Here's a quick tip. To turn the Essenza Mini off immediately after using it, simultaneously press the Espresso & Lungo buttons and the machine will shut off completely. The default auto-shutoff time is 9 minutes. That can be changed to 30 minutes if desired and you'd do that by first turning the machine off, then pressing the espresso button for 5 seconds at which point it will blink to indicate the setting, One blink means it's set for 9 minutes, Two blinks means it's set for 30 minutes. If you press the Espresso button, that will change the setting and then pressing the Lungo button for 5 seconds will exit that mode.
(The proud owner of a European one here). Gotta love them. I got mine as an early birthday present from the family and it works like a charm. To the channel owner: thanks for the tips. I will use them !
thankyou - i must have reset the default pour amount unknowingly and it’s been driving me nuts for weeks ! i felt like everytime i made a cup it poured a different amount. i didn’t even know you could reset that. thanks so much. also like your candid attitude.. i feel like i always need to be perfect in my videos …. thanks for the inspiration. -Mike
Thank you so much for the info. I am new with Nespresso, and really I bought it for my husband who refuses to use my Breville Bambino Plus. I wanted something easy and hazzle free for him though we have a moka pot he enjoys much. It arrives Monday!
Thank you, sir for this video! I just got this very machine sans instructions (this was a thrift store blessing this afternoon: $5.99!) Your info. was concise, complete and well presented! I restored the factory times to each shot. Pods weren’t getting punched but I quickly found an online tip to remedy that.
Great tutorial sir...I wish my machine worked though. Haven’t used it in probably over a year and it’s not pumping any water. I have repeatedly pressed the luongo button (no capsule in) with a full reservoir of water but it just makes the noise and no water comes out. I’ve been trying all afternoon! I tried brushing the filter grate and paper clipping the spout to no avail. Any advice before I go to Amazon to buy a new one? Thank you.🙁 UPDATE! I discovered that if your machine doesn’t pump any water all you have to do is add a capsule, press the luongo button and when you hear it start, pull up the lever and pump it about 8 times and that forces all the air out of the line and let’s the hot water flow. Problem solved!
what is really cool is one of our local coffee shops .. locally roasts are sold in Nespresso pods form the local super market ... ..fresh is best and of course .. we can but the empty pods online and go to our local coffee shop and buy fresh grinds .. and make our own pods .. how cool is that!
That's excellent. I just reviewed a stainless steel reusable capsule for original line machines. That works well too since you can fill it with the coffee of your choice. ua-cam.com/video/2gMGXyDXKak/v-deo.html
Thanks a lot for the follow up! One question though: if you just use an espresso, will it also dispose of the pod? Seems like a waste, no? If you can have a lungo from a pod, doesn't it mean you should be able to get 2 espressos from one pod?
No, it does not mean that. An espresso is, generally speaking, 1 ounce. A lungo is an espresso with added water, usually 1 more ounce of water added to 1 ounce of espresso. But yes, nespresso pods are wasteful no matter how you look at it. A pod only holds about 6 grams of ground coffee That's barely enough to make an espresso. If you tried to make 2 espressos from the same pod you'd end up with a very weak, very thin, very light colored and probably very bitter second shot of espresso. To be somewhat unfair to the craft, a Lungo is really just a watered down shot of espresso.
There is only one size of capsules that fit in the Original Line Nespresso machines so you can't go wrong. Just make sure you don't buy Vertuo capsules because that is an entirely different size that definitely will not fit in Original Line machines such as the Essenza Mini.
It's in my description. Some of my favorite pods... I prefer dark roast, full-bodied coffee. Starbucks pods: amzn.to/36gIv7U Peet's coffee: amzn.to/3fLbBiW Nespresso Fortissio Lungo: amzn.to/37iGfwj Nespresso Kazar: amzn.to/3mjn8Zb Café Bustelo: amzn.to/3liWJcR Trader Joe's Nespresso Capsules (They are much less expensive if you actually go to a Trader Joe's to buy them): amzn.to/2N8VRuw
@@michaelerbreviews Oh wow! Thank you so so much for getting back to me. You've really helped me out with this and I really appreciate all the added detail you have put in with all the links too. You're amazing! 🤩⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
thank you so much for this wonderful review. i am thinking of buying this machine when i saw it in store. so cute and compact like what you said. I dont like complicated machines. Just a simple one will do for my morning coffee routine. thanks again :) i sub.
