DELONGHI ECAM23.460 Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel, 1450 W, 1.8 liters

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With this, the DeLonghi finessed a very exciting aroma out of my test beans,, which was hidden in a nicely drawn crema and a very full-bodied espresso. To round out this section, Delonghi has included a cup warmer on top of the machine, which is great for making sure your coffee is still hot when you’re ready to drink it. There’s also the option for using pre-ground coffee and a setting for water hardness. Coffee Customisation

The Delonghi ECAM23.460 is a mid-range bean-to-cup coffee machine that’s designed to produce top-notch espresso and cappuccino from the comfort of your own home. DeLonghi can also pin another badge on itself for the quality of the espresso and milk foam. Again, I would have been surprised if that hadn’t been the case. The new ECAM series cuts a particularly fine figure in cup results at all price levels.Of course, you’ll need to do some experimentation to get your perfect settings. But once you’ve found the right combination and saved them for future use, great tasting espresso is always just a few button presses away. Ultimately, the question of price isn’t much of an issue here because you get a lot of features for a mid-range machine:

Again, if we have one complaint, it’s that coffees with lots of milk tend to come out lukewarm rather than hot. This is understandable, but if you like piping hot coffee you might need to put milky drinks in the microwave for a few seconds. The Delonghi ECAM23.460 has a variety of customisation options. These can be overwhelming if you’ve never used a bean-to-cup machine before, but once you get the hang of them the quality of coffee is outstanding.You can also easily remove the brew group, rinse it under running water and replace it after drying. Like I always say, you should, ideally, do this after every day of operation. It comes with features such as an automatic cappuccino function, digital display and various coffee customisation options. It’s also a popular coffee machine amongst those who want the “coffee shop” taste without spending a fortune. While this is all well and good during the week when everybody has to wake up early for work, it doesn’t work out so well on the weekends when everybody has the day off and wants to sleep in. Thankfully, this espresso maker is incredibly quiet when it comes to grinding coffee. Yes, while this is fundamentally true, it doesn’t take into account the variety you can conjure up with a little tweaking. There’s also a lot of confusion when it comes to milk froth. For this, you have to press the big ‘Cappuccino’ button.

The ECAM23.460 has an attractive and stylish design – at least in our opinion! The stainless steel exterior provides a timeless appeal that’s missing from many kitchen appliances. The front control panel also has a modern appearance, so the ECAM won’t look out of place in a contemporary kitchen. How does it perform though? Can it match pricier Delonghi coffee machines when it comes to taste and aroma? And is it worth the money? Keep reading our Delonghi ECAM23.460 review to find out. That said, I still think that this level of involvement is too much of a good thing for the average consumer. They want to feel confident with the factory settings and coffee drinks at the push of a button before starting to experiment on their own. After each use of the milk carafe, the machine prompts you to switch it to “clean” mode. This dispenses water through the milk nozzle into the drip tray to keep it clean and ready to use for next time. While cleaning after each use won’t be problem when making the occasional cup, if you make coffee for the whole family the continuous prompting can be annoying.Adding frothed milk to a long coffee is simply a matter of pressing the “Cappuccino” button once to start, and another to stop. You get a nice frothy texture to the drink, and you can add as much as you want. Most importantly, it makes brilliant coffee every time and is easy to customise, so we think it provides value for money. It’s probably not the right option if you’re on a tight budget though. Frequently Asked Questions Is it suitable for commercial use? I also have nothing to complain about with the DeLonghi ECAM 23.460. The factory-set intervals for descaling and basic cleaning are already fairly well-integrated, so you only have to adjust them if you have particularly hard water. As with all bean-to-cup coffee machines, the conical grinder has several settings for coarseness (13 to be exact.) You can adjust this setting using a dial within the grinder.