Dedica Espresso Machine, 15-Bar Pump, Frother, Stainless Steel

My first impression of this machine is wow. Years ago I had a small krups pump machine, which is long defunct. I mostly drink filter coffee {Peet's Sumatra k-cups} or cold brewed "ass kicking" blend. I drink an average of four-six cups per day. When I wanted an espresso drink (iced plain espresso or iced Americano), or a cappuccino if I was in that mood, I'd stop and have one made. Every now and then I'd look at replacing the dead Krups but there were no machines that had a decent feature set and a reasonable cost. Besides, I could just get a coffee when I wanted one. But these days, I'm not going out. I started craving espresso, and finally decided to replace my old machine. This machine had some real advantages. One was the advertised width. Counter space was at a premium, this machine is narrow. Secondly, it takes the ESE pods. My wife is never going to tamp and measure a portafilter, but she will use a pod. A side benefit is that my 12 year old grandson can make himself an espresso with the ESE pods. {I got some decaf pods.} This machine is easy enough to use that he was making himself lattes after a single demonstration, using a pitcher I had from my old machine. He is a smart kid. I'm biased. But the pods are easy to use. I set my grinder (Oxo) to fine and put in my guess as to how much "Ass Kicking" coffee to use. It made a fluffy coffee which easily fit into the portafilter using the following procedure. Fill the scoop and level it. Put the coffee into the portafilter and lightly compress it. Repeat. Then put your thumbs onto the plate of the tamper and compress. I can easily grip enough to get a good tamp without stressing the plastic tamper. I disagree with people who claim that you can't fit the coffee into the holder. This is exactly the same volume as my old machine. Anyway, I hit the two shot button and it produced an espresso with reasonable crema. After trying the regular holder and the ESE holder, it is clear that the ESE pods are a compromise. This is a noisy machine in operation. The pump is noisy. The water heating device works great, but it is noisy, since it is basically a long tube that will cavitate. And, of course, steaming the milk is inherently noisy. The pump could be quieter. But it is no noisier than the steaming process. What I did notice was that the machine needs about three times the static width in actual use. The handle has to swing left to attach the filter to the machine, and your hand adds to the space needed. Extra space is needed on the right to use the steaming wand, and to clean the steaming wand, and to hit the power button. It is still a very narrow easy to use machine. The amount of force needed to attach and detach the coffee filter holder requires that you hold the machine in place. But this is a coffee maker, and the real question is, "How is the coffee?" There are so many things that go into that question...do you have a decent grinder? Are you using a good coffee? Is it roasted the way you like it? Finally, there are all different levels of equipment. My equipment is inexpensive, but not the cheapest. I have a style of coffee that I like, typically an Indonesian that does not have that bitter bite which is exhibited by typical central American washed coffee. My understanding is that the espresso brewing style was developed to allow the use of less expensive robusta beans. The fast temperature controlled extraction, combined with the dark roast tends to not extract bitter notes and to hide bad tastes. Applying the same method to higher quality beans should produce an exceptionally smooth brew. I decided to make a six shot iced espresso, three double pulls. I saw a decent amount of crema, and I was really happy with the iced espresso. I thought it tasted better than a drink that I would have bought at a place like Starbucks. I credit this to two things. One is that my coffee is better, and the other is that the brewer doesn't overextract. Good coffee, and a good brewing process will result in a good beverage. I used a coffee that I know I like and I got a beverage that I really liked. The brewer could have screwed up the coffee, but it didn't. This is the source of my wow! I had bought some ESE pods as well. The resulting beverage was not bad, but it was not as good as the stuff I made from the coffee that was more to my taste. Finally, I remember the coffee produced by my old Krups machine. The coffee produced by this machine is better. On to the other important aspect of these machines, their ability to steam milk. I have a 24 ounce steaming pitcher that I used to use, and the wand was barely long enough. I felt like I didn't have much control over the process. I think a 12 ounce pitcher might work better. (It does, or I can steam right into a duplo cap mug.) What I got was a good result for a latte, and perhaps less acceptable for a cappuccino. The thermometer I used reported a fast rise in temperature after the temperature went over 100F, while it took quite a while to get from refrigerator temperature to warm. The foam had many large bubbles mixed with the small ones. (Technique, in doing better.) The machine is really fast. It reports brewing temperature in seconds. I never felt like I was waiting for the machine. It reports steaming temperature almost as fast. All in all, I am really happy with this machine. I can't speak to the durability of the machine, but I hope that it will continue to produce beverages of this quality for a long time. And I am happy to be able to get an espresso at home again. After a month, I found that I had to descale the machine. A light comes on to let you know that the machine has decided it needs to be descaled. The process takes a while. You rinse the reservoir and add the solution, then fill it with water. Then you put it in descale mode and it runs the solution through the machine, slowly. You let most of the solution come out through the steaming wand, but you are supposed to turn off the wand and run some of the solution through the filter outlet (with the filter off). When the reservoir is almost empty, the machine stops, you dump the bowls, rinse the reservoir, fill it with tap water, and start the machine again. It runs the rinse water through much faster then the descale, again stopping when the water is almost gone. You can make coffee immediately. This procedure is long, but completely automatic, and need not be watched full time if you have a large enough bowl. You just need to toggle the steam outlet off and on every few minutes. The machine will still make coffee when it is in descaling needed mode. I was favorably impressed. I have descaled machines that were more automated and didn't work as well. I continue to like this machine.

