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De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini

EN85.B

The De'Longhi EN85.B Essenza Mini is one of the smallest Nespresso Original machines: an 11 cm wide, two-button espresso/lungo brewer with a 19 bar pump and Thermoblock heater.

0.6 L19 bar

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The De'Longhi EN85.B Essenza Mini is one of the smallest Nespresso Original machines: an 11 cm wide, two-button espresso/lungo brewer with a 19 bar pump and Thermoblock heater. Owners consistently praise its tiny footprint, quick heat-up, easy cleaning and good espresso, and it works with third-party compatible pods. The trade-offs are a small 0.6 l tank and capsule bin, no milk frother, limited room for tall mugs, and coffee that some find not quite hot enough. Some UK stock is an EU-market unit supplied with a converter plug, so check the listing. It suits singles, couples, small kitchens, offices and travel rather than households making lots of milky drinks. Main UK high-street chains do not stock this De'Longhi version, and independent long-term reliability data is lacking; some owners report earlier units leaking after years of use.

Strengths

  • Very compact (11 cm wide, 2.3 kg), the most-praised point among owners
  • Good espresso quality from a 19 bar pump and Thermoblock heating
  • Two programmable buttons, fast heat-up and easy capsule emptying and cleaning
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  • Generally quiet in use and works with third-party compatible pods
  • Often sold well below the De'Longhi list price

Things to consider

  • Small 0.6 l tank and 5–6 capsule bin need frequent attention
  • No milk frother; the Aeroccino bundle is a separate model (EN85.BAE)
  • Some buyers find drinks not hot enough; tall mugs don't fit under the 14 cm spout
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  • Some UK stock is an EU unit with a converter plug
  • Owner reports of leaks or failures after several years; no independent reliability data
  • Not stocked by Argos, Currys, John Lewis or AO; mainly Amazon, Coffee Friend and De'Longhi UK
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Small kitchens, offices or holiday use where counter space is tight
  • Espresso and lungo drinkers who want simple one-touch operation
  • Buyers who want to use cheaper compatible pods

May not suit

  • People who mainly drink lattes or cappuccinos without a separate frother
  • Those who like very hot coffee or brew straight into tall mugs
  • Busy households wanting large capacity between refills

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What the features mean in everyday use.

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Compact size

Compact, space-saving size is the most frequently praised point in the sampled reviews (22 of 38). Buyers say it fits small kitchens, offices and travel.

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Coffee quality

Reviewers often describe the espresso as good or excellent, some mentioning rich crema, though several note that taste depends on the capsule used.

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Ease of use and cleaning

Owners describe two-button operation as effortless and say emptying capsules and cleaning the drip tray is easy.

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Long-term durability

Several reviewers bought this machine to replace an earlier Essenza Mini that leaked or failed after several years of daily use, and one 1-star review predicts leaking. These reports cannot establish a failure rate.

User experience · See source

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UK availability

Argos, Currys, John Lewis, AO and Lakeland did not list the De'Longhi EN85.B. It was found at Amazon.co.uk (including via third-party sellers), Coffee Friend and De'Longhi UK, whose page text showed it out of stock.

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Independent review (family)

T3 scored the Krups-made Essenza Mini 5/5, praising its compact design, simple operation, quiet running and easy cleaning. Its cons were the need for a separate milk frother and the cost and waste of pods.

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Compact size

Compact, space-saving size is the most frequently praised point in the sampled reviews (22 of 38). Buyers say it fits small kitchens, offices and travel.

User experience · See source

Coffee quality

Reviewers often describe the espresso as good or excellent, some mentioning rich crema, though several note that taste depends on the capsule used.

User experience · See source

Ease of use and cleaning

Owners describe two-button operation as effortless and say emptying capsules and cleaning the drip tray is easy.

User experience · See source

Long-term durability

Several reviewers bought this machine to replace an earlier Essenza Mini that leaked or failed after several years of daily use, and one 1-star review predicts leaking. These reports cannot establish a failure rate.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

UK availability

Argos, Currys, John Lewis, AO and Lakeland did not list the De'Longhi EN85.B. It was found at Amazon.co.uk (including via third-party sellers), Coffee Friend and De'Longhi UK, whose page text showed it out of stock.

