Melitta Bean to Cup Machine, With Adjustable Coffee Intensity, Adjustable Double Outlet for One or Two Cups, Cup Warming Function, Self-Cleaning Option, SOLO, Sandy-Grey, E950-877

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Whereas the DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.110.B has to make more compromises in terms of preparation and the cup results, the Melitta Caffeo Solo achieves even better coffee thanks to its unflinching focus on the essentials. That brings me to my next point. In my opinion, the Solo is quite loud, but not unbearably so. Melitta admits in the product data that this grinder is definitely not ‘whisper quiet’. Yet another reason why it’s ideal for people who live alone! The Knobs & Buttons The spout height is fairly standard at a maximum of 13.5 centimetres (5.31 inches). No need to worry, though, practically all of your cups will fit under the coffee nozzles without a problem. But that will be enough for a lot of people, and means it is capable of producing a much better cup of coffee than a mug of instant.

This is where the differences start to appear between the models, you need to decide if want this to be a manual or automatic process. The Caffeo Melitta is certainly a great looking coffee machine, and is compact enough to fit on most kitchen worktops.You can also adjust the amount of coffee you get up to 220ml, and with the option of brewing two cups at the same time. You can fill a large mug How Big is the Melitta Caffeo Solo? Description: Top features:- Compact coffee machine delivering great tasting drinks- Pre-brewing helps to deliver stronger flavours in your coffee- Easy clean unit with alerts informing you when to descaleCompact coffee machineEnjoy delicious coffee from the compact Mellita Caffeo Solo E950-103 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine.Despite taking up a small amount of space in your home, it still delivers great tasting coffee. With simple controls you’ll be able to create the ideal cup in no time at all.Pre-brewingTo help deliver stronger flavours when you drink, the Caffeo Solo moistens your coffee beans with water before brewing.There’s also three separate grinding levels so you can find the perfect method of brewing for your ideal cup.Easy clean unitThe Caffeo Solo E950-103 makes it easy to keep things clean and in good working condition and even informs you when to clean and descale.The brewing unit is removable and can be washed under running water, while the interior is easy to wipe with a damp cloth. People have been poking fun at how this fully automatic coffee machine doesn’t have a milk frother on board, and I see why. When it entered the market in 2014, this was a sign of pronounced self-confidence. After all, customers wanted everything in a fully automatic coffee machine — even if they didn’t use it.

Adjust for one or two cups, mugs or latte macchiato glasses - the coffee spout can be adjusted to a height of 135 mm. Firstly on all 3 models you have an automated cleaning and descaling program. This is pretty standard nowadays, and I certainly would never buy one without this. Notice how I said series and not coffee machine singular? Well as you probably guessed there are a few different models in the Caffeo Solo range. Fundamentally they are the same, the main difference is the milk frothing part. Basically you have the option of no milk system, and manual steam wand or an automated milk frothing system. The Solois one of the smallest automatic coffee makers in the world. And yet it provides enough room for high-grade Melitta technology.Unfortunately, I don’t have any viable statistics at hand on whether milk or coffee residue is responsible for the majority of all error messages or filthy coffee machines. Though one nice thing about the Caffeo Solo is that at least we don’t have to worry about rancid milk. Whilst this is a lot simpler than doing it yourself, I personally think the quality of foam it makes is not as good as what even a novice barista could achieve. Milk Drinks verdict One thing that some people may have to get used to is how there’s no need to make settings adjustments with each use. Once you programme in your desired parameters, the coffee machine will brew coffee and espresso using these exact settings until you change them. Melitta Caffeo Solo are a respected manufacturer and have a great build qaulity, so they require little maintenance on your part. Although they don’t supply one, they are compatible with “Claris water filters” and I would strongly urge you to use one to limit limescale build up.