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Essenza Mini
The smallest, cheapest way into Original-line espresso — barely bigger than a mug.
Tiny kitchensBudget pods
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Gran Lattissima
The premium end of the category: an Original-line machine with an integrated milk system that pours nine drinks at one button.
One-touch lattes and cappuccinosGuests and mixed drink ordersBuying the milk step outright
8.3
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$479.88
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- One-touch lattes and cappuccinos
- Guests and mixed drink orders
- Buying the milk step outright
- Nine one-touch drinks including milk recipes
Skip it if
- Roughly five times the price of a shot-only Original machine
- Milk system adds parts and a cleaning routine
- Espresso quality is capped by the capsule, not the machine
Not for you? Consider the Nespresso Essenza Mini — or see all pod & capsule machines .
The verdict
Everything cheaper on this page makes a shot and leaves the milk to you. The Gran Lattissima builds De'Longhi's one-touch fresh-milk system into the machine, so cappuccinos, latte macchiatos and flat-milk drinks pour without a jug or a wand — the manufacturer counts nine one-touch selections. The milk container detaches and goes in the fridge between uses and is dishwasher safe. It takes standard Original capsules, so the wide third-party pod market still applies. What the money buys is milk automation and finish, not a better espresso than a CitiZ pulls from the same capsule.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for pods. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Drink quality8.2
Convenience8.8
Drink variety8.8
Pod cost & value7.8
Build quality7.6
Pros & cons
What we like
- Nine one-touch drinks including milk recipes
- Detachable fridge-ready milk container, dishwasher safe
- Original capsules, so third-party pods still work
Watch-outs
- Roughly five times the price of a shot-only Original machine
- Milk system adds parts and a cleaning routine
- Espresso quality is capped by the capsule, not the machine
Specifications
- System
- Original (19-bar pump)
- Drinks
- 9 one-touch selections
- Milk
- Integrated one-touch fresh-milk system
- Milk container
- Removable, fridge-storable, dishwasher safe
- Footprint
- 14.4 × 7.9 in
What owners say
Owner reviews average 4.2 stars over a small base of about 137 ratings; Amazon's review summary reports easy operation and good coffee, with the milk frother the most common failure point owners mention.
From the journal
Where the Gran Lattissima comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Gran Lattissima to make a complete, working setup.
Pick the capsules
Nespresso
Nespresso Original Ispirazione Variety, 100 ct
Original machines take third-party capsules from about 32 cents; Vertuo is locked to Nespresso-made capsules from about $1.12.
$90Buy
Froth the milk
Nespresso
Aeroccino4
A standalone frother adds café-style milk foam for lattes and cappuccinos without a steam wand.
$74.99Buy
Take it with you
Zojirushi
Stainless Steel Mug 16oz
A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.
$37Buy
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