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We all need that cup of Joe to wake up our senses in the morning once the alarm clock buzzes off. But sometimes, a tiny espresso shot enjoyed like an Italian pro doesn’t do the trick, and we need something larger. While the standard caffeine-filled appliance can brew single or double shots (which roughly equal 80 mL of java), the machine cannot make drip coffee drinks. Drip beverages refers to the process of brewing coffee that allows hot water to trickle over ground coffee beans and filtering it through — and if any other coffee terminology needs decoding, here’s our guide. However, for coffee connoisseurs who need bigger mugs to get through the day, the Nespresso Vertuo machine is a better alternative.
But if you already own an OriginalLine Nespresso and don’t want to drop more cash for a Vertuo, there is one way to hack the O.G. machine to get a larger cup. A lungo espresso, which is a long shot that is brewed with more water and is less concentrated than a normal shot, can be made with the OriginalLine edition. A lungo is brewed for a prolonged period of time, hence the name, which is the Italian word for “long.” When compared to a normal espresso, lungos have a milder strength but contain a more bitter flavor. Once the long shot is fermented fully, more hot water can be added to produce an Americano, resulting in a bigger cup.
All about the Nespresso Vertuo machine
The Vertuo machine’s use of Centrifusion technology — as well as the need for bigger espresso pods — can imitate drip java beverages. Centrifusion tech refers to the method of pods being spun at such rapid speeds while heated H2O runs through them. Therefore, it generates a more condensed but richer mug of brew. Vertuos can whip up the iconic and classic 8-12 oz drinks and were manufactured to make more mammoth-sized cups.
The Vertuo holds three different types of pod roasts. Melozio is a smooth roast that has the essences of sweet honey and cereal as well as nutty and balanced flavor notes. The Stormio dark roast has a bold and strong flavor with notes of wood and spice. The Odacio blend is the fruity one of the bunch, with a slightly less acidic taste but an intense roast. The machine comes in three models; Nespresso Vertuo Next, Nespresso VertuoPlus, and the Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe.
