Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine by DeLonghi Black

I am fussy about my coffee and this machine surprised me by the quality of the product produced. The machine is a bit loud but easy to use and fast! Solid machine feels very sturdy and worth the rather substantial price. The most important thing is that the espresso is actually quite good. (I bought Nespresso-style pods from Peet's.) I have had much inferior espresso in fancy shops. The Aeroccino frother works very fast, producing either hot or cold froth and produces a good foam from whole milk for lattes, and is even better if you add a tablespoon or two of cream to the whole milk. Everything is the way it should be. The frother is almost silent, but the espresso machine is surprisingly loud, although acceptable, once you know what to expect. The machine is easy to clean, which is an important consideration for a machine I plan to use "on the road." I purchased this machine for an upcoming business trip where the schedule will not allow a good morning coffee for days at a time. Most hotels have in room coffee machines that are not good. This was a crisis! But I have now made 5 excellent test espresso drinks with the machine and it works very well--crisis averted! This is not a cheap machine, but when I get back, it will be used for entertaining friends. Read more

Compact, Stylish, and Makes Café-Quality Espresso at Home The Nespresso CitiZ by De’Longhi has been a pleasant surprise in my kitchen. It doesn’t take up much counter space, and the sleek design actually looks good next to my other appliances. What I appreciate most is the consistency—every cup comes out hot, rich, and with that signature layer of crema. The machine heats up quickly, so I can go from powering it on to sipping an espresso in under a minute, which is especially nice on busy mornings. The controls are simple: two buttons, one for espresso and one for lungo, which makes it almost impossible to mess up. I also like that the spent capsule container can hold quite a few pods before needing to be emptied, so I’m not constantly dealing with it. Cleanup overall is very easy, just a quick rinse of the drip tray and a wipe down. A couple of things to keep in mind: it’s designed for Nespresso OriginalLine capsules, so you’re somewhat tied to their system, though there are plenty of flavor options and even third-party compatible pods. It also makes espresso shots only—if you want milk drinks like cappuccinos or lattes, you’ll need a separate frother. Bottom line: This is a well-built, reliable machine that consistently produces excellent espresso with minimal fuss. If you want café-style coffee at home without the learning curve of a full espresso setup, the CitiZ is a fantastic choice. Read more

I just wanted to say this is my second Nespresso machine. The first one quit working this week after 24 years of faithful service. I've just tried my new machine out and I am completely happy with it. Both machines were original line so I can still use my capsules on hand and the espresso was fine. I was a little surprised there were no step by step instructions , I had just bought a new Keurig for my husband and his came with step by step instructions but even though there are some new things after 24 years I wasn't surprised. If the water tank comes off I can't figure out how and I didn't want to force it plus my old one you pressed the right side to turn it on and when it quit blinking press the left side to start the coffee stream. The new one seemed to be the same until I pressed right to turn it off and more coffee came out so now I have figured out one side gives you lingo and one side gives you espresso by the time I figured that out it shut off automatically. Update I figured out the water container after watching the video. Now I'm even happier. Read more

My last Jura automatic espresso machine just broke and I decided to try this De'Longhi Nespresso machine which was cheaper than repair to the Jura. What I like is that it takes up a small footprint, makes more coffee per water tank than my Jura, heats quickly and is much easier, faster and cleaner than the Jura. I like the original Nespresso capsules in that it's easier to find pods. I found Peet's at my local grocery store for 49 cents per pod which is a great price. Online, I can find Starbucks, Peets and Nespresso for about 70 cents per pod. I didn't realize that the frother base is attached to the Nespresso machine, but the footprint is still small. Frother works really well and it is very quiet. I start my frother and start the espresso and they are done in about the same amount of time. Clean up is really easy. It does drip a bit after brewing, so I keep an old mug on the drip tray. The pods leave no mess and the used pod container is really easy to clean. You do need to make sure the container is emptied. My kids made some coffee and left it full and I had to dig out the last pod from the top to pull out the pod container to empty it. I liked the taste of my Jura a little better, but the difference is pretty small and I'll take the Nespresso for ease of use, easy clean up and a quick brew. Read more

Solid replacement for my 12 year old nespresso citiz that finally bit the dust Read more

The media could not be loaded. This Nespresso coffee machine is a game changer! You can make quality coffee so fast and easy and the taste is on point. I saw my friends and she had a newer version with the larger pods but after doing some research I decided on going with this machine because the long term expense would be less because the original pods are much cheaper than the newer version ones are (the cost will definitely add up if you drink coffee regularly. Nespresso has a patent on the newer version so you can’t buy third party pods where you can with the original machines. You can also purchase tea pods to brew and also some metal cups with disposable sticky lid toppers so you can add your own ground coffee or tea leaves. The milk frother is fast and makes a great froth but hot and cold quick. This is definitely a luxury product. What I think could be better with this machine is that the temperature of the coffee it makes could be hotter. Read more