In other words, quite great for this coffee maker. With the mug size, we achieved a nice crema on top of our coffee. It only takes 25 seconds for the water to heat up to its ideal temperature.Īfter making a brew with the Vertuo, we have to admit that we were far from disappointed. The coffee makers is quite good at getting the water at the right temperature. So, all you really need to do is grab the right coffee cup. In addition to the high speeds with which the pods vibrate, consumers can also choose from five different cup sizes these includes the Gran Lungo 150ml, Double Espresso 80ml, Espresso 40ml, Alto 414ml and Mug 230ml.Īs mentioned earlier, each of the pods has a unique barcode that enables your machine to read the settings for the coffee pods. The brewing quality of the Vertuo machine certain gets some benefit from the centrifuge technology, which we mentioned earlier. As a result, you will get the best flavor and aroma in each cup of coffee. For example, if you are using espresso pods, your machine will select the optimal brewing settings for those espresso pods.

To give you an idea, this Nespresso uses speeds up to 7000 rpm for pods.Įach of the pods has a barcode printed on it, which is read by the Nespresso. The new pods created for the Vertuo actually spin at high speeds inside the coffee appliance, this to ensure you have a cup of coffee that has the optimal amount of flavor. How does this relate to the performance of the Vertuo? Well, this review will make that clear soon. The pods are wider and have a rather spherical design. With it, Nespresso stepped away from their original coffee pod shapes and created the new Vertuoline pods. The Vertuo is actually part of a line of appliances focussed on innovative coffee brewing. When it comes to performance, we have some good news for you. Of course, since there are some differences in colour and design, no matter how slight, it can be a good idea to check out each coffee machine to determine which one you like more. Since both options use the same Nespresso pods and are based on the same technology, we will provide a general review of both going forward. The Vertuo is made by both Breville and DeLonghi, bringing a slightly different design with the same functionality. Today, we take a closer look at their Vertuo model, deciding if it is worth the investment or not. While each of these bring a decent cup of coffee, there are numerous variables to consider before you purchase a Nespresso machine. Although at the moment, maybe that is not so much of an issue.Nespresso brought a number of interesting coffee machines on the market in recent history. It's worth noting that unlike the standard sized Nespresso capsules, these Vertuo ones don't turn up in most supermarkets.

Not cheap, granted, but there’s nothing better out there for outright convenience and versatility. Vertuo capsules retail between 39p (single espresso) and 67p (Alto). This writer prefers standard single-shot espressos so I stick rigidly to the strongest Diavolitto blend (intensity 11) which is wonderfully aromatic with a great palette-smacking kick. It has to be said that, while some of the flavours are rich and aromatic, others are too chocolaty or tainted with some other added ingredient. However, the good news is that there are 29 aromas across the entire range of pods, so chances are you’ll always find the blend that’s right for you. For instance, the Mug range comes in 11 flavours while the single Espresso only has four and the Double Espresso just two. To make matters a little confusing, some capsules are available in more flavours (or aromas) than others. As explained above, each capsule comes with a different barcode which the machine reads before extracting the perfect dose. The single-shot Espresso capsule produces 40ml of coffee, the Double Espresso 80ml, the Gran Lungo 150ml, the Mug 230ml and the Alto a whopping 414ml. The Vertuo range is made up of three different sized capsules capable of delivering five different types of extraction: Espresso, Double Espresso, Gran Lungo, Mug and extra large Alto.

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