This Nespresso machine brews barista-quality coffee at home, and it's 30% off ahead of Black Friday

There was a time I refused to drink coffee at home because no matter how strong of a coffee pod I bought for my Keurig, the coffee always tasted watered down. I started wondering whether I'd ever achieve the same hand-crafted coffee shop taste at home -- until I was gifted the Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi. 

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With this Nespresso machine, I can make a regular cup of coffee or an espresso shot, which can then be used to make a latte, cappuccino, and more -- all at the touch of a button while keeping the flavor of the real thing a barista would make. 

This has been one of the best additions to my kitchen, and I am pretty confident anyone investing in it would feel the same way. The best part is that the machine is 30% off today on Amazon, making it only $139 compared to its usual $199 price tag. 

The machine is the gift that keeps on giving because you'll save tons of money. Instead of spending up to $7 a drink every morning at a coffee shop, you can have your drink of choice on command whenever you want -- for the cost of a pod, which starts at around $1. 

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This specific model is also convenient because it has a swiveling water tank, making it easier to find a place for the gadget in your kitchen. For that reason, it is also a lot less bulky than most coffee machines. The tank holds 60 ounces of water, enabling you to make around 12 cups of coffee at 5 ounces each or 7 cups at 7.7 ounces each before having to refill the tank. 

After reading this post, ZDNET's David Gewirtz decided to get the machine himself. Since then, he has become an avid fan, using the machine regularly to brew some mid-day pick-me-up cups or treat himself to a quality cup of coffee. 

Whether you want to upgrade your coffee game for yourself or gift someone a better coffee experience at this price, the Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi is a great buy.