Nespresso by De'Longhi Inissia Single-Serve Espresso Machine in Black

This is an excellent little espresso machine. Bottom line, you will not be disappointed. We are big coffee drinkers but espresso always seemed to be a treat for us. I guess I just figured it was too much hassle to make it myself, maybe its just laziness, either way, this machine has changed all that. Seriously, all you do is drop one of the little pods in, close it up, and before you know it, you have the most amazing espresso ever. Now I just need some of those cute little espresso cups. If you can run a k-cup style coffee maker, you can do this. I have to mention the pods, as silly as it sounds they are the most beautiful pods ever. They come in rich jewel tones that are worthy of being able to sit on your counter. I literally put them in a glass jar next to my machine and they look like a jar of jewels. Someone was thinking there. If they are going to sit out they might as well look good. The quality of the espresso is very nice. Like I said, I think of espresso as a treat and there is no bitterness or oily after taste. It is everything you want espresso to be. The size sits well on my limited counter space. It is smaller than my coffee maker and as deep, but smaller than my Keurig. My son has threatened to steal it and take it to school with him simply because of the size. This is an awesome little machine, sturdy, sleek, easy to use, fairly quiet and it doesn't take up much space. I am very happy with it.

The Nespresso capsules are nothing like the k-cups. Period. The coffee is just so much more superior (and the price tag does reflect that as well…). Since I drink all my coffee black, I feel like I can really give an opinion about the quality of the beans and flavors – because I taste the difference and use nothing else to mask the delicate taste of coffee. It's better than any Starbucks coffee, McDonalds (surprisingly good coffee as well), Einstein Bros Bagels, and dare I say Dutch Bros Coffee! And this machine is a great server for the coffee. It heats up quickly, easy to place capsules into, and makes a perfect cup of coffee every time, even with a bit of foam. It's so aromatic and amazing… I feel like this machine always makes the perfect temperature for brewing, which is so so SO important. My friend actually had this machine as well when I visited her in another state. Every morning, it's the first thing I do at her house when I come down in the morning. I didn't even have to ask her how to operate it, because it was just that easy. Fill the water, pop a capsule in, grab a glass, and press a button. By the time I place a piece of bread in the toaster oven, my coffee is already done. Then I'd sit quietly and peacefully with her dogs and read the newspaper… It was bliss. I have to admit that just that one cup of coffee in the morning really set my entire day. So when I saw this machine, I knew I'd love it right away. I highly recommend this machine to anyone who's a coffee lover who enjoys a bit of life of luxury, and not just to drink coffee to get caffeine, but to enjoy its taste, aroma, and depth. The machine is quick, easy to operate, low to no maintenance, perfect temperature, and makes a perfect cup of coffee. Every. Single. Time.