De'Longhi Eletta, Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Cappuccino and Espresso Maker, ECAM 44.660.B, 2 liters, Black

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If however you are really fussy on this part, then there are plenty of semi-automatic machines, which allow you to manually handle this part. Read More: What is the best bean to cup coffee machine in the UK? My Verdict On The Eletta ECAM44.660.b Cleaning cycles and descaling are important to maintain a long life for your machine, so fortunately they’re simple to complete. Also the removable milk carafe that we mentioned earlier makes the job much easier, as it’s almost always the milk that’s going to cause problems fastest if left without cleaning after making drinks.

As it’s a cappuccino maker, the Eletta has an automatic function for creating creamy milk for both cappuccinos and lattes. The milk container is detachable, so it can be removed and put straight into the fridge for next time.Next up it’s time to position your cup underneath the spout, or cups if you are making two coffees. The double spout will really save you time if you tend to make a couple of drinks. The positioning of the spout is also key here. You can slide the spout up and down, and you’ll want it to be as close to the cup as possible. As the liquid falls into the cup, if it splashes from a great height, you won’t get as creamier a cup as when it just slides in nicely. So be sure to lower the spout as much as possible. The brewing unit is easily removed from the machine, which makes keeping it clean and hygienic incredibly easy. This is a nice touch, as any build up in there can really impact on the taste of the coffee.

De’Longhi is one of the most well-known companies in the realm of high-quality espresso makers, and for good reason- they know how to make a great coffee maker, and the Eletta is no exception. When it comes to producing the drinks, the Eletta has the LatteCrema System. This is a special way to make the milk that will accompany many of the drinks it makes. Basically, it is specially designed to create the perfect creamy milk for your drinks, whichever one you select. 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 Next it is time to select your drink. There is a ‘Cappuccino’ button just below the LED display on the top of the machine, simply press that and it will use the preset settings to produce your drink – the milk will start to be dispensed while the beans are being ground, and then the coffee will be brewed directly into your cup or glass to produce your drink. The whole process takes around 45 seconds – that’s it. Ultimately, to make a cappuccino all you need to do is position your cup and push the Cappuccino button… You can also choose how many drinks you would like to make by pressing either the ‘one cup’ or ‘two cup button’. I won’t insult your intelligence to tell you which buttons on the display these are – suffice to say it is intuitive!

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Yes the De Longhi Ecam44 660 B Eletta comes with a full 2 year UK based warranty. Although you shouldn’t need to call on it, as this is a product built to last. The average life span is 8-10 years. Reasons I wouldn’t recommend

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. If you’re a coffee lover who appreciates the convenience of a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine and values the quality of the coffee it produces, then the ECAM44.660.B is a solid choice. Conclusion So far, the features are similar to those found on cheaper models such as the Gaggia Brera or Delonghi’s own Esam 4000.b. Unlike these machines, however, the you can adjust the automatic milk frothing depending on the type of coffee you want. By using the “Milk Menu” button, you can cycle between: De’Longhi excels in providing a true bean to cup brewing experience. All you need to do is select your favourite roasted coffee beans and place them in the hopper. The hopper is airtight and will keep your coffee fresh and flavorful as long as the lid remains closed. If that is all you want to use this machine for, that’s absolutely fine, but there is much more that it can do. Other than the large range of drinks that you can make (you can select these from the menu on the display – the machine will take care of everything else), you can also customise the machine to make your perfect coffee.

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Frequently Asked Questions How Long does the Delonghi Eletta ECAM44.660.B Take to Make an Espresso? 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. With that said, if you just want to drink espresso then a cheaper option may provide better value. There’s also the ECAM 23.460 which has fewer features, but makes automatic cappuccino. What do Buyers Say?