Aesthetically, the Nespresso Lattissima One is more compact and has sleeker, finer and more elegant lines than the L’OR Barista Latte, and that’s not a bad thing. The design is longer and the materials also remain neat. Users who are already familiar with the Nespresso universe will not be out of place.
In their operation, the two coffee machines are very similar: the insertion of the capsules is done with the help of an arm more robust, similar to the Nespresso Lattissima One than to the L’OR Barista, whose ability to withstand numerous manipulations. To eject the capsule, which then falls into the receptacle by itself, it is of course necessary to raise the same arm. The mechanics are therefore identical in all respects. The receptacles hold up to a dozen capsules, are also integrated into the cup supports and are located under the pouring spouts.
Big or small, the capsule fits in the same hole, under the hatch.
The water tanks have been relegated to the rear. They are not designed the same. That of the Nespresso Lattissima One is recessed into the coffee machine, while that of the Barista de L’OR is round and stands out for the appearance of the machine. Their respective one liter capacity may compel fans of little blacks to top them up with water. To take them out, the operation is not the most convenient and consists on the one hand in removing the lid and then in lifting the tank with both hands – so open –. We would have preferred a small handle for easy access.
The different elements of the machine.
The two capsule coffee makers have a bad habit of throwing coffee even though the tank is not sufficiently supplied with water. Their on/off button flashes quickly, but you should still see it. Fortunately, by filling the tank and pressing one of the buttons on the control panel again, the preparation starts again, but probably not in the best conditions. Indeed, a new preparation is launched; the machine does not keep in memory the initially started priming cycle.
The control panels for both coffee makers are quite concise. The Nespresso has three to launch three different sizes of coffee: 40ml, 110ml and the latter to launch a milk drink. The Barista shows 4: an on/off button, 25 ml, 40 ml and a last one to launch a double espresso or a Grand Café filter – which, in the absence of an infusion time, is a lure).
Left: Nespresso Lattissima One; right: L’OR’s Barista Latte
The Barista has this advantage that its rival does not automatically recognize two different capsule sizes, which are inserted into the same opening and without the need to insert an adapter; with a small capsule you can start preparing a simple ristretto, espresso or long coffee, while the XXL capsule serves as a “Double Shot” and can deliver a double espresso or two single espressos at the same time.
To program the length of the coffee in a cup, the operation is the same for both machines: press and hold the short coffee or long coffee button (brewing starts and the buttons flash quickly) and release the button when the desired length is reached reaches. has been reached.
The milk system doesn’t work the same way: on the Barista Latte it’s just a milk frother, while the Nespresso Lattisima One comes with a milk jug. As the name suggests, the milk frother is simply used to heat and froth the milk; it is then up to the user to make his mixture to enjoy his milk drink. The Nespresso milk carafe contains 120 ml and is easy to attach to the machine. Allows you to make cappuccinos or latte macchiato† Two indicators on the milk tank indicate the dose required to prepare one of these two drinks. After inserting a capsule and filling the milk container, simply press the appropriate button to prepare a milk drink. The machine froths the milk directly into the cup and then dispenses the coffee. It is mainly for this reason that the Nespresso wins the round.
Another difference between these two models, the Barista has two pouring spouts, while the coffee makers of the Swiss giant are content with only one. This means that the L’OR machine is able to brew two coffees at the same time.
Finally, the Barista’s cup rest is magnetized to the base of the coffee maker. Depending on whether you want to use an espresso cup or a mug, it is up to the user whether or not to place it under the pouring spouts. With Nespresso it is extra and you can bring an espresso cup closer to the spout.
