Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

If you've never had coffee from a Nespresso Vertuo machine, you owe it to yourself to try it out. It is a whole level beyond Keurig-type brewing. Most coffee makers use some variation of pouring hot water over coffee grounds, from standard drip machines to the convenience of Keurig machines. The first generation Nespresso machine used the traditional Espresso technique of pressurized water forced through the coffee grounds. While this produces superior coffee, it also is loud because of the pressurized pump required, and is also prone to mechanical failure. The new generation Vertuo machines use a entirely new way of making coffee by putting the coffee pod in a miniature centrifuge and using that pressure to drive the hot water through the coffee instead of using hydraulic pressure. The result is fantastic-- a rich coffee with an amazing crema that is the equal or better to any you've ever tasted. The pros: it gives a rich brewed crema to both espresso and regular coffee blends. It is super easy to use and quiet and actually is smaller than my Keurig. It gives coffee that is the equal or better to Starbucks, especially if you use a separate frother when you blend in milk or cream. The cons: EXPENSE. The pods are only sold by Nespresso, are limited in availability, and cost over a buck a piece. That's why I would really recommend to try before you buy if you can--- if you truly love great coffee or if you want to cut back on your Starbucks habit but can't face just ordinary drip coffee, this Nespresso could be your new best friend.