Nespresso is a well-known brand that produces portioned coffee capsules and coffee machines for its production. The brand has a large number of gourmet connoisseurs, because Nespresso has a well-structured concept and is constantly working to improve its product. Today the company offers a wide selection of flavors. This includes both traditional varieties of cappuccino, espresso, latte and others, as well as varieties that are completely caffeine-free. The main series of Nespresso coffee consists of more than 15 variations of Grand Cru coffee, each of which has its own individual and unique taste.
History of the Nespresso coffee machine
The history of Nespresso coffee machines dates back to the 1970s. At that time, one of the employees of the largest company Nestle had an interesting idea. He proposed creating a sealed capsule-tablet that would preserve the freshness, richness and aroma of freshly ground coffee for a long time.
A Nespresso capsule is a small cone-shaped container. It is made of aluminum, which is coated on the inside with transparent cling film to protect the coffee from oxidation upon contact with metal, as well as to avoid aluminum particles from getting into the coffee. The manufacturer guarantees a high degree of safety during use.
Capsule coffee machines were created for the convenience and speed of coffee preparation
One capsule is equal to one serving of coffee. To prepare it, it was necessary to create a special coffee machine, the development of which took more than ten years. In 1986, the company Nestle Nespresso SA was created, which became the first in the market of portioned coffee capsules. Immediately after the opening of the company, the Nespresso coffee machine was introduced to the general public, which immediately became a sales leader in most major countries and cities.
Kinds
Nespresso
| Name: | Price, rub): | Intensity: | Aroma: | Size: | Description: | Capsule: |
| Variations Paris Macaron | 46 | 6 | fruit | espresso | a harmonious combination of Latin American Arabica blend Livanto and the sweet aroma of almonds characteristic of the Macaron dessert. | |
| Nicaragua | 37 | 5 | balanced | espresso\lungo | velvety texture, balanced aroma profile and amazing taste with delicate notes of sweet cereals | |
| India | 37 | 11 | balanced | espresso\lungo | an aromatic Robusta variety with a dense body, woody and spicy notes | |
| Colombia | 37 | 6 | balanced | espresso\lungo | bright taste with notes of wine and notes of red fruits | |
| Ethiopia | 37 | 4 | with floral notes | espresso\lungo | opens with notes of fruit jam and orange blossom | |
| Indonesia | 37 | 8 | rich with woody notes | espresso\lungo | acquires a velvety texture and reveals woody notes and notes of tobacco leaves | |
| Kazaar | 37 | 12 | intense and thick | ristretto\espresso | with pronounced bitterness and peppery notes, balanced by a dense creamy texture | |
| Dharkan | 37 | 11 | velvety taste | ristretto\espresso | palate with woody, cereal and bitter cocoa notes | |
| Ristretto | 29 | 10 | rich and contrasting | ristretto\espresso | with a dense texture reveals the aroma of roasting, chocolate and delicate fruity notes | |
| Arpeggio | 29 | 9 | with a creamy structure | ristretto\espresso | rich taste, emphasized by notes of cocoa | |
| Roma | 29 | 8 | balanced and dense | ristretto\espresso | sweet woody notes and rich taste | |
| Cosi | 29 | 4 | fruit | espresso | with cereal notes and light fruity notes reminiscent of ripe red berries | |
| Capriccio | 29 | 5 | rich and unusual | espresso | with a rich aroma and characteristic cereal notes | |
| Volluto | 29 | 4 | sweet and fruity | espresso | sweet biscuit notes, emphasized by light sourness and fruity notes | |
| Livanto | 29 | 6 | round and balanced | espresso | with a characteristic caramel note complemented by roasted notes | |
| Ristretto Decaffeinato | 34 | 10 | fruit | ristretto\espresso | reveals the aroma of roasting, chocolate and delicate fruity notes | |
| Arpeggio Decaffeinato | 34 | 9 | saturated | ristretto | dense and rich taste, emphasized by notes of cocoa | |
| Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato | 37 | 4 | fruit | lungo | has reduced caffeine content | |
