Nespresso Original versus Nespresso Vertuo: What's the difference and how to choose?
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Erin from TechGadgetsCanada compares Nespresso's Original and Vertuo lines, focusing on convenience and coffee variety. The Original line excels in espresso and offers a wider pod selection, while the Vertuo line, introduced in 2014, caters to North American tastes with a range of coffee sizes, including regular coffee. Vertuo's barcoded pods allow for customizable drink sizes and temperatures, aiming for a less bitter taste. Both systems provide crema, but Vertuo's dissipates quicker. Erin suggests the Original line for espresso lovers and Vertuo for those seeking versatility in coffee styles.
Takeaways
- ☕ Nespresso machines offer a convenient coffee solution using special coffee pods for espresso-based drinks.
- 🌐 The original and Vertuo lines are compared side by side for their differences and capabilities.
- 📦 Original line pods are smaller and designed for espresso, while Vertuo pods are larger and can make various coffee sizes including regular coffee.
- 🔑 Vertuo pods have special barcodes that carry instructions for coffee extraction, allowing for a variety of drink sizes.
- 🥛 None of the Vertuo models come with built-in milk frothers, unlike some original line machines.
- 🌟 The original line has a wider selection of capsules available, including reusable ones, while Vertuo capsules are exclusive to Nespresso.
- 🍂 Both machines produce crema, but Vertuo capsules are said to produce a thicker layer that dissipates quickly.
- 🚀 Despite the tech-savvy feel of the Vertuo line, both use the same 19 bars of pressure for extraction.
- ⏱️ The original line tends to brew faster, likely due to the smaller drink sizes.
- 🌡️ The Vertuo line uses a slightly lower temperature for brewing to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor.
- 💭 The choice between original and Vertuo lines depends on personal preference for espresso or regular coffee and desired features.
Q & A
What is the primary difference between Nespresso's Original and Vertuo lines?
-The main difference is that the Original line primarily uses small, narrow pods for espresso-based drinks, while the Vertuo line offers a wider range of pod sizes and is designed to brew both espresso and regular coffees.
Do both Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines allow for customization of drink size?
-Yes, both the Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines let you permanently alter the drink size to your tastes, with the Vertuo pods also having special barcodes that can be reprogrammed for different drink sizes.
Which Nespresso line offers machines with built-in milk frothers?
-The Nespresso Original line offers machines with built-in milk frothers, while none of the Vertuo models come with this feature.
How does the availability of capsules differ between the Nespresso Original and Vertuo lines?
-The Nespresso Original line has a bigger selection of capsules and can be found practically everywhere, even in reusable forms. Vertuo capsules are only available from Nespresso due to their proprietary barcode requirement.
What is the significance of the crema in Nespresso coffee?
-Crema is a layer of foam on top of the coffee, which many coffee enthusiasts appreciate for its aesthetic and taste. Both Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines produce crema, with some suggesting that Vertuo capsules produce a thicker layer.
Does the brewing pressure differ between Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines?
-No, both Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines use the same amount of pressure to extract the coffee, which is generally 19 bars.
Why does the Vertuo line use a slightly lower temperature for brewing coffee?
-The Vertuo line uses a slightly lower temperature to reduce bitterness and acrid taste, aiming for a more flavorful and less bitter brew.
What is the general brew time difference between Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines?
-The Nespresso Original line tends to produce faster brew times, likely due to the smaller drink sizes it typically creates compared to the Vertuo line.
What factors should one consider when choosing between Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines?
-One should consider their primary coffee preference (espresso vs. regular coffee), the importance of milk frothing capabilities, the variety in capsule selection, and personal taste preferences regarding crema and coffee temperature.
Where can viewers find more detailed comparisons and reviews of Nespresso machines?
-Viewers can find more detailed comparisons and reviews on techgadgetscanada.com or by exploring the TechGadgetsCanada channel for additional machine reviews.
