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Bosch Tassimo 6515GB – A Great Capsule Coffee Machine

The Bosch Tassimo 6515GB offers German quality with real style to let you prepare any hot drink you could ever want, all at the touch of a button. Its classic design and intuitive handling means preparing your favourite hot drink has never been easier as the flow heater technology heats water to temperature in a matter of seconds.

The Tassimo 6515GB has an intelligent drink identification system, a multilingual LC display, cup-stand light and BRITA MAXTRA water filtration system. So Your TASSIMO 6515GB machine automatically adjusts to your particular choice.

It’s also easy to maintain, with a “cleaner” pod that makes the whole process so easy. It also has low energy consumption and comes in a stylish titanium finish.

  • Barcode system ensures perfect drink every time
  • Manual adjustment of drink strength possible
  • Flow heater technology means virtually no heat up time and minimal waiting between drinks
  • Brita water filtration ensures optimum taste
  • LED display indicates brewing progress
  • Automatically prepares freshly brewed drinks at the push of a button with an intelligent bar code system ensures a perfect drink every time
  • Brita water filter for a great tasting drink
  • Flow heater technology means virtually not heat up time
  • 12 varieties including Filter Coffee, Caffe Crema, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Espresso, Hot Chocolate and Tea
  • Bosch 2 year guarantee.

The Bosch Tassimo 6515GB is a market leader in the capsule coffee machine sector and it’s not hard to see why, with a combination of quality, style, and taste.

Negative consumer comments:

  • Some customers have complained that the drinks produced are not large enough.
  • Many people have suggested that the coffee suffers from a slightly bitter taste and that because the cappuccino discs use UHT milk the result is a poor tasting froth.


Magimix Citiz and Milk M190 – Nespresso Coffee Machine

The Magimix Citiz and Milk boasts a slim compact design and uses the Nespresso Grand Crus capsules (sample with each machine). The machine has an ergonomic capsule insertion system with automatic ejection of used capsules, making it clean and easy to maintain. Just pop in a Nespresso capsule, choose large or small and your espresso or cappucino is produced in no time. It’s simple and small, giving it a minimalist elegance, and easier to use than almost any other machine, thanks to the ‘Aerocinno’ system.

There is also a semi-automatic de-scale programme, a folding adjustable cup support, programmable water quantity control for small or large cups, mugs or latte glasses and an integrated aeroccino frothing device for cappuccinos and lattes You can also froth cold milk for frappuccinos too. The machine also has an energy saving automatic switch off after 30 minutes of inacivity. The machine has a 19 bar pressure system with thermoblock instant water heating system, a removable 1 litre water tank, used capsule container, and a drip tray and is capable of using all 16 varieties of the Nespresso capsules.

  • Compact brewing unit
  • Folding cup support for all sizes cups & mugs
  • Semi-automatic de-scale programme
  • Integrated aeroccino frothing device
    Will also froth cold milk
  • 19 bar pressure system
  • Removable 1.0 litre water tank
  • Uses all varieties of Nespresso Grand Crus capsules

Overall a very competent machine for the price if you’re looking for a hassle-free simple to use machine that produces a pretty good espresso or cappuccino. The only downside is the ‘Aeroccino’ system which, although providing excellent ease of use, may disappoint as it doesn’t produce milk froth at a high enough temperature for some. A minor niggle though as the Magimix Citiz is an otherwise very good machine.

Negative consumer comments:

  • Drip tray is tricky to remove without spilling the contents.
  • The Nespresso capsules are quite expensive.


Nescafe Dolce Gusto – Cafe Culture In Your Home

Nescafe and Krups have joined forces to bring café culture into your home with Nescafe Dolce Gusto, a stylish, multi-coffee capsule system that will change the way you make, drink and think about coffee.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machines are small but pack a punch – producing professional 15-bar pressure, you can have great quality coffee in a matter of seconds.

The Nescafe Dolcé Gusto boasts 18 delicious varieties of coffee shop quality, from a frothy cappuccino or a shot of espresso to a multi-layered latte macchiato or an aromatic americano, there is something to suit everyone’s taste.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto combines a sleek design with the quality engineering from Krups bringing a touch of class to any kitchen.

The Nescafe Dolce Gusto system from Krups is also extremely easy to use. Just lift the lever, pull out the pod holder and pop in a specially-designed capsule of 100 per cent roast and ground arabica coffee (which are sealed for maximum freshness), then push the holder back and press down the lever until you hear it engage. Next select hot or cold and that’s it! Excellent coffee in seconds. You can also adjust the strength of your drink to enjoy your coffee just how you like it.

All models boast improved features including:

  • 15 bar high pressure, the ideal espresso pressure to extract all the flavour and aroma of the coffee
  • Better, sleeker design for a quality look in the kitchen
  • Improved ergonomics for ease of use
  • A larger variety of drinks, with 18 available
  • Water tank, with built-in transparent handle
  • Large drip tray
  • Magnetic pod holder provides a neat ‘stick-in’ feel
  • Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machines come with a two year warranty from Krups.

Beautifully designed and built to a very high standard the dolce gusto is a great addition to any kitchen.