I just got this yesterday and have not used it. Your video is great. I am trying to figure out what the tallest double wall glass will comfortably fit under the spout. Thankyou.
@@elliotstern8582 The tall glass that I have is no longer on Amazon but I use these also and am quite happy with them. amzn.to/3426khY If you want a taller, larger glass for adding milk to your coffee, then maybe this one might appeal to you. amzn.to/3fwsFcV
Oh no! Well the only advice I can give is to ensure the pods are inserted correctly. If they aren't angled in just right, they could get squashed. Some third party pods aren't quite right and border on being outright incompatible.
Actually both things. the water is in contact with the coffee grounds longer but the volume is larger so compared to a single shot of espresso it won't taste as strong since there is more water.
Hello I just got this machine and trying out a few in the sample pack it comes with. The ones I have tried so far are very bitter, is this normal? Or could something be wrong with the machine? Thanks.
I can’t think of any way that the machine itself could be causing the espresso to be bitter. I just think that you haven’t found the right pod to fit your preferences yet. Also, if you try to make a Lungo out of a pod, that’s designed to be a Ristretto, or an espresso, that could be the cause of the bitterness.
The glasses are from Amazon and come with or without handles. (affiliate links) without- amzn.to/3O3ou9n with- amzn.to/3Eb0bSj These aren't the exact glasses I have since mine are no longer listed but the links I put here are similar.
I'm not sure what that could indicate. Do you have the user guide? www.nespresso.com/shared_res/manuals/essenza-mini/2017/UM_NESPRESSO_ESSENZA_MINI_BREVILLE_PROD_WEB_2017_02_20.pdf
How much water please for a Lungo shot?? If you fill water up, will it stop depending upone whether it's espresso or lungo? Deciding on buying a machine! Which espresso pod do you prefer on taste?
The machine will always dispense the same amount of water regardless of the water tank level. An espresso by default is 40ml (1.35 fl oz), a Lungo is by default 110ml (3.71 fl oz). However you are able to manually set the volume of either drink by holding down the appropriate button and releasing it once the desired amount is in your cup. You are also able to reset the machine to its default settings as I demonstrate in the video. Your choice of pods is really a personal choice. What I like may not be what you like. I happen to like Starbucks pods amzn.to/36gIv7U as well as Peet's amzn.to/3fLbBiW . I also like Nespresso Fortissio Lungo amzn.to/37iGfwj & Kazar amzn.to/3mjn8Zb. I also enjoy Café Bustelo amzn.to/3liWJcR. I tend to like dark roast, full-bodied coffee.
Hope you like it. If you decide you want to make some coffee drinks with froth, you can always buy a handheld frother or even use a French Press to froth milk easily. I've never been to Maui but have been to Big Island and Kauai. Hope to get back to Hawaii one of these days.
The short answer is not really. This machine is an espresso machine. There is no separate hot water dispenser. You could run the machine without inserting a capsule but you'd get some coffee residue and you would be limited to how much hot water you could get since this only makes espresso and lungo which is only about 1oz of hot water for espresso and about 3.75 oz for lungo.
Joe Lee The Gran Latissima was terrible. Inconsistent volume of drinks, the milk frother frequently failed to work properly. It was a very disappointing machine that was replaced three times by Nespresso before I finally got a different machine, the Creatista Plus, which is fantastic. I will be doing a video review of the Creatista Plus very soon.
I actually just re-read the manual myself and learned this..."To turn the machine off before automatic Auto Off mode, press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons simultaneously."
Here's a quick tip. To turn the Essenza Mini off immediately after using it, simultaneously press the Espresso & Lungo buttons and the machine will shut off completely. The default auto-shutoff time is 9 minutes. That can be changed to 30 minutes if desired and you'd do that by first turning the machine off, then pressing the espresso button for 5 seconds at which point it will blink to indicate the setting, One blink means it's set for 9 minutes, Two blinks means it's set for 30 minutes. If you press the Espresso button, that will change the setting and then pressing the Lungo button for 5 seconds will exit that mode.
