Sorry that this video is so long. The machine just has so many functions! Please use the timestamps above to jump to the section you want to see. Pricing and reviews here: geni.us/DelonghiElettaExplore (affiliate link)
Don't worry, Tom From my perspective most of your active viewers don't mind longer videos. In fact I personally prefer longer style videos with more detail and depth.
It is good that it is detailed. UA-cam has no shortage of short uninformative reviews, that not help you decide which machine is good for your use case. They only good enough to put machine on your radar, and that's all. So thank you, it was helpful!
I bought the new philips Lattego 5500 about 3 weeks ago. Had different drinks daily as a family. I recognized that the milk foam is really terrible. The espresso quality was pretty good, but if you prefer to drink milk-based drinks, then I wouldn’t recommend philips at all. At least with the current Lattego technology. Today I gave back the Philips machine and bought the Delonghi Eletta Explore and beside the Material differences, I could definitely feel the higher quality of the machine. The foam is much finer and the fact that you can adjust the „foaminess“ of your milk ist great. Thank you for your time and the great video!
@@troyezell5841 I was also looking for this kind of comparison back then, so I thought sharing it may help others considering these two machines. I’m happy you found it helpful!
I have Philips 5500 for 2nd day and totally agree, on top Philips has really loud water pump. Milk foam is really terrible. I will return it and change to this DeLonghi
We have a Magnifica ESAM 4200 that's in its 15th year - regularly serviced, parts replaced as needed and it works pretty much as new. We also have (an even older) GCP and MDF grinder: I prefer the espresso from this combo but the Delonghi makes about 90% of the coffee in our house because it's so easy. They are great machines and it's interesting to see what a modern one can do. Thank you for your videos, always interesting.
Thanks Tom! This is a very professional and just demonstration. You made me by one and I'm very satisfied so far. Time to explore all the settings and try not to get a heart attack from all the caffeine.😂
I love this video. If it's too long for people, just skip to the parts you need. We drink more cold drinks in my family, so we just fast fwd to that part.
Thank you soooooo much. I bought this machine and am waiting for it to arrive next week. your review was excellent and exhaustive. You saved me some headaches.
Even if you're into the snobbish espresso culture, you can admit that there is definitely market for automatic coffee machines such as this. It's comfortable to use, has many features, can produce different types of drinks. Can be a life-saver for many.
Thank you a lot I bought the machine based on this video and it’s fantastic The tips and instructions in this video helped a lot to utilize this magnificent machine.
Exquisite, exactly what I was waiting for. A very thorough demo on functions and UI of this great unit. I had no idea I would be this interested in watching a video about super automatics. You gotta know its a delonghi super auto, when you hear them start. I have a magnifica S at my office and it sounds exactly same way. It's always weird to me how you say, that your beans are 3-4 weeks old, in my area all local roasters roast on daily basis (I guess pour over/filter is more popular and customers always ask for their beans to be ground) so I have to wait a week before indulging in a cup of specialty coffee. Cheers!
Thanks for a great video. We love ours! Just wish it had an option to swap out beans easily. Also, really don't like the self clean mode on both startup and shut off.....Gotta remember to keep a cup/glass under it at all times or you'll have a mess. 😮
Its not boring video at all its very helpful actually 😁. I bought same machine about few months ago And i love it and love the coffee taste from this machine
On the magnifica EVO, to do hot cocoa, you can drop the powder in the cup, attach the milk frother full, select the grinder bypass but don’t actually load any coffee, hit the my latte button, and it’ll empty the frother into the glass and then cancel itself because there’s no coffee in the bypass. Magical!
Have you tried using the pre-ground coffee option, as I find the manual is not at all clear as to the precise procedure, particularly how to select ground coffee.
Interesting! So the addition of the COLD milk frother carafe adds an interesting wrinkle. Hmmm I have the magnifica EVO and every afternoon I just pull a dopio shot - squirt 4 pumps of tilorani white mocha sauce in a large glass, swirl in the glass, add about half way up with ice, and fill up the rest with milk. Add top, straw, swirl. I’m really wanting to know how the cold foam could enhance that.
