Unlike tea which commonly only served by steeping the leaves in water, coffee can be made with so many different methods and one of the most popular is espresso. This coffee can’t be made without a tool and this is why many manufacturers are releasing their own machines to compete in the market of espresso drinkers. Two popular machines are Nespresso Inissia vs Essenza Mini. These machines are great for any espresso lover who want to get an affordable espresso at home.
In this article, we are going to give you information about:
– What are Nespresso Inissia and Essenza Mini
– What Nespresso Inissia and Essenza Mini Look Like
– What Nespresso Inissia and Essenza Mini can offer to you
– Nespresso Inissia vs Essenza Mini
About Nespresso Inissia
As a coffee drinker, we are sure you are already familiar with Nespresso because they are already have so many great espresso machines in the market launched in the last several years. If you are curious and are interested in trying their machine, you may want to start with Inissia. This machine is indeed not new anymore because it has been around for quite some time now. But, it still being one of the most popular nowadays thanks to how simple it is to operate.
Nespresso Inissia Design
Looking at Inissia from the outside, you may won’t instantly notice the size from picture but this one is pretty small and we are sure, there will be no kitchen too small for the espresso machine. It is rather cute with the petite figure and if you prefer, you may choose the machine in a set of colors like red or silver to match it with your main theme. Coming with your purchase, there will be 14 Grand Cru capsules with individual aromas, so you can find the one you like from the first time.
Nespresso Inissia Features
Beside the compact size, Inissia is also very simple in term of operation. However, you may still need to read its manual first just to be sure you are doing the right thing. What you need to do is turn the machine on and then wait for the water to boil, insert the capsule by rotating the front bar backwards and closed it back properly by doing the reverse movement. When the front bar is properly closed, you can start choosing what you want between espresso and lungo.
The drip tray is hinged, so it can accommodate bigger or taller cups when making lungo. Operation is kept simple by only offering whether short or long through the buttons located at the upper back of the machine that are corresponding with each other. Press once to awaken the unit and it will turn green after the water is heated. The second press will make coffee in your preferred size and when press again while making the coffee, the machine will halt the process early.
As for the water compartment, Inissia is indeed small, so you can’t put too much water inside. Its water tank is placed at the back of the machine and is clear, so you can see when it is running out. The capacity is pretty decent for a machine this size at 700 ml and the heating process is claimed to only take around 25 seconds after the machine is on. Read also: Nespresso Inissia vs Pixie here.
About Nespresso Essenza Mini
Another compact machine from the company with the same capability is Nespresso Essenza Mini. This is actually just another single serving machine from Nespresso and before we are talking about what it can offer to you and such, let us simplify things by mentioning these two are actually coming with the same features and there is no additional or more power here, so if you are already in love with Inissia, you may as well pass on this one. For starter, its operation is just as simple and as fast.
Nespresso Essenza Mini Design
When not talking about the features, Essenza Mini actually looks very pleasing to the eyes. We know that we may have different taste, but the machine is indeed look more modern with its sleek body and less curve. Just like many Nespresso espresso machines, you can get the unit in a set of colors but the availability is depend on the seller. As you can see, the water tank is still placed on the back to make the machine slimmer and you can find the two buttons on top.
Nespresso Essenza Mini Features
Just as you can expect, Essenza Mini is only coming with two options in term of making coffee, no other than espresso and lungo. It is understandable since these two are the most popular size looked by coffee drinkers who want to utilizes pressure method. The machine is claimed to be using 19 bar of pressure, just like Inissia, so it may produce some sound when operating, but it is not that loud to disturb the people in the next room, but it is not quiet either.
Making coffee with Essenza Mini is just as simple. First you need to turn the machine on and wait until the water is boiled which is claimed to take around 25 seconds and after it is ready, you can insert the capsule from the front panel and then you can select what size to brew between espresso and lungo. Espresso or short will produce 40 ml coffee and the other will produce 110 ml coffee with soft, rich crema on top.
The water tank located at the back of Essenza Mini is clear, so you can directly see when it is time to refill the tank. Its maximum capacity is 20.29 0z or around 600 ml. Its energy saving will turn the machine to eco mode after 3 minutes idle and switch it off automatically after 9 minutes.
Comparison
Now, let’s compare Nespresso Inissia with Essenza Mini. As it has been mentioned earlier, both of these machines are having the same capabilities in term of operation as well as power and the coffee options. What seems to separate them prominently is the design and the slight difference in water capacity; Inissia is 700 ml while Essenza Mini is 600 ml.
Nespresso Inissia vs Essenza Mini
Conclusion
All in all, the decision is all yours to make. In our opinion, both of them are good options for single serving, compact espresso machine, but after considering the price and features, if you have nothing against the design, we will recommend you to pick Nespresso Inissia because it is more affordable and has slightly larger water tank.