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De'Longhi La Specialista Espresso Machine with Sensor Grinder, Dual Heating System, Advanced Latte System & Hot Water Spout for Americano Coffee or Tea, Stainless Steel, EC9335M, 1.3 liters
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Brand | De'Longhi |
Color | Steel |
Product Dimensions | 14.48"D x 15"W x 17.5"H |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
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La Specialista - EC9335M
Handcraft your espresso, the right way.
Created for the passionate espresso and coffee drinker, this elegantly designed, professionally-inspired espresso machine empowers you to precisely handcraft espresso just the way you like it. With innovative and exclusive features, like Active Temperature Control with Dual Heating System, Sensor Grinding Technology, Smart Tamping and an Advanced Latte System, you’ll be able to enjoy a more personalized and authentic espresso experience at home, with minimal cleanup. Innovation by De’Longhi. Espresso by you.
Features
- Sensor Grinding Technology
- Smart Tamping Station
- Dual Heating System
- 1-Second Quick Start
- Hot Water Spout
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Sensor Grinding TechnologyExclusive Sensing technology delivers precise, consistent grinding and the optimal dose for espresso, every time. Plus, the bean sensor ensures you’ll never run out of beans while grinding. |
The Smart Tamping StationSimply pull the lever to tamp the ground coffee with the right pressure for perfect results. There’s no need to remove the portafilter, so you get to enjoy a mess-free experience. |
Active Temperature ControlDelivers the best temperature stability for optimal coffee extraction and milk texturing. La Specialista is equipped with two independent heating systems. One thermo-block for extracting coffee and an independent heating system for steaming milk or frothing ensures immediate beverage preparation. |
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Advanced Latte SystemChoose your style of froth: micro-foam frothing for Latte Art or rich froth for cappuccino. Just place your cup under the spout and select Flat or Foam. Once it’s finished, you can enjoy your flat hot milk, or the perfect foam to express your latte art creativity. |
1-Second Quick StartPower the machine on, grind and tamp your dose, then immediately brew authentic espresso – no additional heat up time necessary. Thanks to a second heating system dedicated to the Advanced Latte System, you don’t have to wait to steam your milk, either. La Specialista is ready when you are. |
Separate Hot Water SpoutFor added convenience, use La Specialista’s separate hot water spout to brew an authentic Americano. And the spout also delivers hot water for tea without the residual coffee taste transferring from the brewing unit. |
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Brand | De'Longhi |
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Color | Steel |
Product Dimensions | 14.48"D x 15"W x 17.5"H |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | La Specialista |
Specific Uses For Product | Tea, Americano Coffee |
Included Components | De’Longhi Espresso Machine with Sensor Grinder and Dual Heating System in stainless steel, 8.8 oz bean container, 67.6 oz water tank, milk pitcher, descaling solution, cleaning brush |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Model Name | La Specialista Espresso Machine with |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Item Weight | 29.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | De'Longhi |
ASIN | B07QMWZ6PT |
Item model number | EC9335M |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #628,184 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #102 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Date First Available | April 11, 2019 |
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Product Description
Finally, an espresso machine that takes out the guesswork. Introducing La Specialista by De’Longhi. Created for the passionate espresso and coffee drinker, this elegantly designed, professionally-inspired espresso machine empowers you to precisely handcraft espresso just the way you like it. From start to finish — we’ve taken the margin of complications out of each step of the espresso process, so no need to deal with the complex aspects of the preparation. For starters, The Sensor Grinding Technology delivers precise, consistent grinding and the optimal dose for espresso, every time. Then the smart tamping station lets you replicate the perfect tamp — simply activate the lever to press the dose with the right pressure for flawless results. Next, active temperature control with Dual Heating System provides the best temperature stability for optimal coffee extraction and milk texturing. La Specialista is equipped with two independent heating systems. One thermoblock for extracting coffee and an independent heating system for steaming milk or frothing ensures immediate beverage preparation. Finally, the Advanced Latte System ensures the perfect milk texture for cafe quality lattes and cappuccinos. And for added convenience, use La Specialista’s separate hot water spout to brew an authentic Americano. So whether you’re impressing guests with your magnificent coffee skills or enjoying the personal satisfaction that comes from handcrafting something the right way, the versatile La Specialista machine will give you a more enlightened espresso experience. Innovation by De’Longhi. Espresso by you.
