inexpensive Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi,24 oz, Black

inexpensive Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De'Longhi,24 oz, Black

 

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R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect little machine. No regrets.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Pros of the Inissia:
-Clean appearance, looks and feels quality
-Small size - fits well in small kitchens
-Very cheap compared to a full size espresso machine
-Machine warms up quickly
-FAST. I love how quick this machine is. I used to make moka pot coffee, which is noisier (or the grinder is), faster, and not as tasty.
-Cheaper pods - for me, since this is true espresso, this is a more cost effective way of enjoying my coffee. It is a fraction of the cost of a coffee shop, and since buying the Inissia I have almost ceased going to the coffee shop at all. The unit is cheap enough to outweigh the costs of buying the pods anyway.
-The pods run around 70 cents a shot across the board. They're about the same price whether through Amazon or Nespresso's website, but Nespresso will usually give you a good "Starter discount" and a gift the first time you order, so using a combination of the two might be helpful.

Cons of the Inissia:
-Ordinary coffee from your grocery store cannot be used with this unit - only pods from Nespresso are recommended. This means you can't try out different coffees and their flavors using this machine. You can buy occasional new flavors through Nespresso though.
-The drip tray must be removed if a taller mug is used to collect espresso.
-"A little" noisy. Doesn't wake up sleeping kids in the next room though. Much quieter than a grinder.
-Precious espresso sometimes sits in the chamber where the pod is - when it's done making espresso, the last half a teaspoon of espresso (or less) may sit there. If you've removed the drip tray / used pod box then you'll need to clean the bottom of the section of the unit where the used pod box would be. Not too bad, but it's an extra step.
-The used pod collection drawer also collects this espresso mentioned above - and if not cleaned regularly can grow mold. This could just be very humid environments such as where I'm at, but I was surprised at how short a time it took. I clean and air dry mine regularly now.

Overall?
Fantastic little espresso machine! I've been looking at buying one of these for years. An office I used to work at had one, so knowing the taste was good I decided to take the plunge. I was nervous about the cheaper price of this unit at first, hoping that it wasn't cheap because of lack of quality. I researched a lot, bought this one, and haven't regretted it.
I found I wanted a taste I could trust. This espresso is the real thing, with excellent tasty crema every time. I prefer the Arpeggio and Livanto espresso shots, but I do like the Envivo Lungo, to my surprise. The Inissia pulls espresso shots and also makes lungo shots, which simply remind me of my trusted moka pot in taste and are a "longer" shot than the standard. I don't really think of the lungo as an espresso, however.

Uses original line nespresso pods; it isn't recommended to try anything else with it (including those that are reusable). You can recycle the used pods if you wish through a nespresso recycling location near you, and little recycling bags come with the unit.
Includes directions on how to clean the machine; they don't look difficult. I haven't had to clean mine yet but the directions indicate when is best to clean. It doesn't look too hard, but you do have to buy a cleanser for this. It looks like just running the machine on lungo a few times with the cleaner and then a few times without; not a big deal.

The difference between this machine, which uses original line pods, and the vertuo line nespresso units: This has to do with the way the coffee is made. Vertuo uses centrifugal force to achieve pressure - the original line it is said uses a special air compressor to achieve enough pressure. I can hear what sounds like this air compressor part working when I use the machine. I researched what others said about the difference in taste, and many lovers of classic espresso liked the original line best, so that's what I went with.

All in all a very efficient espresso machine. I wish I'd bought it years ago, even if it was more expensive then...
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K. Salinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Just like Nespresso pixie machine (basic intro for Nespresso newbies in review)
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )Verified Purchase
We've become addicted to the ease and quality produced by the Nespresso machine and pods. My husband initially ordered one of these and we already had a standard espresso machine at home so I was a bit irritated. But then we tried it - the machines always come with samples - and I was really surprised by the ease of use and quality of taste it produced. We then essentially ignored the regular espresso machine and after a few months it ended up on a shelf in the garage - this was about 5-6 years ago. Our pixie has been running strong the whole time, making 4 pods essentially every day. Now days it seems like appliances live an average of only 3-5 years before you have to do big repairs or replace them (especially dishwashers and refrigerators, but that's another story...), so when this came available we figured we should plan ahead and grab it, since we were at the 5 year mark with our original pixie machine. Don't get me wrong, it was still running problem free, but I'd hate to be the one that said "Nah, we're good...we don't need this brand new, cute nespresso machine" then regret it a few weeks later - Murphy's law and all that.

Anyways, for someone new to Nespresso -

PRESSURE: the advantage is that there is actual high pressure that drives the water through the capsules in a Nespresso, just like a real, authentic espresso machine. The K-cup type machines/pods don't have this, they work more like a basic drip, with just the usual water pressure used on those kinds of machines - this results in a very different taste and quality of espresso. I'm by no means an expert, so I can't give you all the physics of the thing, but if you research it online you'll find many blog posts and articles that can give you the details. (that tended to need a lot of maintenance and upkeep compared to these.

