Best Nespresso Machine

The Essenza Mini is small and mighty, capable of making the same ristrettos, espressos, and lungs as any other Nespresso machine in its line. Its slim, attractive frame can fit in even the smallest kitchen, and its simplicity makes it the easiest Nespresso machine to use and clean. Don’t be bamboozled by the wide array of machines that make you pay hundreds of dollars more for features that won’t make your coffee taste any better, such as Bluetooth technology or a latte art wand. The Essenza Mini offers the most bang for a still-sizable buck.

For guidance on what a real espresso should taste like, we consulted Sprudge associate editor Liz Clayton, who wrote our guide to coffee makers and coffee grinders. We also interviewed several colleagues at Wirecutter who swear by their Nespressos to learn what they loved (and didn’t love) about their machines. We visited Nespresso Boutiques in SoHo and the Upper East Side to examine and handle each machine in real life, as well as attend a tasting of drinks made from several different Nespresso models. Junior staff writer Sabrina Imbler (who wrote this guide) is an avid coffee drinker and recently wrote our guide to the best French presses.

A close up of a person holding a shot of Nespresso.
A standard shot of Nespresso. Photo: Michael Hession

The real appeal of Nespresso is its ease, speed, and consistency. The machines are alluringly simple to use, requiring nothing more from you than the placement of a capsule and the push of the button. They make a hot espresso-like beverage in a matter of minutes. And they can’t be beaten for consistency. No matter the model, the machine delivers the same quality drink every single time.

A Nespresso machine brews coffee drinks at the touch of a button by forcing hot water through a small, single-use aluminum capsule filled with finely ground beans. The result resembles an espresso: a strong shot of coffee with a cap of foam. But Nespresso isn’t true espresso. Although espresso is produced in a similar way, by forcing hot water through a compact clump of grounds at high pressure, the resulting drink should have a thicker, syrupy body. As Wirecutter photo editor and coffee nerd Michael Hession explained on Gizmodo, a good espresso should be concentrated, rich, and sweet, not bitter or sour. Nespresso comes somewhat close, producing a thin, concentrated shot of coffee with a high crown of crema (the aromatic froth formed by air bubbles combining with coffee’s soluble oils) that sticks and stays. But “it doesn’t have that thick, syrupy texture of real espresso,” coffee writer Liz Clayton told us.

The flavor of Nespresso drinks left much to be desired for us. We tasted 20 capsules in the Original line and found all of them tasted burnt and overroasted to the point where we could detect notes of carbon. Most Nespresso coffee does not taste like the fancy coffee you might find in an artisanal coffee shop, with flavors like fruits or nuts or toffee. Instead, Nespresso resembles dark roasted coffee at Starbucks.

Four of the Nespresso machines we tested for this review, lined up side by side on a kitchen counter.
Our contestants (left to right): Essenza Mini, CitiZ, VertuoPlus, Lattissima+. Photo: Michael Hession

If convenience is your thing, Nespresso is the fastest, most effortless way to make an espresso-like drink. All you have to do is pop a capsule into the machine and press a button. Other methods of brewing concentrated coffee can be more complicated and messy. For example, a Moka pot, which can make stovetop espresso, requires a stove and careful cleaning after each use. An Aeropress has a slight learning curve and multiple pieces to clean.

What you get from a Nespresso machine is not quite espresso, but more a thin, ultra-concentrated, espresso-size coffee drink. Making real espressos at home is an expensive and time-consuming culinary craft, and if you want to learn, we recommend this espresso machine for beginners. It makes significantly better espresso, and it’s steam wand produces a dense microfoam that’s perfect for latte art. But it’s over twice as expensive as our most expensive Nespresso picks and requires brewing knowledge, time, and effort to pull a single shot of espresso. You also need to have access to finely ground beans, either using an excellent burr grinder or asking a local coffee shop to grind them for you. Nespresso, on the other hand, is nearly impossible to screw up.

Nespresso isn’t the same as drip coffee, and its reliance on single-use capsules means it can’t make a pot for multiple people. It’s great if you want an ultra-concentrated espresso-like drink or a morning latte. But if you just want a big cup of coffee, there are plenty of other setups that will serve you better, though they do require a bit more time and effort. While easy to use, our favorite coffee machine brews in 6 minutes, 45 seconds. Any French press takes around 4 minutes to brew. Pour-over, too, takes several carefully attended minutes during which you need to add hot water. You also have to clean all these devices after each use.

