I had been eyeing them for months. I had asked on Facebook about them. Pestered my friends who had them about them. Researched and waited for a good deal. I ended up getting some birthday money and decided to buy my first Nespresso machine. I was soo excited and couldn’t wait for it to arrive. When it finally did, it was beautiful and I couldn’t wait to try it out. But there was a huge problem…I had ordered the wrong pods to go with it. **insert very sad face!**

So for anyone in the market for a Nespresso, here are a few things I have learned in the last couple years.

Number 1: There are different types of Nespresso machines. I ordered a Vertuo and therefore, have to order Vertuo capsules. An obvious distinction perhaps, but I didn’t realize Nespresso makes two different pod sizes. There is an original brewer size which is tiny and the vertuo size which is much bigger. There is no way to make them compatible with one another, so just learn from my mistake and buy the right size for your machine!

Number 2: The Vertuo pods can be more challenging to find. This is not your “run to the store and grab some pods” type of coffee. It does take ordering online and shipping to your door. At least at the time of this writing, I have never been able to find this size of pod in a store. So don’t run out!

Number 3: The Nespresso website has a gazillion kinds and flavors of coffee. I started ordering right away from them and they often have good deals available …like free shipping or free sleeves with your order. They have things like vanilla and chocolate cookie. For the Fall, they have a pumpkin spice flavor. They have some you can pour over ice and a variety of light, medium and dark roast options. Their site is easy to navigate and they do provide a short description under each coffee type, so you can feel like you know what you’ll be getting. I ordered my machine off of Amazon, but the Nespresso.com website does have machines as well. Here is the website: https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/vertuo-coffee-pods. I do have a referral code, so if you are ordering you may be able to save a little money. My code is: UZ7Q93

Number 4: Amazon has a few Vertuo pod options. In fact, my favorite pod is Starbucks Sumatra. I have ordered it 17 times already and it’s what I most often drink. It comes as four pack and each box has 8 pods. The shipping is usually next day or next couple days, so it comes quickly.

Number 5: The Nespresso does make some noise when it’s brewing. There are some mornings when the household is still sleeping and I wait to start my coffee. That being said, it does make the most delicious smelling, foamy, creamy, frothy beverage. I call it my Morning BFF.

I love my Nespresso Breville and would recommend it to someone looking to purchase a new machine. There are just a few things to keep in mind so you can enjoy it to the fullest…and not order the wrong pods.

If you’d like to try the Breville Model like I have, you can find it here: https://amzn.to/3RyeV2n

If you’d like to try the Sumatra pods, you can find them here: https://amzn.to/3SAp3bW