La Specialista Opera EC9555.M, Espresso Coffee Machine with Integrated Coffee Grinder, Cold Brew Function, Milk Frothing Wand, Includes Welcome Set Accessories, Black

My Sage Barista Express has been a sturdy work-horse for over 9-years but spares for the original grinder are no longer available so it was time for a new machine. The Sage machine was superb but did have some foibles; the most annoying being how particular it was to any variation in the beans. Even the weather could alter the grind to the extent that I wasted at least 2 espressos to get the settings right again! I decided I'd try something new and the Delonghi appeared to be a bargain, so I placed my order. I've had it around a week now and have almost got used to the slightly different brew process and feel able to review. Probably easiest if I run through the process commenting on the way. 1 - Bean Hopper - Not removable (unlike the Sage) so I tend to chuck in enough beans for a couple of cups at a time, incase there is a request for decaf etc. 2 - Grinder - Seems to grind well and consistently. Surprised to find that I'm grinding towards the coarse end of the settings 6/8 (Sage was always towards the fine end 3/16). Dosing level has lots of fine adjustment. Included Dosing & Tamping Guide keeps everything tidy. (I bought an aftermarket one for the Sage, which was really messy without it). 3 - Grouphead - feels good quality. Portafilters are narrower and deeper than on the Sage. They are shaped nicely to fit the tamper and this stops over compression of the coffee. Also have a lip which allows you to judge whether the dose level is correct. On the downside the extra depth seems to mean more friction on the puck when emptying into a knock-box and a bit of extra force is required. I find it's better to empty straight after making coffee, whereas with the Sage I'd empty before making the next one with no issue. IGNORE WHAT THE DELONGHI SPEC SAYS - THE PORTAFILTERS ARE SINGLE SKIN NON-PRESSURISED! I nearly ordered aftermarket ones after reading the spec but glad I waited until it arrived! 4 - Brewing - I always run a shot through the empty Grouphead to pre-heat and wash through before making my double-shot espresso. With the Sage this was easy and foolproof as the Grinder had a Single/Double Shot selection while there are two separate buttons for Single/Double Shot Pour. Basically leave the grinder alone and just pour a single shot through the empty portafilter. On the Delonghi the Single/Double Shot selector works both the Grinder and Pour, so I've now ground a single shot of coffee a number of times after warming the Grouphead. And as usual Two-Singles don't make a Double! Lesson gradually being learnt - warm the portafilter with a double! There are three Temp Settings, I just use the hottest at the moment. I haven't used the Long Black setting yet as I drink espresso and my wife and daughters are flat-white/cappuccino or latte drinkers. 5 - Steam Wand - not as articulated as on the Sage BUT insulated so doesn't immediately bake-on milk to the outside of the wand when removed from the jug. Much nicer to keep clean and good pressure. 6 - Extras - extra stand to lift espresso cups closer to the Grouphead (nice feature), Rubber Grouphead & Tamper holder (works nicely), little cubby-hole on top of the machine to keep spare portafilter etc. (haven't noticed any cup-warming effect because of this). 7 - ON/OFF Switch - a small thing but just slightly annoying! It's hidden at the lower, back corner of the left-hand side of the machine and requires a push in to turn on and a push in to turn off. Compared to the Sage Power Button on the front panel this is a complete faff, and if you don't turn it off and the machine goes to sleep you have to push it in to turn it off and then push it in again to turn it on, and sometimes it makes you repeat the process to punish you for not switching off after making your coffee! OVERALL: Compared to the Barista Express there appear to be bigger steps between each grind setting, but much more scope to fine-tune the dose. So a little bit Swings and Roundabouts. Removable Hopper would have been nice, even better would be two-hoppers like on their Rivela B2C Machine. Seems a lot more consistent in brewing than the Barista Express, haven't had to change the settings much at all since the initial dialing in, even when changing from caff to de-caff beans. Seems a little odd compared to the Sage to be on the coarse side of the middle setting, and dosing at 14/40 on the scale. But I guess it's a bit like clothing, ignore the number, if it fits and looks good, it fits and looks good. Don't put it back because you don't like the size number! The Coffee is Good and Repeatable. Silly On/Off switch won't put me off. Recommended.