TASTE: Most people who like espresso can usually tell the difference between the pressure extruded (?) drink vs. when it's "espresso flavor" or "espresso beans" through a drip type unit - there's no comparison. Pressured is much more rich and complex. Drip seems more watery or watered down to me.

PODS: Nespresso has it's own size pods so know that none of the k-cups or any of those will fit. There are a few off-brand coffee pod makers who are making pods to fit in the Nespresso machines, but I've yet to find any that taste as good as the actual nespresso pods. Additionally, if they're making their pods out of plastic you may find the nespresso machine has a harder time piercing it as the plastic tends to be much thicker than the metal pods. They still work, just not quite as well

FLAVORS/STRENGTHS: I wish the pods had directly on them their strength number but they don't. You have to look them up online or on the nespresso site. A somewhat basic guideline is that the darker the pod color the stronger the intensity/flavor. This doesn't always hold true, as the Indriya doesn't have a super dark pod but is a strong one, for example. But for most this works. If you go to the website called whichnespresso they have an "ultimate guide" that lists all the pods and describes their intensity and flavor profile. For a quickie idea, we're fans of stronger tasting pods and these are the ones we like:

Roma - 8 - not super strong on this list, but it has a really nice, rich & smooth taste that we really, really like. I'll do 2 Romas or one Roma with one Kazaar most often in my morning drink. (anything below an 8 in intensity we've found we don't like - too "watered down" tasting for us)
Kazaar - 12 - our favorite of the most strong pods. This has an intensity that we like yet w/o some of the bite or overly bitter many others have.
Arpeggio - 9 - another good one, I sometimes forget how much I like this as we tend to stick to our "usuals" of Roma and Kazaar, but whenever I do order this I always like and appreciate it.
Indriya - 10 - when we're feeling our rut, we'll often "go wild" for a week or two and mix it up with some Indriya. I like it, maybe not so much for my every day, but it's quite good.
Risretto - 10 - another really good strong one. Just like with Arpeggio, I always like it but tend to forget about it (probably too often) because we're stuck in our Roma and Kazaar rut..
Decaffeinated - the best one is the Decaffinato Arpeggio - 9, followed by the Decaffinato Intensio - 7. The 7 is a bit lighter than we like, but it still works when we're craving the taste but not the caffeine.
Not a fan of the Dharkan - too bitter for both of us. We're also not fans of the flavored pods so can't give you any details on those.

SUPER IMPORTANT! The pods have been optimized to the time set on the machine with the small cup (and large one if specified) Yes, you can add extra time and squeeze more espresso out of it, but at that point the flavor changes and you'll get a much more bitter and less tasty espresso. Bear this in mind...

Final review on THIS machine:

Ok, so back to this De'Longhi machine - as I mentioned above, functionally it's just like the Nespresso Pixie, just with different aesthetics. I personally like the metal plates on the side of the Pixie better I think, just because it feels more substantial, but this isn't flimsy by any means (more of just a personal preference....). Water is an easy fill in the removable tank at the back, you lift the metal bar at the front to open the pod compartment and when you put it back down the pod is perfectly positioned to be pierced, through which the pressured water enters and then your lovely tasting espresso exits more piercings at the front of the pod (on the empties you'll see the piercings front and back. There is a holder at the front for the empty pods that requires emptying about every 3 days or so for 2 people using regularly. I find if I keep a tiny bit of kitchen cleanser squirted in the bottom of this holder it prevents molding - if you're somewhere that molds easily or if you're not using it as regular as described so they sit for awhile. You'll hear a "pop" sound when the pressure reaches the required level then pops into the capsule beginning the pour. The only cleaning involved is the exterior, the drip tray and empty container, and (again if you live somewhere that molds easily) sometimes the top inside lid of the water tank. This is super easy, as low-to-no maintenance as you can get. They're super great.
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and makes a great cup. Perfect temperature.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
I've been using this for about three years. I did have a scare that it was burning my coffee, but then found that it was actually just a bad box pods that I received in a pack. Just wanted to note that in case you're worried your coffee is being burnt.

This gives you a very dark cup of espresso. You can hold down the button to make a desired amount, which is very useful. You can also have the machine preset to make a standard cup of espresso or lungo when pressing a button.

The espresso comes out less hot than the lungo. The espresso comes out at a perfect temperature where a few quick blows will let you drink it less than a minute after brewing, if you enjoy your coffee very hot. The lungo is far hotter. I have not tried this over ice more than a few times, so I cannot comment on how well iced espresso tastes.

The machine is loud and will likely be heard in other rooms. It vibrates strongly when brewing. That is my least favorite part about this product.

