Nespresso D40-US-SI-NE Inissia Espresso Maker, Silver

If you're looking at this item, and debating on whether or not to purchase it, it's fair to assume that you're looking for something easy and convenient, but not at the expense of quality. I have great news! The all around quality of this machine is superb, and I've owned one for quite a while now, and have plenty of experience with it. To start things off, if you're new to the whole Nespresso line of machines, you're of course going to need to read all instructions before doing anything, just to ensure that you're well prepared and capable of operating the Inissia. As far as the build quality goes, this thing feels very solid and sturdy, and even though most of it is made of plastic, all of the important parts are made of a very durable feeling metal material that I feel confident will hold up very nicely. It has some weight to it, and just doesn't feel cheap at all to me. The handle you use to close the brew chamber is very satisfying in terms of being well built and having an all around good feel to it. Absolutely no issues as far as build quality is concerned. This machine is only made to brew the designated "capsules" which are made by nespresso, and can actually be a bit pricey if you plan on drinking a whole lot of espresso based beverages, but the overall convenience and quality make up for the price in my opinion. Keep in mind I'm a huge coffee fan, and love to have my espressos straight, so I may be a heavier user than some. The nespresso website, as well as amazon, have a large selection of all the available capsules, and the packaging or "sleeves" they come in, tell you all about the origin of the coffee inside the corresponding capsule. Everything is very informative and nice, and makes the whole experience a lot better. There's a flavor profile along with an intensity meter, to let you know how flavorful and full bodied the particular capsule you've purchased is. The selection of capsules is vast, and there's something for everyone, whether you like a light breakfast type roast, or a rich and full bodied brew. They even have a few "flavored" capsules including vanilla and caramel, and believe it or not they're very good. Not too sweet, but just right. Finding a good coffee for you is not going to be a problem with Nespresso. Operating the Inissia is very straightforward and user friendly, once you've initially brewed a capsule. You basically just fill the water reservoir in the back with fresh, filtered water, and choose one of two buttons between a "lungo" (long shot) or an espresso shot (short shot). Basically the lungo shot is larger volume, and tastes a little less intense, although they have their own special lungo capsules, designated for the lungo shot. It's a very good drink, and if you're not into drinking espresso shots straight, then you may find that a lungo shot is just right for you. As with any other coffee beverage, you can always add hot water or any flavors you want to dilute/alter the taste to your liking. Once you load your capsule and close the handle, you then short press the selection of either lungo or espresso, and the corresponding light will start flashing. This lets you know that the water is heating up. It takes maybe 20 seconds, and then the flashing light will stop. This lets you know it's ready to brew. You then simply tap the button once more, and the brewing starts. Very simple operation once done for the first time. As for clean up, this thing really is a breeze. It has it's own drip tray, and also a compartment used to catch the used capsules, once you raise the handle again after the brewing process has completed. It supposedly holds around 10 spent capsules I believe, and is a very nice feature just for the added convenience. As far as deep cleaning with white vinegar and water, as long as you use clean, filtered water, you'll probably never really need to do it more than once maybe. I've owned mine for several months now, and have yet to deep clean it, and it keeps churning out the same fantastic quality coffee as it did the day I purchased it. A simple wipe down with a wet cloth every now and then is really all you need to do, which is wonderful. I'm not going to talk too much about the aeroccino milk frother, as I really don't take milk in my espresso too often, but I have used it several times, and it's very effective and does exactly as advertised. You basically short press the button in the front, to heat and froth your milk, and long press it to froth it cold. There's a little plastic piece that allows you to switch from frothed milk, to foam. My milk has been perfect everytime I've used it, and it doesn't take long at all to get it hot. If you're looking for an entry level, affordable, high quality espresso machine, look no further than right here. If convenience is something you want, yet don't want to sacrifice taste, then look no further. I use this thing everyday, and it delivers a perfect shot of espresso everytime for me, and I love trying all the different varieties. I really think you'll be pleased with the Inissia. Thanks for reading and enjoy the coffee!

This almost instant espresso maker is an amazing deal. It's incredibly fast and easy. There's only 2 buttons, 1 for Espresso and one for the slightly larger Lungo. Either button will power up the machine in 30 seconds, then you simply drop in your coffe pod or "Grand Crus" as Nespresso calls them and push the button again. For people who prefer to sleep in as long as possible in the mornings, like myself, the whole process from start to coffee drinking finish adds maybe 2 minutes to your morning routine... even less if you're a multi-tasker. The construction of the machine is top notch. The plastic is very thick and solid and the pod holder/lever feels very strong. There's nothing that makes a person think that "well, this isn't going to last very long" like with most pod style coffee makers. Even the water resevior is solid, and has not leaked at all. This model appears to be more of a travel model as its small, simple, and requires only a single electrical plug. I can easily see the Inissia being packed away for my next trip. As for the coffee quality, it's very good. I would say as good as anything that gets ordered through a drive through window and certainly better than any gas station. It isn't quite as good as a reliable coffee house, but they're trained people using proper equipment. I wouldn't expect it to out perform a talented Barista, but it will out perform an untalented one. Its worth notification that you need to buy the coffee from the Nespresso website, you can buy it here on Amazon but its around 30% more than Nespresso. If you're shopping on Amazon, buying all of your coffee online shouldn't sound too intimidating, but just so you know you can't buy the Grand Crus in your local grocery store. You basically join the Nespresso coffee club with your first order, which seems as much of a club as Amazon, but they seem to imply that being in the Nespresso coffee club means more. Maybe it does, but as of now my club membership is basically, I buy their coffee, they send me an e-mail saying "Thanks" along with my bill. There's about 20 different coffee varieties to choose from, and they range from 60 cents to 80 cents per pod. You can get 2 brews to 1 pod, but the second serving is of lesser flavor, especially with the milder brews. In all, for $99 you get an affordable daily espresso at near identical quality of that coffee house cup, so this easily gets 5 stars. It even ships with 16 free samples, so if these samples save you 16 trips to a coffee house the Inissia becomes instantly affordable, sure its only $12 worth of coffee, but you're never going to vist a coffee house 16 times and only spend $12. I figure that the Inissia has paid for itself right out of the box, for me personally. I can honestly say the Nespresso Inissia makes waking up in the morning a little more tolerable. I would also like to add that the review from Let's Compare Options has some very usefull information in the reviews comments about the user manual and if someone decides to buy the Inissia reading those comments can help with the initial set up of the machine.

Machine does not work. At the start only lights blink and nothing gets dispensed. Motor sound is coming but no hot water coming out.

Great product, easy setup, love it and have only had it a few days.

Je l'ai depuis des années et ça tient bien la route :) Facile à utiliser et facile d'entretien. Café conforme à mes attentes.

If you love coffee, this is a must have. It's compact, easy to clean and does not consume much power. The only challenge is getting capsules in India. The price of capsules is higher in India as compared to other countries. I was worried if the machine will last long as there are no Nespresso stores in India. It's been 3 months and I have not faced any problem.

This is a really good machine. I love it. The coffee pods are a bit expensive but its really packed with flavor