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Vertuo Plus
The all-rounder pod machine: barcoded pods auto-set the brew for espresso up to a full mug, with thick crema.
Crema & cup-size varietyNo-fuss mornings
$103Read review →
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3 products in Pod & Capsule Machines · Compact · under $250
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Essenza Mini
The smallest, cheapest way into Original-line espresso — barely bigger than a mug.
Tiny kitchensBudget pods
$179.95Read review →
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Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe
The cheapest current route into Vertuo — five cup sizes, a side-mounted tank, and a footprint built for a small counter.
Cheapest way into VertuoSmall counters