Honestly, I really liked this machine ☕️ I bought it to make coffee at home and save money instead of going to Starbucks, and it does the job well. It’s small, doesn’t take up much space, and looks nice in the kitchen. The coffee comes out good, with nice crema and everything. It’s not professional café level, but for everyday use it’s perfect. It also heats up fast, so you don’t have to wait much in the morning. The milk frother works well, but you do need to get the hang of it. At first it was a bit tricky, but after a while you can make cappuccinos and lattes without a problem. The only downside is you have to wait a little between making coffee and using the steam, and it doesn’t come with many accessories. Overall, for the price it’s worth it. If you want something simple to start making espresso at home, this is a great option 👍

I'm not sure I've ever regretted a purchase as much as I regret this one. I used to have a really nice espresso machine that included the grinder and frother, and all the parts were metal. This one is nowhere close to that. I got sucked in by a sale price for the holiday, and that was a huge mistake. It sadly will end up in a landfill because it was a huge waste of money. First of all, I can't believe that there are plastic parts where the puck goes. Second, it took all my strength to get the handle to turn to the right, even though I was very careful to make sure I did not overfill it after grinding. One of the worst parts about it is that my shorter-than-a-coffee-cup-and-I-don't-mean-mug literally won't even fit underneath it. The space to actually get a cup underneath there is so limited. But now the puck is literally stuck up in there! I have tried every possible solution I know over and over to get the thing back out of there to no avail. When I say I cannot use this espresso machine after the 2nd cup I ever made in there, that is not an exaggeration. It is stuck. Those were 2 very expensive cups of espresso! But wait! There's more! The frother is made up of a series of cheap plastic pieces. As I was frothing the milk on my 2nd time around, one of the pieces literally blew off and got lost in my milk. Milk went spewing everywhere - all over me, all over the counter, and the wall behind it. And in the end, I still didn't have the milk done! I really try not to cuss, but there were some really bad words coming out at that point. By the way, this is on me, but if you don't already have a bean grinder, you're going to need one since that's not included in this.