Excellent review! Still, it makes me appreciate my simple Melita filter machine even more. Less time spent cleaning, and quicker set-up :) To me, a real "superautomatic" machine should somehow take care of everything, and not require multiple steps of cleaning, or replacing the milk container for just hot water.
I loved your video. It was so helpful! When using the beans, do you get expresso beans or coffee beans? What beans do you recommend and where do you get them. I have had my machine for several weeks and this video really helped!
Glad the video helped! I get a mix of 80% arabica, 20% robusta beans, roasted for espresso. This page might help: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
Hi, thank you so much for the video. My model is 450.55 and when I try the dry weight test, max aroma espresso or doppio only weight about 11g. Wonder why is that ? May I also ask why cold beverages don’t have aroma level option and how do we know how many gram of coffee beans used for that cold drink ? Thank you !!!
Thanks for video, it was very informative! I got mine week ago, I was wondering can we use Delonghi Eletta Explore for steam milk with pipe for tea or some other way to create steam to worm up milk for double express with milk…?
What settings did u use to set a cafe crema to your favorites? I really want to make one, but it is not a macro button option and I assume u used the my function to create it??
Thank you so much @TomsCoffeeCorner for wonderful review. My lovely bride and I are looking either the Eletta or the Plus. The only reason for the Eletta would be for the travel mug. My question is could you just remove the drip tray and place a travel mug under the Plus version and get a 14 to 16 oz drink that way?
You only have to lift up the water tank about 1" and then slide it out to the right. It's actually a little shorter than the Breville Express Impress, if you have a look at the video. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I am not sure if this reply was to me or not as I was asking about being able to get a travel mug or tall 16oz cup under the coffee spout on the De'Longhi Plus. Looking at it, it seems the spout is not high enough to slip a 16oz cup under the spout? So about 6 inches clear. So my question was could I remove the drip tray before brewing and put that cup under the spout that way and could I make a 14oz drink like a Latte or coffee. Thanks Tom!
Great review! At the end of the day, I want a machine that makes a smooth tasty espresso. I saw a demonstration of the Dinamca Plus and the coffee tasted burnt.
been getting extremely wet pucks in my eletta explore, have been increasing the coarseness, up to 4 now but not much difference, extraction is slow but coffee seemingly tastes nice. Have done the Soul thing but none the wiser just yet. Is there a problem with the machine?
Thanks for the review! It's been really helpful to understand how the machine works, but I have a question about iced coffee. When making iced coffee, how do you add sugar before the coffee is poured over the ice? Since the machine serves the hot coffee directly onto the ice, there's no time to add sugar beforehand. This is important because most people drink their coffee with sugar, and I'd love to know the best way to ensure it dissolves properly. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
Hey Tom, I have the same machine but what is the difference between the grinder control numbers 1 to 7? which number is better for espresso? how to make more coffee crema? Thank you !!
Eletta Explore ECAM450.55 (cheaper version without cold brew) for 700€ vs. Magnifica Evo Next ECAM 310.80 for 550€, what you think? Is it worth the extra cost?
Thanks Tom! I am currently prepping my own pucks, using a DeLonghi dedica, i was thinking about trying an automatic machine. How big of a difference is there in The taste / quality of the espresso? I am currently using the DF 64 plus grinder with espresso burrs (I swapped out the stock ones). Thanks for all your tips and advice 🙂
Awesome video.. i really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for making it great to watch. Im looking at the Non wifi model without cold brew. Is the lack of Cold Brew a huge feature to be missing? Im do enjoy cold drinks in summer time to time. Thou mainly a hot drink fan
Thanks! Only you can answer about cold drinks. For myself, I don't often make them. And wifi is not important, because the app is really buggy anyway. Cheers!
@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you... ok great based on cold being not atms important nice to have function does the Eletta Explore Basic Without Cold Brew model still do ok cold drinks as listed in specs? Trying to pick between Eletta Explorer basic model and Dinamica Plus
Hi, thank you for a great video. Any thoughts on why a brand new Delonghi Eletta Explore would have a very slow drip on grind setting 4 and below, could it depend on the beans or has it something to do with the settings?
Thanks for the review! If you chose small size with intensity 5, that would grind for the same amount as x large with intensity 5? So the only difference with sizes is the amount of water/ratio? Essentially I’m trying to figure out how to get the best combo of size and strength.
