‘Highly recommend this as an entry level home coffee machine especially if you are upgrading from a pod machine’
Espresso machines can be a tasty upgrade for those looking to move away from the world of instant and get involved with a morning coffee brew. Luckily, those after an entry level machine could be in luck with a deal from Amazon, but it won’t last long.
The De’Longhi Manual Coffee Machine Stilosa EC260.GR is currently priced at £83.90 down from £126.99, saving a handy 34%. There’s black or green colourways available at the same discount or other variants like metal and cream at higher price points too.
Amazon says over 2,000 have been bought in the past month, while the machine has received an average rating of 4.3 out of possible five over its nearly 3,200 reviews at time of writing. With an included portafilter and milk frother, there’s everything shoppers need to pour great cups of lattes, espressos and more with ease.
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Putting out 15 bars of pressure, there’s plenty of power to pull great shots, especially when considering espresso is usually pulled at around nine bars of pressure. The flexible milk frother is conveniently designed so shoppers can angle it to get the perfect steam, all heating elements are made from stainless steel for durability too.
There’s some convenient features thanks to the two level drip tray that offers options for shorter cups or longer glasses alike, while being easily removable for a quick clean. Weighing in at 5.04kg, this machine has some heft, although its sleek aesthetic is sure to compliment almost any kitchen counter.
As an alternative, shoppers could check out the Beko CaffeExperto CEP5304X Espresso Coffee Machine – Silver from Currys, currently priced at £99. With a tank capacity of 1.1 litres, there’s plenty of room for multiple beverages without the hassle of a refill, while there’s also up to 15 bars of pressure, the option to make two cups at once, as well as the usual milk frother.
De’Longhi Manual Coffee Machine from Amazon
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This coffee machine has a milk frother and allows users to make their own espresso or latte in the comfort of their home.
Buyers could also look at Argos’ Breville VCF107 One-Touch Espresso Coffee Machine – Black, currently priced at £150. With up to 19 bars of pressure, there’s an inbuilt milk tank too so shoppers can simply choose their favourite beverage with one click of the button display on its front, there’s also the practical inclusion of a removable dip tray and water tank.
Back to the De’Longhi Manual Coffee Machine Stilosa EC260.GR, Amazon shoppers found their machines useful. One said: “For the price this is a great entry level home coffee machine. Easy to use and setup. Makes great coffee and [is] easy to clean. Even comes with a cup warmer so at this price you cannot go wrong. Highly recommend this as an entry level home coffee machine especially if you are upgrading from a pod machine.”
Another said: “An excellent low cost espresso machine, that is versatile for other coffee types. The frother/ hot water steamer is the selling point. Compact and low cost requiring espresso coffee.”
A third added: “I bought this for my daughter and she loves it. It looks great and she loves making coffee with it. It’s easy to use and clean.”
Other shoppers left feedback however, one would have preferred pulling espresso shots to be a bit more automated. They said: “The one downfall is that it doesn’t tell you once a single or double shot is poured, keeps on pouring out. You need to stop it when you think the right amount has been poured.”
Another found issues with the frother, they said: “I am very particular about my coffee, and this makes great espresso. The steam wand is clunky with the metal cover, but remove that, and you easily get perfect silky milk. I’ve owned far more expensive machines than this by Philips and Sage/Breville, and the espresso this machine makes is just as good, if not better than that made in higher-end machines. It’s pretty easy to learn how to use with a little practice and some YouTube videos, nice and compact, and easy to maintain. I am really happy with it, especially for the price.”