A Nespresso drink is cheaper than anything you can buy at a local coffee shop—which probably sells an espresso for $3 or $4—but it’s not the most affordable coffee you can make. At the time of writing, capsules in Nespresso’s Original line cost between 75 and 85 cents, and capsules in the Vertuo line cost 90 cents to $1.25. In either line, drinking a daily cup of Nespresso for a year will save you over a thousand dollars compared to buying an espresso in a coffee shop every day. On the other hand, according to a report from The New York Times (Wirecutter’s parent company), Nespresso is more expensive than brewing a regular pot of coffee at home. Ten Nespresso Arpeggio capsules cost $7.00, and each capsule contains 5 grams of coffee. This averages out to $62 for a pound of coffee, which is around four times more expensive than even the fanciest single-origin beans.

Another thing: Nespresso has historically faced criticism from environmentalists for creating huge amounts of waste through its single-use capsules. The company has since expanded and upgraded its recycling program, which is pretty easy to use. But if sustainability’s your thing, you might steer clear of Nespresso in the first place. Read more in the section on The environmental case against Nespresso below.

Nespresso has two separate lines of espresso machines: the Original line and the Vertuo line. The Original line uses standard-sized Nespresso capsules to make espressos (1.35 ounces), lungos (3.72 ounces), and ristrettos (0.84 ounces). Original-line machines brew coffee by piercing the capsule and pumping hot water under high pressure through it, allowing brewed coffee to trickle down to a cup.

Nespresso’s second, newer Vertuo line can make a wider range of drink sizes, including espressos, double espressos (2.7 ounces), and lungos, as well as 8-ounce and 14-ounce cups of coffee. Accordingly, the Vertuo line has three capsule sizes: small for espresso, medium for double espresso and lungo, and large for coffee. Vertuo capsules are slightly more expensive than Original capsules and also include barcodes that tell the machine what kind of drink to make. These barcodes ensure you do not need to press a button more than once, and, conveniently for Nespresso, make it far more difficult for people to use third-party capsules.

A close up of a person holding a mason jar half full of coffee with a thick layer of crema on top.
The VertuoPlus produced a strange cup of coffee that boasted a towering layer of crema, a bubbly froth that belongs in espresso but not coffee. Photo: Michael Hession

The Vertuo machines also brew differently, spinning the capsule 7,000 times per minute to create a centrifugal force that extracts the coffee. Nespresso terms this technology centrifugation, a portmanteau of centrifugal fusion. This process creates crema that is overwhelmingly thick and unevenly bubbly—more of a foam than a crema. Liz Clayton and several bloggers found it less desirable than the crema produced from Original line machines. Crema on its own is a bitter substance, and too much of it can overpower your actual espresso.

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Considering all this, we decided to focus our testing efforts mostly on machines from the Original line, adding in one machine from the Vertuo line to see the differences for ourselves. To narrow down our list, we compared all 14 machines in both lines, noting features like heating time, tank size, and brewing options. We also read a slew of coffee and espresso blogs, Amazon reviews, and heated Nespresso discussions on Reddit before settling on four models to test. From the Original line, we chose the Essenza Mini (our existing Nespresso pick from our home espresso guide) and CitiZ, affordable machines still capable of producing Nespresso’s staple drinks. We also chose to test the Lattissima+, the least expensive machine that came with an integrated milk frother, to see how its latte macchiatos and cappuccinos compared to ones we could make on our own. From the Vertuo line, we selected the VertuoPlus, the newest machine in the series.

The author of the review examining several Nespresso machines in the Wirecutter test kitchen.
We made back-to-back espressos for our tasting panel in the four machines we tested. Photo: Michael Hession

To test the machines, we made every single drink possible with each machine we tested. We also conducted side-by-side tastings of espressos and lungos (espressos made with double the amount of water) produced from each Original line machine with an Arpeggio blend capsule. With the VertuoPlus, we made drinks with two capsules from the Vertuo line: the Altissio blend for espressos and the Odacio blend for coffee. To test how well the machines held up to repeat use, we made six back-to-back batches of espresso in each machine. To test the milk frothing capabilities of the Lattissima+, we made lattes and cappuccinos and compared them to drinks we made with a combination of the Essenza Mini and a milk frother. We also compared milk frothers, using Nespresso’s stand-alone Aeroccino frother and a popular model from Capresso, another coffee company.

