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NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Piccolo Coffee Machine Matt Black by Krups
No Mess, no Fuss. Just Great Coffee
Exclusive to NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO, our clever, easy-to-use pod system has been designed so you can enjoy coffee shop quality at home - whenever you want. The NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO Piccolo may be small, but with a maximum 15 bar pump pressure, this machine creates your favourite drinks in a matter of seconds. The maximum 15 bar pressure pump is essential for delivering the golden crema that you get from coffee shop quality coffee.
For maximum freshness, our coffee pods are sealed after the roast has been ground to deliver to you a delicious aroma and full flavour. And with a wide variety of roast & ground coffees, delicious hot chocolate drinks and coffee shop specialties you'll wonder how you ever coped without it.
Because the coffee grinds stay in the pod there is virtually no cleaning either.
With the Piccolo, your drink is ready in 3 simple steps.
1. Pop in a pod
2. Move the lever to hot or cold
3. Stop the water when you're ready
Hey presto, your coffee, your way every time.
Our machines need virtually no cleaning, however a wipe down of the machine and rinse of the capsule holder every few weeks is recommended.
And remember to descale every 3-4 months or 900 uses, to keep your machine working at its best.
for the perfect drink
What Makes our Pods so Smart?
Inside every pod we use carefully selected ingredients. Then we add a little bit of technological magic. Different drinks need different amounts of pressure to release their full flavour. For example, an espresso needs high pressure to release that delicious coffee aroma and taste and milk needs less. So our clever little pods are designed to regulate the pressure so whichever drink you choose, it's made just the way it should be.
Over 25 Coffee Varieties to Choose From...
From long black Caffè Americano to frothy Latte Macchiato, steamy Hot Chocolate to Chai Tea Latte, have your NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO your way.
About Krups
Precision, Perfection and Passion since 1846
Krups began its journey towards perfect coffee back in 1846 as 'a brand dedicated to precision and technical perfection'. Krups has continued to build on its widespread reputation for quality, far sighted design and technical refinement. With Krups, you can have a stress free, quick and easy coffee solution. Enjoy the pleasures of drinking and making a variety of coffees in minutes from the comfort of your own home with Krups.
Manufacturer's Description
With 18 delicious varieties, NESCAFÉ Dolcé Gusto delivers coffee shop quality, whether you prefer a frothy cappuccino, shot of espresso, a multi-layered latte macchiato or an aromatic americano.
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto combines the precision and technical perfection expected from KRUPS with excellent coffee, to create a must-have kitchen accessory for the busy modern lifestyle. Now in classic Black, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Piccolo is a newer, more compact design than the original machine. It is also available in white and red. It may be small, but with the same 15 bar pressure as the original machine, it is powerful. The Piccolo features unique Thermoblock technology, which heats the water as required, ensuring fresh water for every cup. It has manual brewing, allowing you to control the amount of water you use.
The removable water tank makes it super easy to refill, and the removable drip tray makes it easy to keep looking pristine. A built-in magnet in the pod holder also makes the Piccolo extra safe to use.
The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto system from KRUPS uses the kind of high pressure normally found in professional machines. Simply lift the lever, pull out the pod holder and pop in a specially-designed capsule of 100 per cent roast and ground arabica coffee. Push the holder back, press down the lever and you'll hear a pop. Move the knob to hot or cold and hey presto! Great tasting connoisseur coffee in a matter of seconds. You can even choose exactly how strong you want your cup - no hassle, no mess – which means you can relax and enjoy your favourite drink.
All models boast improved features including:
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Customer Reviews
I still found there to be a tendency as with my old machine to pause every so often when operating the hot water, as is well documented for a lot of "instant hot water" consumer devices. This allows the water to heat-up sufficiently again and not leave you with a very warm instead of hot brew.
The packaging of the device is quite snazzy, and there is a lot of information for how to use the device. It comes with 6 capsules, but what they fail to tell you on the outside is that those 6 capsules actually only equates to 4 drinks, as the Cappucino uses 2 capsules, the Latte Machiato uses 2 capsults, and then you get an Espresso and a Caffe Lungo which use one each. So in reality, a bit stingy there I think. They could at least offer you a sample of the Chococino and the Caffe Crema Grande, especially as the little samples box containing the pods shows you instructions on how to portion those drinks as well. I notice from the accompanying leaflet that there are a couple of other varieties available as well but only online.
Ultimately, it's a great little device and I think at the price it's not bad at all considering what I paid nearly 3 years ago. But then just like cheap inkjet printers, it's always with the consumables that they get you - Dolce Gusto pods are pricey. But if you can source them cheaply enough, that's all fair-and-well. I'm tempted to have a look at the Bosch Tassimo for my next coffee machine, as the pods appear cheaper - although the device itself is a lot more expensive.
All in all, it's a good device and I think it's well worth the price (at time of review). The pods could be cheaper and I suspect are the Achilles' heel of all such devices so if you can get over that then all well and good.
If you are wanting say a latte then you will need 2 pods, 1 milk pod and 1 coffee pod. Instructions come with the box of pods you buy and can be tailored to your own taste if you say like a stronger coffee. Although the machine makes a very nice coffee (and Hot Chocolate!) I was dissapointed with how hot the coffee was. Although it was hot I don't think it was hot enough. I know you can put it in the microwave to warm it up but what is the use in that?! The main thing that really puts me off the Dolce Gusto though is how much you spend on refill Pods!!!! There are so many varieties that you end up spending a fortune wanting to try them. Mocha, Latte, Hot Chocolate the list is endless. It eats all your money up so be warned! :-) I wish there was a way to recycle the Pods as seems such a waste to bin them.
The machine has such a nice sleek modern design which looks great in any kitchen. I had an old style Dolce Gusto and loved that but the new one is much smaller and slender. If you have an older Dolce Gusto machine though, I would say it isn't worth spending money on getting this newer version as doesn't bring anything new to the table except its smaller size. Save your money for stocking up on Pods for Christmas!
If you are a big coffee drinker and enjoy a decent cuppa then the Dolce Gusto is certainly worth getting as a good all rounder for the price.
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