I used to be a barista and when I came back from Italy this year I decided I needed to splurge and get an espresso machine to make myself some cappuccinos! All the $100 dollar (or around there) machines I've used at friends' houses have always let me down, mostly because the steamer was incredibly lacking in power and/or not movable. This is why I decided to search high and low for a machine that looked good, had the power, had good reviews, and seemed like it would actually last longer than 6 months (this was the complaint for many other machines out there, but most reviews I read state that this machine has lasted awhile without losing power or falling apart. I've only had it for about 2 months so I can't speak to that yet). Pros: -Steamer is movable and has lots of power, comes apart for thorough cleaning -Suggestion: before steaming your milk, turn on the steamer and let it warm up (with cup underneath) because for the first few seconds it pours out some hot water, but it only takes about 10 seconds for the hot steam to begin, then you can start. -Small enough not to take up your whole counter top, great for someone like me who is already lacking in space! Also very good-looking. -Get some great espresso shots out of it without having to get anything perfect in the set-up. -I read a lot of people complaining about the tamp that comes with the product, however, I feel they are just snobs honestly because it really ISN'T THAT HARD to get a good tamp. You want the grounds to be firmly pressed down and uniform but you don't want to smash it down. Basically don't over think it. -I mostly make cappuccinos and I get a great, thick foam like I want, EVERY time. Of course it comes a bit easy to me since I've been trained in how to make one, however I believe a beginner could simply look up some YouTube videos and learn how to pretty quickly with some practice. Cons: -There is no "cup warmer," it's just a spot you could put cups if you wanted, barely gets warmer than room temperature. I don't think this is a big deal, however, and I just put hot water in my cup until I've prepared most of the stuff I need. Walah, warm cup. -I was confused while looking through the product book because there was a pic of a water filter, then I realized that it wasn't included and you are supposed to order it separately. This also isn't a big deal for me because I have a Brita filter in the fridge anyways, so I just fill up the back of the machine with water from that. Overall, I was really worried that this machine wasn't going to live up to my expectations since I'm used to a very expensive machine at the coffee shop I used to work at, but for a home model I really couldn't imagine needing anything more. If you are an Americano fan, the steam wand will also put out steaming hot water instead of steam. Lattes and mochas can easily be made. It gives you a superb cappuccino. Even if you just like shots of espresso, you get it all! Great looking machine, works great every time, basically a really great product if you take coffee seriously. :-)

Update: It has been two years nearly to the day that I first purchased this machine. It has made us at least two delicious double espressos with lovely crema and frothed milk every day we have owned it. Then, about a month ago the machine developed a small water drip very near the area where the coffee grounds basket connects to the machine. It usually started just after delivering its espresso shots, and did not seem to affect the machines function, but I have kept an eye on it. Then a few weeks ago it started shutting the frother off after only a few seconds of use. Yesterday, it stopped delivering steam to the frother at all. I went on Amazon to order another machine and was deciding whether or not two years worth of excellent service was worth the $240 price tag that I paid for (now I see the price has dropped closer to $200), and ended up re-reading the reviews, good and bad. That's when I realized that I had NEVER descaled the machine with vinegar! (Mental head slap!) We use well water for everything, and while our water is not particularly hard, we do have to descale our tea kettle several times a year. So, I immediately filled the water reservoir with pure distilled vinegar and ran it through the machine, alternating with pulling double shots (with no coffee grounds in there of course), and turning on the steamer for as long as it would go. It took several tries, but the steamer slowly started working again and then building strength. After going through the whole reservoir of vinegar and then running fresh water through it, my machine had powerful steam again and NO leak! Unfortunately, it only lasted for two days, and now we are back to no steam. :( Will be looking through the options on a new machine, and I might get another one of these if no other option seems better. Nothing about this little machine seems cheaply made, so I would have expected it to last for more than two years of moderate use, particularly at this price point. However, my lack of descaling may have contributed to the early death. No way to know as I did get it back to its original working order with the vinegar bath two days ago, and now the steamer has stopped again. My original review was 5 stars, but I have deducted one star for longevity. Original Evaluation: This machine is as perfect as any espresso machine gets. It makes a great espresso, froths milk perfectly (I use whole milk for my latte's and 1/2 and 1/2 for my wife's breva), heats up quickly, has the frothing attachment at the perfect height (the frother was too low on my last machine to accept a normal sized coffee mug or pitcher), is easy to clean, and sits in a nice compact space on your counter (great for my small kitchen). For a very clear and complete review of this machine see the one by Matt van Andel from March 31, 2014. His review was the reason I felt comfortable purchasing this machine and now that I have had it for a few months I can tell you his review is right on the money. He makes a number of accessory equipment recommendations as well, which are also very good. I already had a burr grinder and frothing pitcher, but decided to splurge and bought the Espro 51mm Calibrated Tamper (pricy by nice), the Dreamfarm Grindenstein Knock Box (also pricy for a plastic "box" but very good looking and handy), and the De'longhi Double Walled Espresso Glasses. I am very happy with all these purchases. The biggest score, by far, was the espresso maker. Get it, you will not be sorry.

