Nespresso BEC430TTN Pixie Espresso Machine, 24 ounces by Breville, Titan

I love my little Nespresso machine. It makes delicious coffee. I love the ability to make one quick cup. I also have limited counter space and this is nice and small.

When I say I researched for an entire year before buying an espresso machine - AND looked often and continually disappointed by other machines and reviews. This gem was recommended to me and as soon as I saw it in the store I had to have it.It’s sturdy! The build is incredible. Heavy in the right places (the front bar is just sexy!) and the titan model is heavier metal on the sides.It works so fast and efficiently. The espresso just smelled incredible. I knew I didn’t want a complicated machine (who has the time??) that I’d have to learn- no thanks. This was easy set up!The frother is AMAZING. Why did I not buy one of these before?? It slightly heats as it foams YUM! I even frothed coconut creamer with syrup and it was creamy and amazing (had worried reading other reviews that it was impossible to froth anything other than actual milk but I find it does well with almond milk too)I’m so glad I finally pulled the trigger and purchased this. Now I need to exercise self control and not use this every few hours LOL

After experiencing the taste of fine expresso made by this machine at hotel stops over the years, I finally decided to purchase one. One problem I encountered was navigating the seemingly endless varieties of coffee/expresso models produced by Nespresso on Amazon's website. Since I have a commercial-grade Keurig coffee machine, I opted for this little machine because the quality of its expresso far exceeds that of other coffee machines, and I felt it was fairly priced. Note that this machine is an expresso maker and not a coffee machine. However, my preference is the Lungo setting, which is about double or more the size of an expresso. As with Keurig, there many varieties of coffee pods for this machine, which you can purchase from Amazon or on Nespresso's web site. Expect to pay from $.80 to $1.00 for each pod, but for me the quality of the coffee is worth it. I've only owned this machine for about a month and have no issues with it. Easy to use and clean and compact in size.

After researching, I settled on the Pixie. I was also considering the Verturo Next. This machine has a small counter footprint. It is so easy to operate. I don’t let water stand too long in the reservoir adding fresh water often for the best flavor. It takes the Original pods and you get some samples to try out with the machine. I smiled drinking the first cup of espresso I made. It is noisier than a regular coffee maker and that might surprise you at the start but realize all espresso makers make a lot of noise. I read this one was quieter than others. I chose this one because I wanted the cheaper, more accessible pods over the Verturo. Also, I chose this because I didn’t need a machine that made more than an espresso and lungo. The advantage of the Verturo Next is that it will also make a regular size coffee. All the pods are a bit different for the size you are making. I thought the Pixie was less complicated and I didn’t need the extra coffee maker. I recommend this machine. And the milk frother in the third picture!

We brought the machine to our condo in Costa Rica. Every cup of coffee was perfect. We brought along several different brands of coffee. We were glad we loaded up before we came because we were unable to find the correct pods for our Nespresso machine in We have a Jura machine back home so having this pixie portable machine is awesome!

Compact, yet very effective in brewing a perfect cup of Nespresso coffee. It uses the original type pods, which I prefer, over the new Vertuo design. Purchased it to replace the almost identical unit, bought years ago, which got lost during a move.

I own many appliances by Breville, always liked their products because they're well made. After reading reviews, I was confident this machine would work well like all their other products. Owners manual is pretty basic, not much info. I went online watched a couple of videos, especially the one that said you can adjust the water for either the lungo/espresso for a longer pour, which the manual didn't address. So many reviewers said they used this in europe, that sold me. Major plus, I like the option of using different coffee brand pods instead of being stuck with only one option.

I had the Breville Inissia, lasted for over 7 years, when it finally gave out I ordered the De'Longhi Inissia,nothing but problems, it wouldn't prime or puncture the holes in the capsule properly and dripped for 5 minutes after a coffee. It would spit water sideways and was very noisy. I was really looking for the Titan color, but wasn't available at the time with Breville, so, ordered the Breville Pixie in Titan, higher end, more stainless construction and highly recommended. A bit more expensive but worth every penny ! None of the above issues and a stellar coffee.An added note, the De'Longhi was manufactured in Ukraine, the Breville in Switzerland.I've owned all the Nespresso machines over the last 13 years, including the Vertuo models. Nothing compares to the 'original' Breville Pixie, Very highly recommended, Superb !My favorite coffee, India Master Origin, Outstanding !