Given the compact design, user-friendliness, and versatility of this Lattissima Pro model, it remains one of our favorite Nespresso machines. Remove the water tank and fill it with 100ml of the descaling solution followed by 500ml of fresh water. That means the hot water will be plain hot water and not taste vaguely like coffee-flavored hot water.

You just fill the milk container with milk (we find that skimmed or semi skimmed works best) – no need to measure out the exact amount, just put plenty in.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Each machine includes a complimentary welcome set with a range of Nespresso capsules with unique aromatic profiles. If you’re looking for a multipurpose machine with a focus on ease of use, you won’t be disappointed by the DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima Pro Espresso Machine.

These should be emptied regularly and cleaned, but since they’re not in contact with the coffee you’re drinking, they don’t need much more than a swish in soapy water and a quick rinse. The water spout fits behind a small door on the side of the machine, so there’s no risk of it getting lost in the kitchen’s junk drawer.

Not many machines available on the market can compete with the results you get here – and this machine looks fantastic too. It heats quickly and leaves you with virtually no cleanup (more on that below) and no wet, messy coffee grounds. It doesn’t take a genius to work out, but you will find that you need to consult the manual the first few times you use it and when you are experimenting with different drinks.

The shape of the Nespresso capsule has been specially designed to ensure that the pressurized water flows evenly through the ground coffee during extraction. If I’m in a rush, or simply a bit distracted by the chaos that surrounds me in the morning, I can easily get this wrong. From there, you simply reattach the container to the machine and wait just 15 seconds for the milk to heat up.In all seriousness though, it really is so quick and simple to ensure that you keep a clean and safe machine. Which ones you go for will have a huge bearing on your experience with this (or any other) machine, so please bear this in mind when you purchase a machine. All the Nespresso machines are equipped with a 19-bar pressure pump, which provides the power needed to pierce the film of the capsule and release the coffee's 900 or so different aromas. Prior to this, the high-pressure pump quickly but efficiently extracts every last bit of deliciousness contained within a capsule for that aroma and flavor you love. With its automatic cappuccino system, the Lattissima Touch is able to prepare an authentic, velvety cappuccino or latte macchiato, straight in your cup or glass.