Last Updated: July 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Nespresso Essenza Mini Original Espresso Machine by Breville Piano Black
Last Updated: July 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Coffee
163espresso, nespresso, pods, cup of coffee, keurig
+95%
-5%
" ... Good coffee, it's less acidic then my Vertuo coffee pods. ... "
" ... I am VERY happy with my purchase and will recommend to my other coffee loving friends and family. ... "
" ... In an effort to be healthier the past couple years, I’ve given that up and switched to tea and coffee. ... "
" ... Pods work well, and coffee is super quick and tasty. ... "
" ... I like the ease of making a cup of coffee and the coffee is good. ... "
" ... love this product prefect if you don’t have a lot of counter space but want great coffee! ... "
" ... Great selection of coffee. ... "
" ... I once saw 80 pods for $30 that's near .30 cents for coffee. ... "
Size
104machine, footprint, easy to use, cup, counter
+92%
-8%
" ... Doesn’t occupy too much space. ... "
" ... The machine itself is very compact and beautiful looking machine. ... "
" ... Super easy to use and very compact! ... "
" ... Like it’s small sheek design! ... "
" ... Now I can take my machine when I travel ... "
" ... It's convenient, easy to use and small . ... "
" ... It fits perfectly in my kitchen! ... "
" ... It accommodate shot cup, small cup, and regular mug (the cup stand is removable). ... "
Usage
84counter space, milk, counter, drip tray, delicious
+94%
-6%
" ... I also use the separate milk frother for almond milk, skim milk, half & half. ... "
" ... It occupies hardly any space (in a small kitchen it is important) and it is easy to handle. ... "
" ... Great if you don't have much counter space. ... "
" ... It is very compact, which translates into more counter space -perfect for me in my small urban loft. ... "
" ... This little guy takes up very little space yet its performance is outstanding. ... "
" ... Makes delicious espresso and takes very little space on the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... It has a small reservoir, but easily refilled. ... It makes a great cup of espresso and lungos (actually makes 3 sizes). ... "
" ... It's extremely compact and can fit into nearly any kitchen. ... "
Ease of Use
74machine, easy to clean, great espresso, nespresso, espresso
+100%
" ... Very easy to use and doesn’t take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Ease of use: 4 (see cons) ... -1-- EASE OF USE ... "
" ... Makes the best espressos and it’s very compact and easy to use! ... "
" ... It really is tiny (like a third the size of my Keurig) and incredibly easy to use. ... "
" ... Its easy to get spoiled with this little machine! ... "
" ... Simply the easiest way to do espresso. ... "
" ... Its easy to use and well built. ... It is also easy to clean and refill. ... "
" ... The product is good quality, very user friendly, and comes with sample pods to help find which espresso types/flavors you like. ... "
Cleaning
38easy to clean, water, easy to use, coffee, super easy
+92%
-8%
" ... I also like that it’s easy to clean/very minimal cleaning. ... "
" ... The first time this happened I thought my machine had broke, but it just needed to be emptied. ... "
" ... I use it on a daily basis and can usually clean it out in the time the Essenza takes to make the espresso. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... "
" ... Basically it has two settings, Espresso and Lungo. ... Then just eject the pod and run a clear water cycle to clean the nozzle. ... "
" ... It takes up zero space and spits out high quality espressos so fast it will make your head spin! ... "
" ... Easy run, easy clean, easy on the counter space and good coffee . ... "
" ... If you just want to have a no mess, no clean-up, quick, consistent cup of Espresso - get one. ... "
Price
34worth, deal, price point, starbucks, pricey
+94%
-6%
" ... The lattes are WONDERFUL and it has saved me a lot of money as I tend to get lattes out a lot. ... "
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... It works well and it is a good price. ... "
" ... That being said, compared to the other machines this one seems to be the best bang for your buck. ... "
" ... A great espresso machine for a great price. ... "
" ... I save so much money from making my own versus buying at Starbucks. ... "
" ... I got this cheaper for a deal over the holiday and oh I am glad I took advantage of the deal. ... "
" ... Really happy with this purchase and the price! ... "
Product Reliability
33months, nespresso, weeks, two months, stopped working
+52%
-48%
" ... I will update in a few weeks hopefully it continues to work flawlessly. ... "
" ... Anyway, I just hope I will be able to use for a long time without any machine's problem. ... "
" ... It must have been sitting in a warehouse somewhere for several months. ... "
" ... Nespresso is life. ... "
" ... Two months into owning this little machine, I have no complaints! ... "
" ... I have used my Keurig exclusively for 4+ years. ... "
" ... I’ve had this machine for about 3 months now and I have had zero issues. ... "
" ... Working great so far 3 months. ... "
Family
25apartment, tiny, office, small kitchen, nespresso
+100%
" ... I had Nespresso at an Italian friends house and loved it for an after dinner treat. ... "
" ... Bought for second home. ... "
" ... I have two, one for my office at work, and another at home. ... "
" ... Bought this for our RV,so far so good. ... "
" ... It can sit in the living room so anybody dropping by can choose a flavor and have a sip. ... "
" ... Perfect for small spaces! ... "
" ... First saw it in our room on Viking ship to Cuba. ... "
" ... The machine is nice and small and takes very little room on my countertop. ... "
Marketplace
