Pod coffees offer a convenience unlike any other — pop a pod into your chosen coffee maker, press a button and you’ve got delicious bean water in no time. But it’s hard to find that perfect cup with a consistently rich, amazing flavor. That’s where Nespresso comes in. According to several reviewers, Nespresso delivers an incredible cup with the Vertuo Pop+, the brand’s smallest and most colorful pod machine to date. One reviewer says it brews “literally Starbucks quality” coffee, while another says it helped them cut down on morning coffee trips and save extra cash. If you’re looking to harness the power of your local coffee shop at home, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is on sale right now at nearly 25% off for $99 at Amazon and Target, a week ahead of October Prime Day!
Much like a Keurig, the Vertuo Pop+ is a compact pod coffee maker that cleanly fits into counter spaces and kitchens. “Good-bye, morning Starbucks trips!”
Unlike Keurig, however, the Vertuo Pop+ offers various coffee formats instead of a single-cup serving — it can make 5-, 8-, and 12-ounce coffees, as well as single- and double espresso shots. It has a removable 25-ounce water tank, so you can easily fill it up, and it’ll alert you when it’s time to descale and clean up.
Nespresso has over 40 specialty pod coffees available, plus you’ll get a small variety pack when you purchase this machine to see which flavors you enjoy best.
And in case you need even more hyperbolic reviews, read what reviewer Christina had to say: “The coffees I have tried all have such great flavor and richness. The machine has worked well and was easy to set up. Coffee is ready in no time at all. The Vertuo pods are more expensive than K-Cups, but I think they are worth every penny. I am thrilled with my purchase!”
“Can’t live with out, great coffee,” says one user. “[It’s a] good size [and] makes me not want to go to Starbucks.”
What makes the Pop+ so pop, though, is its various colors: You can grab this machine in white, pink, lilac, black, gray and teal.
Another notable difference between Keurig and Nespresso is the inclusion of a recycling program. While Keurig and other single-serve pod machines pile up plastic, Nespresso has a program that lets you mail in your used aluminum pods to recycle. You can find more info about these mailers here.
If you want the full barista experience, you can also grab the Vertuo Next coffee maker on sale at Amazon, which includes a milk frother for cold and hot drinks. It’s currently a whopping 40% off and a favorite of HuffPost shopping senior staff writer Lourdes Avila Uribe.
Grab this colorful Nespresso machine at Amazon while it’s 24% off, and read on for more promising reviews from happy, hyper coffee drinkers.
“I’ve had this for a a few months now, and I absolutely love it! Coming from a Keurig, there’s no comparison! The brew is delicious and even does the foam! No complaints except that it’s a little louder than my Keurig, but the taste is what matters! Also, the pods are harder to find out in the wild, so I just ordered mine from Amazon.” — Jordan Lapira
“I can’t live without my nespresso. it gave me my will to live back. every morning i hover to it as soon as i open my eyes the coffee is soooooo good literally starbucks quality. id buy it over and over and over and over and over again” — Taylor
“Holy Molly! I personally never had a cup of coffee like this. The crema really adds to the taste. I have had a Keurig machine before and I really wasn’t impressed. I also felt bad contributing to our planet’s plastic issue. The coffee taste the same or maybe not as good as a regular drip coffee machine.
I decided to try this one as I like the idea of making one cup at a time vs a whole pot. I also like that you can recycle the pods. I got the vintage yellow machine. Great color. I cleaned the machine as recommended and put in my first pod. I chose decaf(which was included in the box). Everything worked as it should. The smell was wonderful, just like a coffee shop. Time for the taste test. I added my favorite creamer and took a sip. It was amazing! I couldn’t believe how good the coffee was. It was similar to the coffee from a coffee barista . Now I am wondering why I waited so long to make this purchase. Yes the coffee is a little on the expensive side. But the quality is so much better. I bought this to use in my rv, but now I will use it here at home as well. I have a small kitchen and it doesn’t take much room. Super easy to use, just push one button.” — Peaceful Life
“I bought this machine to make mess-free espresso & coffee beverages at home. It was easy to set up and it came with the complimentary capsule kit. I haven’t tried all of the capsules, but I like the taste and the crema of the espressos. The water tank is a bit small, but you don’t need to refill it as often unless you brew the coffee pods (which use more water) compared to the espresso.
It’s easy to clean and the pods automatically drop to a waste compartment which you can easily access on its left side.
I’ve read reviews saying how the machine is loud like a jet engine, and naturally I was worried at first. However after using it a couple of times I have to disagree with those statements. If you’ve ever heard an espresso machine grind and brew, you would know that this machine is remarkably quiet in comparison. I could use this machine in my room without waking anyone.
The machine does drip a few drops after you brew, but thankfully that’s what the drip tray is for.
The only con I would say is that there are so many different types of pods to choose from that it’s really overwhelming. I’m not really sure what they mean, but I’ll buy the ones I enjoy the most.
Overall for the price of this machine, it’s fun and easy to make coffees at home. And it’s cheaper per brew than buying a $5+ coffee outside.” — Tony C
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