- January 5, 2022
- 3:52 am
If you have always wished of having a coffee machine that could invigorate you with a hot cup of coffee in the morning and recharge you with a robust shot of espresso in the evening, your prayers are now answered!
Undoubtedly, there are not a lot of coffee machines that can accommodate both your requests. But the Nespresso Evoluo is different. It takes care of all these needs for you – effortlessly and simply.
So, is this product worth all the hype, and should you consider buying this Nespresso machine? We will find this and much more here in our review. Only honest, and tried-and-tested recommendations inside. Check it out!
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Our Nespresso Evoluo Review
The Nespresso Evoluo is a one of the top single serve espresso machines available. Here’s a guide to our review:
- Features
- Performance Review
- Taste
- Design
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Specifications
- Pros and Cons
Features
- Powered by Centrifusion™ technology that allows you to brew both espresso and coffee with the single touch of a button
- Supports two primary cup sizes: 1.35 oz. espresso and 8 oz. coffee, depending on the capsule size used
- Ready to go out of the box. No major assembly needed
- Capable of serving up a cup of coffee or espresso in just 90 seconds
- Easy to clean
- Compact and good-looking design
- Ideal for small kitchen, offices, and dorm rooms that couldn’t support a bigger dedicated espresso machine
- Makes use of high-quality Nespresso VertuoLine capsules that deliver the ultimate coffee flavor – just the way you like it
- Comes with 5 brewing options
- Automatically switches off after 9 minutes from the last use
- Comes with a Nespresso VertuoLine capsule welcome kit
Performance Review
One of the unique selling points of this amazing coffee maker machine (amazing, because you don’t come across such wonderful pieces frequently) is that it is powered up by Centrifusion™ technology. This unique feature enables the machine to brew both espresso and coffee on the go – with the single touch of a button.
What’s more, the machine comes with twelve different Nespresso Grands Crus capsules. Out of these 12, four are espresso while the remaining eight are for brewing a single serve cup of coffee. The coffee capsules range from bold to mild, and also include hazelnut and vanilla flavored coffees. If you’ve never had the chance to taste one of the coffees from an Evoluo or another Nespresso machine, you’ll be happy with the results.
The VertuoLine Centrifusion™ technology is different from Original Line Nespresso machines. For starters, Original Line machines made use of 19 bar pressure to extract the coffee. Adopting a bit different route, VertuoLine Centrifusion™ technology works by spinning the capsule to extract the coffee flavor. In our testing, this extraction process works really well.
Another great feature that caught our attention is the quick heating time. This Nespresso unit can attain the desired temperature within 15 – 20 seconds, regardless of the size of your coffee cup. This ensures that you don’t have to wait for a long time to brew your coffee.
And no, the Evoluo is not tough to use. In fact, it is one of the simplest coffee machines that we have come across. The use of the latest technologies has only added to its convenience and versatility. To prepare your coffee, all you need to do is set the cup support in line with the size of your coffee cup, and press the button on top to activate the machine.
As soon as the indicator button starts glowing, open the machine, and insert one of the Nespresso Evoluo pads into the capsule container. Next, close the machine and lock it properly. Relax and press the button – you will have piping hot coffee ready almost instantly. While the cup of espresso will take about 20 seconds, you will have to wait for 40 seconds to have a cup of coffee.
With only one button, this begs the obvious question. How will this Nespresso Evoluo machine know if you want an espresso or coffee? Don’t worry, the built-in barcode reader takes care of it for you. As soon as you preheat the machine, and lock the lever in place, the barcode scanner determines what kind of coffee you are making depending on the capsule inserted. Didn’t we say that this is one of the most easy-to-use machines that we have come across so far?
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Taste
As we discussed above, Nespresso Evoluo makes use of Centrifusion™ technology which spins the Nespresso capsules. As Evoluo doesn’t allow you to use any other pods apart from the Nespresso capsules, the taste is definitely of high quality. You can count on a rich flavor, and the crema that this coffee machine produces looks awesome too.
But on the downside, although the crema looks tasty, it is not exactly a true crema. It is thin and too foamy and lacks the right texture.
As far as the quality of the resulting coffee is concerned, although it tastes great, it is not the same quality as your would get from one of many espresso-only machines available on the market today. Keeping in mind that the machine solves both the purposes single handily, we believe the taste quality is definitely above average and you will not be disappointed.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The Nespresso Evoluo machine scores really well in terms of cleaning and maintenance. Because there aren’t a lot of moving parts, there aren’t very many short-term cleaning requirements for the unit. All you need to do is empty the bin where the spent capsules are collected periodically.
As for water and the water tank, the coffee machine comes with a specific descaling process that you will need to follow. Although the entire process is easy to accomplish, it can be time-consuming. On average, it will take you around 30 minutes from start to finish. We definitely recommend a regular cadence of descaling the water tank to preserve the life of your Evoluo and to improve the taste of your coffee or espresso.
Specifications
Capacity: Water tank has a capacity of 54 oz.
Materials: High-quality plastic
Dimensions: 9.0 W” by 12.2 D” by 12.3 H”
Weight: 11 pounds
Nespresso Evoluo Pros and Cons
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Nespresso Evoluo come with any Nespresso pods?
That’s correct. As a part of the package, the machine comes with a variety of 12 Nespresso pods to help you get started.
No. Evoluo is not compatible with any other pods apart from the Nespresso capsules.
How many bars of pressure does this machine use?
The machine doesn’t use bars of pressure to brew the coffee. Instead, it uses centrifugal technology that spins the pods 7,000 times a minute to provide you with the best flavor.
Does this machine also come with a glass mug as is shown in the picture?
No, you will have to purchase that separately. However, Evoluo does come along with a starter pack of 12 Nespresso capsules in a variety of different flavors.
Although not burning hot, the coffee produced is just of the right temperature!
What is the difference between Nespresso Evoluo and Nespresso VertuoLine?
The only basic difference between these two machines is that the Evoluo is the upgraded version of the VertuoLine. Otherwise, both machines are almost same and use the same technology.
Wrapping Up Our Review
All in all, this Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo is what every coffee lover is looking for. Its ability to provide you with both coffee and espresso is what makes it unique. Thankfully, you don’t have to prefer one over the other (we know how hard it is to choose between two things that you absolutely love!).
The Nespresso Evoluo flaunts an easy-to-use interface and brews your cup of coffee on the single touch of a button. The built-in barcode scanner ensures flawless execution. The result – you get a tasty cup of coffee and espresso every time.
The Nespresso coffee maker is easy to clean and maintain as well. However, all these added features come at a price. The machine is a bit expensive, but it is worth every penny!
What are your views on this Nespresso Evoluo review? What is your experience with Nespresso Coffee and Espresso maker? Let us know in the comments below.
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