| Volluto Decaffeinato | 34 | 4 | sweet | espresso | sweet biscuit notes, emphasized by light sourness and fruity notes | |
| Caramelito | 42 | 10 | rich, fruity | ristretto\espresso | reveals the aroma of roasting, chocolate and delicate fruity notes | |
| Vanilio | 42 | 6 | soft | espresso | harmony between the rich and velvety aroma of vanilla and soft, delicate taste | |
| Ciocattino | 42 | 6 | saturated | espresso | reveals a rich and at the same time silky aftertaste | |
| Envivo Lungo | 34 | 9 | saturated | lungo | sweet woody and toasty notes | |
| Fortissio Lungo | 34 | 8 | rich and full-bodied | lungo | unique spicy aroma, rich in cereal notes | |
| Vivalto Lungo | 34 | 4 | fruit | lungo | notes of roast and subtle floral notes | |
| Linizio Lungo | 34 | 4 | soft and round | lungo | with pronounced malt and cereal notes |
Dolce Gusto
| Name: | Description: | Price (RUB\pack) | Intensity: | Volume: | View: |
| HONDURAS CORQUIN | with enveloping notes of honey, dark chocolate and malt | 389 | 6 | small | |
| PERU CAJAMARCA | with a light woody aroma, licorice notes and a subtle taste of spicy pink pepper with a black currant aftertaste | 389 | 8 | small | |
| AMERICANO | famous for its delicate fruity aroma and subtle floral notes | 389 | 4 | big | |
| LUNGO | famous for its rich, refined taste, rich aroma and velvety foam | 389 | 6 | average | |
| GRANDE | famous for its rich, refined taste, rich aroma and velvety foam | 389 | 5 | big | |
| PRELUDIO | famous for its rich, refined taste, rich aroma and velvety foam | 389 | 4 | big | |
| PRELUDIO INTENSO | richness of taste, intense aroma and tart fruity notes | 389 | 8 | big | |
| RISTRETTO BARISTA | famous for its combination of subtle notes of toasted coconut and a pleasant sourish citrus flavor | 389 | 9 | small | |
| ESPRESSO | with a delicate fruity aroma, soft taste and golden foam | 389 | 5 | small | |
| ESPRESSO INTENSO | invigorating, summer-reminiscent flavor of lingonberries and a light, sophisticated aroma of pink pepper | 389 | 7 | small | |
| ESPRESSO WITH CARAMEL | spicy and fruity aroma, soft taste and thick foam | 389 | 7 | small |
Tassimo
| Name: | Brand: | Cup size: | Prices (RUB): | Description: | View: |
| Espresso Classico | Jacobs | small | 189 | balanced taste and rich aroma with fruity notes, topped with thick creamy foam | |
| Espresso Cafe Long Aromatique | L'OR | big | 199 | with delicate citrus notes | |
| Americano Classico | Jacobs | big | 399 | with velvety foam | |
| Caffè Crema Classico | Jacobs | average | 399 | with a balanced taste and refined aroma | |
| Espresso Cafe Long Aromatique | L'OR | average | 399 | with delicate citrus notes | |
| Espresso Classique | L'OR | small | 399 | rich taste and bright aroma of Espresso Classique | |
| Cafe Long Intense | Carte Noire | average | 499 | with a velvety texture, rich, rich taste and captivating aroma | |
| Petit-Déjeuner Intense | Carte Noire | big | 499 | from 100% Arabica beans with a bright aroma | |
| Espresso Classico | Jacobs | small | 399 | an intense espresso that combines a balanced taste and rich aroma with fruity notes, topped with a thick, creamy crema |
Advantages and disadvantages
Coffee from a Nespresso machine is tasty and strong.
Coffee in Nespresso capsules has many advantages:
- economical consumption;
- the capsule-tablet is made from the best varieties of coffee, which are properly roasted and ground;
- drink preparation speed;
- There is no need to clean up and wash after making coffee. Simply throw away the used capsule.
Peculiarities
The De'Longhi Nespresso EN80 capsule coffee machine is valued both for its external qualities and for its functional characteristics. It is the most compact of the Nespresso series. The water container holds 0.7 liters. There are only 2 buttons in the machine that set the drink preparation mode: espresso, lungo.
Using the machine is very simple: just place the coffee capsule in the container and press the desired button that corresponds to the desired type of coffee. When you press the button, you need to hold it until the required volume of drink in the cup is reached. Then you should confirm the volume by pressing the button three times. As a result of these actions, the mechanism will be programmed - and then by default it will give exactly this amount of liquid.
