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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Delonghi offers so much choice when it comes to bean to cup coffee machines that you can easily spend more than you need to for very little improvement in functionality so it’s important to understand if you are getting value for money for the machines you choose. Due to the separate milk preparation system, the coffee machine is always ready to make perfect milk foam. The switch on the integrated milk container allows you to select the desired milk consistency. The Clean function ensures cleanliness of the milk system. When the milk container is not in use, you can store it conveniently in the fridge. All parts are dishwasher-safe. Once the descaling program is finished, rinse the water tank of your coffee machine with 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.

In our opinion, this machine can do everything that the Prima Donna can do but it’s about half the price and it even looks the same as well! The De’Longhi Autentica Plus doesn’t offer a thousand presets, instead offering essentially an espresso and ‘long’ coffee, which can then be tweaked in terms of strength and size. And temperature if you dive into the machine’s system properly. This is only necessary if you’re going to add cold milk to your coffee, though. There’s also a custom My Coffee preset. It will certainly look splendid in any kitchen but leans more towards a modern/contemporary look with the matt silver and curved body.The De’Longhi Autentica Cappuccino ETAM 29.660 is a one-stop shop for coffee making. In essence, it is a bean to cup coffee machine with a large hopper for storing beans and an onboard burr grinder to crush them to your desired ground size on demand. There are also 13 different levels of grind size that you can choose from as well which will further adjust the amount of coffee being delivered into your cup. It is one of the simplest in the Delonghi range to set up and use. Some other models have more advanced features, but buyers do complain that they are over complex to use. The ETAM 29.660.SB is still very much part of Delonghi’s ongoing range of machines but due to the introduction of other products to the range like the Delonghi Prima Donna S which has taken over the mantle of Delonghi’s luxury coffee machine, there has been a dramatic price reduction on this product. The machine also makes espresso at the required 15-bar pressure and has a nifty ‘double shot’ setting you can hit when you need an extra boost. The milk frother can also be tweaked allowing you to play around until you find the right frothiness.

It’s a minor gripe – we found using a pre-heated cup really helps – but those who like to linger over a long milky affair might want something slightly hotter. As much as 98% of your coffee is made up of water, so it makes perfect sense to suggest that a truly great cuppa requires a pure, high-quality water base. Using natural materials like granular carbon and resin, this water filter helps you get rid of unwanted aromas and flavours by purifying the water you’re using. If you want a cappuccino with a little less milk, no problem. A latte with more milk than normal, no problem. How about an Americano with more water, all doable.

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Please note the ‘Clean' button or dial should be activated after every milk delivery session. See videos below: As if all of that wasn’t enough you can set 4 different levels of temperature for the water so no more lukewarm coffees ever again! Before you read the full review, this model provides full automation with a milk carafe that will deliver the milk for you. If you prefer to heat the milk yourself in a jug using a steam wand then the ETAM 29.510B is a little cheaper and still does a tremendous job. 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. The alluring smell of coffee is enough to get almost anyone out of bed in the morning, but having a steaming cup of joe isn’t the only way to get your caffeine fix. Coffee liqueur may have never interested you before, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll soon be using this boozy ingredient in every…

Perhaps the most notable element of the De’Longhi Autentica Plus is its shape. This is a slimline machine, one that doesn’t command too much space on your work surface. It’s something we’re very grateful of in the somewhat-dinky kitchen we use to test these machines. The coffee spout can be raised and lowered to accommodate everything from a tiny little espresso cup to a huge mug, once again proving that the De’Longhi Autentica Plus fits an awful lot into a reasonably small frame. It also features a control that lets you set how fine the machine grinds coffee in the beans holding compartment. Really good length very strong and brush can be used separately from the handle excellent quality Read more

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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. 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. Functionality, design, ease of use and coffee quality all roll up to determine if you are getting overall value for money compared to other machines at differing prices It’s a bit bulky and isn’t a stunner looks-wise – but the De’Longhi Autentica Cappuccino is a doddle to use, makes a huge range of coffees to a consistently good standard and is just about as good as it gets in bean to cup machines at this price point. The universal milk system cleaner “For Better Coffee”. Made of natural ingredients of the highest quality, this cleaner ensures ideal hygiene inside the milk system: it gets rid of any accumulated bacteria, milk fats and milk residue.

This is a great option for those who enjoy milky, barista-style coffees and are looking for a machine that's simple to use. It isn’t a small piece of kit, so make sure you’ve got enough space on the kitchen counter before purchasing and take time to get the grind just right for you. Key specifications

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This falls within the category of a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine because it includes a milk carafe that will automatically dispense milk into your glass for milk-based drinks such as cappuccino or latte Bean to cup coffee machines of this type were until recently out of the reach of most people’s budget. This water filter is designed to suit all De’Longhi coffee machines. Using it will help you extend the service life of your coffee machine, as well as enjoy the perfect flavour every time you brew a cuppa.