All in all I can honestly say this is an awesome machine and would be a great addition to any kitchen. As coffee machines go, the Delonghi Eletta is capable of producing smooth consistent espressos as well as a range of other coffees such as Latte, Macchiatos and Cappuccinos. If you want to recreate the coffee-shop experience without leaving the house, the Sage Barista Express is definitely an option to consider. With its built-in grinder, ground coffee dispenser, extensive customisation settings and steam pipe for milk frothing, this model provides the satisfaction of producing your own espresso. A few of the online comments you can find do mention that drinks such as Flat White that have a large amount of milk in, can be warm as opposed to hot. If you're looking for one of the best bean-to-cup machines and can afford high price tag, the PrimaDonna Soul is an excellent option. For automatic espresso and cappuccino making at a more reasonable price, however, then you might want to look at the Eletta ECAM44.660.b. Overview of Features But there’s more to this machine than that. You get a great crema on top of your espressos – creamy and rich-tasting, plus beautiful to look at. Then there’s the milk – for a fully automated machine you get a pleasing amount of control over your milk and it really does a great job at creating light microfoam – as good as any machine that I’ve tried.

The machine will also only grind the exact amount needed for each drink so that you’ll never waste a single coffee bean. This, in turn, keeps the beans fresh and helps them maintain their flavour profile in a whole-bean form.

You can use Take 3 as many times as you want as long as you have the available credit on your Account The De longhi Ecam 44 660 b is a well built machine and therefore does not require much maintenance other than the regular cleaning advised above. Other Key Features Brand. We always recommend buying a coffee machine based on the quality of the model – not just because it’s made by a popular brand. Even so, there are some bean-to-cup coffee machine brands with a reputation for producing high-quality models. Examples include Delonghi, Melitta, Sage by Heston Blumenthal and Jura. De’Longhi (the company) was founded in 1902, in Italy, by the family of the same name. They started off making industrial parts in their workshop before moving on to make heaters and air conditioners.

The fact you can use either fresh beans or ground coffee ensures you can use whatever brand of coffee you prefer.Additional information can be found in the Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) and Further Relevant Information. Quite possibly the best feature of this particular machine is that it gives you the option to create a completely personalized espresso drink. From simple Americanos to more complicated drinks, the precision setting knobs and preset mix ratios make it easy to make any cafe beverage that you could ever think of. Buy It Direct Ltd is a limited company registered in England. Registered number 04171412. Registered office: Unit A Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UA.