QUESTION: Can I make regular coffee in my Nespresso? I know I can make espresso drinks, but I just want a regular cup of coffee now and then. — Daniel J.
ANSWER: Nespresso coffee machines are designed for ease of use. They do not make coffee like traditional drip coffee makers, but you can use the Nespresso vertuoline machines to make a perfect cup of coffee. If your Nespresso coffee maker is one of the VertuoLine models you can use it to make a regular cup of coffee, but only with the vertuoline capsules. The original machines from the Nespresso line do not make regular coffee. They are designed to be a home espresso machine, but they make a mean shot of espresso. The Nespresso Vertuo machine makes coffee or espresso in five different sizes: ristretto, espresso, five-ounce gran lungo, eight-ounce mug, or 14-ounce alto XL. You’ll probably want to use one of those last three sizes to make regular coffee and you can use the compatible capsules.
If, as a coffee lover you would prefer to use your own coffee to make nespresso shots or other nespresso drinks such as a flat white or other espresso-based drinks then you are in luck. There are reusable capsules that are a great option and you won’t be just discarding all those used capsules. You can find refillable coffee capsules that are compatible with both the original nespresso models and the vertuo line.
To brew an eight-ounce coffee, it takes the Nespresso VertuoLine 90 to 105 seconds, and the flow time is 68 to 85 seconds. Here’s how to make a regular cup of coffee using Nespresso VertuoLine.
- Make sure the Nespresso machine is turned on.
- Place one Lungo Pod/Cartridge into the machine.
- Close the lid.
- Select the “coffee” brew button
- Wait for the coffee to be extracted using centrifugal force!
Now you know—it’s possible to make regular coffee with a Nespresso only if your model is one of the VertuoLine.