Finally, we held a tasting panel with six Wirecutter coffee drinkers and Sprudge associate editor Liz Clayton to see which capsule blends people liked best. We asked each tester to taste (but not swallow) 19 different brewed Nespresso capsules from the Original line and Vertuo line. They ranked their favorite and least favorite capsules, recording tasting notes for each blend.

Our pick for best Nespresso machine, the Essenza Mini, in red.

Our pick

Nespresso Essenza Mini

Nespresso Essenza Mini

The Nespresso machine we recommend

The Essenza Mini makes the same espresso as $400 Nespresso machines but has a smaller footprint and no unnecessary features.

In terms of the quality of the drinks they make, all Nespresso machines are basically the same, so the least expensive one is your best bet. The Essenza Mini is our pick because it makes the same espresso-like drink as any other model in the Original line for a fraction of the cost. You can even program it to brew your preferred volume of coffee. The Essenza Mini’s slim, tidy frame takes up less space than a hot water kettle and can be easily squeezed between kitchen appliances with the countertop to spare. Plus, it comes in two shapes and five colors to blend in well with any kitchen.

The Essenza Mini is a fully functional, if basic, Nespresso machine. A Nespresso representative confirmed to us that the brewing technology inside the Essenza Mini is exactly the same as every single other machine in the Original line. So when you buy a more expensive Nespresso, such as the $330 Expert or $440 KitchenAid (prices as of the time of writing), what you’re actually paying for is Bluetooth compatibility or a glossy, retro red steel frame. Sure, more expensive machines also offer larger water tanks and can hold more used capsules. But refilling the Essenza Mini’s water tank or emptying the waste container takes mere seconds, and we don’t think the extra storage is worth a hundred dollars more.

The compact machine doesn’t take up any unnecessary space. At 4.3 by 8 inches, it’s smaller than a toaster. Its removable water tank still contains around 20 ounces, enough to make eight espressos or four lungs without needing a refill. And its used capsule container filled up after five or six drinks, which didn’t feel inconvenient. We like that the Essenza Mini lacks some of the space-filling features of more expensive Nespresso machines, such as the stylized head of the KitchenAid or the blocky milk containers of the Lattissima series. These omissions make it not only smaller but also easier to use and clean.

With just two buttons (one for an espresso and one for a lungo), the Essenza Mini is super simple to operate. And if you want to adjust the size of your espresso or lungo (or make a smaller ristretto), it’s easy to reprogram each setting to produce your preferred volume. Nespresso has handy video instructions, but essentially you just hold down the espresso or lungo button when brewing, rather than pressing and releasing it. Let go of the button to stop brewing when your drink is the size you want, and the machine will be set to brew that amount every time. Just note that if you set the machine to make ristrettos, you’ll probably prefer to use Nespresso pods that are labeled for espresso or ristrettos (mainly the Intenso line). Other pods may be too weak when brewed as a smaller ristretto.

Like any other machine in the Original line, the Essenza Mini makes espresso with a richer crema than the machines in the Vertuo line. The crema produced by the Original line is impressive, with an even layer of tiny microbubbles. The Vertuo line, however, produces a ridiculously aerated hat of bubbles that can reach a quarter of the height of the espresso. It’s less of froth and more of a foam. The presence or size of the crema does not indicate a better espresso, and too much crema can make an espresso too bitter, according to Seattle Coffee Gear. The Vertuo line’s undesirable crema, as well as its non-negotiable heft and persnickety barcodes that restrict you from using third party capsules, made the Original line an easy top pick.

The Essenza Mini comes with a one-year warranty and lifetime assistance from Nespresso’s technical hotline. If your machine requires repair, Nespresso will send you a loaner machine as yours is fixed. The Nespresso site also includes instructional videos that explain how to clean and descale your machine, which they recommend you do every three months. You can buy descaling kits on the site.