Inference from the sources · See source

Independent review (family)

T3 scored the Krups-made Essenza Mini 5/5, praising its compact design, simple operation, quiet running and easy cleaning. Its cons were the need for a separate milk frother and the cost and waste of pods.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

User experience

What do reviews say?

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Summarised from 38 reviews

Store ratings

Amazon

7336 ratings

4.5 / 5

Amazon

77 ratings

4.6 / 5

Amazon

5735 ratings

4.4 / 5

coffeefriend.co.uk

2 ratings

5 / 5

Each rating belongs to its own store; ratings are not combined. A store's rating count is not the number of reviews summarised.

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Owners mainly buy the Essenza Mini for its very small footprint and simplicity: two buttons, fast heat-up and easy capsule emptying and drip-tray cleaning, with espresso most describe as good to excellent. Many use third-party compatible pods without trouble. The recurring complaints are that drinks come out less hot than some would like, that taller mugs do not fit under the spout without removing the drip tray, and that the small tank and capsule bin need frequent attention. Some UK buyers received EU-market units with a converter plug. Several owners were replacing an earlier Essenza Mini that leaked or failed after years of use, and one expects leaking, so long-term durability is a mixed point. There is no milk frother, which matters for latte drinkers.

What buyers like

  • Compact, space-saving design that fits small kitchens, offices and travel22 reviews
  • Good to excellent espresso quality, sometimes with rich crema14 reviews
  • Simple to use and easy to clean11 reviews
  • Fair value or good price for what it does6 reviews
  • Heats up and brews quickly5 reviews
  • Quiet or not too noisy in use4 reviews
  • Third-party compatible pods work3 reviews

Common complaints

  • Earlier or current unit leaked or failed after several years4 reviews
  • Coffee not as hot as wanted3 reviews
  • Arrived with an EU plug and converter or needed an adapter3 reviews
  • Tall mugs do not fit under the spout2 reviews
  • Small water tank needs frequent refills / no milk frother1 reviews
  • Fairly noisy while brewing1 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 38 reviews; 1 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.

Counted by author+date+text: Amazon.co.uk EN85.B /dp/ 13 (8 UK, 5 other countries; duplicate photo review merged), 50-pod bundle /dp/ 9, red EN85.R /dp/ 14 (9 UK, 5 other countries), Coffee Friend 2. 28 of 38 are UK. No rating-only entries. One mainly-delivery review (red page) excluded from themes. Amazon AI summaries used only for comparison.

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  1. J*** 5/5 11 December 2025 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    I purchased the Nespresso De’ Longhi Essenza Mini EN85.B due to my desire for an easily accessible and compact option for making everyday coffee. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by this unit; it is extremely compact, uses virtually no counter space and produces an excellent quality espresso with a rich crema as well. … Although the unit does have a relatively small capacity water reservoir (0.6 L), it will need to be refilled after each 2-3 cups of coffee. A similar issue exists with regards to frothing milk since this unit does not include a milk frothing attachment.…

  2. S*** 5/5 5 July 2025 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    My second machine as my first finally broke down after several years of daily use. This is small and portable (we take it with us when we go on holiday and weekends away). Easy to use. Easy to clean. Doesnt take up too much counter space. Pods available in any supermarket, it doesnt have to be nespresso's own brand, any compatible pods work.…

  3. P*** 4/5 12 February 2024 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    The best thing is it is so small at takes up very little space in my kitchen where space is a at a premium. Very easy to use and makes good coffee - though I imagine this depends on the coffee capsule one uses. Still trying to work out how I can be more environmentally friendly and make my own capsules, but not solved yet. If you are not a coffee snob, then this is a good little machine

  4. P*** B*** B*** 5/5 26 July 2026 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    They keep us happy and the machine works well. Recommended.

  5. I*** 5/5 6 February 2026 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    If you want something that makes a great coffee, does not take much space and is affordable, this machine is for you! I really don't need all the fancy stuff that more expensive machines do, so that small simple Nespresso is a great addtion to my kitchen.

  6. B*** T*** M*** 4/5 5 December 2025 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    very good small machine for making good coffee

  7. n*** 5/5 13 October 2026 Amazon Black; reviewed in Germany, shown on Amazon.co.uk

    I really like this coffee machine. It has a nice compact design and is very easy to use. The coffee tastes good and the machine is perfect for everyday use. The only downside is that the coffee seems to come out a little less hot than I expected other than that, I am happy with my purchase.

