Coffee is a hot, caffeinated beverage that needs no introduction.

According to the National Coffee Association (a totally unbiased source), nearly two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every day. Collectively, U.S. coffee drinkers consume an estimated 440 million cups of coffee each day. That’s a latte coffee!

In its latest National Coffee Data Trends report, the java association also finds that 82% of U.S. coffee drinkers consume a cup at home.

As much as we love Starbucks, it’s far more economical to make your own coffee. Fortunately, the coffee lovers in your life don’t have to compromise on taste and quality when they skip the lines and brew at home. They can channel their inner baristas with the
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi.

The model we’re highlighting is one of the most popular coffee/espresso machines on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.7 on more than 10,000 total ratings. Measuring approximately 12 inches tall, this Nespresso Vertuo boasts a one-touch brewing system capable of dialing up four cup sizes: a single or double espresso, and a 5-ounce or 8-ounce coffee.

Other features include a 54-ounce removable water tank; automatic capsule ejection and storage; and a milk frother.

Nespresso Vertuo machines are only compatible with Nespresso Vertuo capsules. On the plus side, the aluminum capsules are fully recyclable through Nespresso’s free recycling program.

Not for Keurig Lovers

A word of caution from an Amazon reviewer: This machine won’t appeal to Keurig lovers.

“If you like really hot coffee made in a Keurig where boiling water is forced through a plastic pod or made in a Mr. Coffee pot where boiling water is dripped over pre-ground coffee out of a bag and then left to sit on a hot pad until you get around to pouring a cup, this machine and the cost of the coffee pods is not for you,” the reviewer says. “ … If, on the other hand, you enjoy relaxing and savoring a cup of really good coffee, this is the one you should consider.”

Another heavily caffeinated Amazon reviewer, who posted an accompanying video, declares that this machine is “a java lover’s dream come true.”

“As an avid coffee enthusiast, the Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi in Piano Black has redefined my relationship with coffee,” the reviewer says. “This remarkable machine has taken my coffee experience to unparalleled heights, delivering a cup of java that surpasses even the finest coffee shops. I can confidently say that this is the best coffee I’ve ever had!”