I like your video review, you have a charismatic, warm, but(!) proffesional way of presenting the product. Thumbs up!
I appreciate that! Thanks.
(The proud owner of a European one here). Gotta love them. I got mine as an early birthday present from the family and it works like a charm. To the channel owner: thanks for the tips. I will use them !
Thanks for your comment. Any differences in your version other than the power plug?
@@michaelerbreviews Not that I can see so at first sight. But even registering it at their website proved quite easy.
Just picked my Essenza up at a thrift shop for $6. Works great!
Good stuff! Lucky you.
thankyou - i must have reset the default pour amount unknowingly and it’s been driving me nuts for weeks ! i felt like everytime i made a cup it poured a different amount. i didn’t even know you could reset that. thanks so much. also like your candid attitude.. i feel like i always need to be perfect in my videos …. thanks for the inspiration.
-Mike
HaHa, thanks, I think. Yup, if you want imperfection in videos you've come to the right place 😂
Thank you so much! Learnt more about my new machine from you than the manual!!
Glad to hear my video helped you out. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for making this amazing, in depth, easy to understand review! 💜
Appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review! Your review has convinced me I need one ASAP!
Thanks. I still use mine a few times a day. It's been great.
Thank you for all this information. So helpful. We got our Essenza back to the factory settings and now we are getting a cup full of Lungo coffee.
Thank you so much for the info. I am new with Nespresso, and really I bought it for my husband who refuses to use my Breville Bambino Plus. I wanted something easy and hazzle free for him though we have a moka pot he enjoys much. It arrives Monday!
Thank you, sir for this video! I just got this very machine sans instructions (this was a thrift store blessing this afternoon: $5.99!) Your info. was concise, complete and well presented! I restored the factory times to each shot. Pods weren’t getting punched but I quickly found an online tip to remedy that.
Wow, what a deal.
@@michaelerbreviews that it was!
FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-NINE CENTS?! OMG! That’s a steal of a lifetime! 😮💕
@@Demi1369 I couldn’t believe it!
Great tutorial sir...I wish my machine worked though. Haven’t used it in probably over a year and it’s not pumping any water. I have repeatedly pressed the luongo button (no capsule in) with a full reservoir of water but it just makes the noise and no water comes out. I’ve been trying all afternoon! I tried brushing the filter grate and paper clipping the spout to no avail. Any advice before I go to Amazon to buy a new one? Thank you.🙁
UPDATE! I discovered that if your machine doesn’t pump any water all you have to do is add a capsule, press the luongo button and when you hear it start, pull up the lever and pump it about 8 times and that forces all the air out of the line and let’s the hot water flow. Problem solved!
Great that you explained the programming!
Lori's Stories I did it because just about everything I own has so many features that I forget about. Ha ha.
Thanks. I have the breviary slightly larger machine but the settings seem to be the same. Thanks for the precise walkthrough.
what is really cool is one of our local coffee shops .. locally roasts are sold in Nespresso pods form the local super market ... ..fresh is best and of course .. we can but the empty pods online and go to our local coffee shop and buy fresh grinds .. and make our own pods .. how cool is that!
That's excellent. I just reviewed a stainless steel reusable capsule for original line machines. That works well too since you can fill it with the coffee of your choice. ua-cam.com/video/2gMGXyDXKak/v-deo.html
This video was very helpful! Thank you for showing us how to program the machine. I want to make a ristretto with the lungo button.
You can do it!
@@michaelerbreviews Thank you! I did a ristretto shot! :)
Thanks a lot for the follow up!
One question though: if you just use an espresso, will it also dispose of the pod?
Seems like a waste, no? If you can have a lungo from a pod, doesn't it mean you should be able to get 2 espressos from one pod?
No, it does not mean that. An espresso is, generally speaking, 1 ounce. A lungo is an espresso with added water, usually 1 more ounce of water added to 1 ounce of espresso. But yes, nespresso pods are wasteful no matter how you look at it. A pod only holds about 6 grams of ground coffee That's barely enough to make an espresso. If you tried to make 2 espressos from the same pod you'd end up with a very weak, very thin, very light colored and probably very bitter second shot of espresso. To be somewhat unfair to the craft, a Lungo is really just a watered down shot of espresso.