The machine allows you to program the strength of cappuccino and latte drinks, and the volume of milk foam.
According to the instructions included with the coffee machine, the consumer can use the data from the table there to adjust the water hardness level.
The switch-off time can be set.
To obtain high-quality foam, milk should be no higher than 4 degrees with a fat content of 2.8-3.2%.
The Nespresso De'Longhi Lattissima+ EN 520 capsule type model is the most multifunctional and fastest among Nespresso. It has a stylish design, the body color is black, and there are backlit buttons.
The operation of the machine is fully automated. One of the features of this model is that it prepares De'Longhi cappuccino using an automatic system that has a patent. One touch of a button in this unit allows you to get different types of coffee: espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato. The ejection of used capsules and the shutdown of the mechanism also occur in auto mode. Warming up takes 1 minute. Included:
- volumetric removable container for water, containers for milk and used capsules;
- drip tray;
- system in which capsules are installed;
- separate compartment for cable.
The coffee machine remembers the user-specified parameters. A cup of coffee brews in 27 seconds. The machine also works with non-original capsules, but in this case you will have to remove them from the container yourself.
The Nespresso budget capsule machines include the Inissia series. This coffee machine can brew lungo or espresso. The machine is equipped with a shutdown system that turns off 9 minutes after finishing work. Has a container for used capsules that can hold up to 11 capsules.
Caring for cars in this series is quite simple. The body should be wiped down from time to time with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent, and the drip tray and cappuccino unit should be rinsed with water. Used sticks should be thrown away regularly.
It is necessary to carry out descaling in a timely manner (in accordance with the operating instructions).
Manufacturers and prices of capsule-type coffee makers
DeLonghi is one of the manufacturers of Nespresso coffee machines.
Machines for the Nespresso system are manufactured by two fairly well-known companies: DeLonghi, KitchenAid and Krups. All Nespresso coffee machines have good build quality, a modern appearance, and offer pressure up to 18 bar. Prices for devices vary from 5,000 to 50,000 thousand rubles. Coffee gets such an exquisite taste thanks to the use of special technology.
A special needle pierces the capsule and hot water is supplied, the water fills the capsule through the resulting holes.
The water pressure changes the pressure in the capsule, after which the capsule is pierced from the back and the coffee is poured into the cup. Thanks to this technology, a product is obtained that will satisfy even the most demanding coffee connoisseurs.
Peculiarities
The De'Longhi Nespresso EN80 capsule coffee machine is valued both for its external qualities and for its functional characteristics. It is the most compact of the Nespresso series. The water container holds 0.7 liters. There are only 2 buttons in the machine that set the drink preparation mode: espresso, lungo.
Using the machine is very simple: just place the coffee capsule in the container and press the desired button that corresponds to the desired type of coffee. When you press the button, you need to hold it until the required volume of drink in the cup is reached. Then you should confirm the volume by pressing the button three times. As a result of these actions, the mechanism will be programmed - and then by default it will give exactly this amount of liquid.
The machine allows you to program the strength of cappuccino and latte drinks, and the volume of milk foam.
According to the instructions included with the coffee machine, the consumer can use the data from the table there to adjust the water hardness level.
The switch-off time can be set.
To obtain high-quality foam, milk should be no higher than 4 degrees with a fat content of 2.8-3.2%.
The Nespresso De'Longhi Lattissima+ EN 520 capsule type model is the most multifunctional and fastest among Nespresso. It has a stylish design, the body color is black, and there are backlit buttons.
The operation of the machine is fully automated. One of the features of this model is that it prepares De'Longhi cappuccino using an automatic system that has a patent. One touch of a button in this unit allows you to get different types of coffee: espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato. The ejection of used capsules and the shutdown of the mechanism also occur in auto mode. Warming up takes 1 minute. Included:
- volumetric removable container for water, containers for milk and used capsules;
- drip tray;
- system in which capsules are installed;
- separate compartment for cable.
The coffee machine remembers the user-specified parameters. A cup of coffee brews in 27 seconds. The machine also works with non-original capsules, but in this case you will have to remove them from the container yourself.
