{"id":2013117,"date":"2024-07-10T12:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2013117"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T22:05:35","slug":"nespresso-vertuo-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/nespresso-vertuo-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Nespresso Vertuo Review: A Splurge-Worthy Barista for Your Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"As a bonafide coffee snob, I've always been a bit wary of single-serve coffee makers<\/a>. Sure, the convenience is there. Simply pop in a pod, press a few buttons and voila, a cup of coffee in seconds flat. No wait, no hassle. The catch? Most machines like Keurigs<\/a> use pods to produce coffee that's closer to that of a drip machine rather than a specialty barista-style drink.\r\n\r\nAdmittedly, I'm a bit picky when it comes to my perfect cuppa. I appreciate a strong cup of coffee resembling an espresso or Americana rather than a basic watery brew. I'm talking rich, deep aromas, crema and complex flavors. I simply never found the right machine for the job\u2014until I learned about the Nespresso Vertuo. Learn\u00a0about this magical cafe-at-home in this Nespresso Vertuo review. You may find that it completely changes your perspective on the age-old Nespresso vs. Keurig<\/a> debate!\r\n

What is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the Nespresso Vertuo?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe Nespresso Vertuo is a single-cup coffee maker like Keurig or the Ninja Single-Serve Pods & Grounds. The stylish upscale look adds a nice touch to any kitchen counter, and it comes in a variety of complementary shades, including black, red, graphite metal, titan, and silver. Ridged, frosted plastic compartments on the sides contrast well with the heavy-duty cafe look. Unlike most other single-serve coffee makers, Vertuo also uses proprietary pods that offer a range of drink styles rather than just coffee.\r\n\r\nVertuo pods are available in a variety of espresso and flavored coffee<\/a> options and use a special extraction system that pressurizes the coffee, creating a deeper flavor and a generous amount of crema. For coffee newbies, crema is the red-brown foam that sits at the top of your espresso drink. It\u2019s full of flavor and rich, inviting aromas that give each cup a caf\u00e9-style feel. There's also no need to fuss around with buttons or toggles. The machine automatically detects each pod and brews the size and strength accordingly.\r\n\r\nEnhanced models, like the Nespresso Vertuo Plus<\/a>, offer additional bells and whistles, such as an adjustable water tank and automatic opening. There is also a bevy of additional machines, including the \u00a0Vertuo Next<\/a> and the space-saving \u00a0Vertuo Pop+<\/a>. In this Nespresso Vertuo review, we explore the original machine.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"Nespresso Vertuo\" short_description=\"No need to fuss with buttons or baristas! The Nespresso Vertuo automatically detects pods and brews up real espresso, coffee and specialty drinks in seconds.\" image=\"2010632\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBreville-Nespresso-Vertuo-Coffee-Espresso-Single-Serve-Machine-in-Chrome%2F783039870%3Fclickid%3DRVZ3lbyH3xyKRk0yq5QXc0nnUks0RD1a30RFUM0%26irgwc%3D1%26sourceid%3Dimp_RVZ3lbyH3xyKRk0yq5QXc0nnUks0RD1a30RFUM0%26veh%3Daff%26wmlspartner%3Dimp_10078%26affiliates_ad_id%3D612734%26campaign_id%3D9383%26sharedid%3Dtasteofhome.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBreville-Nespresso-Vertuo-Coffee-Espresso-Single-Serve-Machine-in-Chrome%2F783039870\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nespresso-Vertuo-Espresso-Machine-DeLonghi\/dp\/B074SLKTKW?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"Nespresso\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nespresso.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Forder%2Fmachines%2Fvertuo%2Fvertuo-vertuoline-chrome\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Nespresso\" \/]\r\n

How We Tested\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Nespresso Vertuo<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\nAs part of our tests to determine the best single-serve coffee maker, we evaluated 14 machines, performing roughly 10 tests on each brewer. Testers brewed over 50 coffee drinks and collected more than 450 data points for this analysis. We used this research to inform this Nespresso Vertuo review. Considerations include:\r\n