I'm an ex-barista and these are my favorite Nespresso Black Friday deals

These pods are only compatible with Vertuo machines — but most of the machines on this list are Vertuo ones. This is Starbucks’ classic Holiday Blend, which is a dark roast with notes of citrus and spices. I love this roast with some frothy sweet milk.

While some of these Nespresso machines come with milk frothers, if the one you have your eye on doesn’t, there’s never been a better time to check out Nespresso’s Aeroccino. This milk frother can work with hot or cold milk, meaning it’s versatile enough to use both now and in the summer with your cold brews.

These pods work with the non-Vertuo machines. This is Starbucks’ signature flavor, named for the location of its very first coffee shop in Seattle. Pike Place is a medium roast with the typical strong notes you’d expect from Starbucks but without an unpleasant burnt flavor.

This limited-edition gold style of the Vertuo Pop+ Nespresso machine is to die for. I love the lustrous gilded finish, which will surely give some sophistication to any kitchen. This machine is super easy to use and versatile and for less than $100? This could be the best beginner-friendly option at this price.

This is one of the least expensive and least complex models on this list. Although its price might not suggest its power, this compact coffee machine can brew 4 different cup sizes and can hold up to 10 used pods. Not only is this one of the best entry-level Nespresso machines, but this particular model also comes with some complementary coffee pods.

This product comes with a coffee machine and a milk frother, so you could be well on your way to making cafe-quality coffee in no time. The high-pressure extraction chamber pulls the rich aroma of coffee from your Nespresso pods without the fuss of an espresso machine, perfect for those who love strong coffee but don’t want to get their hands dirty with coffee grounds.

This Nespresso machine has a whopping 54-ounce water storage tank, so you shouldn’t have to worry about refilling it as often as you would with other machines. It’s on sale in a range of colors, but the best deal is the ‘Titan’ style at $153. This bigger machine stores up to 17 used Nespresso pods, too.

The Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima is our highest-rated Nespresso machine. In our 5 star review, we praised the machine’s ability to steam milk perfectly, it’s gorgeous looks, and its versatility. You can make cappuccinos, cold brews, and, simple black americanos. This is one of the highest-specc’d Nespresso machines out there, so if you’re a real coffee lover, this is the one for you.

If you’re curious about becoming an at-home barista but you don’t want to make the (very scary) plunge into grinding, tamping, pulling espresso and all the mess that comes with it, the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is a wonderful place to start. You get all the ease of Nespresso pods with the steam wand aspect of a traditional manual espresso machine.