Written by Charlotte
Edited on
29 October 2025
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13:32
Which type of Nespresso Original machine suits you?
All Nespresso Original machines allow you to make lungos and espressos with a coffee capsule. You can choose from many different machines. For example, there are machines that make milk specialties or have an extra large water tank. In this article, we'll explain the different models.
Nespresso Original machines comparison
| Creatista | Lattissima | Citiz (& Milk) | Essenza Mini | Inissia and Pixie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee specialties | Espresso, lungo, ristretto, milk specialties | Espresso, lungo, ristretto, milk specialties | Espresso, lungo | Espresso, lungo | Espresso, lungo |
| Milk frothing method | Automatic steam wand | Built-in milk reservoir | Available with milk frother | Available with milk frother | None |
| Settings | Coffee volume, coffee intensity, milk volume | Coffee volume, milk volume | Coffee volume | Coffee volume | Coffee volume |
| Capacity water tank | 1.5L | between 0.9 and 1.3L | 1L | 0.6L | 0.7L |
| Container size | 10 capsules | Between 8 and 15 capsules | 10 capsules | 6 capsules | 11 capsules |
Creatista: make milk specialties like a barista
The Nespresso Creatista has an automatic steam wand that you can froth milk with at the right temperature. You can then pour the milk into your cup and let the steam wand do its work. Via the display, you can choose the coffee specialty you like to drink. Then, you can adjust the coffee volume, coffee intensity, and milk volume to your liking. In addition to milk specialties, you can also choose espresso, lungo, or ristretto. Thanks to the large water tank, you can make 12 lungos in a row. You need to empty the container after 10 capsules.
Lattissima: milk specialties at the touch of a button
Thanks to the milk reservoir of the Lattissima models, you can brew milk specialties at the press of a button. When you feel like a black coffee, you can also easily make an espresso, lungo, or ristretto. The Lattissima comes in different versions with different sizes. Do you often make coffee for several people? Choose a model with a large water tank and a large collection tray.
Citiz: many coffees in a row
The Nespresso Citiz has a 1L water tank This allows you to make 9 lungos in a row without refilling the water. You'll have to empty the container for capsules after making 10 cups of coffee. Would you also like to drink a cappuccino or latte macchiato? Take a look at Citiz models with an included milk frother.
Basic models
Nespresso Inissia: basic Nespresso
The Inissia is a basic Nespresso machine. You can make a lungo or espresso at the push of a button. The water tank has a 0.7L capacity. This allows you to make 6 lungos in a row without refilling the tank. Empty the container for capsules after making 11 cups of coffee.
Nespresso Pixie: basic Nespresso with aluminum casing
The Pixie has the same properties as the Inissia. Thanks to the strong aluminum casing, the Pixie models are sturdier than other Nespresso machines. You can make an espresso or lungo with the touch of a button with this coffee machine as well. You have to refill the water tank after 6 lungos and empty the capsule container after 11 cups of coffee.
Essenza Mini: for a small kitchen
The Essenza Mini models are extra narrow and don't take up much space. That way, they fit on every counter. Thanks to their small size, you do have to refill the water tank after making 5 lungos. The container for capsules is full after 6 cups of coffee.
Article by Charlotte
Coffee Machine Expert.