The Nespresso budget capsule machines include the Inissia series. This coffee machine can brew lungo or espresso. The machine is equipped with a shutdown system that turns off 9 minutes after finishing work. Has a container for used capsules that can hold up to 11 capsules.
Caring for cars in this series is quite simple. The body should be wiped down from time to time with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent, and the drip tray and cappuccino unit should be rinsed with water. Used sticks should be thrown away regularly.
It is necessary to carry out descaling in a timely manner (in accordance with the operating instructions).
Rating of the best coffee recipes
Cappuccino
This drink consists of a mixture of espresso and milk. Most modern coffee machines are equipped with a cappuccino function. You can make your own cappuccino without a coffee machine.
Ingredients:
- espresso;
- milk;
- milk foam
- sugar and chocolate (optional)
These ingredients are taken in a 1:1:1 ratio.
Preparation:
- froth the milk;
- pour into a vessel with thin walls (can be glass), so you can better “feel the temperature” and stop the process before the milk begins to boil;
- make sure the quality of the foam, you can even do an experiment - the foam will be ideal if it holds a piece of sugar on its surface;
- brew espresso;
- Pour frothed milk into a cup of espresso;
- sprinkle chocolate or cinnamon on top.
Espresso Ristretto
This drink is the strongest of all. Unlike traditional espresso preparation, this recipe uses less water and a large amount of ground coffee. The result is a concentrated invigorating drink.
Ingredients:
- 7 g ground coffee beans;
- 20 ml water.
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients into the coffee machine.
- Press the ground coffee thoroughly and extract at a pressure of 9 bar. The extraction time should not exceed 10 seconds.
- Serve the finished drink in a preheated cup. Add sugar if desired.
Espresso Lungo
This drink is a classic version of espresso. However, its difference lies in the fact that the volume of lungo is larger than a standard portion of espresso.
Ingredients:
- 7-9 g coarsely ground coffee;
- 120 ml water.
Preparation:
- Place coffee in the coffee maker and press it.
- Extraction time – 30 seconds.
- Collect the finished drink in a preheated cup. Add sugar and cinnamon if desired.
Cold espresso with cocoa
This option is very good in the summer, when you want to invigorate and refresh yourself at the same time.
Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso;
- 1 glass of cold milk;
- 3 teaspoons cocoa;
- whipped cream;
- vanilla and cinnamon to taste.
Preparation:
- Brew espresso in advance in the standard way, cool it.
- Add cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon to the drink.
- Dilute with cold milk and garnish with whipped cream.
- Add ice and serve the drink in a tall glass.
Latte
This drink consists of several layers of coffee and milk. This is what people often like to decorate with various designs.
Ingredients:
- 2 servings of espresso;
- 125 ml milk;
- sugar or honey to taste;
- whipped cream.
Preparation:
- Prepare 2 servings of espresso.
- Heat the milk to 65º.
- Beat hot milk with a blender until a stable foam forms.
- Alternately pour the milk froth and espresso into a tall glass. The layers should be clearly visible.
- The last layer is milk foam.
- If desired, add sugar or honey to the drink and garnish with whipped cream.
Starbucks pumpkin spice latte
The unusual coffee drink was first prepared at the famous Starbucks coffee shop. However, you can prepare it at home.
Ingredients:
- double espresso;
- 3 tbsp. l. pumpkin puree;
- 0.5 tsp. ginger;
- 0.5 tsp. allspice;
- a pinch of cinnamon;
- 1 tsp. nutmeg;
- 4 things. carnations;
- a pinch of vanilla;
- whipped cream for decoration.
Preparation:
- Prepare double espresso.
- Heat the milk to 65º, combine it with spices.
- Beat the milk with a blender until a stable foam forms.
- Alternately pour coffee and milk into a tall glass.
- Garnish the drink with whipped cream.
Irish coffee
A tart, warming and invigorating drink will be an ideal option in the winter season. The main thing is not to overdo it with alcohol.
Ingredients:
- espresso;
- 50 ml Irish whiskey;
- sugar and cinnamon to taste;
- whipped cream.
Preparation:
- Prepare one shot of espresso, pour into a cup.
- Add sugar, cinnamon and whiskey.
- Decorate with cream.
If desired, whiskey can be replaced with rum or cognac.
