Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi,24 oz, Black

R. United States

Perfect little machine. No regrets.

Pros of the Inissia: -Clean appearance, looks and feels quality -Small size - fits well in small kitchens -Very cheap compared to a full size espresso machine -Machine warms up quickly -FAST. I love how quick this machine is. I used to make moka pot coffee, which is noisier (or the grinder is), faster, and not as tasty. -Cheaper pods - for me, since this is true espresso, this is a more cost effective way of enjoying my coffee. It is a fraction of the cost of a coffee shop, and since buying the Inissia I have almost ceased going to the coffee shop at all. The unit is cheap enough to outweigh the costs of buying the pods anyway. -The pods run around 70 cents a shot across the board. They're about the same price whether through Amazon or Nespresso's website, but Nespresso will usually give you a good "Starter discount" and a gift the first time you order, so using a combination of the two might be helpful. Cons of the Inissia: -Ordinary coffee from your grocery store cannot be used with this unit - only pods from Nespresso are recommended. This means you can't try out different coffees and their flavors using this machine. You can buy occasional new flavors through Nespresso though. -The drip tray must be removed if a taller mug is used to collect espresso. -"A little" noisy. Doesn't wake up sleeping kids in the next room though. Much quieter than a grinder. -Precious espresso sometimes sits in the chamber where the pod is - when it's done making espresso, the last half a teaspoon of espresso (or less) may sit there. If you've removed the drip tray / used pod box then you'll need to clean the bottom of the section of the unit where the used pod box would be. Not too bad, but it's an extra step. -The used pod collection drawer also collects this espresso mentioned above - and if not cleaned regularly can grow mold. This could just be very humid environments such as where I'm at, but I was surprised at how short a time it took. I clean and air dry mine regularly now. Overall? Fantastic little espresso machine! I've been looking at buying one of these for years. An office I used to work at had one, so knowing the taste was good I decided to take the plunge. I was nervous about the cheaper price of this unit at first, hoping that it wasn't cheap because of lack of quality. I researched a lot, bought this one, and haven't regretted it. I found I wanted a taste I could trust. This espresso is the real thing, with excellent tasty crema every time. I prefer the Arpeggio and Livanto espresso shots, but I do like the Envivo Lungo, to my surprise. The Inissia pulls espresso shots and also makes lungo shots, which simply remind me of my trusted moka pot in taste and are a "longer" shot than the standard. I don't really think of the lungo as an espresso, however. Uses original line nespresso pods; it isn't recommended to try anything else with it (including those that are reusable). You can recycle the used pods if you wish through a nespresso recycling location near you, and little recycling bags come with the unit. Includes directions on how to clean the machine; they don't look difficult. I haven't had to clean mine yet but the directions indicate when is best to clean. It doesn't look too hard, but you do have to buy a cleanser for this. It looks like just running the machine on lungo a few times with the cleaner and then a few times without; not a big deal. The difference between this machine, which uses original line pods, and the vertuo line nespresso units: This has to do with the way the coffee is made. Vertuo uses centrifugal force to achieve pressure - the original line it is said uses a special air compressor to achieve enough pressure. I can hear what sounds like this air compressor part working when I use the machine. I researched what others said about the difference in taste, and many lovers of classic espresso liked the original line best, so that's what I went with. All in all a very efficient espresso machine. I wish I'd bought it years ago, even if it was more expensive then...

Amazon Customer United States

Absolutely amazing!

I really researched this brand, and model, before purchasing it. Espresso, with the convenience of a pod system sounded almost too good to be true. Obviously K cup machines are extremely convenient, but the tradeoffs really matter. I won’t bore everyone with the ways I make K cups better, but in short, you lose the convenience. I spent many hours researching the choice. The first decision was Original Line versus Vertuo. While the extra features and technology of Vertuo were attractive, the fact that you cannot try other brands pods, made me go with the Original Line. After tasting the Original Line pods, being captive to Nespresso wouldn’t be that bad, but there are superior alternative brands for Original Line, that not only taste great, they are less expensive. I really preferred the ability to be able to try other brands, so the Original Line was my choice. That said, after trying Nespresso brand Original Line pods, I would not rule out adding a Vertuo at a later time. You might be captive, but they do make great tasting options. This model is an Innesia, although they don’t mention it in the listing. My primary reason for this exact model was the flip up drip tray, which was a great decision. The smaller Original limits the size of your cup, unless you remove the whole drip tray, while this one flips up, and out of your way. The smaller area that catches the used pods was insignificant, as with my Keurig I have to throw out each pod. This catches between 5-7 empty pods, which is fine. The smaller water reservoir was no big deal either, as adding fresh water is better than using it stagnant. If you want the bigger pod catcher, and reservoir, go for a Citiz, or Plus, Original Line. Along with the machine, which does come with samples, I ordered the 50 pod Nespresso variety package. I wanted to give them a chance, before trying other brand pods. I was extremely surprised at the quality of the the espresso. I don’t consider myself a “coffee snob,” but I do know the difference between traditionally made espresso, both real from a coffee shop, or homemade from an actual real stove top espresso pot, or a homemade espresso machine. Is this exactly as good? That is a tough call, but the convenience does not cost you the quality that you lose from K cups. It is extremely close, and just plain espresso, ristretto, and lungo, are all exceptional. Once you decide to add anything, such as milk, flavored syrup, or even sweetener, any difference is completely gone. In summary, I am glad I put the time in deciding, and if you have any hesitation with the Nespresso models, skip it. These machines are really excellent, and the convenience really trumps any possible negatives. Extremely recommended machine, I just wish I tried one sooner. Enjoy!

