Two become one

As occasion coffee drinkers, the emphasis on ease of use and ordinary taste, I landed after a search at the Citiz Milk. Friends have the previous model. In this respect, I knew pretty much what to expect, and what the whole system Nespresso concerns itself (with all its advantages and disadvantages).

Be warned cautiously at this point blind purchaser, provide the greater demands on processing and material quality. Best before See the device times in natura. The relatively low price is no accident. Not that the machine would look cheap, but on the pictures it looks something valent than it actually is. Plastic surfaces dominate.

Meanwhile, I have the second device, since dropped again in the first, the lid of the water tank (in the second he closes now been correct). Even otherwise it fit one or other removable part (capsule container, drip tray, flap over the Quirlhalterung) quite loose (too loose). Especially the capsule container does not necessarily make a long lasting impression. Even the hinges are made of plastic. At the present device also skips the cup attachment very quickly out of the holder when you empty the tank. In terms of processing it seems so to give quite a spread for standard factory.

The functionality of the machine, everything is already been said. At the operation, there is hardly any complaints. (Almost) everything understandable and thoughtfully solved. In particular, the integration of the milk foamer is extremely convenient. In addition, the entire apparatus can be quickly and easily cleaned extensively.

The quality of different Nespresso coffees I find consistently good. The result can be compared with the more expensive fully automatic thoroughly. With suitable capsules third party from the supermarket (Senseo Caffè Vergnano and tried) it was in several test runs so far no problems (taste, however I präferiere the original varieties).

In direct comparison with the previous version of the Citiz Milk, there are two small points that are solved mE not optimal. On the one hand there is no separate on / off switch more. Not so tragic, but for me still the most appropriate solution.

The second point is a little disturbing for me, especially since I prefer several mixed with milk varieties. Unlike previous versions of the Aeroccino now stands at only 1 whorl. This combines the functions of the two previous individual essays (mix and foaming). If you only want the mixer function, the lower Aufschäumring must now be deducted bit fiddly. Should it be more powerful against foam, the upper of the two rings must be removed from the whisk (what's fummeliger, also to bend the ring with the time easily), but otherwise forms noticeably less sparkling.

Remedy can create easily, where you directly from Nespresso (at Amazon and Ebay as the spare parts of various retailers are offered far too expensive) even ordered a second whorl. This can then restore the original furnishings.

Overall, still a compact, attractively designed and functional coffee machine for the target group (see introduction). 4 stars.