Interesting channel and nice review however I personally really mis the maintenance part, how it is done, is it hard to do, easy tot do, also compared to competitors etc.
Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
I'm interested in the cold brew feature.. I've not had one before but I understand that you brew the coffee cold to remove the bitterness. You can then heat the coffee to have a less bitter hot coffee. Is that possible here or could you just put it in the microwave ?
Thanks for the review. A question tho. So every time you start the machine you need to put a cup under to get the cleaning water, right? How often do you turn the machine off then? Does it auto shut down when not being used for some time or you do that manually? Also how often would this cleaning thing affect me? Every morning?
@jonshepard85 thanks! I guess that's good to have a clean system but silly that you need to go to the machine twice in order to get a cup of coffee in the morning 🤔
thanks so much for this video. do you recommend this one or the saeco xelsis for the best milk foam? and do you know if can i use the Eletta Explore without replacing the water softener filter? its unavailable to buy in my country. i mean will it still working as long as i do the descaling or some message will pop up and leave me with a non working coffee machine?
Hi Tom, thanks for de very detailed review! I've also checked your comparison video with the dynamica and the magnifica. However, something that I didn't see was, how does this machine prepares 2 drinks at the same time? Can it do that? Does it 2 times grind for both, or can it grind 1 time for a longer duration?
Ive got my grinder on 4 but all my pucks are very sloppy and water in basket how can i fix it grinder was on 3 half when i first started it bit it was barely coming out so i changed it to 4 half though coffee has nice taste
When you did the dry weight, it was for the doppio. But when you brewed the 2 to 1 shot, it was for a single espresso and not the doppio. So wouldnt the doppio be about 30 grams in the cup and then the single espresso be like 15 or so grams in the cup? Or am I misunderstanding?
Hello love your video I’m def gonna buy the Eletta on Amazon Prime Day could you tell me where to get the fresh coffee you use please. Thanks a million
I bought the machine directly Delonghi. It does not support the app . I called Delonghi and asked how to use the app, they said it did not support the app, probably why they were selling if for $1499 US. It has been is use every day for the past 2 years, no problems so far. I see all your temperatures are in Celsius. My hot drinks reach 190 degrees F. When you are making tea it will adjust temperature to the type of tea you are using.
@@thedude2897 Mine has hot and cold LatteCrema feature. Not complaining as I got the machine for $1499 US. I notice the price has dropped on DeLonghi web site to $1799. I suspect a new mode in the works.
@philipjc1 Right. You have model ecam45055S which is the older model without the app and cold brew. The ecam45086S is the newest model with the functions that costs a tad more.
Tom, would you recommend this or the Rivelia for espresso? Im considering a coffee bar with a single boiler nachine, singke dosing grinder and then fully auto for guests and times when i cant do the ritual. We have delonghi at work and its so much better than pods. About 80-90pct of the quality i can get in my current breville and DF54 combo
Are the to go,cold,hot,favorite buttons backlit? I just received my unit and they are really dark. Only the horizontal light turns on when selected. I think video cameras enhance the look but wanted to get your feedback. Thanks and great review!
Great review. Which model makes the best coffee Eletta ECAM450.86.T or PrimaDonna Soul One Connected ECAM610.75.MB. I would like to choose the one that makes the best espresso. Please help me.
Hey! For espresso, at what number do you recommend I put the grinder and not to force the espresso machine? As coffee I use delonghi 80% Arabica 20% Robusta. Thank you!
Did you mention anything about the temperature of the macchiato? Have been looking for a new super auto but they never get the milk hot enough for me. I have an older saeco xelsis but it has a steam wand which I use instead of the carafe system, because the drinks were always lukewarm. That machine is 12 years old and after a good long life, needs to be replaced.
Hello, it was a great video, thanks! I have bought this machine nearly a year ago but I cannot get this much milk foam and coffee foam even I used bean adapt as well :( Is there any suggestion you have for me? Thanks!
@@amuthanr yes it is, talked to delonghi and they will come and collect it because we never get a milk or coffee foam from the first day like this video :(
I bought this machine after seeing this video but I’m really struggling with the machine. I have tried absolutely everything but my coffee is still so watery. I have no idea how your coffees look so good.
