{"id":1894722,"date":"2023-06-29T09:24:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T14:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1894722"},"modified":"2025-04-08T21:11:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T02:11:43","slug":"nespresso-vertuo-plus-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/nespresso-vertuo-plus-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nespresso Vertuo Plus Is the Best Coffee Pod Machine Money Can Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"It may sound silly, but my coffee obsession truly took off when I worked as a Dunkin' Donuts barista in high school. It certainly wasn't anything fancy, but I did sharpen my skills for making all<\/em> different types of coffee. Since then, I've pretty much mastered my go-to cup of Joe (pour-over coffee for me, please!), courtesy of my beloved electric gooseneck kettle<\/a> and Chemex coffeemaker.\r\n\r\nBut there's one coffee accessory I've dreamed of getting my hands on since those high school barista days: An espresso machine.\r\n\r\nOf all the espresso machine reviews I've scoured, the Nespresso Vertuo Plus<\/a> consistently earns high marks for being one of the best single-serve coffeemakers<\/a> that brews both coffee and<\/em> espresso. Not to mention its under-two-minute brew time that rivals coffee concentrates<\/a> and its compact footprint. Read my Nespresso Vertuo Plus review for everything you need to know about the best coffee pod machine money can buy.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"I Tried It\" product_name=\"Nespresso Vertuo Plus\" short_description=\"A machine that gives you cafe-quality espresso without all the fuss\" image=\"2130441\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FNespresso-Vertuo-Plus-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker-by-De-Longhi-Black%2F622343372\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" retailers_2_name=\"Nespresso\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nespresso.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Forder%2Fmachines%2Fvertuo%2Fvertuo-plus-white\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Nespresso\" retailers_3_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nespresso-VertuoPlus-Espresso-DeLonghi-Limited\/dp\/B07GBJQ38K?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_4_name=\"DeLonghi\" retailers_4_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delonghi.com%2Fen-us%2Fnespresso-vertuo-plus-coffee-and-espresso-maker-by-de-longhi-with-aeroccino-limited-edition-black-matte-env150bmae%2Fp%2FENV150BMAE\" retailers_4_display_text=\"Shop on DeLonghi\" \/]\r\n

What is the Nespresso Vertuo Plus?<\/h2>\r\nTry any Nespresso machine, and it's easy to see why the brand is widely regarded as one the maker of the best coffeemakers<\/a>. So, what makes the Nespresso Vertuo Plus<\/a> different? For starters, it's the most versatile Nespresso machine.\r\n\r\nThe sturdy-yet-slim coffee and espresso maker doesn't take up too much coffee bar<\/a> real estate. It boasts a 40-ounce water tank that's adjustable to best fit your space. Better yet, no additional espresso accessories<\/a> are required. I'll say it again: The Nespresso Vertuo Plus boasts a 40-ounce water tank, the largest in the Vertuo line. It only needs to be refilled after every four or five espresso pours.\r\n\r\nThe espresso machine's simplicity is almost too good to be true\u2014just lightly lift up the top, and the lid automatically opens. Insert your pod of choice, press the button and a coffee shop-worthy brew is ready for sippin'.\r\n

How We Tested It: Nespresso Vertuo Plus Review\"Nespresso<\/h2>\r\nI've had my fair share of experiences with different coffeemakers (Chemex, Keurig\u2014you name it). However, my only experience with Nespresso machines had been with the Nespresso Vertuo Plus<\/a> I gifted my parents a few years ago. The mornings I spend in their house are truly bliss, and I expected my Nespresso to brew the same morning magic in my apartment. Once my machine and pods arrived, I quickly unboxed them and dedicated a little corner of my countertop to the new kitchen gadget<\/a>. Time to get brewing!\r\n

Preparing<\/h3>\r\n\"Nespresso\r\n\r\nAfter filling the water tank, I plugged in the machine and waited about 20 to 30 seconds for it to heat up. Then, I inserted the medium roast melozio pod into the machine and pressed the go button. Because Nespresso machines don't have all the bells and whistles of a true espresso maker, it's unbelievably simple to learn the ropes. I mean, there's literally one button, so it's basically foolproof. In less than two minutes, my coffee mug<\/a> was filled with seven ounces of delectably rich, smooth and satisfyingly creamy coffee.\r\n

Tasting<\/h3>\r\nAs for the taste test? Oh my goodness. I was blown away by the aroma and the incredibly strong, creamy flavor. Every coffee brewed with the Nespresso Vertuo Plus is left with a one-inch thick frothy layer on top. While it brews both coffee<\/a> and espresso at a time, I'm impressed with how espresso-like the coffee pods taste. My mind and energy are left feeling perky all day after just one serving. It's no ordinary coffee, and it's safe to expect espresso-level strength with every brew\u2014regardless of the type of pod brewed.\r\n\r\n\"Nespresso\r\n\r\nI followed this routine for the first few weeks of testing\u2014just straight Nespresso in a coffee cup. That's the beauty of this machine: you don't need fancy coffee creamer<\/a> or milk to zhuzh it up. Though, that's certainly allowed if you don't prefer black coffee. I'm perfecting my espresso martini<\/a> game courtesy of this magical machine. It's a game-changing hosting gadget when friends and family are over, whether they want an espresso martini nightcap or a straight espresso shot to finish their meal. And now that the weather is warming up, I've also experimented with iced lattes in my favorite iced coffee cups<\/a>. Whatever my coffee craving, Nespresso satisfies it every. single. time.\r\n

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