Dolce Gusto coffee machines

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Some of the capsule coffee machines have in common that they focus on preparing only coffee. Either alone or with milk but always having it as the protagonist. Something that with the Dolce Gusto coffee maker, the option will be somewhat broader. Since with her we will have the option to prepare coffees, chocolates, cold drinks and infusions simultaneously.

Behind all this is Nescafé, which has taken it upon itself to offer us a wide variety in capsules and in its flavors. You will no longer have an excuse to be able to enjoy your favorite drink, just by pressing a button and in a matter of a few seconds. Do not miss the best selection of this type of coffee maker.

The best Dolce Gusto coffee machines

Dolce Gusto Joy

A compact coffee maker with a very original oval design. Undoubtedly, its appearance already conquers us, but knowing that we are before a really cheap machine, with 15 bar and the Thermablock system, with which it heats up more quickly. In addition, its water tank is removable and with a capacity of 0,8 liters and 1500 watts of power.

Dolce Gusto Mini Me

A new design but that also has 15 bars, like the previous one. With multi-drink system as well as a 0,8 liter water tank where you can choose between hot or cold drinks. Very simple to use, choosing the type of drink and of course, with a fairly tight price.

Dolce Gusto Lumio KP

Another capsule coffee machine, with which you won't have to pay more to enjoy its creations. In this case, its capacity goes up to one liter. It has a drip tray that is extracted, as well as energy savings and up to 1600 W of power, which makes us talk about a perfect machine to make different drinks, without having to pay more for them.

Dolce Gusto Piccolo

With 15 bars of pressure, this Dolce Gusto coffee maker is presented. Also, promise almost professional results in each cup. You can regulate both the size of the drink and the temperature. Its use is very intuitive, since it consists of placing the capsule, you hit a manual lever and you will have your drink in a matter of seconds. Despite its compact design, it does have a tray that you can adjust depending on the drink. You can enjoy more than 30 different creations. Its capacity is 0,6 liters and a power of 1500 watts.

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Dolce Gusto Circle

If in addition to a perfect coffee you also want an original design, then you need an option like this. It is a round shaped coffee maker, with the hole in the center to create the coffee. It is an automatic model with 1500 W of power and a capacity of 1,3 liters. The tray is removable as well as the water tank. As for its quality, it is true that stainless steel is combined with plastic.

Dolce Gusto Oblo

This model is similar to Circolo, although with a less futuristic design, more sober. Its 15 bar pressure, of course the Thermoblock system, and a really attractive price make it an option to take into account. Like the other machines, it has basic options such as an automatic disconnection and a removable 0.8-liter water tank.

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Criteria for choosing a Dolce Gusto coffee machine

Dolce Gusto vs. Nespresso

Despite being rivals in the market, the truth is that many do not know that both belong to the nestle company. Therefore they are sisters and not direct competition. What Nestlé has achieved is to offer two different products for different people in order to cover more. In other words, a very different commercial strategy aimed at the general public.

All the Nespresso coffee machines they are aimed at a somewhat higher and more demanding consumer profile in terms of coffee quality. That is to say, it is the most elitist aspect, to put it in some way.

In contrast, Dolce Gusto coffee machines they tend to be more family-oriented, somewhat more affordable. They allow you to make chocolates, Nesquik, tea, and other hot and cold drinks, not just coffee. Especially for the young audience.

Capacity

It is always something to keep in mind. It is true that this type of coffee machine is more intended for a couple of people or for people who do not drink too many coffees a day. Still, we must not fall short in terms of capacity. Remember that if you are a coffee fanatic, a model of this type does not compensate you, due to the expense that the buy the capsules.

Capsules

Since we just mentioned them, here we have them. Without a doubt, the best option is always to opt for your own capsules, as in this case from Dolce Gusto. But it is true that we will spend a significant amount on them. But here we can find them at a better price without being White brand. What could be the problem? the taste of coffee. But as for tastes, colors, it doesn't hurt to try.

Its versatility

It is true that some more basic models focus a little more on coffee, but in the vast majority we can make very varied creations. So much infusions like milk drinks with other options that we can also discover with machines like this one.

Speed

Always look at all those that are fast and that heat up in a matter of seconds. Because it is quite an advantage when making a coffee. For this reason, those that take a margin of approximately 25 seconds are recommended.

Comparison of Dolce Gusto models

How to descale a Dolce Gusto coffee machine

Capsule coffee machines do not need much maintenance, just refill the water tank when it runs out, and from time to time descale the coffee maker, especially if you use harder water. We always recommend using water with weak mineralization, not only for this, but also because the quality of the drinks you prepare will be superior as it does not subtract flavours. The descaling process that you should do consists of these simple steps:

1. You have to make sure first that there is no capsule inserted.
2. Then you must fill the water tank to the maximum of its capacity.
3. The next step is to add the specific liquid or tablet to descale coffee makers that you have purchased. There are several brands of this product, read the recommendations in each case first. But usually it is just adding the dose that is indicated to you inside the water tank.
4. Once the tank has the water and the pill, you place it in the coffee maker.
5. Put an empty plastic bottle or a large container in the water outlet of your coffee maker so that it does not spill during the process.
6. Put the coffee maker on so that it expels water as if you were making coffee, but without a capsule. That will clean all the ducts inside.
7. Once you finish consuming the tank, you must rinse the water tank again very well to remove any product remains. Then you fill it with clean water without product, and activate the coffee maker again so that it throws out the water and also cleans the remains of the descaling product from inside the ducts.
8. Now it is ready to make coffee.

When should I descale my coffee maker?

There is no magic formula to know will depend mainly on two factors:

• Frequency of use: it is not the same that you use the coffee maker a few times a week, that if you use it several times a day. If you use it occasionally a week or once a day, it will last longer than if you make coffee or another drink 4 or 5 times in the same day.
• Hardness of water: This will depend on whether you use tap water or mineral water. If you use mineral, you not only get a better result, but you will avoid having to descale as much. Instead, those who choose to use tap water should know if they live in an area with soft or hard water. The hardness of the water depends on the amount of minerals such as calcium or salts it contains, that is, the solid residue. When they have a lot of calcium, they clog the tubes and need more decalcification.

Keep in mind that many models already notify us when it's time to do the cleaning. If this is not the case, you should refer to the manufacturer's manual, although they all tend to coincide more or less with the same rule:

• 1 coffee a day + soft or mineral water: you have to do the process after 2 years of operation.
• 1 coffee a day + hard water: you should do it once a year.
• 2 coffees a day + soft water: You must do it every year.
• 2 coffees a day + hard water: you must do it every 6 months.

Can I avoid doing descaling?

An option that I have already commented on several occasions for eliminate the need One of this type of maintenance is to use distilled water. But beware, I am not referring to the distilled water that they sell for irons, etc. No, not that one, since it is usually treated with perfumes that would be toxic for consumption or it is not suitable for consumption due to how it has been treated.

But there are some on the market domestic water distillers with which you can make 5 liters of distilled water at a time. Distillers are durable, and easy to use. You simply fill its tank with 5 liters of tap water, then turn it on. What it will do is heat the water to its boiling point. The vapor will be captured by a cooling duct like the one in stills and will precipitate as a liquid in a bottle.

The result will be that all solid waste from water it stays in the primary tank and the resulting water will be completely pure so that you can fill the coffee maker's tank with it and prevent the ducts from becoming clogged. The truth is that the amount of residue left at the bottom of the first tank after finishing the process is really large and alarming, giving you an idea of ​​the hardness of tap water...