Alright. Before y’all judge me for having two coffee machines, which I know might be a bit insane, let me explain the method to my madness. One is for regular coffee and the other is for espresso.
Keurig:
The first coffee machine I have is my Keurig Cafe. It is an upgrade from the regular Keurig. You insert a K-Cup, select the size of the coffee you want (6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz and 12 oz) or you can select the shot function which gives you the equivalent of an espresso shot. The Keurig also comes with a milk frother to make lattes or cappuccino. The milk can be done both hot or cold depending on the drink you want.
What I love about this coffee maker it gives me a full cup of coffee it. I can customize the size of my coffee from a petite cup to a full on. The full on is if I’m going to to be living in my car all day and need a coffee surplus. Plus I like to froth my coffee cream and make the coffee just that much better! I’m a big fan of an 8 oz cup with my coffee creamer steamed; then poured into the mug. Plus the K-Cups are super easy to find and the variety is top notch, even in my kitchen you can find anything from Starbucks to Snapple.
However, the downside to this is that the shot functionality is a really strong packed coffee cup, it is not the same taste as an espresso shot. I’ve been trying to play around with it but to no avail. During quarantine I was craving a regular old latte from Starbucks and this wasn’t living up to my expectations.
Overall if you want a latte or cappuccino but the taste of the espresso shot isn’t top priority I love this machine for it. I also love that it gives me the first real shot of awareness I get most days! If you want to buy one click the image below.
Nespresso:
The second coffee machine I have is the Nespresso VertuPlus Coffee Maker and I have the milk frother. Overall this coffee machine is a little more specific. It is designed to be used strictly with their pods. (They do have off brands that will fit with the machine.) This coffee machine is really straight forward to use, simply insert the pod and push start. The machine does it all on its own. The size of the cup is predetermined by the pod you select. They make all variations from espresso to full sized coffee cups. You can get a sample pack and determine the type/size of coffee that suits you best.
What I love about this coffee machine is that it gives me my perfect espresso every time. I don’t have to think about it. I just insert my pod, press start and froth my milk. After that I add the milk to the espresso and bam! Coffee! The espresso I receive from my Nespresso is fantastic. I have an amazing coffee and really enjoy it.
However, there is one downside to this machine. Its hard to customize the coffee if you want something slightly different that the traditional cup it brews. Plus you are predetermined to the cup size by the pod. If you want a larger cup of coffee and you don’t have the pod for it you are stuck.
Overall if you want a fancier cup of coffee and you don’t want to be able to customize the coffee this machine is perfect for you. I love it because it can happily brew my espresso and from there I can make my lattes however I choose which is exactly what I want in my coffee machine. If you want one click the image below.
To be brutally honest I don’t have a favorite of the two. I love them for what they can do individually. I also understand that it is not feasible for everyone to have both so I would ask you which is more important The everyday coffee and a latte that is great but maybe not exceptional. If yes, go with the Kreurig. If your everyday coffee is important to you but the latte is what its all about then you should go with the Nespresso.
Hope this helps you in making the perfect coffee choice.
The Real Elle Woodz 