Staff writer Daniel Varghese has had a Nespresso Essenza Mini conveniently placed at the corner of his desk since late 2017. He said that it has shown minimal wear and tear and the coffee tastes fine but finding espresso capsules can be a hassle at times. Other staffers also use Daniel’s Essenza Mini frequently. Product manager Omri Sass said, “I use it at least once a day, every workday; sometimes I use it twice and sometimes I make a few cups one after the other for a group of people. In all these cases it has never failed me.” He also noted that “very rarely the mechanical closing mechanism doesn’t pierce the pod and coffee isn’t properly made (this doesn’t waste the capsule, just requires a re-run of the machine).” Despite the minor inconvenience, Omri thinks that the Essenza Mini consistently makes great coffee.

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Unlike more expensive Nespresso, the Essenza Mini has an exterior made entirely of plastic, and its removable drip tray has nothing underneath. So to make a lungo, you have to place your cup directly on the counter—oh, the horror!—instead of on a secondary drip tray. And in exchange for its compact size, the Essenza Mini has a 20.3-ounce water tank and a reusable tray that can accommodate just six capsules, the smallest of any Nespresso machine. But then again, both are easy to refill and empty.

The Essenza Mini did struggle slightly in our testing after brewing dozens of back-to-back espressos. This may be a problem if you plan on churning out lungs from your Essenza Mini for a large dinner party. But if an Essenza Mini sputters or stops, resting for a minute should make it good to go again.

Our upgrade pick for best Nespresso machine, the Nespresso CitiZ.

Upgrade pick

CitiZ

CitiZ

A sleeker, sturdier Nespresso

This larger-capacity machine is better for bigger groups but still doesn’t take up too much space on the counter.

If you want a grander, more durable Nespresso with a larger capacity, we like the CitiZ. The machine can make the same drinks as the Essenza Mini, with buttons for espresso and lungo that you can program to adjust their output. Plus, the CitiZ boasts a larger water tank and used capsule tray than our top pick, plus thoughtful design touches such as a steel espresso tray that you can flip up like a Murphy bed when you want to make a lungo and need to use a taller cup.

The city feels like a more luxurious Essenza Mini without slipping into the frivolous territory of Bluetooth apps or touchscreen menus. Its steel drip trays appear fancy and sturdy, and it is a bit more convenient to only have to refill the 33-ounce water tank and empty the capsule tray after a leisurely nine espressos, not five or six. At 4.7 by 9 inches, the CitiZ is the size of an upright shoebox. It takes up barely more room than the Essenza Mini on a countertop, but its 12.6-inch height is impressive and adds to its stature.

The CitiZ is about $100 more expensive than the Essenza Mini with these helpful but marginal upgrades. If you don’t care about impressive design, we don’t think there’s a significant reason to buy the CitiZ over the smaller-but-just-as-capable Essenza Mini. Like the Essenza Mini, the CitiZ comes with a one-year warranty (PDF) and lifetime assistance.

We tried a couple of Nespresso products designed for people who want to make their own coffee drinks with frothed milk, but we didn’t love any of them. In addition to selling several stand-alone milk frothers, Nespresso has an entire series of Lattissima machines in the Original line that boast integrated milk frothers. The cheapest in the series is the $380 Lattissima One, which came out after we finished testing models. We tested the $400 Lattissima+, which was the cheapest at the time of our testing.

Like our picks, the Lattissima+ can make a ristretto, espresso, and lungo. But it has a built-in milk frother that can make lattes at the touch of a button. The frother is removable and can be stored conveniently in the fridge along with any unused milk. You just fill up the milk container and replace it on the machine, plop the capsule, angle the frothing spigot toward your cup, and await your cappuccino. But the machine produced underwhelming cappuccinos. The milk we frothed had little volume. The cappuccino wasn’t bad but also wasn’t exactly a cappuccino.

Machines in the Lattissima series can also make a latte macchiato, which is just slightly different from a latte you might get in a coffee shop. The machine adds the espresso after the frothed milk, which means the espresso rests on top of the milk for a bolder first sip, according to this Starbucks infographic. The latte macchiato we tried wasn’t bad but seemed diluted. The machine also made awful sputtering noises while frothing the milk and while cleaning the milk wand.

