• High 15 bar pressure, the ideal espresso pressure to extract all the flavour of the coffee
• Better, more sleek design for a qualitative look in the kitchen
• Improved ergonomics for ease of use
• A larger variety of drinks
• New water tank, with built-in transparent handle
• New safer and better quality head
• Larger drip tray
• Magnetic pod holder provides a neat ’stick-in’ feel

Its not really nick-named the duck, but you have to admit there is a bit of a resemblence!  Now, when this first came out I really didn’t like it, but you know what it really has grown on me.  Its quirky, stylish and when the capsule slot is pulled out it really is duck like! Its a little marmite filter coffee machine – you either love it or hate it (although I do really like the look of it now).

Now for the company blurb:  Nescafe say that Dolce Gusto is a “… stylish, multi-coffee capsule system that will change the way you make, drink and think about coffee. With four delicious varieties, whether you prefer a frothy cappuccino, shot of espresso, a multilayered latte macchiato or a rich coffee lungo, NESCAFÉ Dolcé Gusto delivers a quality coffee for every mood and occasion”.

What’s it really like

First off the machine is really well made with the usable parts being made of metal.  Once you have this machine you will not make another cup of instant coffee. It will quite simply, become your very favourite possession. The coffees are gorgeous; Classico in morning, lungo when you come in from work and a latte, cappucino or hot chocolate in the evening. 

There is a huge variety of drinks you can make- Dolce continuousily update their range and have a vast choice. Your family will love it too and it is absolutely brilliant for visitors. It is worth visiting the Dolce Gusto web site and having a look at the wonderful range you can serve

If you have filter coffee machines complicated in the past and have tried but given up after a few weeks when the novelty wore off. There will not be the same problems with the Dolce Gusto.  This is incredibly simple! The pod system is a doddle, there is no cleaning or anything required.

What’s in the box?

There are also some great extras that come in the box.  Along with the machine you get the pod holder (pretty useless without it!), drip tray, a Latte Macchiato glass, a cappuccino cup with saucer, a variety pack of coffee capsules (16 capsules) and a quick start guide containing recipe cards and instructions.

You can get cheaper a filter coffee machine if all your after is a coffee and at just under £80 it may appear a little on the expensive side.  However, you will use this and you will enjoy it.  Once you have one, I’m confident that you’ll absolutely adore it!

Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto KP210040 Coffee Machine, Black, 15 Bar Pressure Pump