![]() Our first thought as we unboxed this petite machine: “How cute!” But while the Sboly is, indeed, compact, it packs an impressive punch, most notably for its versatility. ![]() In short, if staying stocked up on pods and taking an extra step or two to recycle don’t turn you off, you like the option of brewing an espresso if you wish, and you value your time in the morning, this machine belongs on your counter.īest budget single-serve coffee maker: Sboly Single Serve Coffee Maker Brewer $79 $50 at Walmart Unlike nearly every other model tested, it also comes in multiple colors - black, white and silver - and is sturdier and more durable than most of the other machines. The slim, minimalist, modern look takes up very little rof your precious counter space, and thoughtful design features - including an adjustable water tank that can be moved to rest to the right, left or behind the machine - allows you to make it fit best in your space. It also looks super sweet on your counter. The next time you use it, the pod is ejected into a receptacle (it holds 10) so there’s no need to walk the used one over to the trash until it’s full. If there’s water in the tank, you simply tap the lever, insert your chosen pod and tap the sole button on top. Pods aside, the machine is our winner because it’s just so easy to use. We also found Nespresso delivers a much richer, darker-roast and more flavorful taste than traditional K-cups (true coffee connoisseurs will also look for the brand’s special partnerships with global coffee producers and limited edition blends.)Īnd while Nespresso does offer a recycling program (the pods are aluminum), it does require some work on your part: You’ll need to collect them in the included recycling bag (or request a free one), then drop them at a collection center, Nespresso store, post office or UPS store. By comparison, K-cups, used in Keurigs and other pod-friendly machines, are readily available at pretty much any supermarket or big box store, but when quality triumphs over ease of use, Nespresso pods edge out the competition. That, of course, is less expensive than picking up an espresso every morning at your neighborhood coffee shop, but you’re locked in to using Nespresso Vertuo line only. A 40-count variety pack is $40 on Amazon. So, here are the minuses of pods: They aren’t cheap. The machine comes with a starter pod variety pack ranging from espresso to lattes in an array of flavor intensity. In addition to the different sizes, you can also choose from a wide range of blends. They also come in 27 flavor options, from a highly intense double espresso for those mornings you need jet fuel to get you moving to medium roasts just right for a mid-morning pick-me-up to flavored coffees perfect for blending with milk for an afternoon latte.Īnd thanks to a clever barcode design, the machine reads each capsule, so the user doesn’t have to worry about changing up any settings just pop the pod in, tap a button, wait 90 seconds for it to do its thing and you’re done. The pods accommodate five cup sizes - espresso (1.35-ounce), double espresso (2.7-ounces), gran lungo (5-ounces), coffee (8-ounces) and alto coffee (14-ounces). The big pluses of the pods are that you are always guaranteed a great cup of coffee, no guessing or experimenting with ground amount or timing (and no need for an additional coffee grinder at all). Now, that consistency, of course, is partly owed to its use of Nespresso - specifically, Nespresso VertuoPlus - pods. ![]() It produced the hottest coffee of the bunch, delivered the same great taste with every cup, allowed for a variety of brewing options and truly could not be easier to use. ![]() This single-cup coffee maker stood out from the pack in nearly every category. If you’re in the market for a coffee machine that can brew a consistently great cup that’s piping hot, makes espresso, is extremely easy to use and looks great on your counter, you need the Nespresso VertuoPlus in your life. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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