Docle gusto coffee machine

[AndyT77]

Any good?

[DoctorX]

No, vending machine coffee. Buy a Nespresso if you want a pod machine, no comparison.

[AndyT77]

Thanks, some friends mentioned this also. I suppose George Clooney wouldn't put his name to something naff.

[dazco]

The Gusto makes fine drinks, and you can buy them from many places.

[bobby_vimto]

Celebrities would put their name to almost any product where there's money being offered - hell, most stars would turn up for the opening of a crisp packet if you threw enough £'ss so never assume a celebrity endorsement is any sign of quality. However, I don't think the Gusto is that bad a wee machine - it's relatively cheap & if you pick the right pods then the coffee is actually fairly decent. I don't think some of the milky ones are 100% (just not bad)but if your taste is more stronger then there are quite a few good options, especially the espresso. Always down to personal taste in the end.

It's still much cheaper than going to Starsucks or Costupackets. I'm even quite enjoying the McD's drive thru stuff at the moment - taste buds must be knackered or they have improved the product.

[eastsider]

I had one for several years - I like strong black coffee/espresso not milky stuff. The Gusto is ok, I mostly used the Lungo or Espresso pods. In my opinion though the drink often has a slightly bitter aftertaste - its acceptable compared to instant but when I've tasted Nespresso that is much nicer.

If you want pod get a Nespresso. I've invested in a bean to cup machine (low end one still £260 from Amazon) and a hasbean subscription - very happy. Running costs lower than pods if you drink alot, so can justify higher cost of machine over several years.

[dazco]

bobby_vimto said:

Celebrities would put their name to almost any product where there's money being offered - hell, most stars would turn up for the opening of a crisp packet if you threw enough £'ss so never assume a celebrity endorsement is any sign of quality. However, I don't think the Gusto is that bad a wee machine - it's relatively cheap & if you pick the right pods then the coffee is actually fairly decent. I don't think some of the milky ones are 100% (just not bad)but if your taste is more stronger then there are quite a few good options, especially the espresso. Always down to personal taste in the end.

It's still much cheaper than going to Starsucks or Costupackets. I'm even quite enjoying the McD's drive thru stuff at the moment - taste buds must be knackered or they have improved the product.

I have championed Mcd's coffee for ages.

[Laurel Green]

dazco said:

I have championed Mcd's coffee for ages.

I had one a couple of weeks ago and very nice it was too.

[hairyben]

I'd go for a ESE machine and have the option of a wide range of pods or loose coffee.