Vertuo Lattissima (ENV300B)

We have a Pop and I am looking for an OL myself, I liked the espresso that we got from the OL capsules in the Yammi machine we bought when we couldn't get Vertuo pods anywhere (I bought the Pop not having done any research). Anyhow, I don't see any OL machines that have connectivity features, and the Citiz only looks like it has a slightly larger reservoir and a longer auto shut off duration, so probably intended for multiple users in the morning a bit more than the Pixie? If your budget is 400 and you like milk drinks and use cow's milk, I would go for the DeLonghi Gran Lattissima Fresh Vitality. That model has an easy rinse cleaning system, whereas the lesser models require the user to break down the machine. Unfortunately, they don't have a link to that model's manual on the Nespresso or DeLonghi site, but based on the feature blurb and the Latissima One manual cleaning instructions and warning about using cow's milk only (which rules it out for us, but we have a good frother already), I am confident in my assessment. You would need to contact Nespresso or Delonghi to confirm the milk restrictions on the Gran model. The Vertuo Lattissima Matte Black & Glossy DeLonghi does indicate that it supports plant-based milk, and has a rinse feature. The manual can be found on the DeLonghi site if you choose English (US) from the dropdown. It also has the standard Wifi connectivity. For the other Vertuo machines that don't have milk, the Up seems to be recommended, but I don't see a real compelling reason to upgrade from the Pop. The extra button just eliminates the next for a double click on the Pop for the same result. Hope that helps

We have a Pop and I am looking for an OL myself, I liked the espresso that we got from the OL capsules in the Yammi machine we bought when we couldn't get Vertuo pods anywhere (I bought the Pop not having done any research). Anyhow, I don't see any OL machines that have connectivity features, and the Citiz only looks like it has a slightly larger reservoir and a longer auto shut off duration, so probably intended for multiple users in the morning a bit more than the Pixie? If your budget is 400 and you like milk drinks and use cow's milk, I would go for the DeLonghi Gran Lattissima Fresh Vitality. That model has an easy rinse cleaning system, whereas the lesser models require the user to break down the machine. Unfortunately, they don't have a link to that model's manual on the Nespresso or DeLonghi site, but based on the feature blurb and the Latissima One manual cleaning instructions and warning about using cow's milk only (which rules it out for us, but we have a good frother already), I am confident in my assessment. You would need to contact Nespresso or Delonghi to confirm the milk restrictions on the Gran model. The Vertuo Lattissima Matte Black & Glossy DeLonghi does indicate that it supports plant-based milk, and has a rinse feature. The manual can be found on the DeLonghi site if you choose English (US) from the dropdown. It also has the standard Wifi connectivity. For the other Vertuo machines that don't have milk, the Up seems to be recommended, but I don't see a real compelling reason to upgrade from the Pop. The extra button just eliminates the next for a double click on the Pop for the same result. Hope that helps

Given the constraints, Nespresso Vertuo Latissima is probably a good option. It’s got the espresso and milk frother in a single unit and it’s going to be easy to use. For milk based drinks, the coffee can be pretty average and the drink can still be enjoyable. You will probably find that the espresso it produces is a little watery compared to what you’d get at a good cafe. I use an espresso machine (Breville Bambino Plus) and it’s a bit more work. Weigh the coffee, tamp the grounds, pull the shot, steam the milk with the milk wand. Takes about 10 minutes to get everything sorted and then you get to clean the portafilter and machine.

Went to a Hotel with a Nespresso Pixie and when i returned i ordered my Vertuo right away

I used a Nespresso Vertuo for a few years and recently got a Breville Bambino and a Kingrinder K6. Even though they’re kinda budget, the result is MILES better than what I’d get from a Vertuo pod. As for beans, see if you have local roasters. We order from one that offers a recurring subscription so we can time it and never run out.

I just gave away my vertuo id highly suggest an original Nespresso way more variety and quality on the pods. However all of the have pros and cons . Pros Convince to quality ratio much higher than k cups Auto refill makes getting coffee and making coffee a brainless almost no effort process Cons All the coffee is pretty low quality (vertuo) Super expensive cost per cup Very limited in person options (vertuo) The fact 2 of the cons only pertain to vertuo lead me to recommend the original pod machines imo it’s a better cup but less “crema” As for reusable pods I thought they were ok but at that point I might as well pull a shot and make an iced americano on my espresso machine