Coffee World Corner
By: Alicia Walters Revised by: Mark Cambell Last updated: Feb 23, 2025
The Nespresso Inissia has two programmable cup sizes: Espresso and Lungo. With its 19-bar high-pressure pump, it extracts the rich flavors and aromas and ensures that every cup tastes as if a barista has prepared it.
One of the best features is the speed at which it heats—hot in only 25 seconds!. And automatic shut-off at 9 minutes is a delightful extra touch of convenience and fuel efficiency.
Inissia is Nespresso Original espresso capsule compatible, so you have an extensive range of flavors to enjoy. It even comes with a complimentary starter set, so you can start brewing right away.
Pros:
• Compact size: 4.3 inches by 8.7 inches.
• Easy to use: just one simple push button to operate it.
• Fast heat up time: 25 seconds.
• The machine can prepare traditional 1.35-ounce espresso and 3.7-ounce Lungo coffee drinks.
• Compatible with all Nespresso capsules.
Cons:
• Few options for brewing - The machine has only a single brew button.
• The 24-ounce water tank is relatively small.
• Parts of the machine like the drip tray and water tank are constructed from plastic, which can be considered as being less robust.
A Bonus Recipe
Ingredients:
(Make with fresh or frozen blueberries)
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup milk
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Icing:
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
5-8 tsp. milk
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 375. Grease a 9 X 13 pan. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter. Add milk, eggs and vanilla. Stir well. Pour 1/2 batter in pan. Top with blueberries. Spoon remaining batter over blueberries. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool and drizzle icing over cake.