Outlines
😎 Nespresso Machine Comparison: Original vs. Virtuo
Erin from TechGadgetsCanada.com explores the differences between Nespresso's Original and Virtuo lines. The Original line focuses on espresso-based drinks using small, narrow pods, while the Virtuo line, introduced in 2014, caters to North American preferences with a broader range of coffee sizes, including regular coffee. The Virtuo pods are wider and round, with barcodes that carry specific extraction instructions, allowing for a variety of drink sizes. Both systems allow for permanent alteration of drink size, but the Original line offers more capsule choices and even the option to fill reusable capsules. The video also discusses the lack of built-in milk frothers in the Virtuo line, compared to some Original models, and the different crema and brewing pressure characteristics of each system.
🌡 Brew Temperature and Personal Preference in Nespresso Machines
The second paragraph delves into the brewing temperature and personal taste preferences for Nespresso coffee. While the Original line uses boiling water, which can lead to bitterness, the Virtuo line employs a slightly lower temperature to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor. Despite this, Erin found some Virtuo roasts still tasted bitter, suggesting individual taste preferences play a significant role. The paragraph concludes with advice on which Nespresso line to choose based on one's coffee drinking habits, with the Original line recommended for espresso enthusiasts and the Virtuo line for those seeking versatility in coffee styles. Erin invites viewers to share their experiences and preferences in the comments and directs them to TechGadgetsCanada.com for a detailed write-up and further discussion.
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Keywords
💡Nespresso Original Line
💡Nespresso Vertuo Line
💡Espresso
💡Coffee Pods
💡Milk Frother
💡Barcoded Pods
💡Brew Pressure
💡Crema
💡Drink Size Customization
💡Brewing Temperature
Highlights
Nespresso machines use special coffee pods for espresso-based drinks.
The Virtuo line was launched to appeal to North American coffee drinkers.
Original pods are small and come in one size for espresso.
Virtual pods are larger and can vary in height, offering five drink sizes.
Virtual pods have barcodes for specific extraction instructions.
Both lines allow permanent alteration of drink size to taste.
Original line machines often include built-in milk frothers.
Original line has a wider selection of capsules and reusable options.
Virtual capsules are only available from Nespresso due to the barcode requirement.
Both machines produce crema, with Virtuo pods potentially creating a thicker layer.
Brewing pressure is the same at 19 bars for both lines.
Original line tends to produce coffee faster due to smaller drink sizes.
Virtual line uses a slightly lower temperature for brewing to reduce bitterness.
The choice between Original and Virtuo lines depends on personal coffee preferences.
Original machines are recommended for those who mainly want espresso.
Virtuo machines are recommended for regular coffee drinkers who also want espresso options.
The video provides a detailed comparison and practical advice on choosing between the two Nespresso lines.
Transcripts
if you're considering a more convenient
coffee solution you're likely looking
into nespresso machines i'm erin from
techgadgetscanada.com and these machines
use special coffee pods to create a
variety of espresso-based drinks and
some will also make regular coffee
but what is the difference between these
two systems and which one is ultimately
better i went hands on with both the
original line and the virtual line to
try them out side by side to see i'll be
comparing the nespresso virtuo next by
delonghi to the nespresso delonghi
latissima 1 here in this video but i've
reviewed many more models as well head
over to
techgadgetscanada.com or surf the
channel here to see more machine reviews
both machines make espresso but the
virtual line is designed to also brew
regular coffees in the same machine
nespresso launched the virtuo line in
about 2014 as a way to lure more north
american coffee drinkers who i guess are
less about espressos than they are about
full-sized coffees and maybe the odd
double-double first let's look at the
difference in pods the original pods on
the left there are small and narrow and
come in just one size since they're
really just meant for espresso well the
virtual pods on the right are wide and
round and may differ in height depending
on what's inside with an original pod
you can make espresso double espresso or
add water for an americano virtual pods
have special barcodes on the pod that
carry specific instructions for how each
coffee is to be extracted the virtual
lineup offers drinks in five sizes from
a single espresso to a double a five
ounce grand luango or americano a eight