It is very easy to clean and maintain. I do not use any sort or poor quality water, and use the machine often. I have never, in three years, experienced any sort of gross buildup like in a coffee pod brewer reservoir. If I need to clean the inside, a few runs of hot water and a quick wipe with a paper towel is all I need to do. There's a compartment at the bottom that catches your empty pod. This needs to be changed when full. I do need to clean and wipe this well routinely, but it is not burdensome.

The machine is slim and is easy to fit on a counter. There is really no setup or assembly required. Just plug in.

The machine works with pods that are not Nespresso brand (I personally use Peet's). Nespresso pods are quite expensive. It does come with a sample pack of them. They are very good, but just too expensive if you drink a lot or coffee.

I bought this on sale on a Black Friday. I think it's worth the money at full price. I would buy it again if it ever broke.

5/5.
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Steven K.
5.0 out of 5 stars 1st Won't pump water, won't brew... .replacement is perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
Style: Machine + FrotherColor: BlackVerified Purchase
After long anticipation I received and prepared to set up and brew a cappuccino... but it would not pump water from the tank. Tried all suggested troubleshooting and nothing. Contacted Amazon customer service, and my disappointment and irritation was compounded by a poorly functioning AI. it was polite but could not answer simple questions or accept a solution. Finally got to be connected with a human, and was able to reach a solution. A replacement is on the way. I will update and adjust as appropriate once it arrives.

Update.. replacement arrived, works perfectly. It is a bit noisy, but expected that. Makes great cappuccino, expresso and lattes. Will get another soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Morning paradise
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
You can buy any kind of brand you like as long as your pods are compatible with the machine.I buy mine here in Amazon.This coffee machine is great,the foam on top is gorgeous and the taste never disappoints.Im Italian so to me this is a Well Done piece of machinery.happy to start my day with it.
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Loures Acevedo
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Style: Machine + FrotherColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Easy to use. Great coffee! 🥰 love it
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kayleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars new machine in original packaging, sample capsules still good
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Bought this to replace a previous inissia I'd had for 7+ years. I was initially nervous when I saw on reddit that the inissia had been discontinued, but the package arrived in it's original packaging, nothing sketchy, and the sample capsules were still good/unexpired. I did have a problem getting it to work at first due to an airlock (this is a common problem with nespresso machines that have been sitting for a while). What worked for me was putting very hot water in the tank and running a luongo. I almost returned it before I got it to work. So glad I didn't have to!
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Buen producto
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MSA
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
I really researched this brand, and model, before purchasing it. Espresso, with the convenience of a pod system sounded almost too good to be true. Obviously K cup machines are extremely convenient, but the tradeoffs really matter. I won’t bore everyone with the ways I make K cups better, but in short, you lose the convenience. I spent many hours researching the choice.

The first decision was Original Line versus Vertuo. While the extra features and technology of Vertuo were attractive, the fact that you cannot try other brands pods, made me go with the Original Line. After tasting the Original Line pods, being captive to Nespresso wouldn’t be that bad, but there are superior alternative brands for Original Line, that not only taste great, they are less expensive. I really preferred the ability to be able to try other brands, so the Original Line was my choice. That said, after trying Nespresso brand Original Line pods, I would not rule out adding a Vertuo at a later time. You might be captive, but they do make great tasting options.

This model is an Innesia, although they don’t mention it in the listing. My primary reason for this exact model was the flip up drip tray, which was a great decision. The smaller Original limits the size of your cup, unless you remove the whole drip tray, while this one flips up, and out of your way. The smaller area that catches the used pods was insignificant, as with my Keurig I have to throw out each pod. This catches between 5-7 empty pods, which is fine. The smaller water reservoir was no big deal either, as adding fresh water is better than using it stagnant. If you want the bigger pod catcher, and reservoir, go for a Citiz, or Plus, Original Line.

Along with the machine, which does come with samples, I ordered the 50 pod Nespresso variety package. I wanted to give them a chance, before trying other brand pods. I was extremely surprised at the quality of the the espresso. I don’t consider myself a “coffee snob,” but I do know the difference between traditionally made espresso, both real from a coffee shop, or homemade from an actual real stove top espresso pot, or a homemade espresso machine. Is this exactly as good? That is a tough call, but the convenience does not cost you the quality that you lose from K cups. It is extremely close, and just plain espresso, ristretto, and lungo, are all exceptional. Once you decide to add anything, such as milk, flavored syrup, or even sweetener, any difference is completely gone.

In summary, I am glad I put the time in deciding, and if you have any hesitation with the Nespresso models, skip it. These machines are really excellent, and the convenience really trumps any possible negatives. Extremely recommended machine, I just wish I tried one sooner. Enjoy!
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susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for espresso lovers
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Style: Machine OnlyColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Great gift my son loved it and it fits perfect in their kitchen!