I have both, recently added the vertuo POP. I am selling off my OL machine as I like a larger drink, at least a double espresso and more. On the OL, I end up using 2 capsules for each drink. In fact I like my coffee so strong that I use a 150ml pod n stop the brewing before it reaches the full 150ml capacity. As for cost, I reckon 2 OL capsules cost more than a single vertuo. At least in my country.
I just bought the Vertuo pop plus deluxe also and took my original line Essenza mini down to my office. I descaled my Essenza before taking it down to the office and now my coffee is not tasting very good and the espresso shots quite a bit shorter on the Essenza!🤷♀️
Started off with an original machine and then went for a vertuo. I got rid of the vertuo and went back to the original line, I didn’t like the weird foam that comes with a lot of the vertuo pods
That’s the only thing I’m not crazy about when using my new Vertuo, I end up scooping the Crema out because it’s even thicker when you make a 7.7 ounce coffee. It’s the right amount of crèma when you make the espresso or double espresso, but I end up scooping a lot of it out when I make the coffee
Fantastic video! Finally some clarity =) One question: While watching the video you had me sold on Vertuo (body, acidity, etc). However, you mentioned toward the end that the OL has specialty roasters producing coffee-pods. Do you notice substantially higher quality coffee from these specialty roaster pods? Are there comparable tasting varieties available in the Vertuo (I.e., lighter roasts, more sweet-acidic, not stale, etc). I hope you see this!
I think the Vertuo pods taste better than Nespresso original. While other roasters make OL pods, they tend to be mainstream brands like Starbucks...haven't found any specialty roasters I'd recommend there.
@craftcoffeespot is it true that the original machine makes a better crema in comparison to the vertuo? After a couple of minutes, the vertuo crema looks deflated and like gunk compared to the original, any truth ?
That’s accurate on crema. But does it matter for taste?? Vertuo has better coffee, stronger ratio, and longer contact time that makes for a better taste. I admit - I don’t like the Vertuo crema, but if you swirl the drink a few times, it’s gone. Crema is just CO2 and a by-product of extracting fresh coffee - crema doesn’t actually taste good.
I’m not a long coffee drinker but I got a Vertuo to sit with my original and I plan to get rid of my original eventually. I think expert mode makes the Vertuo a better option.
@@craftcoffeespot thanks! I drink all kinds of coffee throughout the day and have the various makers on my coffee bar, so I think the original will be fine. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you! I have the original along with reusable metal pods. It was quite an investment. Every morning I enjoy my double espresso with half and half with a little date syrup. Texture is a large part of that. Since then I've acquired a husband who prefers the french press. I'm considering going with the vertuo (black friday) to get something we both like.
@@craftcoffeespot thank you for all your information and advice. I did some shopping last night and kept thinking about how I've found pods I like for 25 cents each. My husband is much easier to please. I think he would be happy with a refillable K-Cup. I also found some combo iced tea makers which would solve 2 problems. So I'm going to look down that path. I'm sorry I couldn't help with your affiliate links but I'll like and subscribe.
I have always hated Keurig. I tried them all and just couldn’t do it. Always did drip coffee, however at a hotel I recently tried the nespresso mini machine in the room and fell in love. When I run out of drip coffee, I think I’m switching.
@@PrincessofKeyport That just happened to me too, I stayed in a very quaint hotel in Old Quebec, Canada last month & they had the small Inissia & I fell in love with how delicious that cup of espresso was. Now I'm not a huge fan of coffee as I'll only drink it on those days I need the caffeine hit bc I find coffee to be so bitter even with sweetener but when I tasted this, OMGosh my taste buds awakened! I don't own any coffee machine but now I'm researching the differences btw the Vertuo & original lines but honestly, I'm leaning to original...don't think I need or even want all the bells n whistles.
@ I’m sure the vertua is good too, but I didn’t want to take any chances. I bought the exact machine they had in the hotel room. I will tell you this. I tried quite a few different pods since then and hands down my favorite BY FAR is the Starbucks Blonde! I highly recommend it! It gets frothier than all the others and it tastes the best too! Can’t go wrong with the pixie machine and blonde capsules.
Prefer original because it's more like traditional espresso and has lots of pod options from third parties. Lower cost is also nice. I have a keurig and a french press if I want a more traditional style of coffee.
Yes, because the patent expired for the original line capsules, therefore opening up third parties to be able to sell them. Hopefully in the near future that will happen with the Vertuo pods.
