The Only Coffee Maker Worth Grabbing This Prime Day, According to a Former Barista

Carolyn Moore, email editor at The Kitchn, used to be a barista. So, when I wanted to get a Nespresso to be able to just press a button and violà! Coffee, I looked to her to tell me which model to buy. Turns out the Nespresso’s Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker with the Aeroccino Milk Frother is the machine she uses at home. During Amazon’s Prime Day sale event — which runs Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11 — you’ll be able to score this barista-approved machine for 35% off. Instead of paying $200, Prime members can snag one for just $130 right now.

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Nespresso, which is owned by Nestlé, is known for its sleek espresso and coffee machines that use capsules instead of a portafilter with tamped-down coffee grounds. While there are a few different models you can choose from, Carolyn prefers the Vertuo Plus bundled with the Aeroccino Milk Frother.

“I used the Nespresso Vertuo Plus with the milk frother for years to start my daily routine. It’s the perfect cross between quick, simple coffee and a high-quality beverage experience, with tons of drink styles to choose from,” she says.

The Vertuo Plus offers four cup sizes: two for espresso (single and double) and two for coffee (five and eight ounces). Plus, you’ll get a capsule starter pack for free with your purchase, so you can taste test a few coffees before ordering your favorites.  

The machine is super easy to use: Pop your chosen capsule into the top (the one you choose will dictate the size of your drink — no button-pushing required) and tap the Nespresso button with a mug on it. That’s pretty much all it takes to brew up high-quality coffee and espresso at home. Not to mention, it can be ready to use in just 25 seconds.  

We can’t forget about the milk frother, though. “The hidden gem of this bundle is the milk frother, which runs completely silently and can froth milk for both hot and cold beverages,” Carolyn says. So now you’ll basically be your own barista!

Average Rating: 4.6/5

“[This machine] has exceeded my expectations in every way. [It] has transformed my coffee and espresso experience into something truly exceptional.” —Mario Carcano

“Best gift I gave myself. Went through three Keurigs till I finally tasted this coffee. Shocking the difference. I can never go back. It’s delicious.” —Brenda Kelly

“I’ve been all over the world and tasted coffee from a lot of machines. This is right up there with the best — especially if you stick with the Nespresso capsules.” —Amazon Customer

Buy: Nespresso Vertuo Plus with Aeroccino Milk Frother, $129.99 (on sale!) at Amazon

This article originally published on The Kitchn. See it there: The Only Coffee Maker Worth Snagging on Prime Day, According to a Former Barista