What is Dolce Gusto Coffee?

Dolce Gusto is a brand of single-serve coffee machines and coffee capsules system made by Nestlé and launched in 2006.

It’s designed to make café-style wide variety drinks at home quickly and easily.

From our bold espressos, to indulgent hot chocolates and frothy latte macchiatos. This is coffee that will amaze your taste buds, transporting you to your favourite coffee shop from your living room.

It uses proprietary, hermetically-sealed “smart capsules” in combination with Dolce Gusto machines to deliver both hot and cold drinks at the touch of a button. This is the Modern Art of Coffee.

How It Works?

High-Pressure System:

Dolce Gusto machines, manufactured by brands like Krups and De’Longhi, operate at up to 15 bars of pressure—comparable to professional coffee machines.

They have already published series models: Genio S, Mini Me, and Genio Touch . This high pressure extracts rich flavors and creates a smooth, velvety crema.

Proprietary Capsules:

Each capsule contains responsibly sourced, high-quality roast and ground coffee.

The “smart capsule” technology automatically adjusts pressure for each beverage, ensuring optimal extraction and taste.

Many world-class coffee brands offer Dolce Gusto-compatible pods, like Nescafé, Starbucks, Belmio, Café René, Caffè Borbone, Columbus Café & Co, Costa, Il Caffè Italiano, Kaffekapslen, Oquendo, and many more.

Multi-Beverage Options:

The system isn’t limited to coffee. Some drinks require a single capsule, while others use two—one for coffee or chocolate, and one for milk powder.

The market has a wide beverage variety with Dolce Gusto, offering over 50 different drink options, including:

• Espresso and Black Coffees: Choices like Americano, Lungo, and Espresso Intenso.
• Milk-Based Coffees: Favorites such as cappuccinos, latte macchiatos, and flat whites.
• Cold Drinks: Many machines can prepare iced versions of select beverages.
• Other Hot Beverages: Options like rich hot chocolates (e.g., Chococino, KitKat flavors) and a range of teas.
• Limited edition: Pods featuring signature Starbucks drinks are also available.

Customization and Ease of Use

Customizable Drinks: Machines often include a control lever or automatic settings to personalize drink strength and water volume.

Automatic models can be set to the recommended intensity levels indicated on the capsule packaging for perfect results.

Convenience: The system is designed for speed and simplicity, letting you create café-quality drinks in seconds with minimal cleanup.

Another great point: the market has adapters that let you use Nespresso coffee pods in a Dolce Gusto machine.