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Blending power | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Flavor | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon Warehouse | Amazon.com | Olive Branch Enterprises | Cedar Space | CASABREWS | Seattle Coffee Gear |
capacity | 1.3 liters | 67.6 ounces | 56 ounces | 2 liters | 92 fluid ounces | 0.78 ounces |
material | Stainless Steel | — | Metal | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
input interface | buttons | buttons | dial, buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
wattage | 1450 watts | 1450 watts | 1550 watts | 1450 watts | 1500 watts | 1700 watts |
model name | La Specialista Espresso Machine with | — | La Specialista Arte, Espresso Machine with Grinder, Bean to Cup Coffee | AC-517E | 5700Gense | — |
weight | 29.7 pounds | 29.7 pounds | 21.5 pounds | 18.15 pounds | 27.3 pounds | 20.41 kilograms |
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Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention that the lower burr removal is simple and easy. They also like the appearance. However, some customers report issues with durability and leakage. They say that the cage that holds the basket broke and the hinge on the corner of the water tank was broken off. Opinions are mixed on value, quality, and grinding.
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Customers like the ease of use of the coffee maker. They mention that it's relatively easy to use, set it up, and convenient. They say that making espresso is easy, and the effort is minimal. Customers also say that the built-in program does a great job, and saves them time.
"...Not a lot of work, and it actually feels good to be doing that!!..." Read more
"...The machine is super easy to use, yet it's fun to operate and you feel like a professional barista...." Read more
"...What I love...It is relatively easy to set up and use... almost foolproof!..." Read more
"...The machine itself is simple to use...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They say it's a great looking machine that brews consistent coffee. They also say it is a lovely item on the counter top, and the design is straight forward and easy to use.
"...A very solid, well built machine. It looks really really good sitting on the counter, especially with that black 'dashboard' with the pressure gauge..." Read more
"...Original review: This is a nice looking machine, and after three weeks I cannot say it has any problems at all...." Read more
"...The First Start pamphlet is excellent and well presented so getting the machines ready for that first use is really easy." Read more
"The machine outside looking beautiful. I was paid 811 for the machine. grinding works fine...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention that the internal silicon is easy to clean, and the lower burr removal is simple and easy.
"...The machine is super easy to use, yet it's fun to operate and you feel like a professional barista...." Read more
"...I love the built in tamper, keeps the mess off the counter. It's very easy to use. Heats up faster than a Kurig.It really is a good machine...." Read more
"...Cleaning it is a pain and must be done weekly or you'll have mold growing...." Read more
"...Cleaning of the steam wand is dead simple and since the wand is a no-burn type, cleaning off the outside is easy too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention that it makes the very best espresso coffee they have ever tasted, while others say that the internals are not of good quality, and the finest setting is not fine enough. Some customers also say that it is not a true espresso machine, and that the device was defective.
"...The portafilter is solid and surprisingly heavy - you could easily use it for defense in case of burglary or something !!..." Read more
"...A separate button will provide hot water only, making this the easiest way to brew tea.*..." Read more
"...when buying these machines, but in case you didn't know, this isn't a true espresso machine (as snobby as it sounds)...." Read more
"...What I love...It is relatively easy to set up and use... almost foolproof!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the grinding of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works like a dream, consistent, and extremely fast, while others say that it didn't lock in and caused the whole machine to not work at all. The built-in tamper works great, and the frother has been flawless. However, some customers report issues with the grinding and taming.
