De'Longhi Autentica Cappuccino, Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Espresso Maker,1.4 litres, ETAM29.660.SB, Silver and Black

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Once the descaling program is finished, rinse the water tank of your coffee machine with clean water. Give some time or the mixture to do its magic –leave it on for at least 5 minutes. Later repeat the procedure at least 3 times.

The machine can also make two cups of coffee at once – which saves time an effort when there is a rush on the coffee. Usability and performance It doesn’t mean that the product is any worse, it just means that other factors which benefit the consumer cause a significant price drop. To keep it simple they have the most common selections as single buttons on the front of the machine – espresso, amerciano, cappuccino and whether you want one or 2 cups. A fully-loaded bean-to-cup machine that tries its best to be compact is always going to have some compromises: this is one of the main ones, and there aren’t many others. There is also a hot water button if you fancy a cup of tea or if you want to top up your Americano.The automatic descaling program, the adaptability for use with a water filter, rinsing programs for the coffee brewing and milk systems, as well as the removable coffee brewing unit all ensure cleanliness of the coffee machine and a cup of coffee that is always delicious.

Coffee machine with a milk container: pour the mixture into the milk container and activate the hot steam/milk function. Repeat the procedure using clean water. If you’re going to be making cappuccinos and flat whites rather than dunking cold semi skimmed into your espresso, you have to get ever-so-slightly hands-on. A button on the De’Longhi Autentica Plus’s front turns the steam output on, and you manually operate this to heat your milk, and create any froth. There’s a risk of scalding your milk if you’re a novice (or if you’re not), but as with learning how to tie a bowtie or the perfect way to apply mascara: YouTube is there to help out. Coffee machine with a milk tube: pour the mixture into an empty container, immerse the tube in it and activate the hot steam/milk function. Repeat the procedure using clean water.

Usability and performance

If you follow these guidelines and pay a bit more for the best beans then don’t be surprised if you enjoy the coffee that this machine produces MORE than what you get at one of the big chains and for a fraction of the price. Value For Money 9/10 Delonghi has spent a lot of time thinking about how to make this coffee machine as aesthetically pleasing to look at as it is to use. This is a really lovely looking appliance. If you have fairly limited space to work with, the De’Longhi Autentica Plus is a bit of a star. However, if you have plenty of the stuff, there are some cheaper models in the Philips Saeco range to consider. Verdict