Comments on: De’Longhi Dedica Arte Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother for Espresso, Capuccino, Latte, 35 Ounce Water Tank, Silver, EC885M

By: Alana F

Alana F — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Best gift!
I bought this last year as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. He already had a really nice grinder, so I was looking for something without one but that still made good espresso. This thing works like a charm, and now I can make myself amazing lattes every morning too! 🙂 I was a barista for 7 years so I can be a bit picky about my coffee, but this is honestly an amazing value and creates great espresso for a small at-home machine. It’s very sleek on the counter, super easy to clean and wipe off, and it’s powerful for it’s size. It has a super easy self-cleaning system that you basically can set and forget when it’s time to descale, which is only every so often (depends on how often you use it). Now that I’ve been living with an espresso machine for a year, I don’t think I will ever go back, and would definitely repurchase this machine!

By: Edward A Cardenas

Edward A Cardenas — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Great Espresso Machine!
I was apprehensive of buying an espresso machine. I had read many reviews and knew this was a reputable brand! It didn’t disappoint. For the price it is a great espresso machine especially for a beginner like me. I was impressed with the quality and it is easy to use. Makes great espresso!

By: Karen Badalyan

Karen Badalyan — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Terrible coffee machine! Donât buy it!
Terrible coffee machine! Donât buy it!I bought it about 1.5 months ago and am very disappointed with this purchase. The milk frother stopped working. The steam is now very weak, and while heating the milk, the steam weakens until it stops completely. This means the milk stays unheated, and thereâs no more steam. Itâs impossible to froth milk properly for making lattes or cappuccinos. At first, I thought it was because the frother was clogged and needed cleaning. I bought the Delonghi-recommended cleaner, followed the cleaning instructions twice, but nothing changed. If company representatives read this message, I would like to return your coffee machine. It worked for just over a month and then broke. The frother doesnât produce steam.

By: Becca Bijou

Becca Bijou — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Takes practice
Update:I ordered some accessories from DeLonghi, including their âsignatureâ ground espresso blend so I could get a better sense of their idea of a perfect shot. I also experimented with non-dairy milks (also A2 milk which was gross btw). Iâm now using Califia Almond âBarista Blendâ with a drop of Pacific Foods hemp milk for added body.Once my accessories arrived, my drink quality dialed up. The small steaming carafe is the perfect size for my single cappuccino. I didnât know they came that small!Full disclosure: prior to having a proper steaming carafe, Iâd been using a small cup from my Japanese tea set to steam milk in (i knowâ¦) Anyway, Iâm using slightly more milk now but itâs totally worth it.Iâm still perfecting my espresso shot: The signature ground tends me an over-extracted shot (I have found I can mitigate by using slightly less).Today, I went back to ESE pod and it wasnât half badâI donât know if itâs just that I can see the thin line of crema better in my new glass cups or what, but at any rate, itâs certainly as good a result as I was getting with ESE pods in my previous machine.I still find the steam function to be a bit finicky: The unit often switches from steam back to cooling for a shot before Iâm ready. The steam pressure and output also seems highly variable.That said, after two weeks of adjusting to the new machine, Iâve finally achieved the desired result (see photo) and have decided to keep it.TLDR;Decent machine for a frothy espresso drink but be sure to buy a proper steaming carafe!~~~~~~~~^^UPDATED ^^~~~~~~~~~~~I promise to update this review as I tweak my espresso game but, so far, not so good!! This was an âupgradeâ from my previous DeLonghi EC155 15 Bar Espresso and Cappuccino Machine which is a surprisingly good little machine for the money (I probably could have kept that one going with a proper descaling but I reckon it served me up at least 1000 macchiatos so Iâd got my moneyâs worth.) I was tired of wiping the leaking water off the counter with that model, plus I thought it would be healthier to have a stainless steel portafilter vs aluminum.Anyway, woke up this morning with high expectations of a smooth, flavorful cappuccino which were quickly dashedâ¦Background: I used to order and grind my own beans (Kona) but have simplified my life in recent years and have been using ESE pods (after a brief stint with Illy capsules). This unit comes with a special pod filter which is super neato but so far (3 tries) Iâm getting watery under extracted shots. Iâve tried two different ESE pod brands so far this morning.The bigger disappointment for me compared to my previous model is the steam function: I am allergic to dairy. I also prefer macchiato to latte (thatâs what turned me off from buying the Breville Bambino Plus because the minimal milk required is way more than I want or need).The afore mentioned DeâLonghi gave me perfect control over steaming about 1.5 ounces of Pacific Brands Original Almond Milk in a small cup. The Dedica only has one steam setting (on or off) and doesnât allow me to adjust the steam pressure like the old model did. So, foamless and watery shots is all I got today :(Iâm thinking Iâll be forced to buy another grinder and start learning how to dose my own shot which is a project I really wasnât trying to sign up for right now. On top of that, now Iâll have to experiment to find a new milk (maybe Iâll go back to hemp milk or see how far Iâd have to drive for some A2 milk around here).Also, another review mentioned the âbear hugâ to lock and unlock the portafilter: that is real: I already learned to make sure the unit is off while locking the portafilter in place to avoid inadvertently pushing the brew button.On the plus side, it looks really pretty and has a much more quality/professional look on my counter as compared to the cheaper model. (I already foresee a lot more polishing and wiping to keep that stainless spotless).

