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Ranking Nespresso Machine Accessories From Worst To Best
BY JOHN DELOSS
12. Recycling Bin
Nespresso has helped revolutionize at-home coffee, but not all their products are equally revolutionary, including their uninspired recycling bin.
The sleek, $20 bin holds 60 Vertuo capsules or 160 Original capsules. While it's important to recycle capsules, it's easier to throw them right into a recycling bag.
11. Vertuo Next Carafe
Including a hand-blown, double-walled glass carafe with a lid and stirring spoon, this set costs $49 and is designed specifically for Vertuo Next machines.
Even more limiting, the carafe works best with the Vertuo Pour-Over capsules, which only come in one flavor, so it’s unlikely you’ll get enough use from this carafe.
10. Touch Sleeve Dispenser
The Touch Sleeve dispenser stores up to six Nespresso capsule sleeves with a 360-degree rotation system for convenience, but the price is a bit high.
Coming in at $42, the dispenser is only worth it if you plan on storing six capsule sleeves at a time. Otherwise, you’d be better served by a cheaper, smaller option.
9. Monin Syrup Kit
Since its founding in 1912, Monin has produced some of the best syrups for baristas, and Nespresso is offering this high-quality syrup to home brewers.
The syrup kit costs $16 for two 250-milliliter bottles. The problem is that you can buy 750ml bottles for $11 on the Monin site, making the kit a bad bang for your buck.
8. Descaling Kit
Descaling can drastically improve the quality of your coffee, and while Nespresso’s descaling kit is sure to get the job done, it’s hardly the most exciting accessory.
Available in a set of two for $10.99 or a set of 12 for $62.99, the kit removes built-up lime scales to keep your machine in tip-top shape so you can enjoy high-quality coffee.