NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus Automatic Coffee Machine Black by Krups

Not a bad machine to dip your toe into the world of coffee pods. Very simple to use; water tank holds roughly 2 large cup fulls, the dial selector works well, and heating element doesn’t take too long to ready itself. As this was my first machine I wasn’t already invested into a brand of pod; I went with Dolce Gusto as unlike Tassimo you can buy non-branded pods (highly recommend Aldi’s Latte Macchiato!) and you can easily source latte, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and lungo varieties.
Be aware this Krups machine (due to some weird licensing) is IDENTICAL to the Delonghi, except 20 cheaper(when I purchased it).

I bought it as a present and send to abroad!! My auntie very happy! Very hot and delicious coffee!!

Bought to replace an older model. Very pleased with purchase.

I think the plug could be better shaped for grip when removing it from the wall socket.

Am really pleased with this Dolce Gusto machine. I have had various Dolce Gusto machines over the past few years and this is a good one.
I particularly like the fact that you can refill the water container without removing it.
The only criticism I have is the cup positioning when making coffee, it could be larger.

Had been looking for a compact coffee maker for my husband and tried one of these in a hotel. Very impressed with how quick and easy it was to use. Got a bargain price with a discount code from Amazon. Had to run water through a few times to take away slight plastic taste, but from then on got excellent results with cafe au lait pods.

I bought this as a replacement for a Mini Me that finally wore out after several years use. This Genio S is slightly shorter and narrower but has more depth than what it replaced. I originally wasn’t so keen on the water tank design when taking it out of the box until I realised I could top it up without removing it and while it is on making it much more convenient. I like the dial for changing the volume as I virtually always used the same settings and it looks sleeker. I’ve had it for a couple of months now and have not had the descaler warning light come on yet so don’t know how annoyingly frequent it will be yet..

It is really small, but that was what I was after as there is not much space in my kitchen. Really like it, especially the part where you can choose the temperature your coffee comes out at.

This coffee machine was an upgrade from a previous manual model, the automatic function means you don’t have to wait next to the machine as it stops automatically when it reaches the bottom bar.. This one has much better functions allowing you to make a cooler drink which is great for children when making hot chocolates. A bigger tank reduces the amount of times you have to refill and you can get 4 average mugs or 6 smaller cups so between two people is ideal.

Had this for a few weeks now. Replaces an older manual model. The coffee is hot, you can adjust the temperature slightly. Wheel changes the cup size plus there is an XL setting too. Doesn’t take long to be ready to brew. Small latte cups fit under but the large ones would probably not. Very pleased so far. Only make americano style coffees, flat whites, lattes and it works for all of those types.

The answer to that question is – that DG coffee pods taste nicer. Tassimo has a bit of a plastic taste in comparisan. Yes, there are much better coffee machiens which run off beans – which is great if you have the time for that. If you’re looking for a great coffee which doesn’t take long to make, go for Dolce Gusto…maybe Nespresso.

This machine in particular makes some great coffee compared to the old Tassimo machine – I don’t find myself using the syrup as much as I did with the Tassimo machine, although that it really more down to the great range of drinks available both from DG and third parties. I can highly reccomend the Chococino – it tastes like chocolate brownies.

The only thing DG doesn’t have compared to Tassimo is the range – by which I mean ‘official range’. There are more thind-party pod options, which are MUCH more affordable. Some people do complain that third party pods mess up their machines – with this machine in particular, some third party pods drip a little, which can be remedied by leaving a spare empty cup under the nozzle. It doesn’t have any effect on the machine – unlike some of the more expensive and fussier DG machines.

The only critisim I have of this machine is the spill tray. The Bosch Tassimo machine this one replaced had a metal cover, affording an easy clean. This machine has a sort of beveled pattern – whilst it CAN be cleaned, you have to run paper towels into all of the groves, otherwise your room is going to smell like stagnant water. The practical remedy for this I’ve already outlined – leave a cup under the nozzle at ALL times when not it use. You can use the cup to collect all of the empty pods as well – because if like me you have an office bin without a lid – again, you’ll get the smell of stagnant water, as well the actual water accumulating at the bottom of your bin. We use the cup for the empty pods, which we transfer at a more convenient time to our kitchen bin.

Lots of coffee flavours to choose from but not so many teas, I love the flat white coffee it has a mild smooth taste

No pictures as I got this as a housewarming gift for my brother. He loves the machine. I have the bigger version and both are great. Lots of choice for drinks and easy to use and keep clean.

I am not a coffee drinker at all so love my cold drinks, chocolate drink and tea. And I could see that you do compatible pods in all my choices. So far so good but not the best looking machine in the world. But the Tassimo have discontinued the tea pods and only a hot drinks maker and not cold and hot which is a great bonus for me. Love it so much

Great product. The removable water lid is an excellent feature. The slimline design is a bonus for less space taking up the worktop and to top it off the machine will make extra large cups. Very happy with this machine.

Third machine the others worked ok this one a step up and well worth it 110% bette