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Pros and Cons of Both System We pulled this set of pros and cons from our reviews of both systems. The Nescafe Dolce Gusto : Pros Heats up quickly All the beverages the machine produces we really like - some we love Insertion of the smart capsules into the machine is easy Controls are easy to use and are made out of high quality metal - great feel Both cold and hot water brewing options are available for all drinks Really solid milk flavor and taste in all milk based drinks Cons Bin for used smart coffee capsules can get messy and full quickly Limited amount of coffee flavors and blends available No water filter - for the price we’d expect a water filter in the reservoir Water reservoir is hard to fill in our fridge filtered water dispenser The machine is priced about $30 more than the Tassimo Hot beverage system for similar functionality The Bosch Tassimo Hot Beverage System : Pros: Large variety of coffees available Machine heats up quickly Large reservoir includes a water filter LED Controls on front are easy to use Improved cup stand - will handle a travel mug Cons: Removal of the clear top to see brewing is kind of a bummer The machine is deeper on the countertops than the earlier model Not the best latte Crema top on the espresso is also a bit weak Availability of Coffee Capsules for Both Systems You’ll be able to get most of the T Discs for the Tassimo Hot Beverage System at your local Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, or other locations offline.

Drinks available for the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker Cafe Lungo - smooth cup of single serve coffee Cafe Lungo Mild - it’s a bit more mild Cafe Lungo Decafe Cappuccino - a two disc drink and excellent Cappuccino Ice - Decent iced drink Chocococino - hot chocolate Espresso - excellent Nespresso like flavor Latte Macchiato - a two disc drink and our favorite - buttery and yummy Pros and Cons of the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker Pros Heats up quickly All the beverages the machine produces we really like - some we love Insertion of the smart capsules into the machine is easy Controls are easy to use and are made out of high quality metal - great feel Both cold and hot water brewing options are available for all drinks Really solid milk flavor and taste in all milk based drinks Cons Bin for used smart coffee capsules can get messy and full quickly Limited amount of coffee flavors and blends available No water filter - for the price we’d expect a water filter in the reservoir Water reservoir is hard to fill in our fridge filtered water dispenser The machine is priced about $30 more than the Tassimo Hot beverage system for similar functionality We really like the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto, and think if you want the ability to make a full range of hot beverages like lattes and cappuccinos along with your morning cup of single serve coffee, this machine is for you.

So, you can really feel some of those influences in the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto, from the box, to the materials, and to the coffee this machine produces.

We’ve been using the European version of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto for the past month, and we’re pleased to announce the final US version of this amazing single serve coffee maker has arrived for review.

As we test the European version of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine , we’re going to pass along our thoughts and impressions on the different drinks this hot beverage and single serve coffee system can deliver.

The Dolce Gusto heats very quickly, and you can see the resulting lungo cup of single serve coffee is very “Nespresso” like - with a high quality crema on top.

PRICE Machine: $169.99 MSRP Includes free starter kit: white cappuccino cup and saucer set; tall latte macchiato glass; variety pack of drink flavors and a helpful guide containing recipe cards and instructions Capsules: $8.49 MSRP (single flavor, 16 capsules pack) BEVERAGE VARIETIES Caffé Lungo (Dark Roast, Mild and Decaf): black coffee capsule (4 oz. drink); 100% roast and ground Arabica coffee - Espresso: black coffee capsule (2 oz. drink); 100% roast and ground Arabica coffee Café Mocha: white milk capsule and black coffee capsule (8 oz. drink); 100% roast and - ground Arabica coffee, delicious chocolate, whole milk powder and sugar Cappuccino: white milk capsule and black coffee capsule (8 oz. drink); 100% roast and ground Arabica coffee, whole milk powder and sugar Chococino®: white milk capsule and black chocolate capsule (7 oz drink); Hot Chocolate, whole milk powder and sugar Iced Cappuccino: white milk capsule and black coffee capsule (8 oz. drink); 100% roast and ground Arabica coffee, whole milk powder and sugar – just add ice!