  8. T*** T*** 5/5 22 April 2023 Amazon Black, without milk frother

    …I was a little reluctant after reading reviews about the UK Plug coming with an adaptor but when it arrived it’s been fine. And there is a UK Plug Fitted over the European Plug ilasbit came from Germany. But as you can see from my Photos the Plug is fine if not just a little bit bit bigger than the normal UK plug I have beside it.

  9. M*** 5/5 2 October 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    This is such a great little machine, especially as it's so small that it doesn't take up much counter space. It heats up the water quickly and does the coffee quickly too. It makes quite a lot of noise but I don't suppose that matters much as it's not for long. It looks really neat and sleek too, and emptying the capsules out and cleaning the drip tray etc is very easy. You can use third party pods in it fine and get them from most places. Beware that some will not get to quite the right pressure or won't pierce.…

  10. G*** 5/5 4 September 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    I spent a LONG time searching for a replacement nespresso machine and I'm very happy with my final choice. Great compact machine that isn't as small as the 'mini' title might suggest. Most importantly the coffee is great but the machine looks good, feels solid and robust and is so much quieter than our previous machine.…

  11. C*** 5/5 7 September 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    Superb little machine. Stylish and compact. Bought to replace an essenza mini coffee machine which after several years had begun to leak. This pod machine fits in a tight space and takes up minimal space on the kitchen worktop. Excellent build quality so will hopefully last us a good few years.…

  12. H*** 5/5 17 October 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    Very compact. It fits in between my toaster and microwave. The coffee doesn’t come out very hot like I usually drink it but if you warm your cup and use hot milk it’s fine.…

  13. S*** 5/5 7 October 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    This replaced a 14 year old Dolce Gusto Circulo which I ruined in error. I have to admit, this makes better coffee. My only criticism, and it is minor, is that a viewing window above the capsule holder would be helpful as sometimes its easy to forget if you put a capsule in or not. And just a centimetre more spout height would mean being able to put mugs underneath without removing the drip tray, which itself could be take a slightly larger footprint. It otherwise a nice compact machine that does the job.

  14. G*** K*** 5/5 29 September 2026 Amazon Black, machine + 50 capsules bundle

    It’s ok

  15. M*** C*** 1/5 22 June 2026 Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    Eventually it will leak ...

  16. A*** C*** 4/5 No date Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    It comes with an EU continental plug. UK customers will need to purchase an adapter.

  17. R*** 5/5 6 October 2026 Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    Works as expected - surprised to have a european spec plug with converter , not sure why

  18. R*** 5/5 25 August 2025 Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    Fantastic machine! Excellent coffee, quick to heat up. The perfect compact size for my coffee set up in my office, came with a uk plug which I was worried it wouldn’t have so was pleasantly surprised. Basically just plug in and you’re ready to go. Super easy.…

  19. C*** 5/5 16 November 2024 Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    A great little Nespresso machine - definitely portable. Interesting shape and nice bright colour. It doesn't brew as much coffee in each mode as my larger machine - which makes each cup slightly stronger. However this is easily balanced out with either more water or milk!…

  20. V*** L*** 5/5 21 December 2023 Amazon Red colour variant EN 85.R

    Bought to replace my previous similar design machine which, after many years was failing to produce hot enough coffee. I prefer this smaller machine, it's much neater and more contemporary.…

  21. a*** m*** 4/5 19 August 2026 Amazon Red EN 85.R; reviewed in the UAE, shown on Amazon.co.uk

    Happy enough with this after a few months. Especially now that I have the right cups for it! Not getting 5 stars as I prefer a hotter beverage. Its okay reasonably hot but could and should be hotter...and I bought 2 of these, both have that same issue.

