Krups Nespresso Inissia
A practical pod coffee machine (The Nespresso Original) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
The Best Nespresso Machines in the UK (2026)
Nespresso is the leading pod-coffee system, split into two ranges: Original (small pods for espresso-style coffee with crema) and Vertuo (larger pods for longer coffees). Machines are made by De'Longhi, Krups and Magimix, but they all use Nespresso pods.
The Nespresso range
Original machines (Inissia, Essenza Mini, Pixie, Citiz) make espresso and lungo from the small pods, with milk models like Lattissima and Creatista adding frothers. Vertuo machines use a barcode system to make everything from espresso to a large mug. Whichever maker's name is on it (De'Longhi, Krups, Magimix), the coffee comes from Nespresso pods.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Sage Creatista Plus
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#3 
Tassimo Style
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#4 
L'OR Barista Sublime
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#5 
NESCAFE DOLCE GUSTO Mini Me KP1238
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini Me KP1238, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#6 
L'OR Barista Sublime
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#7 
Nespresso Essenza Mini
A practical pod coffee machine (The Nespresso Original, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#8 
Krups Pixie
A practical pod coffee machine (compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#9 
Magimix Citiz
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#10 
Krups Citiz
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nespresso machine is best?
For compact espresso, the Essenza Mini or Inissia; for a bit more, the Citiz or Pixie; for milk drinks, a Lattissima or Creatista; for longer coffees, a Vertuo. They all use Nespresso pods - choose by size, milk needs and budget.
Are De'Longhi, Krups and Magimix Nespresso machines different?
They're the same Nespresso system made under licence by different manufacturers, often with near-identical models (e.g. The Citiz). Differences are mostly cosmetic and minor feature tweaks - the coffee and pods are identical.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Krups Nespresso Inissia (our score 9.1/10) - A practical pod coffee machine (The Nespresso Original) for fuss-free pod coffee at home..