In this new article about DeLonghi coffee makers you will get to know the DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto espresso machines. These actually do more than just espresso. These single serve brewers will be able to do lattes and cappuccinos too and even iced drinks. These machines use the Nescafe Dolce Gusto capsules and you will see that each model is an upgrade from the previous one, with minor difference in terms of strenght control or water tank capacity.
DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso Machines
DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Plus Coffeemaker – $85 – $95 on sale!
This little single serve coffee maker is an entry model using Nescafe capsules. Though very simple to use it is still capable of delivering gourmet coffees, lattes, cappuccino and even iced beverages. A 15 bar pump pressure will ensure an authentic espresso with a nice cream. You can acontrol the stenght of your drink with the control lever. The special thermoblock heating system this machine is equiped with means there is no preheating required, so you get your cup very fast without wait. The removable drip tray is also adjustable in height, so small and big cups can be used. And finally to save the planet, the DeLonghi Piccolo will get into auto energy-saving stand-by mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. It comes with a 6-count pack of capsules.
DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Coffeemaker – $115-$119 on sale!
The Dolce Gusto Genio is very similar to the Piccolo above and the main difference is in the strenght control. While you need to use the lever with the Piccolo, the Genio lets you customize the strenght with the 7-level LED display controls. This gives you more control and makes the process even easier. Otherwise, it really has the same features and also comes with a pack of capsules. Both above models have a 21-ounce water reservoir.
DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo Coffeemaker – $149
The Circolo has a circle design, but it doesn’t make it very different from the previous two machines. In fact, it uses the same 15 bar pump pressure, thermoblock heating system for fast and hot brewing, height adjustable drip tray. Just like the Piccolo, you control the strenght of your drink with the custom control lever. You just need to slide a capsule in to make espresso, cappuccino, lattes or iced drinks.
Notable differences: it turns into energy saving mode after 20 minutes of inactivity and the water reservoir has a 32-ounces capacity. It’s available in black or white colors and comes with a 12-count pack of capsules.
DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Creativa Plus Coffeemaker – $199
You may want to see this one in red too. The Creativa Plus, as we mentioned in the introduction, will be an upgrade of previous models. Here the technology used is the same, you will get a 15 bar pump pressure in addition to the heating system present in other NesCafe Dolce Gusto epresso machines. The difference is in the strenght control, here this model uses a LED display, and the water tank is of 32 onces so you can brew multiple drinks in a row before refilling it.
It has a very nice design and will be a very attractive addition to your kitchen. It comes with a 12-count pack of capsules ready to deliver some great coffee.
What DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso Machine Should I Choose?
All are using the capsule system, and are very simple to operate. Just place a capsule and press the button. The differences are in the interface controls, either LED display or lever for strenght of your drink, and a smaller or bigger water tank. With a 15 pump pressure they all ensure the same quality of espresso. For cappuccinos, you will use two capsules, one for coffee and one for milk to get your drink. This needs to be taken into consideration for the long term cost of brewing. Hopefully big packs of various capsules help you to save money.
If this is something you already considered, then you just need to know how often you plan to use your DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto system, and maybe how many persons will benefit from it. It’s certainly a good idea to go for a superior model if your friends are into coffee drinking.
As we said, each machine is an upgrade from the previous one, giving you more or less control with a slightly different interface, but all offering the same brewing and pressuring system, height adjustrable and removable drip tray and all using the same capsule system too. We will soon publish an article on capsules, pods, bags or cups for these types of single serve coffee brewers.
Some people collect various coffee machines and try many brands over the years. If that’s your case, these DeLonghi coffee makers give you some options, and you can start with the least expensive one. However, don’t neglect superior models features and durability. Design may even be the little plus that will make you fall in love with these simple yet effective machines. Aren’t they cute?
In our next article we will go through the DeLonghi Nespresso Latissima coffee makers which are a bit more expensive but also have more features, are more sturdy models and getting closer to automatic machines.