Very easy to use, coffee like a pro

Looks amazing and, more importantly, makes lovely coffee. It takes time but is definitely worth the effort. Spend a little time doing your homework regarding functionality and recommendations for use but we love it. Highly recommended

First coffee machine purchase, and this was a solid intro (especially during Amazon sales). Coffee-making is straightforward once you dial in the grind size/quantity for your beans—took some trial and error, but the results are worth it. Tip: Read the manual! Holding the brew button to program water/coffee amounts is a game-changer for consistency. From Cup to Cup Haven’t tested the milk frother yet, but the grinder and customization options impress. One quirk: Mine leaks a bit of water from the tank into the drip tray when idle. A friend’s doesn’t, so might be a defect. Still, zero regrets—excited to experiment with new beans. Great entry into home espresso if you’re patient with setup.

I spent ages looking at different coffee machines, and eventually came to purchase this one. Some of the other brands are over complicated and too many fancy options/buttons when at the end of the day it just makes coffee, which this machine does perfectly Makes such smooth and fresh coffee compared to buying at your Costa or Starbuck. Once you get the grind size and dosage right for how you like it, you'll get consistent barista quality coffee at home, and it takes about 2 minutes. The milk steam wand is a nice touch, as long as you kind of know what you're doing and know the difference between latte & cappuccino milk you'll get great coffee every time. My only gripe with the wand is it doesn't pull out too far from the machine so can be a little awkward depending on what size milk jug you're using. (I bought a 600ML jug compared to the 300ML mug it comes with, as it makes it a lot easier to steam milk without worrying about spilling) The dosage and tamper aids are great, allows you to get your coffee grinds neat and flat every time which is idealy for getting the correct pressure. Overall very happy with the purchase, the colour of the machine looks great and it is very user friendly, with a little trial and error.

I originally rated this as excellent. However, since my initial review I've had to send it back for the 2nd repair in 10 months! This is simply not good enough for quite an expensive consumer product. The first time I contacted DeLonghi support they were very responsive. Second time round, I couldn't contact technical support by phone and the virtual chat took nearly an hour for anyone to respond. I did have an issue with the coffee machine 7 months after purchase and contacted De'Longhi technical support. They arranged for the machine to be picked up and I received it back fully repaired and working within 7 days, which was good customer service. However, when my machine experienced the same fault again only a few weeks after the initial repair, I found customer support very difficult and time consuming to contact. In summary, this coffee machine does make good coffee when it is working! However, having to send it back twice for repairs within 10 months is not good enough. Based on the reliability I've experienced, I cannot recommend this coffee machine. I suspect DeLonghi have placed a greater emphasis on the styling of their products over build quality and reliability. I have owned 3 different DeLonghi bean to cup machines over the last 10 years, but my next purchase will definitely be an alternative supplier.

Seems a bit daunting at first sight. Having the appliance for the last few weeks has allowed us to get a good idea of the quality we are looking for. The coffee machine will allow you to make great tasting coffee, depending on your choice of flavour preference and bean profiles. Looks great too!

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Ottima macchina da caffè delonghi!!!

Używam go kilka miesięcy. Zalety: -Kawa jest bardzo dobra, smak i jakość pianki jak z droższych ekspresów. Mam też w domu automat Philipsa i ta sama kawa zaparzona w nim jest bardziej wodnista i słabsza. -Łatwe czyszczenie, duży zbiornik na wodę. Zaparzamy 6-8 kaw dziennie + spienianie i wystarczy raz na dzień uzupełnić ziarna, wodę i opróżnić tacę. -Szybko się nagrzewa. -Wygląda estetycznie a wyświetlacz jest czytelny i responsywny. Wady: -Ekspres wykonuje tylko 1 funkcje w danej chwili przez co trzeba czekać bezczynnie aż skonczy. Jest to denerwujące szczególnie gdy masz gości i chcesz szybko zrobić np 4 kawy bo w trakcie spieniania mleka nie można włączyć młynka i przygotować kolejnej porcji. Myślę że jest to błąd projektu bo młynek powinien być niezależny od spieniacza/zaparzacza a jednak nie da się używać tych 2 funkcji na raz. -Plastikowy pierścień regulujący grubość mielenia ziaren ma luz i sprawia wrażenie słabej jakości. -Wyświetlacz za szybko kasuje funkcję która wybrałeś i wraca do menu. Przykładowa sytuacja, chcesz zrobić latte, wybierasz funkcję, ustawiasz kolbę w młynku i w czasie jak mieli idziesz do lodówki nalać mleko do dzbanka. Wracasz po kilkunastu sekundach i znów musisz wybrać rodzaj napoju z menu bo ekspres sam uznał że nic nie wciskasz kilka sekund to trzeba się zresetować. -Taca się łatwo rysuje ale tak jest w większości ekspresów z polerowanej stali. Mimo drobnych wad polecam produkt.

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