Five Cup Sizes. One convenient machine for five cup sizes, Alto (414 ml), Mug/Coffee (230 ml), Gran Lungo (150 ml), Double Espresso (80 ml) and Espresso (40 ml), via three different capsule sizes: large capsule for Alto and Mug/Coffee, medium for Gran Lungo and Double Espresso and a small one for Espresso. Each capsule delivers the finest roast and ground coffee sealed in a single serve portion for optimal freshness. Centrifusion Extraction Technology; Vertuo coffee makers use a patented extraction technology developed by Nespresso known as Centrifusion technology. Just insert a capsule and close the lever - when activated, the capsule spins up to 4,000 rotations per minute, blending ground coffee with water and producing the perfect crema to enjoy your favorite long coffee or authentic Espresso. Automatic Blend Recognition. Vertuo uses an intelligent extraction system that recognizes each Nespresso coffee. Thanks to a barcode on the rim of the capsule, the brewing parameters are adjus