I went with the vertuo as my brother is a coffee lover so he can have some decent coffee when he comes & I'm trying some of the decaff so excited to get using it
Mmm… Original: real espresso, high pressure, real crema, higher temperature, 3rd party pods, Vertuo: strong drip coffee, aerated foam which increases with cup size, lower temperature, expensive bar code pods, makes larger cups by packing more grounds to a bigger pod. I finally “upgraded” to an Essensa Mini after making the mistake of getting the Vertuo. When I want just a rich strong larger cup of drip coffee, there are much cheaper way to do so and without getting a thick layer of aerated foam.
The aeration process and longer brew time at a lower temperature produce a more balanced extraction that tastes much smoother. They definitely choose better beans for the Vertuo pods too. The pods are expensive no doubt, but better IMO. If you just want a small espresso, then obviously Original is better. Both options blow away keurig and drip coffee.
While I’m sure it’s still better But based on feedback, it seems like ppl either get OL or may just get Keurig Since they are all not real espresso. May as well get cheaper and have lots of 3rd party options lol
The original line does not create ‘real crema’ it’s pressurised extraction that creates a layer of foam approximating crema - not unlike you’d get from a pressurised basket. But it’s not the real, dark, deep, mottled crema you get from genuine extraction of freshly ground and roasted beans. Neither is it a genuine espresso. It’s using 5g of coffee and 40 ml water that is not an espresso. And whilst you can use non nespresso coffee ( thankfully since nespresso coffee is disgustingly over roasted in just about every case) the third party pods don’t have access to nespresso’s grinding tech so the extraction is sub optimal in every case. Even fancy specialty coffee pods underextract in the system. The vertuo is not an espresso machine and the foam it produces is silly. But it does produce better coffee. Albeit using horrible over roasted and bitter nespresso junk coffee . If you have to use nespresso the vertuo produces better than the tiny 5g pods of the original line. It’s just how it is. However, there isn’t any reason to use nespresso really when bean to cup is a thing.
Great, helpful video! Have you noticed a difference in how the Vertuo machines brew the different varieties of pods, e.g. is an Intenso pod brewed different from Melozio or is the difference just in the coffee inside? Thanks!
It is different. First, Vertuo uses more coffee. Second, Vertuo brews longer. However, Original is generally a little hotter. So, you get a richer drink from Vertuo, and Original is more bitter, imo. I suspect the coffee grounds are exactly the same in each when the name is the same.
@@craftcoffeespot Thanks, but I was wondering about the brewing specs for the different FLAVORS of Vertuo pods not Vertuo vs original. When I put my own coffee in reused pods can I change how the coffee is brewed, like water temp or brewing time, by reusing an Intenso pod vs a Melozio or other flavor, for example. Thanks again for the reply and great videos.
@@josephwsam Got it. You can only change the volume of coffee for the pod - I forget the exact setting, but I believe if you hold the button it'll be a manual pour and then the machine remembers that amount for the pod bar code.
Original definitely gets hotter, probably 200 vs 170 for Vertuo Plus and 150-160 for the Vertuo Next. I don’t notice much when doing the Vertuo Plus because it brews longer, but you’ll notice a cooler, weaker drink for Vertuo Next and Pop.
You can't use your own coffee looking at multi capsule machines. I had one that broke down but telling you using 75 dollar a pound coffee is wonderful. Nespresso doesn't offer coffee i mostly like. The odd time i like a mocha latte etc. Use a drip coffee ie the Starbucks reserve and....
Original will work better for you. The biggest draw of the Vertuo is the larger drink options. Vertuo has great espresso pods, but they’re more expensive. I’d check out the Aeroccino frother for lattes (see our other video)
Vertuo machine coffee virtually undrinkable dishwater. But what irks me most is they literally don’t give a damn about customer service. I’m binning my machine and reverting to some other way of making coffee.
I hated the vertuo. The water is too hot and the pods are expensive and none of them compared to the original. Also not being able to use anything but nestle stuff is a rip off. I bought another make, which i prefer, and I'm not supporting a company that has rotten ethics.
@@gamedayindia4329 I ended up getting a L'Or. Great offer on it when I bought it, and good reviews. Makes two espressos at once! ( lol) The L'Or coffee itself isn't the best, but it takes any other pods. Very happy!
This is the most helpful video I have seen in quite some time. Thank you!
I have both, recently added the vertuo POP. I am selling off my OL machine as I like a larger drink, at least a double espresso and more. On the OL, I end up using 2 capsules for each drink. In fact I like my coffee so strong that I use a 150ml pod n stop the brewing before it reaches the full 150ml capacity. As for cost, I reckon 2 OL capsules cost more than a single vertuo. At least in my country.
