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Overall, this is one of the only single serve coffee makers I tested that feels like a true competitor to Nespresso, but the system would benefit from printing cup size recommendations on the pods (e.g. In my final round of testing, I brewed the same pods at the same size (3.7 ounces) in this machine and the Nespresso Essenza Mini and while the differences were subtle, I consistently found that the espresso from the Nespresso machine was ever-so-slightly more balanced with a smoother finish. Operating the machine is simple for either drink style, you can choose between three brew sizes and coffee or espresso is extracted under 19 bars of pressure through two dispensing spouts-which produce a crema that rivals Nespresso’s.

The L’or accepts both the brand’s proprietary coffee capsules as well as Nespresso Original espresso pods (you can use L’or espresso pods in an Original Nespresso machine and vice versa).

Like the Nespresso Vertuo, it brews both coffee and espresso-style drinks, but the process is slightly different. Though L’or machines have been available in France since the 90s, the L’or Barista Coffee & Espresso System is only starting to gain popularity in the US.

The removable drip tray and water tank also make this small machine super easy to travel with or store. (It should be noted that while 19 bars of pressure is more than double the standard nine bars required of a professional espresso machine, the experts at Home Grounds advise against reading too much into that number because a lot of the pressure is actually diminished within the less-powerful brewing mechanisms of a plug-and-go machine.) Though the Essenza Mini technically doesn’t make regular coffee, it’s certainly worth considering if you want a high-quality compact machine and prefer to drink lattes, cappuccinos, or americanos over a standard cup of drip-style coffee. This mini brewer uses 19 bars of pressure to extract one of two cup sizes from Original pods: a 1.35-ounce single espresso shot or a 3.7-ounce Lungo. Unlike the VertuoLine’s centrifuge extraction, the Original machines use pressure-driven extraction and smaller, more angular pods. The Essenza Mini is a compact single-serve espresso maker that’s part of Nespresso’s Original line. Still, Nespresso’s proprietary capsules and lack of a refillable option are certainly drawbacks for those who would rather avoid single-use pods altogether. Given the barcode system, a refillable pod likely wouldn’t produce a great cup of Joe, and customer reviews of after-market options support this theory. (New Yorkers however, can drop their pods right into their blue recycling bins, no bag required.) And though I appreciate that Nespresso’s pods are fully and easily recyclable, this is one of the few single-serve coffee machines that doesn’t officially accommodate a reusable pod.

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Nespresso offers free recycling bags with prepaid UPS labels for returning used pods, but for those who don’t have easy access to a UPS driver or drop-off point, the process may be tedious. What I didn’t love about the Nespresso Vertuo Plus A small selection of Nespresso Vertuo pods can be found at Target, Amazon, and other big box retailers, but you’ll find far more variety (and less Starbucks branding) at, where you can also set up a subscription so you never run out of your favorites.

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Used pods automatically fall into an attached receptacle that can hold at least 10 large capsules, and other than keeping the water tank full and descaling every six months or so, this machine doesn’t need any cleaning or maintenance. Features include a removable 40-ounce water tank (the Deluxe model holds 60 ounces) that can be rotated to make it fit on your counter and a drip tray that can be adjusted or removed to accommodate both short espresso cups and tall travel mugs.