De'Longhi La Specialista Opera Espresso Machine – Cold Brew & Espresso Maker with Smart Tamping, Burr Grinder, Milk Steam Wand/Frother & 19-Bar Pressure – For Lattes & Cappuccinos

I’m so smittened with this big beautiful beast of an espresso machine! I’ve only just got it and am still trying out new recipes everyday with so many more to go! I can’t wait to learn how to froth my own milk and make flowers and hearts in the froth! The coffee is the best ever it’s like having my own barista right in my kitchen at my beck and call! It was worth every dime and more! Thank you for the sale of 999.99!

As an amateur coffee enthusiast, i was excited to upgrade my home espresso setup with the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo espresso machine. After just a week of use, I'm already impressed with how it's transforming my morning routine. Setting up the machine was a breeze and i was pulling my first shot within minutes of unboxing. Speaking of shots, i was blown away by the quality of the espresso this machine produces. Rich, full-bodied, and with a beautiful crema - it's cafe quality right in my kitchen. What sets this machine apart is its versatility. Not only does it make excellent espresso, but it also offers options for cold brew and Americano. A pleasant surprise was the hot water function - it's super convenient when i want to change things up with a quick cup of tea! The programmable buttons for single and double shots, along with three temperature settings takes the guesswork out of brewing. I love that it automatically knows when to stop the extraction, ensuring consistency with every cup. The pressure display is a game-changer for an amateur like me. It works in perfect harmony with the built-in grinder, allowing me to easily adjust the grind size and dosing duration to dial in the machine quickly. By watching the pressure gauge, i can see when I've achieved the optimum pressure for extraction, helping me fine-tune my technique with every shot. The steam wand deserves special mention. It heats up quickly and products silky microfoam without scorching the milk. Cleanup is a breeze which i greatly appreciate. The tamping mat is a thoughful addition, ensuring even tamping every time. It's these little details that make the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo stand out. This machine is user-friendly enough for beginners like me but offers enough customization to grow with as my skills improve. I'm excited to continue exploring all its features and perfecting my home barista skills with this fantastic machine.

It’s not fair to rate this product of one star because it is actually a quality product… Until it isn’t. 11 months in and the grinder stopped working. If you decide to purchase this, you better hope that you do not need any product support. Their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced in all of my years. You are redirected, hung up on, told to email, chat, anything other than human contact. And when you initiate that… They tell you that the chat says you need to try later in a less busy time. There never seems to be a less busy time as I’m trying it almost 7 PM. Seriously, I love this machine, but you better pray it functions perfectly for the rest of your life. Disgusted.

I’ve been using this machine for about a month now but I wanted to use all the features and give it some time before I wrote a review. I was a barista for several years and this is my fourth? at-home espresso machine in a few years, and I LOVE it. I genuinely didn’t know you could make espresso with bright crema on top at home until I got this machine. The texture of my lattes is smoother and creamier, the quality is better, and it’s so easy to use. I’ll start with the cons because I only have a few: •the steaming wand doesn’t move as much as others I’ve used and if I have a full pitcher of milk I either have to life the machine or spill the milk to remove it once it’s steamed. It also occasionally takes a bit of time to get going.. initially it seemed like it was getting slower over time but it seems more sporadic now. •the auto shutoff is way too quick, IMO. PROS: •The water tank and drip tray are both really large and do not have to be refilled or emptied often •very straightforward and easy to use once you figure out your initial preferences •there are several options for grind level, water heat, etc and once you figure out the best one for your coffee it makes really high quality espresso every time •the double shot is larger than most which I really like, but there’s also the single shot option • it’s SO easy and mess-free to grind and tamp the beans •milk frother can get milk really hot, and really smooth •I love the americano option, it makes things so easy • the cold brew is pretty good considering how quickly it can be made

Excelente cafetera te hace aprender mucho y hace unos excelentes cafés todo depende de ti

Excelente cafetera, muy fácil de usar, y se obtiene una deliciosa bebida en unos pocos segundos

Muy buen producto y adecuada calidad de las extracciones de espresso, como todas estas máquinas semi-automáticas tienen una curva de aprendizaje, que conforme la vas usando más mejorando tu experiencia barista

Mon fils est un amateur de café et il adore sa nouvelle machine, facile d'utilisation, plusieurs choix de café, même de l'eau chaude instantanée qui ne goûte pas le café. Vraiment une belle machine.

I used a Nespresso machine using original pods for 6 years. Recently the pod prices have gone up crazy and I decided to buy an espresso machine. Since the machines are expensive for me I researched for 2 weeks and bought this one. I have never used a manual espresso machine before so I was struggling to find the right taste of coffee for me. I wasted almost half of a bag of coffee beans. I am not 100% sure this coffee tastes better than the Nespresso pod but I am sure that the espresso cool and cold brew is soooo good. I will buy another coffee bean next time and try if the taste is way different. I like that I can use hot water from this. The milk frother is also good. I can make hot milk pretty fast and easy to use. So far so good.