Nespresso Pixie The Nespresso Pixie is a compact, lightweight machine that’s convenient for those who enjoy a shot of espresso or single-serve coffee at home. This machine offers up to 19 bars ...

The Nespresso Pixie is primed at an ideal temperature within 25 seconds, and your shot is ready in under a minute. To save energy, the machine turns itself off automatically after nine minutes.

Nespresso Pixie Espresso Machine by Breville (Photo via Amazon) $210 $270 at Amazon The details For fans of espresso, the compact Nespresso Pixie makes for an excellent gift this holiday season.

Like Illy machines, Nespresso espresso machines use capsules that are expensive, starting at 70 cents per shot. Some limited-edition single origin offerings cost as much as $2 per capsule.

The Nespresso Pixie and Nespresso CitiZ are both high-quality options for a single-serve home espresso machine. Both products produce a quality cup of joe at a relatively similar price point.