Hello there! I’m guessing that your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. It could also be that your grinder is not ideal for espresso. Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/ Or this one, with some good cheap grinders: tomscoffeecorner.com/best-espresso-machine-and-grinder-setups-under-500/ These videos may also help: How to Get Crema: ua-cam.com/video/00NSG9459a8/v-deo.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! ua-cam.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/v-deo.html How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: ua-cam.com/users/liveQmVRpBGOokE How to extract the perfect espresso: ua-cam.com/video/piO6c695Op8/v-deo.html ***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans. Cheers, Tom
Tom, I love your work but with the medium to higher end machines, I'd really understand making one or two coffees for you and your boss so what happens at dinner party when everyone wants a coffee, say 12 or 20 people with different needs in a short time? Or is it sorry, wait and wait?
Hi. I bought the machine. Used for cold latte.. the coffee came out is hot, the milk is in room temperature so why it is called ICED LATTE. whats the difference from the hot cafe latte.. Is my machine not functioning well or was my expectation too high ( I thought the coffee will come out as cold)- hot milky drinks (latte etc..) and espresso is pretty decent .. taste good
Well, the iced drinks require ice to cool them down more. I think the only drink that comes out cool is the cold brew, which is at about 40 degrees C. The other drinks require the ice to cool them down further. The milky drinks should be about ambient temperature milk foam, if you use the white milk carafe. Cheers!
I have this machine and need to learn how to remove the beans from the hopper. There have been instances where I didnt like the coffee beans I purchased and wanted to replace them with another. Is there a way to do that without tipping the machine upside down.
Great video as always I set up my brothers elleta before one month I’ve also set the grinder to number 4 but never measured the amount I’m confused with something and I need your help In the doppio + option the machine grinds 15gramms .Get it that In espresso (+ option ) with intensity on 5 the machine also grinds 15gramms? Thanks in advance
I did a ton of tests, and found the 2x Espresso and Doppio+ to grind the longest (around 10 seconds). As for espresso, it was like this: Espresso Aroma 1: 5 seconds Espresso Aroma 2: 6 seconds Espresso Aroma 3: 7 seconds Espresso Aroma 4: 8 seconds Espresso Aroma 5: 9 seconds So, it ranged between 8 and 14 grams or so (about 1.5 grams per second of grinding time), based on those trials. Cheers!
I used to own a few jura and philips super automatic espresso machines but I find that using fresh coffee beans + aeropress + heavy cream is all I need to get my fix.
Great review and am ordering one. Shame the coffee only ships within Germany or Austria. Any advice on online criteria for beans suitable for these machines? I don’t have access locally to roasteries or artisan shops so online is my best option (SW France).
That’s a good question. I should attach an animator in line one time and have a look. I’m guessing it is somewhere between six and nine, considering the end result.
Great review. Appreciate all the detail and nuances discussed. Was reading about the Dinamica power button popping off on some purchasers. I’m also seeing multiple reviews for Jura and Delonghi where people are having coffee makers bricked with little to no support, with some literally being ignored by OEM. Any thoughts? Just sensors and people not getting them clean in the right spots?
Sorry, I have not dealt with such issues, even with the Delonghi ECAM we have had for years at work. The main issue for us is just descaling. If you don't, the lines can get clogged. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Cheers Tom. I figure it’s isolated incidents and potential grounds or other debris knocking sensors out. Guess I just need to purchase and enjoy some good coffee!!
Hey Tom, I have bought the machine but the model without the wifi option.... how would you suggest i go about setting the grinder settings for the different bean types gicen i cant use the bean adapt wizard? For example, does the level of arabica and robusta dictate the level of grind?
@@jessc2369 The grind has much more to do with being freshness in my experience. And honestly, I find that the Bean adapt technology is just a very rough guide. To start off with, I would recommend setting it at three or four , and seeing what result you get. If it comes out too fast, lower the grind size. If it comes out too slow, increase the grind size.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you! I was able to purchase the machine without the wifi connectivity for $1250 aud on sale (down from $2000aud)....the wifi version is $1700aud so I couldn't justify the difference just to have wifi connection which seems fairly pointless really!
Oh heeealll yeaah (in Will Smith voice). There's no comparison. The Eletta makes stronger coffee via the bigger and finer pucks, and the milk texture is better, too. Plus, build quality is a fair amount better, and it's made in Italy.
