Gadget DuJour: A Posh Pod-Style Caffeine Machine

by Natasha Wolff | April 1, 2014 8:34 am

Owning a Nespresso machine used to require a fervent commitment to European-style espresso. But now, the brand is expanding into the realm of actual coffee with its recently launched VertuoLine[1].

Aesthetically speaking, the machine is gorgeous—but it also delivers a pretty spectacular cup of coffee. It operates like a standard single-serving coffee maker—insert the capsule, close the lever and press a button—but what differentiates the VertuoLine from other units is the way the cup is prepared. Each coffee pod is labeled with a unique bar code, which tells the machine exactly how it should be brewed. The result is a perfectly smooth cup of coffee or espresso beneath a layer of foam (or what Nespresso eloquently calls “crema”) that’s said to indicate a high quality product. Nespresso suggests stirring the coffee before sipping to release a heavier aroma and spicy, woody notes.

Nespresso VertuoLine

There are currently eight different blends available for large-cup coffee, and four specific to espresso. The VertuoLine[2] can be paired with an optional milk frother to make other beverages like lattes and cappuccinos and is available in red, chrome or black for $299 (or $349 with Aeroccino+ milk frother).

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