De'Longhi Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee & Espresso Single-Serve Machine in Black Matte and Aeroccino Milk Frother in Black Reviews

I currently have one of the classic nespresso machines and I love it. I wanted to try out the Vertuo machine, but was concerned about it being too big, since I have limited counter top space. However, the machine is relatively narrow and fits nicely on the available space I have. I also love that the water reservoir is on a swivel, so you can move it to a spot where it takes up less room. Even the power cable is adjustable so you can choose which side of the machine it comes out on. I'm usually not a fan of red, but it really makes a nice pop of color in the kitchen, where all of our other appliances are silver or black. It's a nice deep red too. Let me tell you, this machine is fancy compared to my little classic nespresso machine. An example: I was having a hard time figuring out how to open the lid where the capsule goes, until I plugged it in and realized that it's electric! You lightly tap upwards on the lever and it opens. Vice versa for closing it. It even has a cleaning function. You press the button 3 times within 2 seconds and the light will blink orange to indicate its cleaning. So cool! Unlike the classic nespresso machines and capsules, the capsules on the vertuo have a barcode and the machine a barcode reader. Once you put the capsule in, the machine reads the barcode and determines what kind of capsule it is. There's no need to choose the size of your drink. You just press the button. Just make sure your cup is large enough for whatever kind of coffee you're brewing. And of course, it makes some delicious espresso. My machine came with the Aeroccino frother which is a separate device to froth milk. I was super excited to try it since I've made a lot of attempts with other gadgets to froth milk, but never used one that plugs into the wall like this. The device has a spring inside of it that creates the frothed milk, you can remove it to make just hot milk. There's a little spot to store it in the lid when you're not using it. Thus, there are two max fill lines, one for hot milk, and one for frothed. You also have the option to do a cold milk froth or hot milk froth depending on how long you press the button. The instructions don't mention a minimum fill amount, so I used about half the amount of milk than the max allowed. So far I've only tried the hot froth option and it certainly does produce a good amount of foam. Is the micro foam as good as what you could get with a real milk steamer? Probably not, but it's quick, easy to use, and easy to clean. I'm also not convinced that it does a better job than the other gadgets I have, but it is much easier to clean than the other devices. You just rinse it with water and pop it back on its base. Overall, this whole system is great and it beats Starbucks coffee and is definitely the next best thing to craft coffeehouse coffee. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

This has been a great addition to my mornings. It is so easy to use and makes a hot, delicious coffee or espresso in very little time. I love that I no longer need to mess with programming a pot the night before or measuring anything out. The machine arrived with a sample box of different flavors and sizes of coffee and espresso and I am enjoying finding my favorites. It detects what size to make, there's no need to program it - you literally just push the button and it does the rest. There's even a recycling program when you order the pods directly, and they give you the first free return shipping pouch to get you started. The machine stores the empty pods in the back, it flings the previous pod into the reservoir when you open it to put a new one in. The Aeroccino is a great addition and gives you the ability to easily make a lovely latte or other fancy beverages. A couple of handy features are the adjustable platform which you can raise or lower depending on the size of mug you are using, and you can also configure the water reservoir to fit your space: it can be placed on the left side, right side, or directly behind the machine. It is a sleek and stylish looking machine and high quality. Most importantly the beverages it makes are tasty! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Goodbye bitter coffee, hello fresh coffee!! What a difference these pods make! I love how these are not made from plastic! Makes the coffee drinking experience 100 times better! I love this slim design! I have had other machines that take up way to much counter space!! I love how the water container rotates around the base to save space!! Coffee is so smooth and comes out perfect every time. The milk frother is just the cherry on top! My local coffee shop is going to miss me!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

This Vertuo Plus gives me consistency, freshness, and flavor in every cup of coffee no matter what size I choose. I just put in a Nespresso capsule and the machine does the rest by scanning the barcode. Within seconds, I have a perfect cup of coffee. Included is the milk frother that lets me have delicious frothy cups of cappuccinos. I don't have to go to coffee shops anymore to get a fancy cup of coffee because with the Vertus Plus I can brew my own quality coffee without leaving home. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Im really enjoying being able to make my own espresso at home, no more quick trips to town and wasting my money, I was so intimidated when I first got this machine but was surprised how easy it is to use. I thought to myself I could never make a espresso like the pros do but mine actually tastes better! I love all the variety of flavors you can make, I like different flavors at different times of the year so its perfect. The milk frother was super easy to use as well. Im so happy with this machine, it has changed my life, I have limited counter space in my kitchen and it doesnt take up much room at all. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]