Our biggest beef with the Lattissima+, however, is how difficult it is to clean the milk compartments. Basic Nespresso machines like the Essenza Mini or CitiZ are easy to clean or leave alone because the only thing that passes through their guts is water or coffee. But the Lattissima invites in milk, and with it, an overwhelming dread of spoiling. The machine has a self-cleaning function, where hot water passes through the wand and, hopefully, steams out the milky innards. But you can’t see inside the frothing contraption, so you have to trust that it did indeed clean itself. And if you forget about the milk in your fridge long enough for it to curdle, as we did inadvertently, it’s a pain to confidently clean the slim intestine of the tube and know that there aren’t spoiled flecks of milk trapped inside your Nespresso—through a pipe cleaner might work. Also, the Lattissima+’s water tank is narrow and book-shaped, not round, making it hard to refill.

To make lattes and cappuccinos on our own, we tested Nespresso’s own Aeroccino Black, the company’s most affordable stand-alone milk frother, against a milk frother from Capresso. We chose this Capresso over other frothers popular on Amazon because it came from a known coffee-gear company and the shape looked easier to use than other cylindrical models. We didn’t love either frother. The Aeroccino heated up the milk and made an even microfoam so fine we could barely tell it was there. The Capresso, on the other hand, produced a froth that was pleasantly thick but made up of large, uneven bubbles. We also preferred Capresso’s mug-shaped frother and its easy-pour spout over the Aeroccino’s cylindrical shape, which offers no spout to prevent spilling.

You can buy Nespresso capsules on the company site or on Amazon, as well as brick-and-mortar stores such as Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Macy’s. It may be easier to buy capsules on Amazon, but they cost the same or less on the Nespresso site. For example, at the time of writing, a variety pack of 50 Original line capsules costs $36.49 on Amazon or 73 cents per capsule. On the Nespresso site, most capsules in the original line are 70 or 72 cents, but you do have to pay the shipping on orders under $50. If you want to buy off-brand capsules compatible with your Nespresso machine, Amazon is your best bet.

Our tasting panel tried every single possible capsule in Nespresso’s Original line series, except for special editions. Half of the panel declared that the Rosabaya de Colombia Pure Origin capsule, which costs 72 cents, was the absolute best-tasting of the bunch, praising the sweet and fruity tasting notes. The second most popular capsule was Kazaar, from the Intenso series, as people liked the richness and detected a hint of vanilla. Nespresso fans from the Internet and from Wirecutter who love a dark, intense, full-bodied espresso seem to like the Ristretto and Arpeggio blends. Coffee writer Liz Clayton and some of our testers thought those capsules tasted burnt. As such, we don’t feel comfortable recommending any specific Nespresso capsules. But luckily they’re cheap enough that ordering a tasting sample won’t break the bank any more than buying a Nespresso. Every Nespresso machine includes a 16-capsule tasting pack, and we recommend trying them all to see what you like. There are also more targeted sample packs on Amazon, such as this tasting pack with Nespresso’s well-known flavors, or this single-origin tasting pack, which includes the Rosayaba we like.

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Capsules and packaging from the three off-brand Nespresso companies we tested.
We tested capsules from three off-brand companies. From left to right: Gourmesso, Bestpresso, and Jones Brothers. Photo: Michael Hession

We also tasted drinks from three companies that sell Nespresso-compatible capsules for a fraction of the price. Unlike Nespresso’s aluminum capsules, the cheaper third-party capsules are generally made of plastic and not recyclable—so if you’re at all concerned about the environment, these capsules aren’t for you. After researching 10 third-party capsule companies on Amazon and reading dozens of reviews, we decided to test capsules from three companies: Gourmesso (50 cents a capsule), Jones Brothers, and Nespresso. Of the three, we found Gourmesso to be the least offensive. It made a flavorful espresso, albeit noticeably less strong than Nespresso’s capsules. The Jones Brothers capsules made a bright but disappointingly weak espresso, and the Bestpresso made a watery, stale brew.

If you care more about energy than flavor, the caffeine content of Original-line Nespresso capsules varies depending on the blend, but most range from 50 to 80 mg of caffeine per cup. One outlier is the Kazaar blend, which packs a whopping 120 mg of caffeine. In comparison, a double shot of espresso, as you’d buy in a coffee shop, has around 80 mg of caffeine. And a 12-ounce cup of drip coffee has around 120 mg, significantly more than espresso.