Ellie United States

If No Water Comes Out - Read This

Unboxed and started using our new Nespresso and we’re very happy overall! (Initial review, not long term use.) Airlock Issue: If you turn on your Nespresso (with water in the reservoir) for the first time, or after it’s been sitting in storage, and you hear the pump running but nothing comes out, DO NOT TAKE OUT ANY TOOLS OR WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT HOW TO “FIX” THIS! We started messing with it and didn’t feel right about needing to use tools to “fix” a brand new coffee maker. If you have an airlock issue, the recommended solution from Nespresso is as follows: 1. Fill up the water reservoir, turn it on, and let the machine heat up. 2. Once heated up, hit the Lungo button to start the pump (without a pod). 3. Open and close the capsule lid/handle repeatedly while the pump is running (all the way open, and all the way closed - multiple times). This will prime the pump and get rid of your air bubble. You should hear water start sputtering and then coming out. Run a couple more cycles on the Lungo setting to make sure that the air has fully cleared before adding a pod. **This fix takes under a minute and won’t void your warranty.** Coffee Quality: We have a variety of coffee makers at our house (chemex, keurig, Delonghi non-commercial espresso maker), but wanted a faster way to make good quality espresso with less effort than the real espresso maker. We’ve used Nespresso machines over the years and knew the quality and what we were getting into. This little machine pulls pretty good shots with lots of crema on top, be aware that each pod will pull one true shot (which might be less volume than you expect if you aren’t familiar with espresso). You can play with the lungo setting if you want to, but be mindful of how strong you want your espresso to be (larger shot does not necessarily mean better cup of coffee). With our initial experimentation, it seems the darker/more robust roasts from Nespresso and Peets brands hold their own with a Lungo pull much better than the medium roast pods. We drink our coffee with just whole milk and no other flavoring or sugar added, so the longer pull might be less of an issue if you add flavors/sweetener. One way that I watch for the appropriate volume of shot compared to the roast is the color of the crema coming out. If it starts getting whitish (instead of the rich creamy coffee color), then you’ve likely overpulled that shot and you’ll lose a bit of the smooth/creaminess in your flavor.

Matt United States

Easy to use and makes a great cup. Perfect temperature.

I've been using this for about three years. I did have a scare that it was burning my coffee, but then found that it was actually just a bad box pods that I received in a pack. Just wanted to note that in case you're worried your coffee is being burnt. This gives you a very dark cup of espresso. You can hold down the button to make a desired amount, which is very useful. You can also have the machine preset to make a standard cup of espresso or lungo when pressing a button. The espresso comes out less hot than the lungo. The espresso comes out at a perfect temperature where a few quick blows will let you drink it less than a minute after brewing, if you enjoy your coffee very hot. The lungo is far hotter. I have not tried this over ice more than a few times, so I cannot comment on how well iced espresso tastes. The machine is loud and will likely be heard in other rooms. It vibrates strongly when brewing. That is my least favorite part about this product. It is very easy to clean and maintain. I do not use any sort or poor quality water, and use the machine often. I have never, in three years, experienced any sort of gross buildup like in a coffee pod brewer reservoir. If I need to clean the inside, a few runs of hot water and a quick wipe with a paper towel is all I need to do. There's a compartment at the bottom that catches your empty pod. This needs to be changed when full. I do need to clean and wipe this well routinely, but it is not burdensome. The machine is slim and is easy to fit on a counter. There is really no setup or assembly required. Just plug in. The machine works with pods that are not Nespresso brand (I personally use Peet's). Nespresso pods are quite expensive. It does come with a sample pack of them. They are very good, but just too expensive if you drink a lot or coffee. I bought this on sale on a Black Friday. I think it's worth the money at full price. I would buy it again if it ever broke. 5/5.