Nespresso Citiz Coffee Machine by De'Longhi for Original Coffee Pods, Italian Inspired Espresso, Quality Coffee, Starter Capsule Set Included, EN167.B, Black

After 1 month's use, still very pleased with this purchase. The machine looks very elegant, and came attractively boxed and well-protected in a presentation pack, with a sample pack of 14 Nespresso pods of various flavours. We have experimented with these and other brands and strengths of compatible pod, and decided on our favourite (Sainsbury's Columbian - about half the price of the Nespresso branded pods). There are 2 settings for the quantity of coffee dispensed - espresso (about 40ml) and lungo (about 110ml). We prefer the latter. These are controlled by the 2 buttons on top of the machine, which also switch on the machine, and have further functions when cleaning etc. The instructions also say you can adjust the serving amounts to your taste using the buttons, but for us the factory settings seem fine. Operation is simple and straightforward. . After ensuring the water reservoir is sufficiently full, you press the LH button on top of the machine to switch on, and after a very short wait, the flashing light goes full on, indicating the machine is ready to use. Open the top lever, and drop a fresh pod in. Don't forget to put a cup under the dispenser! Closing the lever (a firm push) sets the pod and perforates it so the water can be forced through. You then select the size of serving desired - LH button for espresso, RH button for lungo. The drink is dispensed immediately (takes about 10 seconds for the lungo). We were aware of some comments that the serving was not hot enough, but it seems fine to us (who wants to burn their mouth on a scalding drink?). The used pod drops into a removable drawer underneath when you next open the lever, leaving the mechanism free for the next pod. The drawer holds about 8-10 used pods, and is easy to remove, empty and clean when full. The transparent removable water receptacle at the back of the machine holds plenty of water for 10 lungo servings, and it is easy to see when a top-up is needed. We are using bottled water because the tap water in our area is particularly hard, and we want to reduce limescaling. Volvic seems to be widely recommended, as it is said to have the right balance of minerals for taste. All in all, a very worthwhile purchase. Can't comment on reliability, or life, but we are very pleased so far. It's not the cheapesat coffee machine, but also isn't by any means the most expensive, and the Amazon price was very good for this model.

Should have bought one of these years ago. I always thought Nespresso coffee machines were too expensive. I have wasted much more than the cost of my new Delongi Nespresso machine on simply inferior machines. The Delongi Citiz is a beautifully made quality machine and makes superb coffee. The machine is so neat and compact with a decent capacity water tank. Don't waste your money on anything else, if you want a Nespresso original pod machine just get one now because you will ultimately end up with one anyhow, so you have been warned.

This is an excellent coffee machine. Easy to use and importantly, easy to keep clean. Great range of pods and if you go for a frother machine as well you have the full package.

Great value for money, trusted product and delivered to your home Fantastic

I bought this as a gift for my daughter, she loves the pink color and thinks it makes excellent coffee. She made the pistachio vanilla and loved it!

Was skeptical as I use a Bambino Plus with a separate grinder for coffee - this would not come close, and it doesn’t with Nespresso pods which are all weak and cheap in my personal opinion. We use L’Or pods for Nespresso instead, esp Ultimo 13 or the flavoured ones and it makes nearly as good as a grinder esp when using two pods. We don’t use it as often as the grinder but it’s also helped us get ready faster in the mornings with kids when you need a quick fix. The temp of the coffee isn’t as hot as you may like so might need to heat up the milk more if you take it with milk. Overall, amazing bit of kit!

I’m so pleased with this machine. It’s so easy to use and I’m enjoying delicious coffee once again.. The coffee tastes amazing whether it’s an espresso or a Longo. I must now order more coffee pods.

Lovely product. Great size and nice pure white colour, very compact and easy to fit under upper cabinets on a kitchen side. Compatible with many brands of pods and overall great value for money. Would recommend.

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