I’ve always liked pretty things. They just have a way of making me feel like bad things can fade away in the background. 

Because of this, I love attending big events at work. I don’t have to be sitting in the front row. The production work actually feels “prettier” to me – getting automatic backstage passes in the speakers’ breakrooms or seeing the bright mirrors with makeup laid out in front. And there’s always that sleek coffee capsule machine at the corner of the room.

If the staff was friendly, I’d ask them if they could help me with a cup. I’d stare at everything from start to finish – choosing the pod from a row of different colors, inserting it inside the coffee machine, and seeing the silent process of coffee brewing from such a tiny thing. 

How could such a small thing do everything in mere minutes? The experience always felt so premium. But that’s the problem, though. It was premium. I loved coffee but I only knew how to buy it. For sure, it would look beautiful at a kitchen table, but I couldn’t work out the buttons, and the price point, for both the few pods available and the machine itself, was something I didn’t even want to think about. 

But then the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Genio S Machine Range came about. For a reasonable price, this coffee machine can be used even by casual coffee lovers like me. 

You don’t believe me? These 4 easy steps will help convince you. 

Step 1: Fill it with water

This is easily one of the more obvious steps, but always the one I overlook. The water has to come from somewhere, so don’t forget to fill the water container at the back of the coffee machine. 

Step 2: Choose the size, temperature, and espresso boost level

The NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Genio S Plus comes with 7 size selections that you can adjust by turning the LED control ring. You can also adjust the temperature from cold to super hot – just to make sure you get everything you need, from a glass of cold brew for work or a warm mug during rainy days. As a plus, you can also control your espresso boost level thanks to its 15-bar high-pressure system. 

What this means is you can create up to 30 premium coffee creations, exactly the way you like them at any moment. 

Step 3: Insert your pod

You can enjoy a choice of any of these high-quality Dolce Gusto drinks: Cafe Au Lait, Americano, Espresso, Espresso Intenso, Cappuccino, Lungo, Chococino, Grande Intenso. 

For newbies like me, you’ll learn interesting things like the fact some pods come in twos – milk first and coffee after.  With this coffee machine, you’ll be free to explore other ways to brew different coffee capsules.

Step 4: Enjoy your perfect espresso

In less than a minute, you can enjoy your perfect creation. Plus, even if you forget to switch your machine off before leaving, it has an eco mode which will automatically turn the machine off after one minute of inactivity. This machine has an A rating in energy consumption.

Make sure to dispose of your coffee pods properly though. And careful! It’s hot. 

The Genio S Basic retails for P6,999, while the Genio S Plus retails for P8,499. This is available at Lazada, Loopy, and Shopee.

But as a special treat, you can get this affordable machine at their introductory prices in the Lazada Birthday Sale! Get 20% off with the Genio S Basic at P5,599 and the Genio S Plus at only P6,799!

So what are you waiting for? Get that pretty kitchen table accent at an affordable price; add the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Genio S to your cart now and check out on March 27, 2021!

– Rappler.com