What is Nespresso?
A manufacturer of capsule coffee makers is Nespresso. They have been around since the 1980s and are situated in Switzerland.
Nespresso is fairly comparable to a Keurig coffee maker if you're familiar with those. Instead of coffee mugs like Keurig, Nespresso concentrates on express-like drinks.
To create a beverage that looks and tastes like espresso, Nespresso coffee makers use capsules.
Simply place a Nespresso capsule inside, secure the cover, and push the button.
What is Espresso?
Espresso is the name given to a strong, compact, and highly pressured coffee beverage.
The crema is the espresso's distinguishing feature. That's the thin layer of coffee froth that's light brown and rests on top of the espresso.
It originates from Italy and has been a staple of cafes for more than a century. Over the past century, espresso has advanced significantly. From heavy, potent, and somewhat viscous coffee to the delicate, sweet espressos of today's specialized shops.
Today's most well-liked coffee beverages all start with espresso.
Nespresso vs Espresso
While having similar names, espresso, and Nespresso are quite different beverages. Let's examine what makes Nespresso different from Espresso.
The Machine
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The Nespresso coffee maker is a little countertop gadget. Similar to the Dolce Gusto coffee maker, it uses coffee pods that are inserted at the top of the appliance.
The coffee capsule is broken when the lid closes. Hot water that is under pressure is pushed through the capsule and into your cup.
Depending on the model you have, you may select from a few different sizes. How much and how strong of a cup of coffee you receive depends on the size you choose.
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There are several different sizes of espresso machines. Espresso makers range from little countertop models to large industrial ones like those you might see at your neighborhood coffee shop.
These devices create espresso using a tonne of technology and unique components. However, you don't actually need to be familiar with every aspect of high-end espresso equipment.
You should understand that espresso machines primarily use steam to create pressure. A puck of coffee with a fine grind is forced through water by such pressure.
I like to compare coffee makers to cars when I explain them, so here's one to help you grasp the differences:
Like a Toyota Carolla, a Nespresso coffee maker is dependable, practical, and (relatively) easy to use.
Like a Mustang, an espresso maker is more potent, flamboyant, and specialized.
The Drink
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You could be thinking, "Are these just the same drink?" due to two names that sound similar. You'd be excused for thinking that.
In actuality, these beverages are quite similar. However, they are not a perfect match.
A specialty coffee drink is an espresso. It usually weighs around 2 oz and has a robust, powerful flavor.
The crema, a light brown frothy layer at the top, is what makes an espresso distinctive. The high pressure of the espresso machine causes the oils to be removed from the coffee and end up in the crema.
Crema is required to make latte art and come up with a satisfying texture for beverages like lattes and cappuccinos.
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Nespresso is really close to espresso. But it falls short of doing it.
Yes, Nespresso makes a weak but flavorful cup of coffee. However, it doesn't generate enough pressure to get a rich, flavorful crema.
In my opinion, Nespresso makes coffee that is closer to a Moka pot than an espresso.
The Brewing
The main distinction is that while espresso uses loose coffee, a Nespresso coffee maker uses coffee capsules/pods.
A Nespresso coffee capsule is what?
It is a tiny, tightly sealed capsule that holds already-ground coffee. Nespresso sells a wide range of flavors and coffees in addition to producing all of its own pods.
The machine's lid is closed after inserting a Nespresso pod. The coffee pod is pierced by the device as the lid closes. By doing so, a passageway is created for pressurized water to pass through the coffee inside the Nespresso capsule and into your cup.
What differentiates that from espresso coffee?
Actually, any coffee bean can be used to create an espresso shot. Just how you brew it matters. If you aren't using pre-ground coffee, you must first grind the coffee beans. It needs to be ground very finely, much finer than you would mill for a typical brewer.
The coffee is then packed into the portafilter (the object with a handle that baristas use) and pressed into a puck. With it attached, you extract the shot from the espresso maker. When you pull an espresso shot, pressurized hot water is allowed to pass through the coffee grounds and into the cup.
What sets these drinks apart from others?
Nespresso eliminates any uncertainty in coffee extraction. You don't need to be familiar with grind size, pressure, timing, or any other issues that baristas face.
With Nespresso, brewing coffee is as simple as inserting the pod and pressing a button.
More effort is required to make traditional espresso coffee. You need to understand, among other things, the proper grind size, volume, and temperature of the water, as well as how long to let the shot go. However, the final product is a stronger espresso.
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