Delonghi EN520.W Nespresso Lattissima Plus Coffee Maker, White

First impressions are that this is a high quality product, well-packed in an attractive box which serves as a carrying case with integral handle. Opening the box, you find a heavy but compact unit, along with an introduction to Nespresso, a glossy user manual and a pack of 16 capsules - each one a different blend or type of coffee. The Nespresso guide has a kind of "menu" for the capsules, which describes their strength, flavour and origin. This is a nice touch and makes each feel like an "experience".

The documentation is extensive and also points you to the NespressoClub website, where you can get more information and sign up for newsletters etc. You can also buy accessories like Glasses/Mugs and more coffee capsules. It looks as if the latter cost less from this source, than if you buy them direct from Amazon - which surprised me. Although you have to buy a minimum of fifty at a time.

Setting up the unit was a bit fiddly and time-consuming - although you don't have to do this every time and of course you don't want to be drinking anything other than what was intended - so it's best to be safe and rinse out all the components before you start. Of course, you need to do keep this apparatus regularly cleaned at least every few weeks. But the hope is that the results will be worth it.

So the proof of the pudding ...does this make good coffee? I like Cappucinos and Lattes rather than strong espresso and I started with a light capsule. People have said to me that making this kind of thing is a skill - but I have never attempted to do anything like this before. So I reckoned if I could make something drinkable, first up - then this must be "easy to use".

You full up the "tank" with water, choose your capsule and in my case filled up the milk container. Then close the lever for the capsule and press the button for the drink you want - I chose the Latte Macchiato. Make sure you adjust the milk spout to go in the cup and you're away - it's as simple as that.

As it was, my first attempt was a bit too frothy with too much milk - but that is easily resolved with a knob assigned specifically to this function. After a bit of stirring, I tried my first drink and it was surprisingly good - really different and interesting flavour - on a par with coffee I had drunk in good cafes. Not up to the very best - but the way I see it, it can only get better as I try more and make subtle adjustments. After a few goes I can get this to make a really nice Latte.

I am very impressed with the high quality approach and the way that the capsules give you Italian blends or pure coffees from Columbia, Brazil or even India. It's certainly a very interesting experience and a way to sample many different types through the club. I also like the fact that you keep the capsules and can then re-cycle them. This seems to be a really "neat" system that takes up minimum space and uses minimum resources to provide your coffee - nothing is thrown away or simply discarded.

It's slightly complicated - but if I can do it first time with no problems, then I'm sure anybody could. I can see no downsides - as long as you follow the instructions carefully. I would recommend this highly - especially if you want good coffee but have limited space.

Hi, Well what a journey, I have been through the mill trying to find a great coffee machine and I have had bean to cups and unless you are ready to spend £750 upwards they are a waste of time. I was just about to spend £1000 on the new Jura and I saw the ad on TV (The Clooney One)for a new Lattisima (PLUS)which I had never seen before and realized that this was a one touch machine for £230!!!

I love Nespresso as the quality in brilliant but all the machines are very basic and dont offer one touch drink (at least one that works)To be honest I wasn't expecting much and thought it would go back but I was wrong.

The build quality is amazing, it looks really great, it has a small footprint, it makes REALLY HOT drinks from standby, you can adjust all quantities, the froth is as good as i have ever seen, reservoir is well located, the milk jug nossel can cleans itself and can be located in the fridge, it takes ANY cup or glass.

For £225!!! Dont even bother buying anything else unless you specifically want to grind beans and spend 4 time the money, OK Nespresso is expensive but anything worth having always is right!

Funny thing is nobody has stock, not even Nespresso so I was surprised to see one on Amazon and Amazon being Amazon I had it in one day.

I hope this review helps someone

Good Luck

Simon

the machine received with some fault
the latte and capacino side is not working ... since im an overseas customer it cost alot to ship in i can not return it .