Nespresso Gran Lattissima EN650.B by De'Longhi, 1400 W, 1 cup, Black

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Nespresso Gran Lattissima provides good value for your money. It has a fast heating system, an automatic milk frother with a removable milk container, and is compatible with both Nespresso and third-party capsules.

Lattissima machines with integrated frothers that brew specialty beverages with the push of a single buttonBy hand — If you don’t have a dishwasher, you need to clean the Rapid Cappuccino System by hand. Disassemble it, and soak it in hot water with mild soap for half an hour. Dry and reassemble. For our money, OriginalLine machines are better than VertuoLine machines because their pump produces more authentic espresso, the coffee tends to be hotter, and there's no barcode scanning system meaning you can find less-expensive third-party capsules. This covers the main drinks that you’d find in your local coffee shop. You get three espresso drinks, four milk-based beverages, and hot foam and hot milk.

It also leaves you with the possibility of purchasing re-usable Nespresso capsules, allowing you to buy and grind whole espresso beans. Fresh coffee beans will be much tastier than the coffee grounds contained in capsules, possibly for months. You could brew an espresso shot separately, and then use the one-touch hot milk or milk foam buttons (and program these as well) to create your favorite milky drink. You will also notice the Rapid Cappuccino System (RCS) prominently featured in front - it looks like a milk container with a spout coming out from its side. Lattissima One is more compact than the Gran model. This means it has a smaller capsule container capacity (8 vs. 14). However, the water tank capacity is the same for both machines — 34 oz. The milk system functions as on the Gran Lattissima, but the milk container is smaller (only 4 oz compared to the 17 oz).

Fully automated espresso machines like this one have inner components where the milk circulates. So a thorough cleaning is very important to avoid your machine becoming a thriving bacteria colony. The machine froths the milk automatically. You don’t even have to pour the milk or move the cup to a milk dispenser. All you have to do is switch the milk frothing to the froth position to make foamed milk recipes. A notification mechanism designed to inform users when the machine requires descaling, a crucial maintenance task to remove mineral deposits and maintain optimal performance, ensuring the machine's longevity and the quality of brewed coffee. The Gran Lattissima comes with a stand to elevate the platform where your espresso cup would go. This is a thoughtful feature since it'll help keep your espresso hot. You can also create a custom drink if the recipes by De'Longhi do not suit your definition of a particular drink.

This machine is made of several materials. It has some stainless steel and plastic with matte and high gloss finishes. The top of the machine features a glass touch panel, with 9 one-touch buttons for easy preparation of 9 different drinks (2 of those are hot milk and milk froth so we don't consider them coffee drinks). All the cleaning takes a lot of time, even running the automatic rinse of the milk frother. That’s a downside for me, especially because the milk frother can clog up and stop working easily, which would ruin its main selling point. Coffee Drinks: Quality and Options You should clean the Rapid Cappuccino System after every use. This system is self-cleaning (to an extent). After frothing the milk, move the knob to the “Clean” setting. Water will run through the frother tubes, so there’s no milk crust. Just make sure when preparing milk-based drinks that you switch the milk frothing regulator to the "froth" position. Finally, I’d recommend this machine for beginners and busy coffee lovers who want ease of use and convenience. Should You Get Nespresso Gran Lattissima?Foamed milk recipes include the cappuccino and the latte macchiato. They do not contain hot milk, just milk foam.