Thanks for a very thorough review! Have you tried the DeLonghi version of the mini? I’d like to see this one compared to that one.
I just purchased that one would also like to see a comparison .
I just purchased this today! Super excited!! When you order Starbucks pods, any certain size or? Thx in advance.
There is only one size of capsules that fit in the Original Line Nespresso machines so you can't go wrong. Just make sure you don't buy Vertuo capsules because that is an entirely different size that definitely will not fit in Original Line machines such as the Essenza Mini.
Excellent review. Any chance of letting us know which other pods you have used that work?? Thanks ☺👍
It's in my description.
Some of my favorite pods... I prefer dark roast, full-bodied coffee.
Starbucks pods: amzn.to/36gIv7U
Peet's coffee: amzn.to/3fLbBiW
Nespresso Fortissio Lungo: amzn.to/37iGfwj
Nespresso Kazar: amzn.to/3mjn8Zb
Café Bustelo: amzn.to/3liWJcR
Trader Joe's Nespresso Capsules (They are much less expensive if you actually go to a Trader Joe's to buy them): amzn.to/2N8VRuw
@@michaelerbreviews Oh wow! Thank you so so much for getting back to me. You've really helped me out with this and I really appreciate all the added detail you have put in with all the links too. You're amazing! 🤩⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Super informative and useful! Great vid
This helped so much. Thank you for the great video!
thank you so much for this wonderful review. i am thinking of buying this machine when i saw it in store. so cute and compact like what you said. I dont like complicated machines. Just a simple one will do for my morning coffee routine. thanks again :) i sub.
thank you for the sub. You'll love the machine. It could not be simpler than one press of a button. Enjoy!
Do you still own it? Any flaws
I own it. I love it. It gets a lot of use with no issues whatsoever. amzn.to/3moBNCK
@@michaelerbreviews In Switzerland the same machine is made by Krups.
Bingo how to put back together,!! Thank you!! Mine has been in storage and I can’t put it back together again
haha, glad I'm not the only one who couldn't figure it out. At least for a while anyway. Glad I was able to help.
Good Review, please tell me if this machine have temperature control, if possible going up the temp?
There is no temperature control
I just got this yesterday and have not used it. Your video is great. I am trying to figure out what the tallest double wall glass will comfortably fit under the spout. Thankyou.
If you remove the drip tray you will be able to fit a 5" tall cup under it.
@@michaelerbreviews is there a glass you would recommend
@@elliotstern8582 The tall glass that I have is no longer on Amazon but I use these also and am quite happy with them. amzn.to/3426khY
If you want a taller, larger glass for adding milk to your coffee, then maybe this one might appeal to you. amzn.to/3fwsFcV
Loved this machine until it started smashing the pods in the back and I cannot use it! How can I fix it?
Oh no! Well the only advice I can give is to ensure the pods are inserted correctly. If they aren't angled in just right, they could get squashed. Some third party pods aren't quite right and border on being outright incompatible.
Can you use vinegar to descale it instead of these outrageously priced kits?
Absolutely yes. I use 50/50 White Vinegar and Water. You can also use Ascorbic Acid although I have not used that.
I wonder is the lungo actually stronger than the single or is it just more diluted to make it bigger?
Actually both things. the water is in contact with the coffee grounds longer but the volume is larger so compared to a single shot of espresso it won't taste as strong since there is more water.
Hello I just got this machine and trying out a few in the sample pack it comes with. The ones I have tried so far are very bitter, is this normal? Or could something be wrong with the machine? Thanks.
I can’t think of any way that the machine itself could be causing the espresso to be bitter. I just think that you haven’t found the right pod to fit your preferences yet. Also, if you try to make a Lungo out of a pod, that’s designed to be a Ristretto, or an espresso, that could be the cause of the bitterness.
Great video! Where did you get those glasses from?