We found minimal research on how the carbon footprint of a Nespresso capsule compared to the footprint of, say, filtered coffee. Nestlé, which owns Nespresso, hired a consulting firm to analyze the lifecycle of a capsule. The resulting 2009 report found drip filter coffee, per cup, results in a greater excess of boiled water and wasted coffee than both capsule and instant coffee, but we don’t necessarily trust this study. An independent study in 2011 determined the two most eco-friendly coffee brewing systems were filter coffee if you drink the whole pot, and instant coffee, if you only boil the necessary amount of water. They found capsule coffee and the materials and processes required to make and dispose of its packaging caused more environmental damage. The study determined aluminum capsules had a smaller footprint than plastic ones, but only if recycled.

Dozens of used Nespresso capsules drying out in a stainless steel bowl.
To prevent leaks, one Wirecutter editor recommends letting your capsules dry out before adding them to the recycling bag. Photo: Michael Hession

Luckily, Nespresso offers a program that recycles the aluminum capsules and composts the coffee grounds. It’s pretty easy to use: You can order up to two recycling bags at a time from the Nespresso website and have them shipped to your home for free. Each bag can hold up to 200 Original line or 100 Vertuo line capsules and can be shipped back free of cost to Nespresso recycling facilities. You can also drop recycling bags off at a local Nespresso boutique or participating stores like Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table. So while the bags don’t need to be replaced too often, you’ll need to find a place to store them. The used capsules can give off a faint odor of coffee, so we recommend plopping the bag in a freezer if there’s enough space. The bags can also leak when full, so Wirecutter senior editor Nathan Edwards suggests leaving recently used capsules in a bowl to dry out for a week or so before adding them to the recycling bag.

But the recycling program isn’t perfect. Everyone who buys Nespresso capsules in the US has access to the recycling plan. But just because something is made of recyclable material does not mean it’s being recycled. Capacity means nothing if it’s not being used, and Nespresso has not released any data on how many capsules they’re actually recycling. And people who love the ease of a one-touch coffee-maker may not feel compelled to collect their used capsules for four months and then ship it out to a recycling facility, which requires energy and resources that further burden the environment.

Outside of the Nespresso program, there’s no guarantee you can recycle capsules on your own. Even if you manage to separate the lid and scrub out all the grounds, your local recycling center probably isn’t equipped to process anything that small. So if you try to recycle the capsule on your own, they may slip through the filtering screen or jam the processing machines.

So if you do choose to buy a Nespresso, taking full advantage of the recycling program will ensure your capsules don’t pile up in a landfill. Reusable capsules are also an option, but not a great one, since they’re tricky to use and don’t yield the same results as an actual Nespresso pod (more on that below). If you’re really worried about the environmental impact, don’t buy a Nespresso so you avoid creating the waste in the first place. All methods of making coffee create some amount of waste, such as filters and the bags that hold your beans. But you can minimize those effects by composting grounds and using paper filters.

We also tested Sealpods, reusable steel capsules that offer the greenest way to use a Nespresso. We chose Sealpods over several other reusable Nespresso-compatible capsules, such as WayCap or BRBHOM, because Sealpods had the highest ratings on Amazon and were readily available in the US. To use a Sealpod, fill the open steel capsule with grounds and tamp it down tightly. Then, cover the filled capsule with a one-use sticker and, sealing it tight, pop the capsule into the machine to brew an espresso-like normal. It’s not a terribly difficult process, and we got the hang of it in just a few tries.

A close up of a person manually filling a reusable capsule with ground espresso coffee.
Photo: Michael Hession

But the process still isn’t convenient enough for us to fully recommend reusable capsules like the Sealed. First off, you need to have beans ground fine enough for espresso, meaning you need a premium coffee grinder or access to a coffee shop that will do it for you. You may also be able to find pre-ground espresso coffee at your local grocery store—just make sure the grind setting is extra-fine and avoid grounds that are labeled as “espresso” but are coarsely ground. Second, you probably won’t be able to save yourself time in the morning by pre-filling a bunch of capsules ahead of time. At around $40 for a two-pack on Amazon and $150 for a 10-pack from the company site, the capsules are too expensive to rationalize buying a dozen to fill and store. While filling the capsule isn’t hard, it’s messy, and the slew of extra steps kind of nullifies the one-touch allure of a Nespresso machine. Also, the stickers aren’t reusable, and replacements will, of course, need to be shipped to you, so you’re not exactly producing zero waste. Third, no matter how tightly we packed the grounds, our Sealpod espresso came out consistently under-extracted.