I absolutely LOVE this De’Longhi coffee machine! I’m honestly obsessed with it. It has completely upgraded my coffee routine, and I actually look forward to making my coffee at home every day. It’s beautiful, feels high quality, and makes delicious coffee. I love being able to prepare café-style drinks at home exactly the way I like them. It has quickly become one of my favorite appliances in the entire house—and definitely the most spoiled one! 😂 If you’re a coffee lover and have been debating whether to get one, I highly recommend it. I genuinely couldn’t be happier with mine. Worth every penny! ☕️❤️

I have "two" of these exact De'Longhi machines... I like them! It does the trick.. and works well. I have used it daily 2- 3x a day over the last 3 years. No regrets.... Just fill the back container with good water put it in place and you are on your way..... ! It takes approx. 40 seconds for the water to heat up to start the process. Then, put the ESE pod in the holder. The pod holder attaches to the brewer with a bayonet lock & twist from left to right. I then press the flashing light -double dose button and wait for it to dispense the coffee. I haven't ground up any fresh-ground-beans yet. The E.S.E pods suffice and have worked well for me. I am sure fresh ground coffee beans would be great too. The De'Longhi machine can make its own froth, its Ok. (I bought a separate Froth machine for when I have company- its quicker for multiples). However, when doing one froth immediately after the other the steam can be so hot its almost boils the froth to an explosive mess! DeLongi recommends to ""slightly"" open the valve to release the steam heat to lower the steam temperature before that second froth or more.... One more Tip---- the video on-line of the Descale process looks so gentle, but actually the water can splash out of the pan and all over even if its a deep pan, so I put a cellophane canopy over my container up to the machine to prevent it from splashing on the counter and floor and it makes a huge difference. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the Descaling process but it needs to be done!! I purchase their Descaling fluid for the process. I also clean the water tank frequently and (disassemble) the Pod holder to scrub the metal- perforations from any coffee residue that may accumulate over time. By cleaning the perforations where the pod is placed will ensure coffee flows properly. There is another model from De'Longhi with control buttons flat on top or the machine that lite up. I like the model here that I'm reviewing better! I can see the the buttons on the FACE of the machine if they are lit up or not at all times. I can see the lite status. I don't have to be standing "over the machine to see the buttons and also if the machine was accidently left on or not. With the control buttons on the "face" its easier to see! (I always shut it off when I'm done, it's less wear and tear. The less heat in the machine long term on the boiler and internals the better off it will be). On the newer model the frothing "stem" is longer and simple...making it a bit easier to reach into the frothing cup and to cleaning it. I didn't need one of those big multi Expresso machines on my counter if one function breaks the whole machine can be useless, this De'Longhi has worked out really well. *** Something else you might want to know about this model... I have attached 3 additional photos of the "Frother Attachment" it needs to be removed and rinsed clean when you are done frothing. Remove it by turning and lining up the Frothing attachment to "notch" and pulling down. After 3 yrs of constant use the "RED" O-Ring dried up and broke off, so I replaced is with a typical Black rubber O-Ring of similar size ( hardward store item). The Red one is more visible though. ... To install the Frother attachment line up the notch on the machine and on the Frothing Stem attachment and pushed up over the O-Ring and bayonet twist on to properly install it.. Another almost identical unit doesn't have this attachment and is easier to deal with. Just wipe it and you are done. This model the attachment needs to be removed and CLEANED...! I look forward to my Cappuccino daily! It does the trick. My 2nd De'Longhi machine is working out as as good as my first one. 2 locations! So far, so good MMM .....you can smell the aroma from one end of the house to the other.... !