The glasses are from Amazon and come with or without handles. (affiliate links)
without- amzn.to/3O3ou9n
with- amzn.to/3Eb0bSj
These aren't the exact glasses I have since mine are no longer listed but the links I put here are similar.
i just opened my new nespresso essenza machine and its blinking forever..i tried everything didnt work at all please help me
It might be in descaling mode for some reason. Try holding both buttons for 5 to 6 seconds.
Thank you for all this information very good one
Glad it was helpful!
So, what´s the little plastic container that comes with it for?
Not sure what you are referring to. A little more detail please .
Super review !
Thanks! Appreciate the comment.
HI, great review, I descaled mine and ever since both buttons keep on blinking and the machine doesn’t want to work. Any solutions? thanks
I'm not sure what that could indicate. Do you have the user guide? www.nespresso.com/shared_res/manuals/essenza-mini/2017/UM_NESPRESSO_ESSENZA_MINI_BREVILLE_PROD_WEB_2017_02_20.pdf
Press both buttons for 5sec it will reset
@@stevedell5136 thanks a lot
@@michaelerbreviews thanks, I took it back to the store
How much water please for a Lungo shot?? If you fill water up, will it stop depending upone whether it's espresso or lungo? Deciding on buying a machine! Which espresso pod do you prefer on taste?
The machine will always dispense the same amount of water regardless of the water tank level. An espresso by default is 40ml (1.35 fl oz), a Lungo is by default 110ml (3.71 fl oz). However you are able to manually set the volume of either drink by holding down the appropriate button and releasing it once the desired amount is in your cup. You are also able to reset the machine to its default settings as I demonstrate in the video. Your choice of pods is really a personal choice. What I like may not be what you like. I happen to like Starbucks pods amzn.to/36gIv7U as well as Peet's amzn.to/3fLbBiW . I also like Nespresso Fortissio Lungo amzn.to/37iGfwj & Kazar amzn.to/3mjn8Zb. I also enjoy Café Bustelo amzn.to/3liWJcR.
I tend to like dark roast, full-bodied coffee.
@@michaelerbreviews Mahalo from Maui!! The darker the coffee the bettter for me as well :) I appreciate your time! I will order it tonight!!
Hope you like it. If you decide you want to make some coffee drinks with froth, you can always buy a handheld frother or even use a French Press to froth milk easily. I've never been to Maui but have been to Big Island and Kauai. Hope to get back to Hawaii one of these days.
Deserve a like , thanks!
Hiya can you use this machine just for hot water to make tea
The short answer is not really. This machine is an espresso machine. There is no separate hot water dispenser. You could run the machine without inserting a capsule but you'd get some coffee residue and you would be limited to how much hot water you could get since this only makes espresso and lungo which is only about 1oz of hot water for espresso and about 3.75 oz for lungo.
could you talk about the silver one at the back? thx in advance
ps,. how is your grant lattissima?
Joe Lee The Gran Latissima was terrible. Inconsistent volume of drinks, the milk frother frequently failed to work properly. It was a very disappointing machine that was replaced three times by Nespresso before I finally got a different machine, the Creatista Plus, which is fantastic. I will be doing a video review of the Creatista Plus very soon.
Here's my review of the Creatista Plus ua-cam.com/video/5q_9VuyayHw/v-deo.html
Awesome video. thankyou so much
Glad you liked it!
How do you power it off?
You don’t. It powers down automatically after a couple minutes of inactivity
@@michaelerbreviews oh ok yes after the 9 mins ! Just opened the box thanks for the info!
I actually just re-read the manual myself and learned this..."To turn the machine off before automatic Auto Off mode, press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons simultaneously."
And you can change the auto-off setting from 9 min to 30 min if desired.
@@michaelerbreviews yes I enjoyed the video of you teaching the 30 minute extension
Great review
Thanks. Appreciate the comment.
work with nescafe capsules?
No. Each company uses a proprietary capsule/pod.
Does it make good crema?
Yes
my machine doesn't turn off
Ever? Did it used to? Have you done a factory reset?
Great info!...but that annoying buzzing sound throughout the whole vid...🐝 😳
Um that buzz is the Nespresso machine. Maybe you should stick to pour over coffee?