21nespresso, sold, pods, order, stores
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought this machine on a special half-price deal from Amazon. ... I tried some of the other compatible capsules on the market and sold by Amazon but L's are the best. ... "
" ... I bought this during an amazon daily deal. ... "
" ... Thanks to Amazon. ... "
" ... Sold brand new by Amazon Prime directly. ... Received on December 10, 2018. ... "
" ... I admit that I bought this on an impulse when I saw that the price was $60 when I saw it on Amazon. ... "
" ... I read tons of reviews here and other places, waited for a good Amazon Warehouse deal ($119 for the mini and the frother), and finally pulled the trigger. ... "
" ... The good news, amazon replaced the order in 2 days. ... The only ask of me was that I send back the expired order by packing, labeling, and shipping it (for free) on my own. ... "
" ... The US version that I purchased also came with a $10 voucher for my next purchase on Nespresso stores/on-line store. ... "
Design
20machine, shots, nespresso, sleek, shot
+95%
-5%
" ... And you just feel so classy drinking out of tiny little cups. ... "
" ... The two functions for Expresso and Lungo shots are perfect. ... "
" ... Like it’s small sheek design! ... "
" ... The design is thoughtful and intuitive. ... "
" ... Of course, Good design machine looks nice. ... "
" ... It looks very sleek too. ... "
" ... If you want a cup like George Clooney has in the adds you will need about 4 single shots. ... "
" ... The feel of the build is good. ... "
Build Quality
20espresso, cups, pods, nespresso, metal lever
+65%
-35%
" ... Quieter than the older model Nespresso I had that broke. ... "
" ... It's nice looking, well made, and solidly constructed. ... I do love that Nespresso aluminum capsules are 100% recyclable, and that they have a program that doesn't cost me anything. ... "
" ... The build quality of this tiny Essenza Mini is top notch. ... It’s heavy and solid, and the top opening latch is metal and clicks home crisply. ... "
" ... It's small but feels very sturdy so unless I drop it I can't imagine it getting damaged. ... "
" ... The machine feels solid. ... "
" ... Operation feels secure and reliable. ... (Hello solid steel lever!) ... "
" ... Lots of foam. ... "
" ... The feel of the build is good. ... "
Heating
19quick, water, heats up quickly, espresso, quickly
+100%
" ... It heats up super fast. ... "
" ... Modern looking, easy to operate, rapid heating. ... "
" ... It heats up very fast and it’s small and compact. ... "
" ... Simple, easy to use, heats water quickly. ... "
" ... It heats up and makes fantastic espresso within seconds of being turned on. ... "
" ... Heats up super quickly and makes an espresso in 20 seconds. ... "
" ... Love the small profile and comes with a milk/cream frother that heat or keeps cool. ... "
" ... 2) Heats up super quick. ... "
For Travel
14nespresso, vacation, trip, europe, espresso
+100%
" ... Used one on a Viking Ocean Cruise to Bermuda and fell in love . ... "
" ... Works great, it is my “traveler” espresso maker for vacations. ... "
" ... We take this on our trips because it's light and easy to transport. ... "
" ... I was introduced to nespresso machines while in France for a vacation and love having one at home. ... "
" ... This is small enough to take in your luggage on a trip. ... "
" ... I’d used Nespresso machines in hotels in Europe and knew they made terrific espresso. ... "
" ... I wanted a small footprint Nespresso that I could take on trips to satisfy my habit whenever I want. ... "
" ... After a trip to Europe, I grew to appreciate the convenience of a cup of espresso (there was a Nespresso machine in our Paris hotel lobby) - small volume, high impact. ... "
Returns
10returned, amazon, replacement, refund, nespresso
-100%
" ... Will return this mess. ... "
" ... Hoping I can get replacement of refund. ... "
" ... I have yet to hear back from them as my return period expired already! ... "
" ... after troubleshooting the machine Nespresso advised me to return it . " ... "
" ... And would cost me the same or maybe more to return it. ... Without return I cannot neither get a refund neither i can get a new one. ... "
" ... Ordered this item 2x (original and then replacement) - both machines showed up with a missing aerocino3, most disappointing and annoying to have to return. ... "
" ... returned and purchased larger model paid more very very happy though ... "
" ... I wished I didn't throw away the package too early so that I can return it. ... "
Delivery
9arrived, delivered, today, shipping, received
+89%
-11%
" ... Product arrived in well-used condition. ... "
" ... Good product delivered on time ... "
" ... Received on December 10, 2018. ... "
" ... 2-3 day delivery. ... "
" ... Surprise, it arrived in 2 days with no shipping cost. ... "
" ... Arrived the next day after ordering. ... "
" ... I am so pleased with the product, the "gift" and the speedy delivery. ... "
Water Resistance
5waste, however, water tank, viking, unit
+80%
-20%
" ... Used one on a Viking Ocean Cruise to Bermuda and fell in love . ... "
" ... You can make it mild, strong, or extra strong depending on the pod and the ounces of water used. ... "
" ... However it all starts with good water like my landlord in Italy use to tell me! ... "
" ... > Water tank comfortably holds one full standard (16.9oz/0.5L) water bottle worth of water. ... "
Defective Delivery
4defective, box, product, piece, machine
+25%
-75%
" ... Maybe the one I was sent was defective. ... "
" ... The machine was defective . ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... The product works as described. ... "
" ... It functions as advertised. ... "
" ... Everything worked as described!! ... "
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