Making a Cappuccino using my Dolce Gusto Piccolo espresso machine

[klarinetta]

This is a huge cappuccino. Here in Iceland Cappuccino is no more than 5-6oz

[TheZontania]

I clicked 'dislike' for this video for the simple reason that you have put music on it which prevents the viewer from evaluating the noise of the machine during operation. Also, you seem to take some time before doing the actions which makes it harder to calculate the total time needed to brew a cup of coffee. I am still not convinced that these machines are worth their money as I can make a cafe crema using my instant coffee, an aerolatte machine and some hot water.

[gabrielsl]

@TheZontania Hello there. Thanks for your comment. Actually, if you look closely there's a red light flashing on the left side, that's why I'm waiting before starting the process. When it turns green, you can start making your coffee. That's the time for the machine to heat up when you turn it on. After that it is pretty fast.

About the noise, the machine is quite quiet.

I think it was worth the money. The capsules are a bit expensive, but the espresso is excelent!

Hope it helped!

[TheZontania]

@gabrielsl Thanks for your reply. I have watched several videos today and can say that the Nespresso machines are probably the quietest of the lot with the exception of one brand that is not on sale in this country. I am feeling worried though because Nespresso owners who have had their machines for a couple of years are reporting leakages and gradual deterioration of the coffee supply system. I am in two minds about going for a Nespresso. My research continues!

[TheZontania]

@gabrielsl Can you please tell me if you wanted to make a mug of coffee and you just let more water pass through the pod, would that coffee taste as strong as McDonald's coffee? I hate McD's coffee, I find it impossibly strong and 6 packs of sugar later and lots of milk, I still struggle to drink it. I usually take 1 heaped tsp of instant coffee with half a mug of water and the rest of milk. Would you be so kind as to try and describe the coffee strength? Thanks in advance.

[gabrielsl]

@TheZontania I've had my machine for over a year and it hasn't had any problems yet! But notice that this one here is the Dolce Gusto, and not Nespresso. Nespresso coffee is way better, truly. I don't like McDonald's coffee either, and neither Starbucks', they're simply not strong enough for me! The advantage of these machines is that they have several types of coffee pods, including an intense espresso that's very good, so you can buy pods that suit your taste better.

[cckyky]

Essas duas cápsulas que você usou são vendidas em kits separados ou fazem parte do kit para capuccino?

These two capsules that you put to make a drink, are only sold separately or comes in the same kit for capuccino?

[gabrielsl]

@cckyky Olá. Obrigado pelo comentário. Então, as capsulas são vendidas separadamente. São vendidas caixas com capsulas para capuccino, para expresso, mochoccino, etc. Sempre estão lançando novos sabores. Qualquer coisa, é só perguntar.

[efthlouk]

hi! i have a question: what if you don't choose to use all the contents of a capsule. What do you do then? Can they be reused or something?

[iOtameganeKun]

Do the capsules tell the coffee machine what to make?

[chairday]

Color of this coffee like solvable coffe

[TheEliasPotter]

HELP ME !! I cant get the watrer to flow !!?? I turn it on and do the steps, but there is no water/coffe coming !!! HELP ME !!

[PetarRyan]

ahahh i just make capuccino and im drinking it and its super

[deathlykissxxx]

just the piccolo and cant get it to work can any1 help me please.



[einarknutsen]

@deathlykissxxx well, you hook it, put the cable in the wall. then u put in the capsels, then u turn it on and wait for ca. 5 min. then u start making it, (needs 5 min for water to heat up) i have the circolo tho, i dunno with piccolo but ;just tryin to help :D

[chinoytheman]

I have a question, how would you know when to "stop" the water from flowing? I know it will depend on your preference, but I see a lot of trial and errors then. Does the machine come with the drinking glass? Coz i saw from the box of capsules that there is a picture on where the milk should end (like where is 50ml as compared to 75ml) but what if you are using your own drinking glass? thanks for your time. great video btw

[gabrielsl]

@chinoytheman

Hello there,

Thank you for commenting. Yes, you are right. There are some standards specs for preparing the drinks. I think the only Dolce Gusto that doesn't come with a cup is the Piccolo one, all others come with a "free" drinking glass. I usually make my drinks using my own glass, after a while, you get the hang of it.

There is, though, this new Dolce Gusto Creativa, with a LCD and some digital stuff. It drops the exact amount of water for your drinks.

[gabrielsl]

@chinoytheman

But it is as you said, it goes on your own taste. I like to drink some lungo expresso, so I just let the water flow a little bit more using an intense coffee pod. My brother likes more milk then coffee, so he does it his way.

There are, of course, some cup and other stuff to sell at the website.

Hope it helped and thanks for you comment!

[mmariaervilha]

thanks for posting that video. i'm really willing to buy one of these, but my husband is alergic to lactose and nestlé doesn't offer an alternative for dolce gusto machines. do you think it's possible to use lactose-free powdered milk for the drinks where it is needed? do you know what process the machine does to have the milk capsule to be this creamy? thanks!

[gabrielsl]

@mmariaervilha Hello there,

There's an alternative, the Nespresso machines, but they only make coffee.

I don't think I've seen any lactose-free capsule yet, and I just checked the website to be sure and there isn't anything there about it. They keep releasing new stuff and new pods every now and then, but I wouldn't count on that.

The thing about reusing the capsules is kinda dangerous. You may take the original coffee or milk out and then try to put back some other stuff you want, like the

[gabrielsl]

@mmariaervilha

lactose-free powdered milk. It might work, but you have to be careful about the pressure and everything.

I've seen some people reusing the capsule, replacing its content. There are some videos here on youtube that you may want to check out. Just search for dolce gusto recovery capsules, or something like that...

To be this creamy I think it's only about the quality of the milk used. What I know is that they use this thermal block system.

Thanks for commenting! :)

[meknowne89]

Hi, nice review. We're planning to buy a Dolce Gusto but we're still torn apart whether to get the unit you're showing on this video or whether to invest a little bit more money to get a more expensive unit. What would be your recommendation since you're already using this Piccolo one? Thanks

[gabrielsl]

@meknowne89 Hello there. Thanks for the comment.

This one handles my needs very well. The only difference between this one and the other ones is the capacity of the water resevoir. I don't find that that's a problem, at least for me.

There is, though, this new Dolce Gusto Creativa, with a LCD and some digital stuff. Maybe that one is worth the extra investment, although they use the same capsules. One that it is definetely better, is the Nespresso machine. The coffee, people say, is way better!

[bolsiki]

every capsule for one usage ? can i use many time if there is still cofe in capsuel ?

[gabrielsl]

@bolsiki Actually the coffee doesn't end... the capsule is filled with ground roasted coffee, so you can use it more times before taking it off the machine, but it won't taste so good, for sure. The thing that you don't want to take it off and then put it back again is because it pierces the capsule and if you use it again, it may make a different hole and the pressure will make the water spill all over the place throught the previous one... and it will make a mess lol

[uky0chan]

so you have to use multiple pods to make drinks?

sounds exspensiv

[gabrielsl]

@uky0chan A bit. But only some of the drinks need two. For an espresso is just one. But yet, a little bit expensive...

[Milio80]

Two capsules for make this???? Mmmmm Bad!

[espressomachineman]

@Milio80

Hahaha, how else do you think they get the milk and the coffee for drinks that require both? Put them in the same pod?  Use your brain my friend.

[LivinoLopes]

Provei o "cappuccino", estava muito bom.

[GuiSL89]

Very good! I would love to buy such a machine =)

[marianadmpontes1]

C'est capucciono m'avis très bon! J'veux le boire :) Avec ce music, je reste avec le faim. Baises.