

The genio s is only available in white, which looks smart and modern accented with the black interface and cup rest, but other models in the genio range come in a few other colours. The diminutive size means you can take your pick of where to house it, working equally well on a shelf, worktop or under a low-ish cupboard there is no height issue with the top opening like with many similar machines, or any awkwardness in accessing the water tank at the back of the machine. We put the genio s through its paces to help you decide if it’s right for you – here’s our honest verdict.Īesthetically, the genio s is stylish and quite fun looking, with its curved lines and sleek rounded head. Nescafe Dolce Gusto pods are plentiful in terms of choice and availability – there are over 40 varieties to choose from at around 40p a pop – but happily many other independents and big brands like Costa, Starbucks and supermarket own pods are compatible with the genio s machine, giving you a world of choice. The genio s is a low cost machine in terms of initial outlay, but think about how much coffee you tend to drink and weigh up the cost of the pods accordingly. Of course, with Nespresso, Tassimo, Lavazza and Dolce Gusto all offering accessibly priced and ostensibly similar pod machines, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the coffee chaff and find the machine that best suits your needs, so it pays to do your research before you commit to buy – but the DeLonghi Nescafe dolce gusto genio s is a good place to start. With pod machines there is no tampering with intensity, temperature or other parameters: the real benefit of using an automatic pod machine is that it follows the exact specifications of the beverage every time. Though other coffee kits may offer higher functionality, this can come at the cost of convenience as well as to your pocket.


A pod machine takes the guesswork – well, any work – out of making your favourite hot drinks at home. The key here is consistency and reliability.