I just bought the Vertuo pop plus deluxe also and took my original line Essenza mini down to my office. I descaled my Essenza before taking it down to the office and now my coffee is not tasting very good and the espresso shots quite a bit shorter on the Essenza!🤷♀️
Did you descale with vinegar? Make sure you rinse that thing and run like 30 cups through without a cap.
The pod availability especially by cheaper third party brands make the original a clear win for me
Same i got the original and didnt regret cus of this reason
Just as a video maker, got to commend you on great audio!
Thanks! Audio is something we work on a lot.
Love my Vertuo, but like the presenter i prefer a larger cup so almost all my capsules are the 7.7 oz. Which is perfect for my Nespresso thermal mug
Started off with an original machine and then went for a vertuo. I got rid of the vertuo and went back to the original line, I didn’t like the weird foam that comes with a lot of the vertuo pods
Pretty consistent feedback - many people dislike the thick crema.
@@craftcoffeespot that’s the thing though it’s not crema it’s foam from how those machines brew the coffee
That’s the only thing I’m not crazy about when using my new Vertuo, I end up scooping the Crema out because it’s even thicker when you make a 7.7 ounce coffee. It’s the right amount of crèma when you make the espresso or double espresso, but I end up scooping a lot of it out when I make the coffee
@@eleanormassaro5195 the crema seems to be very polarizing on the Vertuo. I like it for aroma but many people complain.
Fantastic video! Finally some clarity =)
One question: While watching the video you had me sold on Vertuo (body, acidity, etc). However, you mentioned toward the end that the OL has specialty roasters producing coffee-pods. Do you notice substantially higher quality coffee from these specialty roaster pods? Are there comparable tasting varieties available in the Vertuo (I.e., lighter roasts, more sweet-acidic, not stale, etc).
I hope you see this!
I think the Vertuo pods taste better than Nespresso original. While other roasters make OL pods, they tend to be mainstream brands like Starbucks...haven't found any specialty roasters I'd recommend there.
Got a Vertuo because I prefer a weaker long black, I love it
Just got the original ❤
@craftcoffeespot is it true that the original machine makes a better crema in comparison to the vertuo? After a couple of minutes, the vertuo crema looks deflated and like gunk compared to the original, any truth ?
That’s accurate on crema. But does it matter for taste?? Vertuo has better coffee, stronger ratio, and longer contact time that makes for a better taste.
I admit - I don’t like the Vertuo crema, but if you swirl the drink a few times, it’s gone. Crema is just CO2 and a by-product of extracting fresh coffee - crema doesn’t actually taste good.
For latte art Who is the Best original or vertuo?
@@g.gadegaard1462 they’re the same. Espresso pods will work for both. Original is only espresso.
I’m new to researching. The original I read ONLY makes espresso? Is that correct… I’m so confused. And does it only make ONE size?
Great review. Thank you.
I’m not a long coffee drinker but I got a Vertuo to sit with my original and I plan to get rid of my original eventually. I think expert mode makes the Vertuo a better option.
Expert mode?
What is expert mode?
@@Raptors0524 double tap the brew button to concentrate the brew. It’ll then blue if it worked. Only works on Pop and updated Next machines.
@@eleanormassaro5195 double tap the brew button to concentrate the brew. It’ll then blue if it worked. Only works on Pop and updated Next machines.
Thanks for doing this. I just ordered the original and I’m second guessing it.
If you're ok with small espresso drinks, you'll be fine with the original. Switch if you want a bigger coffee.
@@craftcoffeespot thanks! I drink all kinds of coffee throughout the day and have the various makers on my coffee bar, so I think the original will be fine. I appreciate your feedback.
@@GwenMotoGirl Original makes sense then. Happy to help!
@@GwenMotoGirlThe original are more than fine. My friend has the new and they are good but the cost is stupid.
@@papabear463 thank you! I’m loving the original. About to enjoy a cup right now.
Thank you! I have the original along with reusable metal pods. It was quite an investment. Every morning I enjoy my double espresso with half and half with a little date syrup. Texture is a large part of that. Since then I've acquired a husband who prefers the french press. I'm considering going with the vertuo (black friday) to get something we both like.
I bought my machine used in 2016 so it's not like I'm ditching something brand new either.
If you're thinking Vertuo, get the Vertuo Plus or Pop! Both are on sale and you can see my comparison here: ruclips.net/video/0U5t8tL7ObM/видео.html
@@craftcoffeespot thank you for all your information and advice. I did some shopping last night and kept thinking about how I've found pods I like for 25 cents each. My husband is much easier to please. I think he would be happy with a refillable K-Cup. I also found some combo iced tea makers which would solve 2 problems. So I'm going to look down that path. I'm sorry I couldn't help with your affiliate links but I'll like and subscribe.
thank you for the support@@cynamun467
i heard most coffee shops use a double shot espresso for their lattes and espresso drinks so if i plan to do that i assume i would need vertuo?
