For owners of machines with steam arms (C190, D150, D250, D290, D300, Romeo), please activate the steam/hot water function.

Across its range of home- and commercial-use capsule espresso machines, the central mechanics of Nespresso’s brewing system remain the same: The user loads an aluminum capsule of ground coffee. The machine pierces one end of the capsule and injects hot water at high pressure. The capsule ruptures at the other end, allowing brewed coffee to flow into a cup.

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The machine's reservoir is located in the cup, providing a convenient way to prepare coffee without the need for a separate container. With a power of 1260 watts, the machine is capable of efficiently heating water to prepare a cup of coffee. Want a more straightforward process? You may prefer the Evoluo or VertuoPlus, both of which are designed to brew up to 14 ounces. The removable water tank holds 20 ounces and the machine stores six spent capsules before needing to be emptied. Automatic shutoff occurs after nine minutes, though that time can be reprogrammed if desired. With the default settings, the machine enters a power-saving mode after just three minutes, helping to reduce unnecessary energy consumption. For cold beverages, use water at ambient temperature, never refrigerated water, and place two or more ice cubes (20g per ice cube) in the cup. All the Nespresso machines are equipped with a 19-bar pressure pump, which provides the power needed to pierce the film of the capsule and reveal the coffee’s 900 or so different aromas. The shape of the Nespresso capsule has been specially designed to ensure that the pressurised water flows evenly through the ground coffee during extraction. The temperature and flow time are also set to ensure that each precious aroma is expressed.

Follow the instructions in your personal instruction manual for descaling your machine as techniques vary according to the model you own. The presence of mould in the capsule bin does not affect the preparation of cups of coffee. Compostable capsule: do paper capsules contain gluten? The Inissia offers two automatic brew sizes: espresso (1.35 ounces) and lungo (5 ounces). You can also pause the brewing early, top it off at the end, or program your machine to brew using a different amount of water. Super-fast and easy to operate, once you’ve turned it on and topped up its easy-fill removable water tank, the Inissia takes only 30 seconds to heat up. Then all you need to do is drop your chosen capsule in the top, put your cup on the tray (high or low to fit your cup, mug or glass) and press one of the buttons on the top to choose your style of coffee. The automatic flow-stop function means you only get as much water as you ask for – a shot of espresso coffee or a longer lungo – without having to stand over it to turn it off. Rosa Baya de Colombia is the best go-to for a fruity coffee taste. Every blend is sourced from single origin countries. It’s like getting all of the bests and mixing them into a single cup.

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Along with the higher quality of materials, however, comes a higher price point as well. The Pixie is nearly twice as expensive as the Inissia, and while you’re getting a more durable machine that will last longer, you’ll be paying more for that quality. If you’re someone who wants a solid and hefty machine that boasts its quality and don’t mind paying more for it, the Pixie will suit you better. If you put the capsules in a jar or a closed box, we cannot guarantee the shelf-life of your capsules within 4 weeks of opening the sachet. Compostable capsule: there is mould in the capsule bin. We advise you to enjoy your paper-based capsules within four weeks of opening the pouch for the best coffee experience. The shelf-life of an unopened sachet is six months. Compostable capsule: When brewing a coffee using the paper capsule, there are coffee grounds in the cup. If irregular blinking, please verify that the machine is not in descaling mode (flashing fast and regular). Machine ON, try to exit descaling mode, by pressing both buttons for 3 seconds. The machine should stop blinking.