Nespresso
Vertuo Plus
Vertuo system · Capsule Coffee Machine
Vertuo Plus is a Vertuo machine by Nespresso, built for easy vertuo large coffee. It includes a 1.2 L water tank, no built-in milk system and a medium footprint for Espresso, Double Espresso, Gran Lungo and Mug.
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Decision guide
- Best forLarge coffee drinkers who want simple operation
- Skip ifBuilt-in milk recipes
At a glance
- System
- Vertuo
- Cup Sizes
- Espresso, Double Espresso, Gran Lungo, Mug
- Milk
- No built-in milk system
- Ease of use
- Simple
Size and capacity
- Footprint
- Medium
- Water Tank
- 1.2 L
Brewing
- Pressure
- Centrifusion
- Technology
- Centrifusion barcode brewing
Features
- Original capsules
- No
- Vertuo capsules
- Yes
- Barcode reading
- Yes
- Americano
- No
- Hot water
- No
- Auto power-off
- Automatic shut-off
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Vertuo Plus: who it is for
The easy-going VertuoPlus brews the core Vertuo sizes without a milk system. It is for people who want a simple, large coffee and nothing more. It uses Vertuo capsules only and offers Espresso, Double Espresso, Gran Lungo, Mug; the water tank holds 41 fl oz (1.2 L).
Strengths
- Milk drinks on the machine (built-in milk system, one-touch recipes)
Trade-offs
- Vertuo capsules only; Original pods do not fit
Keeping it running
Descale every three months or 300 capsules, whichever comes first (Nespresso US guidance), with Nespresso's own descaling kit. Descaling steps for the Vertuo Plus.
Compare before you buy
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Not sure which system you want? Read Original vs Vertuo or check the pod compatibility chart.
Questions about the Vertuo Plus
- Which capsules does the Vertuo Plus use?
- Vertuo Plus takes Vertuo capsules only. Vertuo pods have a dome shape and a barcode the machine reads; Original capsules will not work.
- Does the Vertuo Plus have a milk frother?
- The Vertuo Plus has a built-in milk system.
- How big is the Vertuo Plus water tank?
- Our catalog lists 41 fl oz (1.2 L). Confirm the exact figure for your version in Nespresso's manual or on the retailer page.
- How often should I descale the Vertuo Plus?
- Nespresso's US guides recommend descaling every three months or 300 capsules, whichever comes first. Use Nespresso's descaling kit and follow the steps for your exact model.
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