. I am very happy with my purchase so far. It is very small and easily fits on any counter space. The only annoying thing is because of the size you do have to refill the water tank after one or 2 uses but that’s because the machine is overly small. However it doesn’t bother me. I love the coffee pod tastes much better. They are smaller and lighter in taste compared to vertuo which I feel is more for heavy coffee drinkers. Over happy with the quality of coffee this machine produces and puts the keurig to shame! I also really enjoy the milk frother which makes frothing milk easy and quick. Before I was using a manual espresso coffee maker and making my coffee every morning on the stove was getting tedious. I appreciate the ease of the essenza mini along with the milk frother. Easily makes the best cup of coffee everytime. I would highly recommend this machine. If you want to fill up the water less frequently you can opt for a larger machine with the original pods but this is great value overall and I am happy I made the switch from vertuo to the original pods line!!

Best home espresso ever! This super tiny unit makes fabulous espresso. I could not believe my tastebuds when i brewed the capsules that came with unit. I am a professional coffee roaster and am completely spoiled by some of the best coffees from around the world, and I work with many skilled baristas. I bought this unit as a gift and now I will get one for myself. It is just too easy to use ... oh, and it is relatively quiet for an espresso machine. Also note that it uses the old type of capsules, not the new ones with the bar code.

At one time I considered purchasing a semi-auto espresso machine and grinder for well over a thousand bucks but I finally accepted that I really just wanted instant gratification. I don't need a perfect espresso - I just want a predictably creamy latte in a short amount of time with ease of cleanup and lower cost than going to a cafe. This little machine and milk frother is perfect for me. I'm amazed at the speed at which I can make my drink. I use the frother without the "foaming spring" attachment. "Barista" stye oat milk works if you don't want to use real milk. You only need to rinse the frother and wipe it dry. No scrubbing necessary. I have used these every day for three months now and love them. If either item broke, I would probably just replace them. I can buy pods online for 50-75 cents/pod to save money. I'm not tremendously picky because I am drinking with milk or nut milk and not drinking coffee all day. Yes, the espresso machine drips a bit. Doesn't bother me. I am overjoyed that I don't have to make the trip to a cafe to get a yummy, creamy latte. If you are picking up a Starbucks every morning, you might be able to save a hundred bucks a month using these two products. The only part that seems a bit delicate is the water tank attachment - I fill the tank without removing it because it seems like it could break easily. I wish I would have bought this machine decades ago, honestly.

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 availableI 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.

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!