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I love my morning coffee. I can’t do without it. For me I start the day with a double espresso, then a couple cups of really great black coffee. My current espresso machine is big and clunky and I’ve kind of decided that the espresso it makes just isn’t working for me any more, so I decided to explore some new options. That’s when I decided to buy the DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini to see if it would fit the bill. I’ll tell you about my experience with it, what it can do, how it works and the pros and cons after having it in my home for a week.
DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini review
Initially I was not into Nespresso, but a couple things changed my mind: after staying with friends (pre-pandemic) that both have Nespresso machines I found out I like the coffee and it’s a very quick and easy way to get espresso. Then I got to review a manual espresso pump for travel and camping. Nespresso pods are actually great for travel because there’s no grinding, and no mess. Sold on those aspects, I decided to get a Nespresso machine to see if it would fit into my daily coffee routine.
I chose the Essenza Mini because it’s small and unobtrusive, and because it offers two sizes of coffee. I don’t add milk to my coffee so all I wanted was something for straight up espressos.
Set up: DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini
The set up of this machine is virtually non-existent; plug it in and power on. It’s ready to go immediately. The kit I bought also included a sample pack of Nespresso capsules, which was a nice way to try some new roasts.
When it comes to the specs, this machine gives you 19 bars of pressure from its high pressure pump and has a 20 ounce water tank. It’s super small and weighs almost nothing (about 5 pounds).
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DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini: Adjustable drink sizes
Though I didn’t realize it at the time, and the instructions don’t say so, you can actually program the exact size of drinks you want your Essenza Mini to make, for both the small size and the large. It comes out of the box programmed for a single shot from the small button, and then a five ounce pour for the large.
By pushing and holding the button while it;’s making an espresso, then letting go when you’ve got your desired amount, you are creating a new saved setting. Nest time you just touch the button your custom drink volume has been saved. I set mine so that the small button pours a single and the large a double.
Nespresso coffee & pods
We could get into a whole thing here about the environmental impact of pods. For the most part neither aluminum Nespresso pods, not plastic Keurig K-cups are recyclable in a lot of city’s recycling programs; they’re just too small. But I will say this about Nespresso; they encourage you to recycle the aluminium pods by including a pre-paid return bag with your order. I cracked on Keurig when I recently reviewed one of their machines, because they had no such program. Nespresso does, and I’m using it, so I do feel better about thier lineup.
When it comes to the coffees and their taste, there’s lots to enjoy. I find the coffees, packaged in their little cups to be fresh, and with the stunning number of different roasts, tastes, flavours and options, you’re bound to find some you like. I have a list of a few favourites already. Bottom line here, the coffee is good.
DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini is very quiet!
By the way, both of the machines my friends have are loud and make a weird buzzing noise, but this machine is so quiet! I definitely don’t need to worry about waking anyone in the house up when I make my espresso.
Overall I’ve been really wowed by how much I love this machine. It’s super small, and takes up hardly any space in my kitchen; it’s about a quarter the size of my current machine, a Jura. The coffee it makes is delicious, hot, thick and with a beautiful crema, and I love that I can customize the sizes so it’s perfect for me. The water tank is plenty big enough so that I don’t feel like I’m refilling it constantly. For those who want a bigger water tank, there are larger machines out there with more features.
If there are any downsizes to this machine, for some it might be that you can’t adjust the water temperature, but for me this was not an issue. Others may point to the environmental impact of aluminum pods.
Overall, I am in love with this machine. It’s been an awesome addition to my coffee routine and I can definitely recommend it for you. The DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini sells for about $179CAD though I have seen iton Amazon for about $149 CAD, or about $139USD.