I really, really want to like this machine. It looks beautiful sitting on the counter top, and it has such a small footprint. However, there are issues that I can't ignore, and I feel forced to look at other options. This one is going back. One Size Does Not Fit All First, the sizing of the cups is very deceiving. It states that you can make espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, however, good luck fitting a cup other than a small, single shot espresso cup in the machine. You'll have to brew the coffee in a small cup, and then pour the coffee into a larger glass if you're having cappuccino or lattes. Effectively, you'll also have to warm up multiple cups and clean multiple cups. I have some stainless steel cappuccino cups that are not very large, and they don't fit in this machine (see attached image). So I'm forced to remove the bottom grill in order to use a large cup. You can see the sizing of my cups (the largest cup is not much bigger than my single shot size cup) in the attached image. Vibrations OMG This machine, while having a small footprint, has definite issues, which could be related to the base being small. While brewing coffee, using the raised platform, or removing the platform, the machine vibrates so much, you'll have to watch your cup brew to ensure it doesn't fall or spill coffee outside the cup. This of course, defeats the purpose of selecting an automatic amount (one shot or double shot) and being able to walk away and do other things while the coffee is brewing. I've tried several different types of cups--metal, ceramic, glass--with or without milk already in the cup (for more weight), and each time the machine vibrates enough to force you to watch and hold the cup as the coffee is brewing. Watch attached video for evidence. The cup shifts towards the left and also starts rotating (notice the end position of the cup's handle). The quality of the machine to brew the coffee is highly acceptable. I'm able to brew a nice espresso with decent foam. I just can't justify buying an automatic espresso machine that I have to stand next to and vigilantly watch to ensure no spilling accidents occur. There are some other small issues that I've listed below in the cons section. PROS • Aesthetics; beautiful machine • Small footprint • Price point would be great if the cons below were addressed • Portafilter has a nice heavy weight to it • Brews a very nice cup of espresso CONS • Vibrations cause cups to move • Can only fit single shot espresso cup; you'll need to dirty more cups if you want to make a cappuccino or latte • Filter snaps into place; use caution not to get your fingers pinched • Filter sometimes falls out while knocking the coffee grinds out • Portafilter, if rinsed and left to dry, will have water spots; need to hand dry

Llevo usándola unos 3 meses y no he tenido ningún problema... es fácil de usar

I bought this unit to replace a Breville machine that had a plugged filter for which Breville would not supply a replacement part in Canada. I have used the De'Longhi EC680 Dedica for almost a month and I am really pleased with it. It is easy to program and customize. It makes great espresso with a nice crema. It foams milk really well creating a thick foam and makes a great cappuccino. It heats up quickly both for making espresso and steaming/foaming milk. We bought the chrome and black model as it was $100 cheaper and matched the stainless steel/black appliances we already have. It looks elegant on the counter. The unit is long and slim and takes up very little counter space. When I read the reviews they said that the power button sometimes fails. I have only used the power button once to turn on the machine as it turns off automatically and you can set the time to turn off, which is really great. I have only one complaint and that is the water tank is seated tightly and there is no handle to remove it, just a small space to put two fingers. This has resulted in me dropping it as I attempted to disengage it to refill it. Finally it has removable filters for cleaning (no more clogging!)

待ちに待ったエスプレッソマシン。扱いには慣れが必要かと思いますが、美味しい！ 付属品が足りなかったのですがおくってもらえますか？

Absolutely — here’s a strongly positive, detailed English review you can use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Fantastic Espresso Machine! I have to say, I am genuinely impressed with my De’Longhi Dedica espresso machine. From the moment I started using it, I was surprised by how much quality and performance this compact machine delivers. It looks elegant, feels well made, and most importantly, it makes absolutely delicious coffee. One of my favorite things about the Dedica is its compact design. It takes up very little space on the kitchen counter, but it certainly doesn’t feel like a compromise when it comes to performance. It has a beautiful, modern appearance and looks much more expensive than it actually is. It fits perfectly into my kitchen and has quickly become one of the appliances I use every single day. The espresso itself is excellent. With good-quality coffee and the right grind, the Dedica produces rich, aromatic espresso with a beautiful crema and wonderful flavor. I love being able to make a café-quality espresso at home instead of having to go out and spend money at a coffee shop every day. There is something very satisfying about making your own coffee exactly the way you like it.

Beautiful nice coffemachine! Quick start for hot wonderful espresso every time! Love it!