NESPRESSO by KRUPS Essenza Mini XN110B40 Coffee Machine,0.6 liters - Grey

Having considered purchasing a Nespresso machine for a while, particularly after realising how much I was spending on barista-crafted coffee whilst out and about, I decided to go with the smallest of Nespresso’s range: the Essenza Mini.This machine is compatible with Nespresso’s range of Original Line capsules, of which there is a great selection and variety of flavours from around the world. But does the coffee live up to the same standard as those cups you’d get whilst out and about?In short: yes. The Essenza Mini has delivered delicious coffee every time I have used it. Having long been a fan of the traditional French press style of coffee, I can safely say that the Essenza Mini delivers a vastly different cup of coffee that’s perfect on its own or as a base for milk-based drinks.The Essenza Mini is very easy to use and maintain. It quickly heats up and and swiftly prepares either Espresso or Lungo sized coffees; some capsules are better suited to either of the two sizes. Once the capsule has been used, opening the lever dispenses it into the storage facility below, which is easily removed by taking out the front drip tray. If you have a larger mug, you can easily remove the drip tray to accommodate it. At the end of each day, you can remove the drip tray and storage facility to empty out your capsules and rinse and clean them. The machine also has a feature where it can quickly heat up again after being inactive for three minutes, and will automatically switch off after nine minutes.It’s worth noting that, in order to qualify for Nespresso’s warranty and premium after-sales service, you’ll need to purchase an order of capsules from their website. However, delivery on orders over 100 capsules is free and very swift; I placed an order in the evening and the capsules arrived the following afternoon. When you order capsules online, it’s also worth getting some free recycling bags, which you can place your used capsules in and either arrange to have collected free of charge or take into any Nespresso boutique. After placing your order, you’ll receive three years warranty on your machine as well as the free Machine Repair and Loan Service.The machine also comes with a small selection of capsules for you to discover which you like. The variety of different coffees will certainly mean I’ll be spending way less on coffee outside of the house, since it’s very cost effective to purchase capsules in advance.Independent coffee shops will always provide you with a good quality cup of coffee and a great environment to spend time in, but for those times when you’re at home or want to try something different to the usual coffee brewing methods, the compact and easy to use Nespresso Essenza Mini is certainly a great addition to any coffee lover’s kitchen.

after reading 1-2 bad reviews in which i thought were incorrect, I thought id write my own to correct thesethe machine is just fantastic for the price point. build quality feels nice and solid. a well thought out design all round.the colour ( Grey) is really nice and suits me well.the leaver is solid and the mechanism feels strong and well build - one reviewer seems to think that it's fragile and is expecting it to brake soon.. i don't think this is true myself ( as a mechanical engineer)the water tank holds plenty enough for 4-5 cups - keep in mind its a MINI Nespresso machine!! MINI!used pod cage - size is just fine and holds enough pods to only need emptying once a day, easy workheat up time is very fastcoffee is consistent each time.the size of the machine is amazing, it really is a full-blown Nespresso machine in a tiny package.perfect for students or people living within apartments/spaces.the bad reviews seem to be from people who purchased a mini coffee machine and were expecting it to hold 2-3L of water and being able to hold 10-20 used pods.. my advice to those people - buy a full-sized one, not a mini one!and lastly.. thank you Krups & Nespresso for this awesome and tiny machine with an amazing price tag.10/10

I bought this after my bigger, and far more expensive, machine stopped working. I wasn’t expecting much from this, it was so small and relatively inexpensive, but after making a couple of cups of coffee, using the included sample of capsules, I’m a convert. With just two buttons, one for espresso and one for the larger lungo, it really couldn’t be much easier to use.I only have one minor criticism, if you like to add milk to your coffee you might need to microwave it for 30 seconds so it’s a decent temperature. Apart from that I love this machine.

really good coffee machine. works well.. it comes with EU plug, and an adapter. but you can easily change the plug. see pictures.

This nespresso machine was so much smaller than I expected it to be but very very powerful! Set up was extremely easy and all you have to do is follow the little guide. It came with 14 sample Nespresso pods which was a very nice surprise and it meant I could immediately use the machine. The machine's job is only to heat water and pass it through the pod and it does that really well - it's up to you to find the pods that are working for you. Fortunately there are about a million choices out there (I've found surprisingly that the Starbucks pods are stronger and richer in flavour and more value for money than the OG pods by Nespresso).If you're a fan of milk based coffees like lattes, mochas and cappucinnos, I HIGHLY recommend getting a milk frother with this. I got the Lavazza A La Mode and it's honestly made my home made coffee through pods and frothers almost as good as a barista style coffee! Well worth it and all you have to make is 35 cups of coffee for you to break even (compared to a Pret/Starbucks in the mornings). I used to own a Dolce Gusto and while those have more pod flavour options, they come NOWHERE close to a Nespresso+frothed milk in terms of depth and intensity of flavour, and overall experience. Really happy I spent my money on a brand that understands coffee.The best part is that it gives you some control on what you want, without too much! My morning coffees tend to be a couple spoons of hot chocolate powder in the cup, 1 lungo pod and frothed milk and if I want a higher kick, then I put in another espresso pod. Do what you like and do it well with Nespresso!