You can make a double shot size on both. Vertuo is more for full cup sizes and richer taste.
I have always hated Keurig. I tried them all and just couldn’t do it. Always did drip coffee, however at a hotel I recently tried the nespresso mini machine in the room and fell in love. When I run out of drip coffee, I think I’m switching.
@@PrincessofKeyport Nespresso is wayyy better than Keurig. Keurig is so terrible all around, taste and for the environment.
@@craftcoffeespot I just had my first couple cups in my new machine! Love it!
@@PrincessofKeyportit’s SO good. I won’t be going back to Keurig unless it’s to make a Nespresso on top of.
@@PrincessofKeyport That just happened to me too, I stayed in a very quaint hotel in Old Quebec, Canada last month & they had the small Inissia & I fell in love with how delicious that cup of espresso was. Now I'm not a huge fan of coffee as I'll only drink it on those days I need the caffeine hit bc I find coffee to be so bitter even with sweetener but when I tasted this, OMGosh my taste buds awakened! I don't own any coffee machine but now I'm researching the differences btw the Vertuo & original lines but honestly, I'm leaning to original...don't think I need or even want all the bells n whistles.
@ I’m sure the vertua is good too, but I didn’t want to take any chances. I bought the exact machine they had in the hotel room. I will tell you this. I tried quite a few different pods since then and hands down my favorite BY FAR is the Starbucks Blonde! I highly recommend it! It gets frothier than all the others and it tastes the best too! Can’t go wrong with the pixie machine and blonde capsules.
Prefer original because it's more like traditional espresso and has lots of pod options from third parties. Lower cost is also nice. I have a keurig and a french press if I want a more traditional style of coffee.
@@yako165 good reasons for original. Cost is the biggest for me.
Im so confused why does one say breville on the bottom?
@@XPrincess30 we have a whole article about this! craftcoffeespot.com/nespresso/nespresso-breville-vs-delonghi/
Well the Verttuo doesn't have anything except the nesresso brand in capsules whereas the original has a lot of other brands available
Yes, I said that in the video, very clearly…there’s a whole section on it…
Yes, but you’ll also be limited by the size of cup.
LOR machines can do both normal Nespresso pods and the larger pods too
Yes, because the patent expired for the original line capsules, therefore opening up third parties to be able to sell them. Hopefully in the near future that will happen with the Vertuo pods.
@@T3am0rang3 the L’Or cannot do a Vertuo pod
What about the Citiz vs vertuo plus? Thank you!
It’s the same conclusion as this video. I tired the Citiz and it operates the same as the Essenza Mini OG line. Citiz has more cup clearance.
I dont drink a lot of coffee but when I do I usually have latte or cappuccino & have been trying to decide on what machine to get
I'd go Original, as you'll be fine with smaller pods. And get the Aeroccino 4 for milk frothing! Our video -> ruclips.net/video/ydKUYmbprl4/видео.html
I went with the vertuo as my brother is a coffee lover so he can have some decent coffee when he comes & I'm trying some of the decaff so excited to get using it
Nice video. Looking forward to video in how to reuse the vertuo pods.
Thank you! We’re editing the reusable pod video this week.
Is the vuerto coffee hot enough?
Temperature is an issue for Vertuo, but the pods have more coffee and brew for longer which makes up for the temperature. Plus more drink sizes.
LOL. The sheer simplicity of the original is far more simple than the barcode and multiple sizes or the Vertuo.
The Vertuo is as simple from the user perspective.
The bar code is a cynical move.
The Vertuo is overly complex by design to lock you in to their pods.
will the original vs vertuo matter if you only use it to make an iced caramel machiatto?
Yes, better coffee will make a better drink. Vertuo has iced drink pods too.
Mmm… Original: real espresso, high pressure, real crema, higher temperature, 3rd party pods, Vertuo: strong drip coffee, aerated foam which increases with cup size, lower temperature, expensive bar code pods, makes larger cups by packing more grounds to a bigger pod. I finally “upgraded” to an Essensa Mini after making the mistake of getting the Vertuo. When I want just a rich strong larger cup of drip coffee, there are much cheaper way to do so and without getting a thick layer of aerated foam.
The aeration process and longer brew time at a lower temperature produce a more balanced extraction that tastes much smoother. They definitely choose better beans for the Vertuo pods too. The pods are expensive no doubt, but better IMO.
If you just want a small espresso, then obviously Original is better. Both options blow away keurig and drip coffee.
