De'Longhi Espresso Machines

De'Longhi provides a wide range of espresso machines for all tastes. Automatic models can create the perfect hot or cold beverage at the touch of a button, with hassle free technology, while the manual machines are for those who want to savour the art of coffee making by crafting their own drink to perfection.

De'Longhi Espresso Machines

What is an Espresso?

A well-made espresso has an underlying dark liquid topped with a nut-colored crema, consisting of micro bubbles. This steam pressured method of making coffee has its origin in Italy over 100 years ago and grew in popularity around the world due to its quick preparation and intense flavour. Espresso is the foundation for all other coffee drinks such as Cappuccinos and Lattes.

What is an Espresso Machine?

To produce this thick, concentrated coffee an espresso machine brews pressurized water at above 90° of temperature (but below 100°), through tightly packed ground coffee. Many different types of designs have been invented to produce the Espresso, they can either be manual or they can be automatic, depending on the level of input wanted when making the perfect hot beverage.

How to Choose the Right Espresso Machine?

When it comes to choosing the right De'Longhi espresso machine you must decide the level of involvement you want in the coffee making experience, whether you want touch-of-a-button efficiency or a more creative hands-on experience:

- Automatic espresso machines are designed for hassle-free use. They require minimum effort with built in water reservoirs, timers, and integrated coffee grinders. There are a number of different automatic machines to choose from including the Maestosa range with its state of the art technology and striking design; the intuitive technology of the PrimaDonna and Dinamica ranges or the pure simplicity of the Magnifica machines.

- Manual Espresso machines are for those who want to experience the art of coffee making, offering greater control over the coffee brewing process and the opportunity to master their skills in creating Latte Art.

How to Make a Good Espresso?

In order to make the perfect Espresso with one of De'Longhi manual espresso machines such as the Dedica, or the La Specialista, a single shot should take around 18-23 seconds with around 10 grams of coffee beans. Make sure the filter is clean and dry and use freshly ground coffee for best flavour. Tamp the coffee evenly and not too tightly. When it comes to fully automatic coffee machines there is no need to worry about preparation anymore: with just the touch of a button the perfect espresso is instantly prepared in seconds. Premium models such as Primadonna", Dinamica and other ranges allow you to set bean grind, coffee length and other settings depending on your personal taste, for ultimate coffee perfection.

How to Clean an Espresso Machine

De'Longhi automatic bean-to-cup machines equipped with LatteCrema Hot or Cool have an integrated one-touch self-cleaning function of the milk carafe, as well as a built-in descaling option. With the manual espresso machines we recommend regular descaling. In order to keep your machine working at its best De'Longhi has a range of care and maintenance products available, such as De'Longhi EcoMulticlean, water filters and Softballs and De'Longhi EcoDeCalk.