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4.5
If you're looking at this item, and debating on whether or not to purchase it, it's fair to assume that you're looking for something easy and convenient, but not at the expense of quality. I have great news! The all around quality of this machine is superb, and I've owned one for quite a while now, and have plenty of experience with it.To start things off, if you're new to the whole Nespresso line of machines, you're of course going to need to read all instructions before doing anything, just to ensure that you're well prepared and capable of operating the Inissia.As far as the build quality goes, this thing feels very solid and sturdy, and even though most of it is made of plastic, all of the important parts are made of a very durable feeling metal material that I feel confident will hold up very nicely. It has some weight to it, and just doesn't feel cheap at all to me. The handle you use to close the brew chamber is very satisfying in terms of being well built and having an all around good feel to it. Absolutely no issues as far as build quality is concerned.This machine is only made to brew the designated "capsules" which are made by nespresso, and can actually be a bit pricey if you plan on drinking a whole lot of espresso based beverages, but the overall convenience and quality make up for the price in my opinion. Keep in mind I'm a huge coffee fan, and love to have my espressos straight, so I may be a heavier user than some. The nespresso website, as well as amazon, have a large selection of all the available capsules, and the packaging or "sleeves" they come in, tell you all about the origin of the coffee inside the corresponding capsule. Everything is very informative and nice, and makes the whole experience a lot better. There's a flavor profile along with an intensity meter, to let you know how flavorful and full bodied the particular capsule you've purchased is. The selection of capsules is vast, and there's something for everyone, whether you like a light breakfast type roast, or a rich and full bodied brew. They even have a few "flavored" capsules including vanilla and caramel, and believe it or not they're very good. Not too sweet, but just right. Finding a good coffee for you is not going to be a problem with Nespresso.Operating the Inissia is very straightforward and user friendly, once you've initially brewed a capsule. You basically just fill the water reservoir in the back with fresh, filtered water, and choose one of two buttons between a "lungo" (long shot) or an espresso shot (short shot). Basically the lungo shot is larger volume, and tastes a little less intense, although they have their own special lungo capsules, designated for the lungo shot. It's a very good drink, and if you're not into drinking espresso shots straight, then you may find that a lungo shot is just right for you. As with any other coffee beverage, you can always add hot water or any flavors you want to dilute/alter the taste to your liking. Once you load your capsule and close the handle, you then short press the selection of either lungo or espresso, and the corresponding light will start flashing. This lets you know that the water is heating up. It takes maybe 20 seconds, and then the flashing light will stop. This lets you know it's ready to brew. You then simply tap the button once more, and the brewing starts. Very simple operation once done for the first time.As for clean up, this thing really is a breeze. It has it's own drip tray, and also a compartment used to catch the used capsules, once you raise the handle again after the brewing process has completed. It supposedly holds around 10 spent capsules I believe, and is a very nice feature just for the added convenience. As far as deep cleaning with white vinegar and water, as long as you use clean, filtered water, you'll probably never really need to do it more than once maybe. I've owned mine for several months now, and have yet to deep clean it, and it keeps churning out the same fantastic quality coffee as it did the day I purchased it. A simple wipe down with a wet cloth every now and then is really all you need to do, which is wonderful.I'm not going to talk too much about the aeroccino milk frother, as I really don't take milk in my espresso too often, but I have used it several times, and it's very effective and does exactly as advertised. You basically short press the button in the front, to heat and froth your milk, and long press it to froth it cold. There's a little plastic piece that allows you to switch from frothed milk, to foam. My milk has been perfect everytime I've used it, and it doesn't take long at all to get it hot.If you're looking for an entry level, affordable, high quality espresso machine, look no further than right here. If convenience is something you want, yet don't want to sacrifice taste, then look no further. I use this thing everyday, and it delivers a perfect shot of espresso everytime for me, and I love trying all the different varieties. I really think you'll be pleased with the Inissia. Thanks for reading and enjoy the coffee!
