Nespresso Essenza Mini: a small home for your espresso routine

One-touch brewing makes it easy to switch between an espresso and a larger coffee by choosing the appropriate capsule. The Deluxe model's larger water tank means fewer refills than the standard Pop+, while its compact format helps preserve working space on the counter. It is a particularly useful format for a small kitchen where coffee preferences vary from cup to cup.

Blending directly in a suitable cooking pot can spare you the transfer to a separate blender jug, making soup preparation more straightforward. Five speeds give you control over texture, while the included whisk adds another use for cream and other whisking tasks. The jar supplies a dedicated container for smaller blends, and the five-foot power cord gives you some flexibility around your work area without depending on a charged battery.

The lift-off base makes pouring and serving straightforward, and the water window helps you heat the amount you need. For a regularly used kitchen essential, those simple conveniences matter more than extra controls.