The small DeLonghi Dolce Gusto - system Piccolo came with a small coffee capsule Test Set (4 varieties) therefore. Likewise, a 10 Euro voucher that can be solved in the online store of the offerer and a mainly composed of images manual.
The idea is not too bad images actually mean every one saves the many pages in other languages. But is not quite so great if you then do not know how the picture of the button press and the next time specification is exactly meant. You have to press as long as it, or wait so long? The problem was solved as a video from the Internet. From then on, everything went quickly. Search space and power outlet, connect, filling with water, leave the cleaning program run through and then enjoy the first coffee, cappuccino, cocoa.
One has only in small cheap machine habit during the brewing process to stand here, as it does not stop automatically. Does not matter because it is very fast and you can thus choose prima amount and strength of the drink. Meanwhile, we have tested several varieties and are very peace with taste and service. Capsules we get always on offer.
The little machine takes up little space, looks good from processed, easy to clean. One can the part on which the cup is adjustable in height and lose weight quickly and thoroughly.
The tank had to be a bit bigger. So he goes, although for 2 small cups but only for a large. The cable of our machine is black. The heating is very fast and then you have only the lever tilt (hot-red, cold-blue). When the desired quantity in the cup lever back and finish or replace and repeat capsule. In between, she heats up super fast. Toll in mind also that drinks are not very hot but almost immediately drinkable.
Our favorite varieties are Chococino, Nesquik, Choco Caramel, Cappuccino and Dallmayr Crema d'Oro.
Note that you have to this there are varieties consume almost 2 capsules. The one with milk and the second with cocoa or coffee. I liked it better with the capsules than with fresh milk in the right coffee machine. Since I still have a long sour aftertaste in cappuccino and latte.
Note should be that one should use only original capsules. If the device is why in the warranty time broken, then there is no replacement or free repair. My son has been working for a while in one of the workshops and the technicians see it when wrong capsules were used on the damage pattern.
Do we find good:
- Quickly ready for use within one minute a delicious drinking hot drink
- Hot and cold drinks - my other can not do that ...
- Many, many delicious varieties of cocoa, coffee and cappuccino, latte and tea up to, and, and ...
- Space and is easy to clean
Could be better:
- 100 ml larger tank for 2 large cups
- And, well, the capsules are in the price not cheap and because plastic also an environmental problem
Conclusion: For beginners and small households, the Piccolo is actually exactly the right one. Well priced (if available), there are many delicious varieties of hot and cold drinks and small and great. It goes very fast and tastes very ....