What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The de'longhi la specialista maestro is a superior quality machine that produces excellent tasting coffee. It has an integrated grinder that has 8 grinding settings.
The * are tactile, meaning there's actually a button to push. It allows you to make presets for your favorite cup size and brew settings. Once thats done, you just use the preset dial to choose your beverage and hit the ok button.
The finest grind setting is the only way to go, and you should consider grinding slightly above the tamp line indicator in order to get results. If you're a person who doesn't mind a bit of experimentation with grind types and ratios, this is definite... Read More
Each price point offers something genuinely different. The americano is divine, and it happens to be the least finicky in my experience. It rivals any specialty shop's americano that i've ever had. For those who want an easy experience, i still wholeh... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Easily adjustible grind, dosage , and frothing.
It is easy to use and alows for excellent control of the dose and grind which allows for great coffee drinks.
The resulting shot was bitter and undrinkable, i think largely due to the machinefailing to reach the pressure and temperatures... Read More
The baskets are non-pressurized so what this means is there is no annoying rubber gasket you can lose out of your portafilter u... Read More
Price
Expensive but so far worth every penny.
Yes the price reflects that, but in my opinion, this machine is worth every penny.
The same is true of the $2200 model, to be honest.
First off, this thing gives my $2200 model a run for its money in terms of flavour.
Packaging/appearance
Your chosen drink will be dispensed into your waiting cup, along with the frothed milk if you chose a milk beverage (and filled... Read More
I don't recommend that, since your beans will keep their flavor better if left in their regular packaging.
Competitiveness
This espresso machine makes great espresso shots and americano as well as other coffees.
I had a friend come over who works quality control at a large popular gourmet coffee chain and they claimed this makes better e... Read More
On the plus side, there is so much technical data for these devices provided both by delonghi and other sources online that you... Read More
I find it makes a better cup of espresso than even the primadonna, but it has a slightly steeper learning curve.
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- This product had a total of 290 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 10 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The first machine that came had an issue with frothing milk not enough pressure to create the creamy milk easy return with amazon
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Great coffee professional looks we are recommending this machine however look when it goes in sell
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is pretty expensive otherwise
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’ve tried the fully automatic espresso machines and they are just ok
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Did not have the chance to try the machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However it is a bit pricy for what it does and the steam wand isnt as powerful as i was hoping
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One of the things i noticed right away is that the stainless pieces have black plastic on parts you would touch a lot so you can make your coffee and not leave finger prints on your gorgeous machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had a friend come over who works quality control at a large popular gourmet coffee chain and they claimed this makes better espresso than their super expensive machines as this makes espresso with no degredation
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