"...We have had it back now for about a month... and this morning it stopped working... again!..." Read more
"...The built in milk frother / steam wand works really well too. The frother has a dedicated heating unit, separate from the brew unity...." Read more
"...Placing a water filter in the machine causes it to be non-functional, as if the filter doesn't allow the water to flow as quickly as the machine..." Read more
"...Then, the grinder stopped working. I worked with De'Longhi to resolve and was unable to get it working...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it's worth every penny, provides quality for the cost, and is a great purchase, while others say that it was a waste of $800.
"...a two thousand dollar machine in-person, I do think this one is better for the money...." Read more
"...Within two months of getting this very nice, very expensive machine, the grinder stopped working...." Read more
"...2020 - It save a lot - In 2 year of pandemic and teleworking, it saves my money..." Read more
"...I plan on using it forever. Well worth the investment and is saving us a ton of money...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that it leaks out of the bottom, the drip tray problem, and the machine does not draw water upon operating. The machine drains almost the entire tank, so you'll be dumping water quite often. Customers also say that the coffee machine would not stop sending water and making noises. They say that there is too much water left in the coffee grounds cup, and that the pump struggles to get water through the grind.
"...It drains almost the entire tank so you'll be dumping water quite often unless you have some way of dangling it over the sink......" Read more
"...The steamer stopped working after 40 days and the machine started to leak under the dripping tray...." Read more
"...The Drip tray fills up very quickly and you need to remember to empty it or you will have water on your counter...." Read more
"...Boy was I wrong. This unit leaks a significant amount of water all the time, but its haphazard as to when...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the coffee maker. They mention that it is very likely to break down and cost them a lot of time. They say that the cage that holds the basket broke, the grinder was broken, and the hinge on the corner of the water tank was broken off when they unpacked it. Some customers also mention that the machine didn't last long and required repair after a few months of use. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and durability of this product.
"...But then it broke. Condensation collected in the pressure window, and even when unplugged, the pressure needle is stuck at optimal zone...." Read more
"...it works or not, as the water tank it was shipped with is cracked and broken .... DeLonghi is closed, so I’ll have to call tomorrow...." Read more
"...The problem is that the machine is very likely to break down and it will cost you a lot of time, money and effort to get it periodically..." Read more
"...Second time in 7 months that it requires repair. Amazon usually steps up to help in situations like this, they are very dismissive and won’t help me...." Read more
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There are quite a few machines in the $1200+ range and a few in the $600-1200 range, which is the price range I was looking at. I had short-listed to Gaggia vs Philips, leaning more towards Gaggia but reports of their poor customer service was disconcerting. Both of these are fully automatic. De'Longhi had the semi-automatic Magnifica but it didn't look pleasing aesthetically as far as matching the rest of my kitchen goes. Breville seemed a little too much work with manual tamping - as in, you actually take the tamper and press into the portafilter to tamp.
Almost as I was finally ready to buy, I see this De'Longhi - la specialista. I have had this machine for about two weeks now.
It is a semi-automatic machine. Its not a press-one-button-and-get-coffee machine, you will have to do some, a little, bit of work. Meaning, attach the portafilter to the grind unit and then the brew unit. Not a lot of work, and it actually feels good to be doing that!!
Build quality is really really good. I am hard pressed to tell plastic from steel parts. Sides have the brushed steel look and chrome trims and I have no idea what is plastic. A very solid, well built machine. It looks really really good sitting on the counter, especially with that black 'dashboard' with the pressure gauge dominating the facade. The portafilter is solid and surprisingly heavy - you could easily use it for defense in case of burglary or something !! Same solid build is seen also in the included frothing mug and the filters, as well as the steel drip tray grill. Rest of the drip tray is plastic - the one place where plastic is obviously plastic.
Power button turns it on of course - there's a master on/off switch in the back. Also in the back is a water reservoir which is surprisingly large.
