I should mention the breadth of Nespresso capsules available, which take in pretty much every taste (including decaffeinated) and even special, flavoured capsules. To my mind, Nespresso has the best range of capsules for any pod coffee machine. The very first shot of espresso to come out of the CitiZ was slightly under the 40ml default. I’m assuming this is because the pump has to be primed first with water. After that, shot-after-shot came out at exactly the same level, regardless of the capsule I used. Using Nespresso’s coffee capsules, the Citiz coffee machine features simple, automatic and programmable controls. To load the coffee, just open the push/pull level and drop in your pod. Then simply hold one of the two dedicated buttons for tall or short glasses until the coffee reaches the right level for yours, and the machine will remember the amount for next time.

Nespresso Citiz Automatic Pod Coffee Machine with Milk

Although the Nespresso Pixie is the smallest machine in Nespresso’s original lineup, the CitiZ isn’t much bigger at 372 x 130 x 278mm. In particular, the footprint of the CitiZ is very similar to that of the Pixie, but the CitiZ is considerably taller. The Pixie is only able to take a larger mug by flipping up the hinged drip tray. Despite the tray being hinged for this purpose, any drips on the outside of the cup will end up on your kitchen surface; with the CitiZ, the drip tray is always available. Coffee quality

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It was the same for the lungo, too, with the 110ml being delivered consistently regardless of the capsule used. The compact design of the coffee machine has earned “The Red Dot” award for it. This coffee machine suits any interior design and is a space saver due to its’ convenient size.”

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Magimix Citiz and Milk Nespresso Coffee Machines have been slim-lined to take up even less room, without sacrificing efficiency and quality. This means you get the same great tasting coffee at the touch of a button, without the machine eating up precious worktop space. Measuring my shot of espresso, it was delivered at 60.1ºC, which is just about right: sufficiently hot, but cool enough to drink straight away. Some people complain about Nespresso machines not being hot enough – but this one, for certain, works at exactly the right temperature. With higher volumes of coffee, such as a lungo, the final temperature was a bit hotter at 73ºC – again, this is just about spot on. The main cup stand will take a mug of coffee, but there’s also a fold-down stand that’s designed for espresso cups, positioning the spout closer to your mug. It’s a neat design that can take quite tall mugs for lattes, too.Not all of us need the fanciest coffee machine, and if you just want something good-looking and easy to use that reliably dispenses espresso, the Nespresso CitiZ could well be for you. With its decent water capacity and clever design, including a fold-down cup stand, this is currently the best low-cost Nespresso machine available. Design and features If you change your mug, repeat the process for your new glass of choice. And with 19 bar pressure, the machine draws this full richness and aroma from the coffee grounds.