Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black

Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black Review

Nespresso D150 Espresso Machine, Black Feature

• 1250-watt manual espresso machine designed for mess-free coffee-filled capsules
• 19-bar pressure pump; 1-1/5-liter plastic water reservoir lifts off for easy filling
• Steam wand/hot-water nozzle with built-in frothing attachment; cup-warming plate
• Espresso cup, Lungo cup, and assortment of 12 capsules included
• Measures 11-1/5 by 8 by 11-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

If you're an espresso, cappuccino, and/or latte fancier with an aversion to messiness and a devotion to uncomplicated appliances, this is the espresso machine for you. Instead of requiring an operator to measure out and carefully tamp down ground coffee and then dispose of wet grounds, it uses capsules filled with exactly the amount of ground coffee needed for one cup of espresso (use two capsules for a larger cappuccino or latte). After use, simply discard the capsule, which won't spill grounds on the counter. Nespresso sends along 20 capsules of two varieties of coffee with the machine, and they offer additional capsules in nine varieties of coffee, including two decaffeinated, for sale on their Web site or by toll-free telephone order.

Other features of the 12-by-8-by-11-1/2-inch, 1,200-watt machine: The plastic water reservoir (1-1/4 quarts, or 24 espressos) lifts off for easy filling; the steam wand/hot-water nozzle has a built-in frothing attachment for creating cappuccino and latte foam; and on top of the machine is a metal plate for prewarming cups. (Two espresso cups and saucers are included.) Cleaning the machine is simple, with clear instructions and a tool provided. --Fred Brack

Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine. Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso D150 machine is part of our classic line. Classic Line machines all have the capsule holder system that uses the traditional gesture for preparing an espresso. They are designed with clean, simple, box shaped lines. The D150 machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use. Manual control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. Removable steam nozzle for hot water and steam. Cups warming plate. Black and stainless steel ABS finish. A simple system with a capsule holder which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. Removable water container (41 oz)