Nespresso Lattissima - One Touch Cappuccinos and Lattes

Nespresso-Lattissima---Sati

Yesterday, Nespresso and DeLonghi unveiled the next generation of espresso meets cappuccino and latte machines - the Nespresso Lattissima. The Nespresso Lattissima features a "one touch" fresh milk froth function, allowing you to make a latte or cappuccino with just one push of a button. We witnessed the Nespresso Lattissima in person and got to sample the cappuccino and latte drinks it produced - verdict - amazing.

Update: Read our review of the Nespresso Lattissima

Because the Nespresso Lattissima uses fresh milk the difference in the quality of the latte or cappuccino is staggering. The Nespresso Lattissima also features an "auto clean" function, and the milk reservoir detaches from the machine so you can keep it nice and cool in the fridge for the next cappuccino or latte you make. Another cool feature is the adjustable cup platform, which allows you to use a tall latte glass or a traditional coffee cup. The Nespresso Lattissima will be priced at $799 for the satin chrome with cup warmer, and $699 for red or black sans the cup warmer and will be out Fall 2007.

Full details and video of the Nespresso Lattissima after the jump.

Nespresso Lattissima Video:

Nespresso Lattissima Highlights:

One touch fresh milk froth function for preparing a range of espresso-based beverages
Adjustable cup platform for filling coffee cups, as well as latte glasses
Auto clean automatic rinsing function
Heated upper surface for warming cups on the satin chrome model

Nespresso Lattissima Technical Details:

Twin pump heating system, one for frothing and one for making espresso - can be used at the same time
19 Bar high-pressure pump
Auto cappuccino function, which produces a one-touch cappuccino in less than one minute or latte macchiato in one minute and 20 seconds
A mini brewing unit
Removable milk container
Removable water container
Water level reader
Capsule holder for 12-15 capsules
Weight is 11 pounds

Milk reservoir in place. This is the red Nespresso Lattissima.

The adjustable cup stand on the Nespresso Lattissima.

Make a one touch cappuccino with the Nespresso Lattissima.

Make a one touch tall latte with the Nespresso Lattissima.

The hidden water reservoir on the Nespresso Lattissima.

The auto-clean for the one touch milk frother on the Nespresso Lattissima.

Two sets off simple buttons. Cappuccino and lattes on the left,
espresso or lungos on the right.

More at Nespresso and Nespresso Lattissima

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Posted by Jay Brewer at May 18, 2007 11:16 AM

Interesting machine, but I think the D290 remains the pick of Nespresso's lineup. The first weakness of the new machine is the autofrother. While no consumer-level autofrother will produce a high quality microfoam, it's clear from the video that the Lattissima *way* over-aerates the milk. the D290 autofrother injects air in a more appropriate amount. Further, with the D290 you can control the amount of air injection (there's an adjustment knob on the forther) and you can control the exact amount of milk you want. Based on what I see on the Lattissima's front panel it doesn't appear that this machine gives you either capability. The brew group is also hidden on this machine, so unlike on the D290 you can't clean the group. Some may argue that's not really necessary but I appreciate being able to do that on the D290. Although the "one touch" ability to make a latte or a cap is a nice feature in concept it looks like you pay more for a machine that seems to do less than the D290. I also think the integrated milk pitcher ends up being more of a pain to clean than a normal milk pitcher. One question I have on the Lattissima is how well the milk "auto clean" system works. I imagine it only flushes water through the feed tube. My experience with auto-clean systems on even commercial machines is that they don't do a sufficient job to prevent milk residue buildup over time. At least on the commercial machines the auto-clean systems allow flushing a detergent as part of the cleaning process. It doesn't look to me like the Lattissima provides that, and it is important (otherwise you basically have to remove the parts and clean them manually anyhow on some kind of periodic basis).
Posted by: Darryl at May 20, 2007 12:29 AM

The Lattissima is very much like the http://www.singleserveespresso.com/archives/2006/12/review_delonghi_magnifica_eam.php that Scott reviewed recently with the Nespresso delivery mechanism. I can agree with the foam being a bit more bubbly, but the drink produced had the flavor and most of the texture of the best single serve machine produced Latte or Cap that I've had personally with little or no effort. I think the auto-clean feature will require some cleaning besides pushing the button, but for a day or two use I think you'll be all set. I do wish for the money the machine did have a wand as well, but oh well - you're buying a full automatic option not a regular espresso machine. But even with out some of the more "coffee geek" options, I'm really excited to have such a quality idea and machine that produces such amazing drinks so easily come to the single serve coffee world.
Posted by: Jay Brewer at May 20, 2007 8:55 AM