Nescafé Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS Pod Coffee Machine (De’Longhi)
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Our quick verdict
Cheap, tiny and very easy to use. Pods cost more per cup than ground coffee, but for a simple gift or a small kitchen it’s hard to beat at this price.
Great for
- Small kitchens and offices
- People who want coffee with no fuss
- A budget Christmas gift
Skip it if
- You drink lots of coffee a day (pods add up)
- You want café-quality espresso
The Piccolo XS is the smallest Dolce Gusto machine. Pop in a pod, move the lever, and it makes espresso, lattes, hot chocolate or iced drinks.
Key features
- Extra-compact design
- Manual lever for hot and cold drinks
- Up to 15-bar pressure
- Auto switch-off after 1 minute
What reviewers say
Reviewers like how small, simple and easy to clean it is, and the huge range of drinks available as pods.
The common complaints are the cost of pods, having to watch the lever and stop the drink yourself, and noise while brewing.
Source: Tech Advisor (Piccolo XS review).
Good to know in Ireland
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.ie.
- Pods are widely available in Irish supermarkets.
Product image: © Nestlé / NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, from the manufacturer’s official website.
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Very compact
- Simple one-lever operation
- Hot and cold drinks, wide pod choice
- No mess, easy to clean
Watch out for
- Pods cost more than ground coffee
- Manual lever: you stop the flow yourself
- Noisy while brewing
Specifications
| Size | 14 x 28 x 27 cm |
|---|---|
| Water tank | 0.8L |
| Pump pressure | Up to 15 bar |
| Drinks | Hot and cold, 30+ pod varieties |
| Auto switch-off | After 1 minute |
| Energy rating | A |
Questions people ask
Where can I buy pods in Ireland?
Dolce Gusto pods are sold in most Irish supermarkets and on Amazon.ie.
Does it make milky drinks?
Yes, with milk pods. Some drinks like cappuccino use two pods.