Attaching the portafilter to the grinder starts the grinding automatically. The machine will grind coffee for one or two shots if you press the 2x button.
This is where my only frustration with the machine arose - frustration that has since been resolved. Start with factory default settings - fineness at 3 and amount of coffee dial at about 10 o'clock position. I was too impatient and started playing with the dials causing the machine to grind EXCESSIVE amounts of coffee and essentially malfunction. Ground coffee would back up the discharge chute from the grinder resulting in unhappy sounds from the machine and unhappy time for me.
De'Longhi uses an "exclusive" new technology / sensor to determine how much coffee to grind. I think the common method is to grind for a certain amount of time. This machine detects the actual amount ground - I think. Anyway, I think this sensor is located in the chute which can be accessed by popping up a small flap located right at the base of the bean hopper. Using the provided brush tool, and a thin plastic stick, I unclogged this chute and cleaned out as much coffee grounds as I could. Problem solved. But it did take about half a bag of beans before getting that resolved.
I blame the above on the fact that this is our first semi-automatic machine. There is a learning curve.
Now that the vulnerable part is identified and addressed, the machine has been working without any issues whatsoever. I am actually coffee-making, barista style, on this thing. Coffee tastes really really good. Unlike the Breville, this one has a built in tamper - handle on the left side of the machine in the product photos. Once you attach the portafilter, the machine will automatically grind the dosed amount of coffee. Pull the handle down to tamp - there's a mark to tell you how much to pull. Remove the portafilter, attach it to the brewing station and press OK button. And you have your coffee.
The built in milk frother / steam wand works really well too. The frother has a dedicated heating unit, separate from the brew unity. It has a 'flat' and 'foam' function. I tried both and really enjoy the foamed steamed milk. After watching a few YouTube videos, I learned to hold the included frothing mug at a certain angle and move it in circular motion etc but then discovered that the machine does a really fine job without those shenanigans. Just set the mug on the corner of the drip tray, stick the want in there and turn the dial for steaming. You get a luxurious micro froth without doing the dance I described. And the steam stops automatically. If you like your coffee actually hot though, you will have to do the steam twice. There is a function to increase the temperature of the coffee but I have not played with that setting so far.
The cons are very few. Coming from a fully automatic machine, I had a to learn to use a semi-automatic one but that should be expected of any new tool / machine. The machine is full enclosed and does NOT have the easily removable brew unit that some manufacturers highlight, including DeLonghi. That might be an issue further down the road, but DeLonghi Magnifica and Breville don't have that feature as well and don't seem to be suffering as a result.
Overall, I am really pleased with the machine. Great build quality, great coffee. Happy with the purchase.
The machine is super easy to use, yet it's fun to operate and you feel like a professional barista. You get your coffee as fast as you would from a pod machine, but it tastes like you got it at a coffee shop. Once the machine is set up (not difficult), brewing a coffee is as simple as:
1. Attach the filter to the grinder. The correct amount of beans will grind automatically.
2. Tamp the grounds with the lever.
3. Attach the filter to the brewer and place a cup underneath.
4. Select your drink and hit OK.
There are some great features that make it easy to create the full range of coffee shop drinks:
* You can easily grind and brew 1 or 2 shots. Filters are provided for both sizes.
* You can select espresso, Americano (espresso + hot water), or "coffee" (AKA a lungo), and the machine applies the correct amount of water and brewing time.
* A separate button will provide hot water only, making this the easiest way to brew tea.
* There is a wand that can froth or steam milk so you can make cappuccinos and lattes.
I initially thought the coffee was not hot enough, but I checked the manual and found a setting to use a higher water temperature. There is also a bit of trial and error to set the grinder to get exactly the right "dosage" of grounds per shot, but once you have that dialed in, you don't have to worry about it again for a long time.
In conclusion, this is a great machine and I'm so glad I bought it. I can think of very few purchases where I was just as excited to use the thing weeks after I got it, and this is one of them.
