The Machines I Tested
The [Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee And Espresso Machine](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Nespresso+VertuoPlus+Coffee+And+Espresso+Machine&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the all-rounder. It brews both espresso and a full cup of coffee and the crema is the best of any pod machine I compared.
Check price on Amazon →I compared five pod coffee machines on my kitchen counter to find which ones brew the best cup with the least mess and fastest morning routine.
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The Machines I Tested
The [Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee And Espresso Machine](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Nespresso+VertuoPlus+Coffee+And+Espresso+Machine&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the all-rounder. It brews both espresso and a full cup of coffee and the crema is the best of any pod machine I compared.
FAQs
If you value convenience and consistency over saving cents per cup, yes. My morning time saved was real and the coffee was good enough to skip the cafe stop.
Aluminum Nespresso pods are recyclable through the brand program. Plastic K-cups are tougher. Reusable pod adapters work in three of my five machines.
