Delicious coffee and much more? Then this is the right thing ...

I am longtime Kaffeetrinkerin and lover and use for several weeks, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO Automatic. She's my first capsule machine and despite that I have brewed and drank the coffee variety I must say that the quality of the coffee equivalent of a coffee machine is.

Design & Functionality

For coffee itself I can say that it is an absolute "eye-catcher". Through her your futuristic and minimalist design, it evaluates my new kitchen again visually. The build quality is high and all in one it looks very classy. A real Italian designer piece.

The water tank is easy to take out and fill. It lasts up to 6 full cups. A nice little extra is the lighting on the shelf. Looks great and you can watch the coffee as it flows into the cup.
The warming up of the machine is really short. During this time they blink. After about 20 seconds. it is ready for use. The chrome-colored strap is folded and outputs the "drawer" free, into which the capsule is inserted. Due to the small handle can pull them out easily.

Visually display the LED is similar to an equalizer, but this is plain and displays the amount of water for coffee. With the wheel, this one for each type of coffee, a (do not worry, the information is recorded on the respective capsules).

Even the little things are considered, because the shelf for the coffee cup is height adjustable - different in 3 stages. Super, no injection molding plant in Espresso and finally fits the glass for Latte Macchiato under.

Very easy operation. Press the button with the red drops of water and off you go. Compared with a pad machine or a kettle the Nescafé Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO automatic is pleasantly quiet.

The coffee is brewed quickly and the machine after 5 Sec. again ready for the next cup. Incidentally brews the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO Automatic with 15 bar, which corresponds to the pressure of a fully automatic coffee machines from DeLonghi.

Noticed positive aspect is that the coffee is really nice hot. By that I mean: Attention! Not the tongue burn. Drinks such as latte macchiato or cappuccino standing there in nothing.
The button with the blue water drop is for cold drinks like Cappuccino Freddo. Which machine can already assert itself of hot and cold drinks to cook ?!

Coffees

The variety of coffees is overwhelming. There's something for everyone. My favorites are Chai Latte and Choco Caramel. A slight cinnamon note underlines the aroma. Choco Caramel is absolutely delicious. Even my friend, who usually drinks only strong, black coffee, was thrilled. The espresso is as it should be. Small, deep black and strong. Even if you set the amount of water slightly higher, he does not lose its flavor and is still going strong. Vanilla latte macchiato and the cappuccino I personally found some "weak", but tastes are obviously differ.

Negative Points

But as they say "Nothing is perfect," and so there is also in the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO Automatic a few suggestions. As would be the one of the waste, which is produced by the capsules. The small enclosed trash is nearly full after 6 capsules. So after 3 mixed drinks.
Secondly, the remaining hot water, which is after the brew is still in the capsule. As a solution should be found to the remaining content to distribute, so that the capsule is not drooling in the bin in front of him and runs out. Maybe a tab to the lid deduct?
Another shortcoming is the price of the capsules. With 16 capsules per pack to get a high price by 0.30 per cup. In mixed drinks are 0.60. However, this is also the case with other capsule manufacturers.

Experimental

You can experiment with the capsules also a little. Who says that it necessarily Choco Caramel must be? Why not Latte Macchiato Caramel? Chai Latte or Vanilla?
I trade sometimes the capsules to each other, will be myself the coffee to which I have a mind.
Yes, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO Automatic can also cook tea. Not only with capsules. Because it is simply heated up much more quickly than a kettle, I leave-no easy times passed only hot water capsule. Then hang the bag clean. Voilà.

My conclusion

The coffee is just great. I love the design and the diversity of varieties even if they are slightly more expensive than, for example, coffee pads. It is versatile and easy to use. Definitely not for "frequent drinkers" the. On the price achten.aber an absolute must for connoisseurs From me there for the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto CIRCOLO Automatic 4 out of 5 stars.