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Nescafe Dolce Gusto Lumio NCU600 review

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Lumio NCU600

CHOICE Expert Rating

49%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls with lever on top of unit for hot and cold water. Lever will automatically return to stop position at the end of coffee delivery.
  • Easy to wipe over black plastic exterior as there is very little entrapment for dirt to built up.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor result for frothing milk using milk capsules.
  • Borderline result for coffee temperature consistency.
  • Need to remove spent capsule after each use as there is no waste storage.
  • Coffee can splash during delivery.

Type

Machine type
Capsule

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
49%
Taste test score
40%
Ease of use score
84%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
50%
Measured heat-up time
25 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
29 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
87%
Brand satisfaction score
78%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$99.00

Specifications

Capsule type
Nescafe Dolce Gusto
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
37 x 18 x 19
Weight (kg)
2.5
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine and literature.
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
N/A
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
Yes (TerraCycle)
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
N/A
Jug for milk frothing
N/A
Milk frothing
Requires milk-based capsules

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