Coffee shop-level taste enjoyment, Ido coffee machine review

Anyone who drinks coffee more than 4-5 times a week will have thought about buying a coffee machine, just like me. However, after learning about the process of making hand-ground coffee, such as cleaning, grinding beans, pressing powder, etc., I had no choice but to give up because my busy work took up most of my time.

So I set my sights on capsule coffee machines. In fact, several of my friends have already bought this very popular coffee machine. Its convenience, compactness and no barriers to entry made me want to accept this recommendation. After much selection, the coffee machine gift box launched by Nestlé Dolce Gusto just met my idea of ​​the capsule coffee machine experience.

This capsule coffee set is jointly launched by Nestlé Dolce Gusto and Huang Zitao, in addition to Huang Zitao's original name on the outer packaging.

There are also barista aprons designed by Huang Zitao, as well as Huang Zitao blessing cards and boarding passes, which can be considered welfare peripherals for star chasers.

It is worth mentioning that this apron is made of thick coarse cloth, which is wear-resistant and practical. When you put it on, you will feel like a barista. And the workmanship is fine. I can't find any protruding wool at all. It can be seen that it is very attentive.

The package also includes two boxes of 16 capsules, with random flavors. I received Americano strong black coffee and latte macchiato (black is the espresso I bought before). Interested friends can also buy a capsule rack like me to store these capsules for easy access.

Although these capsules are mini, each one is well made, and you can see and touch the exquisiteness. I always want to play with them in my hands, and when I shake them, I can hear the coffee powder inside rustling.

Next is the protagonist - Nestle Duoqu Gusto Capsule Coffee Machine. Although it is positioned as an entry-level model, its penguin shape and exquisite workmanship make it look more like a work of art. It is really beautiful and breaks my stereotype of coffee machines with straight edges and angles. Nestle's iconic red power cord looks good with the black body, adding beauty to the home.

Most of the coffee machines I have seen before are huge in size. Besides taking up space, they are also difficult to move and are always put away after a while. However, this coffee machine is compact and does not take up space. The official data is (232*170*340mm), and it is flexible to use. When you take the machine out of the box, you can clearly feel its light weight, which is about the same as a large bottle of Coke.

The instruction manual is very thick. At first I thought it was very complicated to operate. After flipping through a few pages, I found that the content is illustrated with pictures and texts, so there are actually not many operations to be done, and it can be completed in a few steps. It is really considerate.

Next, I will show you how to make mellow coffee in 1 minute!

Fill the water tank with water, turn on the power, and wait for the power switch to change from red to green. Put the coffee cup in place, open the locking handle, pull out the capsule tray, choose your favorite coffee flavor, put the capsule into the capsule tray, put it back into the coffee machine, and finally close the operating lever.

The capsule holder is also detachable, which is easy to clean. However, the extraction nozzle needle will be exposed after disassembly, so there is a reminder on the body not to touch it with your hands.

There is also a thoughtful little detail. The position of the drip tray can be adjusted according to the height of the cup. The coffee machine provides three optional positions to meet different needs from long-tube glasses to small mugs, avoiding coffee splashing due to too large a drop.

The amount of water can be adjusted by sliding the transparent slider according to the number of bars displayed on the capsule. It is very intuitive and simple. Or you can set it according to your personal taste, with 7 levels of water control and the concentration can be controlled as you like. You can have multiple experiences with one capsule and find the one that suits you best.

Next, turn the joystick. I prefer hot coffee, so I turn it to the red direction. If you like room temperature, you can turn it to the blue direction.

Next, we will start making coffee. Watching the coffee slowly flowing out, does the aroma overflow the screen? It is worth mentioning that the small coffee machine has a professional level of 15 bar. The taste and flavor of the coffee made are comparable to those of many ready-made coffees in stores. The thick layer of oil foam on the surface also means that the coffee capsules have high-quality raw materials and production technology.

The two coffee capsules I received are made of high-quality Arabica coffee beans, so the taste is guaranteed. In addition, the fresher the coffee powder, the tastier the coffee. The interior of this coffee capsule is filled with nitrogen, which can better preserve the coffee. In layman's terms, it is like pausing the time of the coffee and freezing it. How can it taste bad?

Compared with traditional automatic and semi-automatic coffee machines, the one capsule per cup of coffee method avoids the trouble of secondary pollution and oxidation and deterioration of coffee beans affecting the taste. The standardized assembly line production of coffee capsules makes it difficult for novices to make mistakes when using it for the first time.

The machine stops automatically after the production is completed. This process takes only about 1 minute, so you can let it make coffee while washing up in the morning without delaying either.

After making the coffee, don't worry if you find that some coffee has overflowed. The drip tray and the drip fence are designed to be separated, which is very convenient to clean.

In addition to the Americano shown above, it can also make a variety of fancy coffees, which is also a major feature of Dolce Gusto. You only need to add one more milk powder capsule, and the operation steps are exactly the same as black coffee. The one in the picture above is made with Latte Macchiato. Isn't it clear that the layers are as good as those of a professional barista? It didn't take much more time to add one more capsule, and it took only about two minutes in total.

In addition to the Americano shown above, it can also make a variety of fancy coffees, which is also a major feature of Dolce Gusto. You only need to add one more milk powder capsule, and the operation steps are exactly the same as black coffee. The one in the picture above is made with Latte Macchiato. Isn't it clear that the layers are as good as those of a professional barista? It didn't take much more time to add one more capsule, and it took only about two minutes in total.

Summary: For people who like to drink coffee but don't have time to make it, the Doquix coffee machine can make fragrant coffee in a very short time, and the taste will not be as dry as instant coffee. When friends come to my house, the 800ML water tank capacity is just enough. If you are interested, you may want to consider it~