Nespresso Lattissima Coffee Maker Review

The Lattissima takes Nespresso's one-touch brewing to the next level. It can brew lungo and espresso in less than an hour, and can accept an array of capsules from the company.

It is also simple to program the machine to brew the exact size drink you desire. This is an excellent feature for busy families.

Easy to use

This basic black Nespresso machine is easy to operate and maintain. It has a minimalist, Nespresso Kitchen simple design and only one button on the top that controls powering, rinsing, brewing and much more. You simply take off the lid, insert the capsule, and press the button to start the brewing. It quickly heats up and provides a range of beverage options including double espresso as well as 5-, 8- or 18-ounce coffees. It also comes with a steaming tool to give a cafe-like feel to your drinks. We like the compact design and simple interface however, we noticed that the machine didn't produce as strong a cup of espresso or coffee as some models that are more expensive. It's also not as simple to recycle the capsules as other machines we tested. For these reasons, this Nespresso isn't a top pick for our side-by-side test.

Quick to Brew

The Nespresso Kitchen machine can brew one cup of espresso in just 15 seconds. The heated water from a reservoir is pumped through a pump that is able to penetrate the tiny holes on the top of the pod. The water is then mixed with the ground coffee, and drips into the cup. The machine created an intense, delicious espresso with a slight hint of bite when we tried it using Jones Brothers and Bestpresso coffee capsules. We tested almond, whole and 2% milks, and all of them worked well.

Easy to clean

It's important to clean the nespresso professional machine machine regularly both inside and outside. This keeps the machine in good working order and ensure its safety. This also improves the taste of your coffee. There are various cleaners to clean the inside of a Nespresso, including vinegar. It is recommended to make use of a descaling agent instead of vinegar as it can damage the machine.

To clean your Nespresso machine take out all the capsules. Then, clean the drip tray and the capsule container. Then, fill a sink or a large bowl with warm water and add a few squirts dish soap. Let the drip tray and capsule container soak in the soapy water for some time to remove the gunk and stain. Rinse them with hot water, and then make use of a non-abrasive sponge cloth to scrub off any residues or stains. After you scrub the drip tray and capsule containers clean them and allow them to completely dry before returning them to the machine.

After your machine has been cleaned, it is time to descale. Follow the instructions in your manual for a specific method. You can also make your own DIY descaling solution with citric acid or white vinegar. If you're using vinegar, be sure to use white vinegar rather than balsamic or apple vinegar because they're too abrasive for this purpose.