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Pod coffees offer a convenience unlike any other — just pop a pod into your chosen coffee maker, press a button and you’ve got hot, delicious bean water in less than two minutes. But finding that perfect cup with a consistently rich, amazing flavor rivaling your nearest Starbucks or neighborhood chain is hard. That’s where Nespresso comes in.
According to several reviewers, Nespresso delivers an incredible cup with the Vertuo Pop+, the brand’s smallest and most colorful pod machine to date. One Target customer, Barista at home, notes that the taste is “as close to coffee shop coffee as you can get.” Meanwhile, a reviewer named Kate says her Vetuo Pop+ helped her save money by making barista-level drinks at home: “Now I can pop a pod in and make a latte that tastes EXACTLY like the one I was getting [from my local cafe] at a little over 1/5 of the cost!”
If you’re looking to harness the power of your local coffee shop at home, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is on sale right now for $99, 23% off its typical price at Amazon. That’s $30 off an easygoing, entry-level pod coffee machine that delivers what some say is the best pod coffee out. The Pop+ Deluxe, which has a slightly larger water reservoir, is also on sale at the same price at 33% off. And best of all, both machines include a starter pack of 12 free coffee pods.
Much like a Keurig, the Vertuo Pop+ is a compact pod coffee maker that cleanly fits into counter spaces and kitchens. Unlike Keurig, however, the Vertuo Pop+ offers various coffee formats instead of a single-cup serving — it can make 5-, 8-, and 12-ounce coffees, as well as single- and double espresso shots. It has a removable 25-ounce water tank, so you can easily fill it up, and it’ll alert you when it’s time to descale and clean up.
What makes the Pop+ so pop, though, is its various colors: You can grab this machine in white, teal and red. However, Amazon currently has the white colorway listed as a lightning deal, meaning supplies are limited, and it won’t ship until after Christmas. The red and teal Pop+ machines are both guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.
If you want a Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe, which has a larger 37.5-ounce water tank compared to the Pop+’s 25-ounce, you can grab it in silver or black matte chrome.
Nespresso has over 40 specialty pod coffees available, plus you’ll get a small variety pack when you purchase this machine to see which flavors you enjoy best. And in case you need even more hyperbolic reviews, read what reviewer BDG had to say: “Never would have known that coffee could taste so good till I used this machine. It now tastes like it smells :)”
Another notable difference between Keurig and Nespresso is the inclusion of a recycling program. While Keurig and other single-serve pod machines pile up plastic, Nespresso has a program that lets you mail in your used aluminum pods to recycle. You can find more info about these mailers here.
If you want the full barista experience, you can also grab the Vertuo Next coffee maker on sale at Target, which includes a milk frother for cold and hot drinks. It’s currently 30% off and a favorite of HuffPost shopping senior staff writer Lourdes Avila Uribe.
Grab this colorful Nespresso machine at Amazon, and read on for more promising reviews from happy, hyper coffee drinkers.
More promising reviews of the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+:
“I LOVE my Nespresso Vertuo Pop+! I had recently become infatuated with an iced latte from a chain we have around where I live, which was fine except that each latte was over $5 which was pretty absurd to me and doesn’t fit my budget. I was able to get my machine with the start of Prime Day so was a little over a hundred for the setup. And now I can pop a pod in and make a latte that tastes EXACTLY like the one I was getting at a little over 1/5 of the cost! With literally one push of a button, super easy and totally worth it. Plus it makes excellent coffee – or you can turn your coffee pods into espresso pods by double clicking the button in under 2 seconds and the light turns turquoise. Amazing function for it only having one button! I got this one from Amazon because I really wanted the white color. It’s not too big, so it fits perfectly in our coffee area. Get this machine! You won’t regret it.” — Katie
“I have 4 Nespresso Pop + machine. Started off as having a second one for the office to collecting all the colours I like! Now aside from its style, compactness & popping colours this machine makes great tasting coffee. From espresso shot to macchiato to latte to iced drinks. I can’t live without mine again what company can provide you with endless different coffee flavours? Your taste bud will never go bored, I love the fact that they come up with new flavoured coffees according to seasons, like the pumpkin spice, the gingerbread, the frosted hazelnut son of their Xmas flavoured coffees is to die for. The accessories also so stylish and functional. Everything about this machine and Nespresso is very cool. I have couple coffee bars in my house showcasing my machines & all its offerings. I have to admit I went overboard, I have this machine in Mango yellow, coconut white, Pantone & Candy Pink. My wallet hurts but you only need 1 or 2 in case the machine needs descaling or cleaning although it’s simple n easy to perform these duties I cannot bother with the wait for my first cup of coffee.” — Nespresso girl
“Just buy it. You will not regret it. The coffee is so good. It’s a treat I look forward to every morning, and when we go on vacation I honestly miss having it enough that every time I think for a split second… could I take this with? I love the limited edition barista blends, I order them each time I see a new one. The pods are expensive but they are so worth it. The machine is easy to use, pods come quick and are super easy to recycle.” — EA96
“I bought this machine about a month ago, on a family member’s recommendation and I am enjoying it very much. I was happy to see there is a good recycling program in place; and I am enjoying all the coffees and espressos I ordered on sample. Easy to use, easy to clean – satisfying coffee. And I find the cost per cup quite reasonable.” — Viola
“I spend so much money on Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, and Dunkin Donuts. I’m like nah i need to invest by making my own lil white chocolate mochas’ at home. I was so hesitant on purchasing this, because of some of the reviews, and assuming it’s not going to taste good like the coffee shops. I literally bought this about 2 days ago, and i’m already on my 5th drink within a 48 hour period. Because this taste sooooo good! I haven’t blinked in 2 hours of how much caffeine i’m consuming LOL (joking) It’s so easy to use. Just make sure you do the first rinse cycle, before actually making coffee. I did see some reviews saying it’s loud, I dont think they’re load in my opinion – every machine will make some type of noise, and unless you’re in the movie “A Quiet Place” than yeah it’s loud i guess? But again, to each their own. Nespresso samples come in the box, and all are amazing. I havent had one bad one yet, i even bought Starbucks capsules and they’re equally as amazing and taste so rich like espresso. YUM! The ice espresso drinks are soooo easy to make! Just get some Torani vanilla syrup, Carmel syrup, and some milk of your choosing and you’re now a Barista baby!!!! xoxoxo” — kiki