Coffee matched to the brewing system

Choose capsules for a Dolce Gusto machine

Genio S Plus uses the Dolce Gusto capsule holder and follows the water-bar guidance printed on the drink pack. Original and Vertuo capsules do not fit.

The decision that matters

For milk drinks, verify whether the pack contains one capsule or a paired coffee-and-milk recipe.

Machines covered by this guide

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Krups NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S PlusKP340810 · service reference KP340810/4J0Documented market: FR/EU · KP340810/4J0 · 220–240 V

Coffee guidance by machine setup

Coffee that suits this machine

Recommendation for the exact modelKrups NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S PlusKP340810 · service reference KP340810/4J0

Required formatNESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules only

Useful roast profileChoose the drink capsule: espresso, long black coffee or a dedicated milk recipe

Grind or preparationFollow the bar setting shown on the capsule pack and select hot or cold water as indicated.

Do not useNespresso Original, Vertuo and loose coffee; none uses the Dolce Gusto capsule geometry.

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Why it suits this machine

The Genio S holder, seal and flow control are designed for Dolce Gusto capsules. Milk recipes may require the exact paired coffee and milk capsules.

Manufacturer-sourced examples

These are verified format examples, not a universal ranking. Availability differs by country.

NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto

Espresso

Dolce Gusto capsule · Espresso

Brazilian and Colombian Arabicas deliver a delicate, fruity espresso with pomegranate and roasted-walnut notes beneath a golden crema.

Source market: United Kingdom

The official NESCAFÉ page identifies this product as a Dolce Gusto capsule drink.Open manufacturer source ↗

Questions about coffee and machine fit

Can loose ground coffee be put in a Genio S capsule holder?

No recommendation is made for reusable or loose-coffee adapters. Use the dedicated capsule format documented by the manufacturer.