Nespresso makes some of the very best one cup espresso machines on the market, if not THE best out there. From their $800 Romeo that makes an incredible cup of espresso or coffee to the much more affordable Essenza C100. The C100 replaced the older C90 in their linup with a few new features like programmable cup size and auto on and off. No more overflowing your cups because you forget to turn the machine off.

Nobody will even guess you are compensating for something...

The Essenza espresso machine is about as simple as it gets. There are only two real buttons: On/Off and Start/Stop. You turn the machine on and let it warm up a couple minutes, insert in your espresso or lungo capsule, you pull the lever down to set it in place, and you push start. It will brew you a shot of espresso, or a longer lungo if that's what you enjoy. The crema on top is thick and near perfect, and the quality is pretty darn high. While I'm sure you could argue that you could make a better cup of espresso the more traditional way, it's hard to beat the combination of convenience and quality that Essenze 100T machines bring to the table. And with espresso so good, nobody will even think that you are trying to impress them to compensate for something...

That being said, we're not very impressed with their Crystal Courture version with Swarovski crystals bedazzeling this machine into a $1000 disgrace to coffee makers everywhere. If you are Paris Hilton or some teen pop diva then perhaps you might be seen in public with such a machine, but for all the rest of those who purchased one of the only 100 produced... shame on you. Thankfully most of these are just showpieces in Nespresso boutiques and shops around the country and have not yet made it into the hands of the rich and tasteless.

All in all though, this machine is quite impressive. The selection of espressos and lungo capsules avaiable is very high in quality and you will have a hard time picking a favorite. If espresso is what gets you going in the morning, and you don't have the time or motivation to brew a traditional cup, or you just like the thought of having a sweet little device that does all the work for you, the Nespresso C100T espresso maker is the device for you.

Aesthetically, this Nespresso coffee maker is sophisticated and sleek looking which is something that would definitely capture your eye. In fact, some people would even say that the coating of the machine itself is quite similar to the feel of an iPod or silicone coating. It comes in so many different shiny colors as well, truly this espresso machine is as much an ornament or decoration as it is a coffee maker.

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Here are a few of the Nespresso Coffee Maker's features:

• Thermoblock heating element
• A high pressure pump
• A functional handle that would allow for easier coffee preparation
• A programmable and automatic control when it comes to the amount of coffee that pours into your cup
• A collection container for your used Nespresso capsules
• Automatic ejection for used capsules upon lifting the handle
• A removable tank

When it comes to the coffee itself, it definitely makes some of the best espresso you’ll ever taste and right at the comfort of your own home. But of course, you aren’t limited to just drinking espresso or coffee from it. Nespresso has capsules that contain original coffee blends which include: Indriya, Ristretto, Arpeggio, Roma, Decaffeinato Intenso, Fortissio Lungo, Rosabaya de Colombia, Livanto, Dulsao do Brasil, Capriccio, Volluto, Vivalto Lungo, Finezzo Lung, Decaffeinato Lungo, Cosi and Decaffeinato. Besides these 16, Nespresso often introduces more temporary flavors that are available for a short period of time before being replaced by another.

If the choice of blends alone doesn’t coax you to get a Nespresso coffee maker for yourself, maybe the fact that it is one of the most convenient ways of enjoying a delicious and fresh brewed cup of coffee right at your own home would. There are Nespresso cafes but there are times wherein you simply want to stay in and enjoy coffee at home. The Nespresso coffee maker would enable you to do that. Simple pick one of the 16 blends, pop it in the machine and before you know it, you have a steaming up of coffee waiting for you. Its simple, fuss free and definitely worth the money you’ll be paying.