The perfect Nespresso machine – For all those people that have ever complained about their Older Nespresso machine being to cold, to much froth, wrong coffee/milk pour order, can't make a flat white, can't adjust pour quantities easily etc, well this machine has solved all the problems plagued by previous Nespresso machines, and not an Aeroccino in site, and good riddance to that silly milk whisker ;)

This is my 6th Nespresso machine in 12 years, and for the first time, everything about this machine has been perfect.

It's looks are strange at first, but the art Deco style grows on you and you'll fall in love in no time.

Right, being that this machine has a steam wand, I was a bit afraid that it's steaming function would be shared with the same water heater (thermo block) as the coffee heater, and the result would be a waiting time between using the steam function and the coffee pour. But as it seems, there may be two thermo blocks in this machine, once the steaming function is turned on and primed (about 25 seconds) it's ready to go at anytime, and it's good hot steam, not to wet, and once you get the hang of it, it steams well. No need to be a wizard at it, it has a airater attachment on it so it's a point and shoot steamer. Heats a single serve to 70c in under a minute.

Two dials on the front for adjusting your espresso and Lungo pour volumes, espresso 25-60 mls and Lungo 70-150mls.

Dials and buttons here are very well made.

Steam wand has a lever style off-on-steam handle.

This machine is ready to make a coffee shot in 10 seconds from startup, very fast. You have to turn the steam function on separately, but this is beacuse not everyone will want to use the steam function all the time.

1.4litre water container, very large used capsule container and a sufficient drip tray (this could have been a bit bigger, my ONLY gripe) Two little LED lights in the capsule disposal tray are a neat touch.

Beautifully long pod loading handle giving plenty of leverage for ease of use loading pods.

All metal construction, only plastic used is the drip tray (inner part) and the used pod container.

And it can take all different sized glasses, cup and mugs.

Of course being that this has a steam wand, there is a bit more work involved in making your fav milk drink compared to the Lattissima models, but being you are in control of how that milk is now prepared, you have better control over froth and heat levels, but I suggest you buy a milk thermometer so you don't over heat the milk. And forget about the aeroccino, stupid time consuming machine. If you only drink milk coffees, this or the lattissima plus are the only way to go.

This IMHO after being involved using Nespresso since the 90's, is by far the perfect Nespresso coffee machine.

For the energy conscience, it's wattage is 2300 watts, the most of any Nespresso machine to date. That said, this machine heats up fast, and you don't need the machine on for more than 5 mins if making a single coffee.

Oh, and it's makes a coffee shot exactly the same as all other Nespresso machines.

Don't hesitate buying this machine, yes it's a bit more work steaming your milk, but it's worth it, and for those that want to take a coffee with them when leaving the house, this is by far the best machine for making a hot coffee. As hot as you desire!

Highly recommended

Skamp It's perfect, fun to use, stupidly well built, beautiful styling, best Nespresso coffee machine to date. Nothing, cost more than the rest of the range, but hey, you get what you pay for ;)