  22. L*** G*** 5/5 7 January 2026 Amazon Red EN 85.R; reviewed in Spain, shown on Amazon.co.uk

    Queda muy bonita en rojo, se calienta rapidísimo, es fácil de llenar y de limpiar. … Mi única pega pequeña es que no cabe una taza grande tipo mug debajo, así que acabé comprando una taza más bajita (de unos 260 ml, tamaño lungo).…

  23. J*** S*** 5/5 11 January 2025 coffeefriend.co.uk Black EN85.B

    Super compact, quiet and makes excellent coffee! Had 3 Lor machine and all three very faulty within one week. This machine works very well and I strongly recommend it

  24. b*** 5/5 14 December 2024 coffeefriend.co.uk Black EN85.B

    low noise, small, compact and easy to use

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YouTube · Review

Nespresso by De'longhi Essenza Mini Review and Demo

The De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini is an ultra-compact, entry-level pod coffee machine featuring a 19-bar high-pressure pump. It brews quickly, produces rich crema, and offers programmable cup volumes for both espresso and lungo sizes. Although it can be quite noisy when brewing and lacks a built-in milk frother, it is a convenient, space-saving option with recyclable pods.

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DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Review

The De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini is an extremely compact and quiet pod machine that brews hot, rich espresso in under a minute. It allows custom programming for both drink sizes and features an auto shut-off energy saver. While the brew temperature cannot be manually adjusted, it is an efficient and mess-free choice for espresso drinkers.

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DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine Review

The De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini is a compact and portable pod coffee maker that brews quick, hot espresso shots. It offers straightforward two-button operation for single or double shots, and the drip tray can be detached to fit larger mugs. When paired with a milk frother, it easily creates a variety of hot or iced barista-style drinks.

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Nespresso Essenza Mini by De'Longhi Review: SMALL But MIGHTY

The Nespresso Essenza Mini by De'Longhi is an exceptionally compact and user-friendly machine that heats up in just 25 seconds. It consistently brews high-quality espresso and lungo topped with a rich crema, making it ideal for smaller kitchens or offices. However, it features a small water tank, lacks an integrated milk frother, and limits users to capsule pods.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Capsule system
Nespresso Original Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Pump pressure
19 bar Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Heating system
Thermoblock (heats only the water needed for each drink) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Power
1310 (Coffee Friend also gives a 1200–1310 W range; other listings say 1150 W or 1260 W) W Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Water tank capacity
0.6 l Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Removable water tank
Yes Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Used capsule container
5–6 capsules Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Cup sizes
Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) ml Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
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Controls
2 programmable buttons (espresso, lungo) with automatic flow stop Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Heat-up time
Under 30 seconds (25 s per some listings) s Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Energy saving / auto-off
Eco mode after 2 minutes; automatic switch-off after 9 minutes of inactivity Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Descaling indicator / programme
Yes Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Milk system
None (Aeroccino bundle sold separately as EN85.BAE) Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Coffee spout height
14 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Width
11 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Depth
32.5 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Height
20.5 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Weight
2.3 kg Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Cable length
80 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Espresso sound level
57.9 (Dutch retailer listing) dB Technical fact · coolblue.nl
Colour
Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
In the box
1x Essenza Mini, Black (Coffee Friend adds 7 welcome capsules) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Warranty
24 months (as listed by Coffee Friend; De'Longhi UK states 'Full manufacturer warranty' without a duration) Manufacturer's claim · coffeefriend.co.uk
Design award
Red Dot Award: product design 2017 Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
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Water tank capacity
0.6 l Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Removable water tank
Yes Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Used capsule container
5–6 capsules Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Cup sizes
Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) ml Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Controls
2 programmable buttons (espresso, lungo) with automatic flow stop Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Heat-up time
Under 30 seconds (25 s per some listings) s Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Energy saving / auto-off
Eco mode after 2 minutes; automatic switch-off after 9 minutes of inactivity Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Descaling indicator / programme
Yes Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Milk system
None (Aeroccino bundle sold separately as EN85.BAE) Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Coffee spout height
14 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Width
11 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Depth
32.5 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Height
20.5 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Weight
2.3 kg Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Cable length
80 cm Technical fact · coffeefriend.co.uk
Espresso sound level
57.9 (Dutch retailer listing) dB Technical fact · coolblue.nl
Colour
Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
In the box
1x Essenza Mini, Black (Coffee Friend adds 7 welcome capsules) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Warranty
24 months (as listed by Coffee Friend; De'Longhi UK states 'Full manufacturer warranty' without a duration) Manufacturer's claim · coffeefriend.co.uk
Design award
Red Dot Award: product design 2017 Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com

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