VertuoPlus

I'll preface this review by stating that I am an espresso drinker. I have an automatic espresso machine, which I love, and that is the bar I used for my comparison. I will say that the coffee produced by this machine is as good as the coffee from my expensive espresso machine. I like the option of a quick coffee for some variety. I have had Keurigs for years, and am probably on my 5th rendition. The more I drank espresso, the more dissatisfied I became with the Keurig. I found myself having to use 2 k-cups to get one cup of coffee strong enough for my liking. I then saw the nespresso online, and began to research the machine. Although there are minor complaints about it, the majority of reviews were positive, so I decided to buy one. I was torn between the older model and the vertuso model. The attraction of the older model is 3rd party coffee pods, which saves money but after watching many a youtube review, it appeared the vertuso produced a better coffee with more crema. I opted for the vertuso plus deluxe. The deluxe model has a larger water tank and chrome accents. The machine was simple to set up. Just fill the water tank, plug it in, make sure it had a container under the spout, and it went through a priming/rinsing cycle. The machine comes with 12 sample pods, each different. I immediately made a coffee and it was amazing! The flavor was excellent. It was more impressive than my expensive espresso machine (likely due to my choice of beans). I've since had several drinks from the machine and am pleased with each. The machine knows the right amount of water, brew time, brew temp for each pod, due to the bar codes. I no longer need to use 2 k-cups to get a decent cup of coffee, so the price per cup ends up the same as the Keurig. I spent about $.50 per k-cup, and each nespresso capsule is about $1. The brew time is longer than the Keurig, but shorter than my espresso machine (however, my machine grinds the beans for each cup). I love this machine. I immediately ordered more sleeves of pods from nespresso's website. My order was shipped the next day and arrived 2 days later! Also, the machine comes with a $10 coupon for pods and you get samples with each order. This machine is fantastic. I have given it 5 stars. It is worth the price, if you like quality coffee. Not even Starbuck's makes a better espresso! Buy it!

Great espresso and coffee machine. Pods are easy to use. Some can be pricey but you can thank Mr orange for his tarrifs. Makes a tasty espresso.

A few months with the Nespresso Vertuo Plus and I must say, it has been an absolute game-changer in my daily coffee routine. This review aims to highlight the exceptional features that make this coffee machine worthy of a five-star rating. Indulgent Experience: The Nespresso Vertuo Plus delivers an indulgent coffee experience that surpasses my expectations. The aroma, flavor, and rich crema of each cup are simply delightful. It's like having a café-quality beverage right in the comfort of my own home. The quality and consistency of the coffee it produces make it a luxurious treat every morning. Favorite Feature: I particularly enjoy using the double espresso option for my Americanos. The intense flavor and perfect balance of strength elevate my morning coffee to a whole new level. The ability to customize the size and intensity of each cup is a fantastic feature that caters to individual preferences. Recyclable Cups: One aspect that I truly appreciate about Nespresso is their commitment to sustainability. The Vertuo Plus utilizes recyclable coffee capsules, allowing me to enjoy my coffee guilt-free. Knowing that I can enjoy my favorite beverages while minimizing my environmental impact is a significant bonus. Daily Use and Easy Cleaning: I use the Nespresso Vertuo Plus every day without fail, and it continues to impress me. Its user-friendly design and straightforward operation make it a breeze to incorporate into my morning routine. Additionally, the machine is incredibly easy to clean, saving me time and effort. Premium Price, but Worth It: It's true that the Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee capsules come at a higher price point compared to regular coffee. However, considering the indulgent experience, convenience, and exceptional quality it delivers, I believe it is worth the investment. After all, treating yourself to a premium coffee experience that replicates your favorite café drinks is truly priceless. The Nespresso Vertuo Plus is an outstanding coffee machine that provides an indulgent and delightful coffee experience. From the convenience of the double espresso option to the recyclable cups and easy cleaning, this machine has exceeded my expectations. While the coffee capsules may come at a premium price, the overall experience and quality make it well worth the investment. If you're seeking a top-notch coffee experience at home, the Nespresso Vertuo Plus is the perfect choice. Treat yourself—you deserve it!

Makes an amazing cup of coffee and requires less effort than a traditional espresso machine. We love our Nespresso machine and have started making different coffee drinks on a regular basis, of course the Vertuo pods are not cheap, but if you are used to buying your coffee at $tarbucks you are still saving money. I spent 2 weeks reading and researching coffee makers, I finally decided on this machine for its reputation for making a wide range of beverage types / sizes, and reliability. My wife absolutely loves it, and we use it every day.

