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

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.

The Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi came in black and included three boxes of sample coffee and an instructional booklet. Each sample coffee box included fourteen samples. The instruction booklet had clear operating instructions but did not state how to remove the used coffee pods. I had to figure that part on my own. The coffee machine measures about 12 inches deep, 9 inches tall, and 4 inches wide. I really like that it has a small footprint in my kitchen allowing for more counter space. The machine has two coffee settings; espresso and lungo. From reading the instructional booklet, I inferred that the “lungo” setting is a larger about of coffee and water. Once the machine was assembled, I followed the preparation directions and filtered water through the machine three times before using it for coffee. Then I choose the “lungo” selection on the coffee machine. The taste of the coffee is flavorful and bold. I really enjoyed it and look forward to trying the other flavors. I was excited to see a $10 coupon on my first coffee order but after reading the fine print, the $10 off applies only if you order 50 or more coffee capsules and each coffee capsule will cost at least 70 cents each. Cleaning the coffee machine requires a damp cloth and was fairly simple. Overall, I really enjoy the Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi and would recommend it to family and friends.