PS. If you ever see "Amazon Warehouse" selling one at a deep discount, go for it. I got a $300 markdown because one corner of the shipping box was slightly dented. The machine itself was pristine!
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El sistema para compactar el café es genial y único.
Aunque lo más importante es que permite disfrutar al máximo la calidad del café, cuando se cuenta con uno de cualidades superiores.
Supongo que el modelo sufrió una actualización respecto al Manual de Usuario y los videos de la marca, por lo cual existe un alto riesgo de derramar los granos de café al interior del grill en el primer uso debido a una variación en el diseño respecto al de videos y el manual, pero más problemático es que no podrás accionar el molino. El manual dice:
"Introduzca en el recipiente del café en granos (A2) en el molinillo de café (fig. 1): el recipiente está colocado correctamente cuando la flecha está alineada con el símbolo y se oye un "clic""
Y con eso da por zanjado el asunto, cuando el clic jamás ocurrirá si previamente no se colocó el maneral del recipiente en el extremo opuesto, llevando dicho maneral hasta el tope en la parte trasera, en esa posición es como encaja el recipiente para desde allí hacer el recorrido del maneral hasta alinear la flecha y el símbolo del candado cerrado.
PRECAUCIONES:
1) En la foto que adjunto se puede ver que el recipiente tiene señalado un candado abierto y uno cerrado, esto confunde, se puede creer que el recorrido para cerrar inicia en el candado abierto alineado a la flecha pero no es así.
2) En la foto pareciera que hay dos flechas, pero una es solo el reflejo, ese reflejo debe ignorarse.
3) Lo que importa es que la flecha está alineada al candado cerrado, en ese momento es cuando ocurre el clic.
4) IMPORTANTE, no colocar granos en el recipiente hasta que esté perfectamente alineada la flecha y el candado cerrado, tal como se ve en la foto.
Este detalle no es menor y por tal motivo le doy 3 estrechas en facilidad de uso, en el futuro regresaré a editar para comentar mi experiencia cotidiana con la cafetera, por lo pronto estoy contento con la compra, pese a todas las molestias e inconvenientes que me generó el detalle descrito.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2020
Supongo que el modelo sufrió una actualización respecto al Manual de Usuario y los videos de la marca, por lo cual existe un alto riesgo de derramar los granos de café al interior del grill en el primer uso debido a una variación en el diseño respecto al de videos y el manual, pero más problemático es que no podrás accionar el molino. El manual dice:
"Introduzca en el recipiente del café en granos (A2) en el molinillo de café (fig. 1): el recipiente está colocado correctamente cuando la flecha está alineada con el símbolo y se oye un "clic""
Y con eso da por zanjado el asunto, cuando el clic jamás ocurrirá si previamente no se colocó el maneral del recipiente en el extremo opuesto, llevando dicho maneral hasta el tope en la parte trasera, en esa posición es como encaja el recipiente para desde allí hacer el recorrido del maneral hasta alinear la flecha y el símbolo del candado cerrado.
PRECAUCIONES:
1) En la foto que adjunto se puede ver que el recipiente tiene señalado un candado abierto y uno cerrado, esto confunde, se puede creer que el recorrido para cerrar inicia en el candado abierto alineado a la flecha pero no es así.
2) En la foto pareciera que hay dos flechas, pero una es solo el reflejo, ese reflejo debe ignorarse.
3) Lo que importa es que la flecha está alineada al candado cerrado, en ese momento es cuando ocurre el clic.
4) IMPORTANTE, no colocar granos en el recipiente hasta que esté perfectamente alineada la flecha y el candado cerrado, tal como se ve en la foto.
Este detalle no es menor y por tal motivo le doy 3 estrechas en facilidad de uso, en el futuro regresaré a editar para comentar mi experiencia cotidiana con la cafetera, por lo pronto estoy contento con la compra, pese a todas las molestias e inconvenientes que me generó el detalle descrito.
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2022