I have often bought used products when it says like new. This product is like new, also, dealing with the rep for this company is stellar. I would and will do more business with them, as you should too.

I'm not your typical coffee drinker...not a snob about having to have a certain kind or flavor, I don't buy coffee every day and I honestly don't even have a coffee maker on my counter. BUT...I love a good cup of coffee and can certainly taste the difference. I had a couple different Nespresso pods at my friend's house a while back and it was great, but I never got my own. After doing some research, I decided to go with a Vertuo machine and ultimately with the Vertuo Plus. I like the flexibility of the water tank as it can swivel from one side to the other and the reviews all said this was a great one to get. I scored this with the frother on sale, but wasn't sure what pods I should get. I was delightfully surprised with I found this setup came with a sampler pack of pods!! I've used it a couple weeks now and it does NOT disappoint! I quickly learned which my favorite pods were thanks to the sampler pack. I brew one cup before I head to work (and mix in my steamed/frothed milk!) and sip on it on my commute. I wasn't sure I'd ever use the frother, but it is a game changer!! SO SO GOOD! On weekends, I have 2-3 cups. One concern is the cost of the pods. Today I received the pod refiller setup and a can of good espresso and tried that. That will be a separate review, but I can say that it's really good and works great! Buy with confidence and enjoy the deliciousness that it produces!

UPDATE: I went for a Keurig K-Supreme Plus instead and it's one of the best things I've ever purchased! I am absolutely in love with it (and I don't usually get so enthusiastic about things that I've purchased)! Delicious coffee within seconds every morning – it actually makes me look forward to morning time, and so much variety!! It probably sounds like I'm affiliated with Keurig but I'm not, and I'm not being paid for this review. I just don't understand why Nespresso has such a following (I had tried this out because a friend told me that it's waaay better than Keurig, and that is definitely not true). High-level faults before getting into the fraud/scam details: 1. It is very difficult to use. I work in tech, and love tech gadgets. With this thing, it's ridiculously difficult to figure out how to make a cup of coffee. I had to watch numerous YouTube videos. The amount of different combinations of button presses for each different function is just crazy. For example "tap the coffee button three times within 2 seconds, hold two buttons for more than 3 seconds, then tap the coffee button to confirm. Then a green light will flash three times, followed by a solid orange light...". I can pretty much guarantee you won't even be able to open the machine to put a pod in there without watching a YouTube video. 2. There is a VERY limited selection of coffees. While every coffee company out there makes pods for Keurig machines, Nespresso machines read a barcode on each pod, and will not do anything unless the pod is from Nespresso or Starbucks. 3. The coffee is just meh. I don't know what all the great reviews are about. Now for the fraud part – seriously, there's a whole reddit thread about suing Nespresso for this: I received my Nespresso Vertuo Plus today and was very disappointed to find out (after a lot of frustrating, time-wasting troubleshooting and researching) that the largest coffee it can make is 7.7oz, even though Nespresso says this machine can make up to 14oz coffees. However, Nespresso has discontinued the Alto/XL pods that are required to make 14oz coffees, but they still say everywhere that they can make up to 14oz. The whole reason I decided to give Nespresso a try is because they very loudly market the fact that this can make large cups of coffee (like a Keurig can), but it's literally not possible in this machine because when it reads a barcode on each pod, it uses the amount of water that's recommended for that pod. So, without the Alto/XL pods (which no longer exist, but you won't see that update in any of their documentation or YouTube videos), you cannot make a coffee that's larger than 7.7oz unless you use multiple pods, which would be stupid because the pods are already more expensive than their competitors. Nespresso even has a YouTube video that shows how to make a large cup of coffee in this machine by manually programming the amount of water to use. I tried this with one of the other pods (not Alto/XL), and even though I kept my finger on the button like they said, it still stopped at 7.7oz. They should clearly say that you can only make a maximum of 7.7oz because they no longer support the 14oz pods. Final thoughts: I'm originally from Europe but I've lived in the US for a few years. When I go into a coffee shop in the US, it's most common to see people ordering at least 12oz or 16oz coffees. Tiny little coffees are great in Europe, but Nespresso is being really stupid for making the majority of their machines not cater for the US market, which is one of the biggest markets in the world for coffee consumption.

The espresso machine is quiet and makes great espresso. Only problem is that it’s glitchy. Doesn’t always turn on and I have to reset by unplugging. Started from when brand new. The frother is fantastic!