Nespresso is a coffee concept based on the use of long-lasting ground coffee in aluminum coffee capsules. This concept was developed by Nestlé.

Nespresso by Nestlé

Both the capsule and the method of brewing coffee are patented, which initially meant that you could only make coffee exclusively with Nespresso capsules from Nestlé.

Nespresso Capsules

When you place a Nespresso capsule in the machine, you can make coffee with the touch of a button. The machine perforates the capsule and forces hot water through it under 19-bar pressure. Afterward, you dispose of the capsule.

Nespresso Cups

The Nespreso Cups are quite expensive, but since some of the patents expired in 2012, various other coffee brands have started producing capsules as well. These capsules are compatible with Nespresso machines, which makes coffee consumption somewhat cheaper. However, the question remains: is this truly a cheap alternative compared to coffee from a fully automatic bean machine?