By: Abner

Abner — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

It really does Art
I had a 3-in-one machine and knew it was time to upgrade when I saw the Delonghi Dedica Arte. Even though the Delonghi doesn’t have a grinder, I bought one that didn’t break the bank and the coffee is A1. First things first, the ease of use is truly there. It is straightforward to use. The steam wand has a great feel and I always steam twice after the milk for a cleaner wand. Other than the feel, the pressure is strong! Obviously, not to the level of a coffee shop machine but this is for the home and it is more than enough power. It is capable of pulling great-looking latte art. I am no barista, but even with my rookie skills, I can create art without it looking like polyps.The portafilter it comes with is good but I had to go with a bottomless. In my opinion, shots taste and look better with the bottomless portafilter. In my past machine, shots tasted way too bitter and no cream ever came from it. I can taste sweetness and body in my coffee.There is one minor problem I have with it, but I think I’m nitpicking. When I pull the shot and steam my milk, If I were to do another latte or cappuccino, I have to lower the temperature of the machine. This is done by releasing water through the steam wand, and it tends to be annoying when you have guests over. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes extra until you can pull another shot. Other than that, this machine is very very good and puts a smile on my face every morning.

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Es necesario estudiar y hacer algunas pruebas, pero una vez dominada la teorÃa, puedes obtener el capuccino perfecto con esta espectacular mÃ¡quina

By: Jeanine

Jeanine — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

I really love this espresso machine. It’s nice and compact, not taking too much room on my counter. The espresso it produces is quite nice, although my old Breville Cafe Roma gave better creme. I will continue to try different beans and grind sizes to get better creme.The portafilter is tight to engage at first, but I think mine is breaking in now, so it is a little easier. People have complained about it being tippy because it is so light, when engaging the portafilter, but some trial and error and I figured out the best way to hold it is on the machine just above where you put the portafilter in when you twist it.After some practice I have worked out how to get nice foam for my lattes. I’m really happy with it. The machine isn’t overly loud. The steaming for lattes is much quieter than my old Cafe Roma which sounded like dying banshees. I don’t feel so guilty about using it when other members of the family are sleeping in the morning. People complaining about it not producing froth should watch some Youtube videos and keep trying. You will get it, and the froth will happen. Now I just have to figure out how to make art. Despite the lack of art on my lattes they still taste awesome, and the texture is really nice as well. Another thing Is full fat milk makes nicer froth, and add your syrups to your cup and not the milk.An americano has become part of my morning routine. I like to put the hot water in my cup first and pull the espresso shot on top. It leaves the creme more intact. Speaking of straight into the cup, it is nice to be able to remove the catch tray and fit a regular sized cup under the portafilter, so no need to transfer espresso shots to other cups.The baskets that comes with it comes apart for cleaning. I didn’t see how often it is recommended that you take apart the baskets, but I would recommend once a day. I read other reviews that say after a few uses that their machines wouldn’t pull a shot. I had this same issue, but I noticed that when I took apart the basket, it had dried espresso covering the little hole. Since then, I take it apart after I use it and either rinse or wash it off. I use a spoon to grip the little rubber tab to help it pull apart easier.I found that the double shot was too small, only about an ounce of fluid and I read it should be 2 ounces. I was able to easily program the machine to pull a longer shot.I really do love this machine and recommend it to those looking for an affordable espresso machine. Apparently you can buy a bottomless portafilter to upgrade and fine tune your espresso experience. I may one day do this.Edit to add that I tried grinding my beans slightly finer ans now have better creme. The Ethical Beans, Sweet Espresso are delicious and so smooth tasting.

By: Gloria Lage Moreira

Gloria Lage Moreira — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

By: Javier

Javier — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

En casa somos amantes del cafÃ© y conseguimos esta cafetera en una muy buena oferta de verano. Componentes de calidad contrastada.Si compras un cafÃ© decente te hace muy buenos cafÃ©s y a un precio muy competitivo. No es una cafetera superautomatica con mil opciones pero tampoco lo pretende.Para tomar tu cafÃ© diario sin complicaciones y sin desembolsar una gran cantidad de dinero es mÃ¡s que recomendable

By: Howard Barnett Wedding Photographer

Howard Barnett Wedding Photographer — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Mahes great coffee