Nespresso Coffee machine

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Nespresso

Good7/10

Nestlé's capsule-coffee business; it sells pods and designs machines that partner brands manufacture.

Founded: 1986
From: Switzerland
HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
Owned by: Nestlé (since founding, 1986)
Made in: Machines built under licence by De'Longhi, Breville, Krups and others

www.nespresso.com

Coffee machine

Good7/10Mid-range

Nespresso designs the system and partners like De'Longhi and Breville build the machines. It is convenient and consistent, but running costs are high and the coffee is a step below fresh beans. Original-line machines accept cheaper compatible pods; Vertuo does not.

Good at

Fastest, cleanest way to make a consistent coffee
Cheap machines; frequent bundles and promotions
Pod recycling programmes in most markets

Weak at

Capsules make every cup far dearer than beans
Vertuo pods are proprietary; no third-party alternatives
Milk drinks are weaker than a proper steam wand

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

VertuoOriginalEssenza MiniLattissimaCreatista

Best for: People who value speed and zero mess over cost per cup

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Coffee machine brands in New Zealand

Nespresso is #8 of 10, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	BrevilleAustralia	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	De'LonghiItaly	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	JuraSwitzerland	8/10Good	Luxury
4	NinjaUnited States	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	MieleGermany	7/10Good	Luxury
6	PhilipsNetherlands	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	RancilioItaly	7/10Good	Premium
8	NespressoSwitzerland	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	SunbeamUnited States	6/10Mixed	Budget
10	SmegItaly	6/10Mixed	Premium

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.