Nespresso DELONGHI Essenza Coffee EN85 | DELONGHI Red Automatica

Although we always have some type of Nespresso machine I thought it would be nice to buy an actual Nespresso machine than use a compatible like the L’or Barista Sublime which has conked out again and sent back to L’or for the second time in as many months!This little red beauty is made by Delonghi. For a two person home this is perfect and the water tank holds about enough water for four coffees.The lever action is smooth and it warms up quite quickly and is ready in no time to dispense a coffee which is at a decent temperature. Adding heated and frothed milk makes a lovely latte.The pod collector basket also holds about 4 pods. We received a welcome pack of 6 coffee pods with the machine. It’s fairly quiet, 33 decibels and a lot faster and quieter than the previously mentioned machine. It’s also a lot smaller and takes up less space on the worktop.My only problem with the machine and this is a gripe about the supplier as opposed to the manufacturer and that is it was fitted with a European 2 pin plug and that’s just not acceptable for a machine supplied in the UK.I read reviews on Amazon before buying and some said that they received a ‘quite large’ European to UK plug adaptor, we did not receive one.I just ordered one from Amazon and it came next day.The 5 star review is for the machine, the supplier only gets 3 stars.

Very neat and quick. Fits my rather restricted space. Cable a bit thick and clunky. I prewarm the coffee cup otherwise coffee is a bit lukewarm

Works fine and good price. As others have said the plug is not for the UK so you will need an adapter or cut the the plug off and fit new .

A great little Nespresso machine - definitely portable. Interesting shape and nice bright colour. It doesn't brew as much coffee in each mode as my larger machine - which makes each cup slightly stronger. However this is easily balanced out with either more water or milk! I will be giving it a good test in December but so far I would recommend this product.

Simple to use if you only have your coffee black, like we do. Looks good on the kitchen counter too.

Faulty, returned. Wanted this to be the mini wonder it's mooted to be but there's a lot of plastic. From new, the lungo button served up less coffee than the espresso, before it slowed to a dribble and refused to serve up anything. Will pay more in future for something more robust.

Stylish, practical and not too expensive. Since buying them (we have two, one in the house, one down the garden) we no longer buy instant coffee.

It is simple to use, and does the job perfectly. Quite compact and easy to clean. Good value for money.