MachineNespresso Essenza Mini →
£89Verified delivered price
Nespresso UK · C30 · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
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Nespresso
Essenza Mini
An exceptionally narrow Original-system machine for 40ml espresso and 110ml lungo drinks.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Nespresso UK · checked 22/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The current C30 body is just 8.4cm wide and provides two programmable buttons, automatic flow-stop and a 25-second claimed heat-up. Original capsules are not interchangeable with Vertuo, but the system is focused on 40ml espresso and 110ml lungo rather than 230ml mugs. At the recorded 45p Arpeggio reference price, two capsules a day cost about £329 a year before delivery or subscription effects.
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Best for
Simple espresso and lungo drinks where counter width matters more than large-cup flexibility
Watch out for
Check the exact body before buying: the C30 is 8.4 × 20.4 × 33cm, while the rectangular D30/Magimix variant is 11 × 20.5 × 32.5cm. There is no milk system, the 0.6L tank and five-to-six-capsule bin are small, and daily hand-cleaning plus 3–6-month descaling still applies. The recorded capsule cost overtakes the machine price in roughly 100 drinks.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£89All required lines include known delivery
What is excluded
No separate grinder is required for this machine route. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredcoffee · pod system record
Nespresso Original capsules
Original capsules only; they are not interchangeable with Vertuo capsules. Add a separate frother; the machine does not use milk capsules.
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
Nespresso Descaling Kit
Nespresso UK recommends descaling every 3–6 months; follow the exact machine procedure.
Price tracking · 2 dates · 1 model-verified current offer
Early price history
Lowest verified delivered · Nespresso UK · C30£89
£69£89.99
Nespresso UK · C30£89exact model · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 22/07/2026
Nespresso UK · D30£89.99verified variant · Free standard delivery stated · out of stock when checked · checked 22/07/2026
Capsule ecosystem
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CompatibilityOriginal capsules only; they are not interchangeable with Vertuo capsules.
Drink range25ml ristretto, 40ml espresso and 110ml lungo
Milk routeAdd a separate frother; the machine does not use milk capsules.
RecyclingNespresso publishes free collection, boutique and UK drop-off routes for aluminium capsules.
Checked black-coffee exampleIspirazione Firenze Arpeggio espresso · 45p per stated cup£4.50 for 10 cups · checked 22/07/2026 · delivery and offers excluded
Check current range ↗The capsule system is a long-term buying decision, not a machine feature to ignore. Pack yields, prices, subscriptions and availability can change.
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
8.4 cm · C30 bodySource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedDepth
20.4 cm · C30 bodySource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedHeight
33 cm · C30 bodySource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedWeight
2.3 kgSource: Nespresso
claimedWater tank
0.6 LSource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
25 secondsSource: Nespresso
claimedPower
Not yet verified
unknownPump pressure
19 bar maximumSource: Nespresso UK
claimedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty2 years
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Change tank water daily; empty and hand-wash the drip tray, base and five-to-six-capsule container daily, and clean the coffee outlet regularlySource: Nespresso
claimedDescaling
Nespresso UK advises every 3–6 months using its descaling kit; follow the exact C30 or D30 procedureSource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
No dishwasher-safe part is documented in the model manual; follow its hand-cleaning instructionsSource: Nespresso
verifiedMilk-system care
Not applicable
verifiedWater filter
Not applicable
verifiedOfficial UK support pathwayNespresso UK source ↗
In warrantyNespresso UK describes free machine pickup and repair within its machine warranty service.
After warrantyNo normalized paid out-of-warranty price or turnaround has been confirmed in this record.
Structured replacement partsOpen parts database →
Essenza Mini Water Tank with LidPart 96044 · product evidenceModel-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerCurrent UK Original machine range and comparisonNespresso UK · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerEssenza Mini C30 Intense GreyNespresso UK · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerEssenza Mini rectangular Magimix variantNespresso UK · accessed 22/07/2026manualEssenza Mini C30 / D30 manualNespresso · accessed 22/07/2026
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