While I’m sure it’s still better
But based on feedback, it seems like ppl either get OL or may just get Keurig
Since they are all not real espresso. May as well get cheaper and have lots of 3rd party options lol
The original line does not create ‘real crema’ it’s pressurised extraction that creates a layer of foam approximating crema - not unlike you’d get from a pressurised basket. But it’s not the real, dark, deep, mottled crema you get from genuine extraction of freshly ground and roasted beans. Neither is it a genuine espresso. It’s using 5g of coffee and 40 ml water that is not an espresso. And whilst you can use non nespresso coffee ( thankfully since nespresso coffee is disgustingly over roasted in just about every case) the third party pods don’t have access to nespresso’s grinding tech so the extraction is sub optimal in every case. Even fancy specialty coffee pods underextract in the system. The vertuo is not an espresso machine and the foam it produces is silly. But it does produce better coffee. Albeit using horrible over roasted and bitter nespresso junk coffee . If you have to use nespresso the vertuo produces better than the tiny 5g pods of the original line. It’s just how it is. However, there isn’t any reason to use nespresso really when bean to cup is a thing.
@@zappybazinga8124 what do you recommend? if not the machine? as opposed to premium options.
Great, helpful video! Have you noticed a difference in how the Vertuo machines brew the different varieties of pods, e.g. is an Intenso pod brewed different from Melozio or is the difference just in the coffee inside? Thanks!
It is different. First, Vertuo uses more coffee. Second, Vertuo brews longer. However, Original is generally a little hotter. So, you get a richer drink from Vertuo, and Original is more bitter, imo. I suspect the coffee grounds are exactly the same in each when the name is the same.
@@craftcoffeespot Thanks, but I was wondering about the brewing specs for the different FLAVORS of Vertuo pods not Vertuo vs original. When I put my own coffee in reused pods can I change how the coffee is brewed, like water temp or brewing time, by reusing an Intenso pod vs a Melozio or other flavor, for example. Thanks again for the reply and great videos.
@@josephwsam Got it. You can only change the volume of coffee for the pod - I forget the exact setting, but I believe if you hold the button it'll be a manual pour and then the machine remembers that amount for the pod bar code.
What is the brewing temperature of the Vertuo vs Original?
Original definitely gets hotter, probably 200 vs 170 for Vertuo Plus and 150-160 for the Vertuo Next. I don’t notice much when doing the Vertuo Plus because it brews longer, but you’ll notice a cooler, weaker drink for Vertuo Next and Pop.
What brand machine is the original in this video?
@@Brianwearsglasses breville
Oh, sorry...meant to say great review. Thanks.
Really great video
Does the original have less caffeine?
Yes, because original has less coffee. 5g coffee per original pod, while small Vertuo have 7g coffee.
Confused, where are the pods for Zenius?
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You can't use your own coffee looking at multi capsule machines. I had one that broke down but telling you using 75 dollar a pound coffee is wonderful. Nespresso doesn't offer coffee i mostly like. The odd time i like a mocha latte etc. Use a drip coffee ie the Starbucks reserve and....
I only drink lattes, so the original would probably be better for me?
Original will work better for you. The biggest draw of the Vertuo is the larger drink options. Vertuo has great espresso pods, but they’re more expensive. I’d check out the Aeroccino frother for lattes (see our other video)
@@craftcoffeespot brilliant, I will do thank you 😊
$1.10 for a pod is way too much... Nespresso killed them silves because of greed
Way too much? Try getting Starbucks
@@Tygrysek1993 yes i love the strabucks pods for my Nespresso original line machine
I have both machines. I hate the bitter, frothy “crema” from the Vertuo.
Vertuo machine coffee virtually undrinkable dishwater. But what irks me most is they literally don’t give a damn about customer service. I’m binning my machine and reverting to some other way of making coffee.
Have you tried cold brew? Less oil & acid. Easy to do. I heat 4 ounces in my frother, then add 4 ounces of brother milk.
I hated the vertuo. The water is too hot and the pods are expensive and none of them compared to the original. Also not being able to use anything but nestle stuff is a rip off. I bought another make, which i prefer, and I'm not supporting a company that has rotten ethics.
Which one did you get ?
@@gamedayindia4329 I ended up getting a L'Or. Great offer on it when I bought it, and good reviews. Makes two espressos at once! ( lol)
The L'Or coffee itself isn't the best, but it takes any other pods. Very happy!
Wrong, you're only locked in to the Virtuo, the original the patent ran out in 2013 meaning it's open season for the original.
That is what I said. A whole section of the video talked about more pod options and lower pod cost for original machines because of the patent.
You need to rewatch and listen (this time).