ounce mug coffee and right up to a 14
ounce alto coffee now you can make a
bigger coffee with an original pod by
adding more water but it's obviously
more diluted something you don't get
with the virtual machine now with that
said both the nespresso original and
virtual machines let you permanently
alter the drink size to your tastes yes
even the nespresso virtual capsules with
that special barcode can be easily
reprogrammed to make the drink you want
i've got videos here on the channel
that'll show you how to do that for both
types of machines
let's move on to another differentiator
milk or no milk
one of the key differences between these
two setups is that none of the virtual
models here come with built-in milk
frothers while the nespresso original
does offer machines that'll handle the
milk much like the automatic latissima
machine right here
when it comes to choice and availability
the nespresso original line seems to
have a bigger selection of capsules and
because the patent on the capsules has
expired from what i've read about them
you can get them practically everywhere
and even fill reusable capsules with
your own coffee
virtual capsules by contrast are only
available from nespresso because they
need that proprietary barcode to be
recognized by the virtual machine
crema is a hot word in coffee circles
both the original and virtual machines
and their coffee pods give you a
beautiful crema on top of the coffee and
the espresso which a lot of folks really
love some say the virtuo nespresso
capsules produce a thicker layer of
crema and i guess i could say that's
true but it does begin to dissipate
almost immediately you can almost see
the little bubbles bursting and i think
that's because all that foam is mainly
the product of all of the air in the
spinning process
for me i guess i'd rather have a better
coffee than a taller coffee foam so i'm
not as wowed by that feature personally
brewing pressure is another hot topic
since that helps make a creamier drink
despite the seeming higher end feel and
more tech smarts i guess you could say
of the virtuo experience the virtual
machines use exactly the same amount of
pressure to extract the coffee as the
original line does you can generally
expect 19 bars of pressure from both
sets of machines
when it comes to brew time perhaps not
surprising but the original lineup tends
to produce faster results this is
probably though because the original
lime drinks tend to be smaller let's
talk temperature coffee should be hot
right
not so fast we tend to brew our coffee
with boiling water since the temperature
can help extract the flavors and the
coffee oils a little easier but very hot
water can actually contribute to making
coffee bitter you're probably familiar
with cold brew coffee which essentially
replaces heat with time letting the
ground coffee sit in cold water for up
to 24 hours to extract those same
flavors without the bitterness and that
acrid taste
for that reason the virtual line uses a
slightly lower temperature when making
coffee and here all those rotations help
to saturate the grounds faster and
better so i guess not as much heat is
needed now for some people this is a
problem coffee that comes out of the
machine at any temperature other than
volcanic may not be as enjoyable i guess
your temperature and taste preferences
are probably very individual so whether
a slightly cooler or more flavorful and
less bitter brew will be as enjoyable
for you
is definitely a matter of taste for me i
found there were still some virtual
coffee roasts that did taste bitter to
me and at the same time i didn't really
notice a huge difference in the
temperature
so which to choose the original or the
slightly more advanced virtual line in
my opinion you should buy an espresso
original machine if you want it mainly
for espresso or espresso based drinks
you'll pay less for the machine and the
nespresso capsules overall and you'll
have way more espresso pod choices
buy a nespresso virtuo machine if you're
more of a coffee drinker a regular
coffee drinker and you also want the
option of making espresso and that
coffee from the same machine
with the barcoded capsule brewing system
the virtual line makes brewing any style
and size of drink pretty much fool proof
but like i said it is adjustable for me
though since i mainly want it for
espresso i'm going to stick with my
nespresso original machine but i think
both of these systems do have their
benefits the choice is ultimately up to
you i would love though to hear which
line you chose or are thinking of
choosing and why so please share your
story in comments below
if you want to read up on what i've
talked about here this comparison or
reference anything that's been in this
video head over to techgadgetscanada.com
where i've got a full write-up posted
you can also post your questions there
or as always here on the channel
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