Sorry that this video is so long. The machine just has so many functions! Please use the timestamps above to jump to the section you want to see. Pricing and reviews here: geni.us/DelonghiElettaExplore (affiliate link)
Good morning, Tom. This machine deserves a thorough review. No worries. Thanks!
Don't worry, Tom
From my perspective most of your active viewers don't mind longer videos. In fact I personally prefer longer style videos with more detail and depth.
It is good that it is detailed. UA-cam has no shortage of short uninformative reviews, that not help you decide which machine is good for your use case. They only good enough to put machine on your radar, and that's all.
So thank you, it was helpful!
No apologies necessary. You can always add the word "in-depth" or "deep dive" to indicate to viewer that is going to be a longer review.
good info though
When it comes to TCC, there's no such thing as a "video too long". Thank you Tom, really enjoyed your take on this machine.
I bought the new philips Lattego 5500 about 3 weeks ago. Had different drinks daily as a family. I recognized that the milk foam is really terrible. The espresso quality was pretty good, but if you prefer to drink milk-based drinks, then I wouldn’t recommend philips at all. At least with the current Lattego technology.
Today I gave back the Philips machine and bought the Delonghi Eletta Explore and beside the Material differences, I could definitely feel the higher quality of the machine. The foam is much finer and the fact that you can adjust the „foaminess“ of your milk ist great.
Thank you for your time and the great video!
@@imanrouhani9171 Thanks for that good feedback! I agree on those points. 👍🏻
That is the information I’ve been looking for. Thank you for the comment!
@@troyezell5841 I was also looking for this kind of comparison back then, so I thought sharing it may help others considering these two machines. I’m happy you found it helpful!
I was not sure which to pick but well I guess now I know
I have Philips 5500 for 2nd day and totally agree, on top Philips has really loud water pump. Milk foam is really terrible. I will return it and change to this DeLonghi
We have a Magnifica ESAM 4200 that's in its 15th year - regularly serviced, parts replaced as needed and it works pretty much as new. We also have (an even older) GCP and MDF grinder: I prefer the espresso from this combo but the Delonghi makes about 90% of the coffee in our house because it's so easy. They are great machines and it's interesting to see what a modern one can do. Thank you for your videos, always interesting.
Thats amazing ig u were lucky my one was broken when i got it 😂 got the part replaced and it brome again after 3 years
Thanks Tom!
This is a very professional and just demonstration.
You made me by one and I'm very satisfied so far. Time to explore all the settings and try not to get a heart attack from all the caffeine.😂
@@mickeomarre Haha, thanks for the nice feedback, and have fun!
I love this video. If it's too long for people, just skip to the parts you need. We drink more cold drinks in my family, so we just fast fwd to that part.
Thank you soooooo much. I bought this machine and am waiting for it to arrive next week. your review was excellent and exhaustive. You saved me some headaches.
Glad I could help! Hope you enjoy your machine!
Even if you're into the snobbish espresso culture, you can admit that there is definitely market for automatic coffee machines such as this. It's comfortable to use, has many features, can produce different types of drinks. Can be a life-saver for many.
And much cheaper than going to Starbucks!
Thank you a lot
I bought the machine based on this video and it’s fantastic
The tips and instructions in this video helped a lot to utilize this magnificent machine.
Exquisite, exactly what I was waiting for. A very thorough demo on functions and UI of this great unit.
I had no idea I would be this interested in watching a video about super automatics.
You gotta know its a delonghi super auto, when you hear them start. I have a magnifica S at my office and it sounds exactly same way.
It's always weird to me how you say, that your beans are 3-4 weeks old, in my area all local roasters roast on daily basis (I guess pour over/filter is more popular and customers always ask for their beans to be ground) so I have to wait a week before indulging in a cup of specialty coffee.
Cheers!
Thanks for a great video. We love ours! Just wish it had an option to swap out beans easily. Also, really don't like the self clean mode on both startup and shut off.....Gotta remember to keep a cup/glass under it at all times or you'll have a mess. 😮
Its not boring video at all its very helpful actually 😁. I bought same machine about few months ago And i love it and love the coffee taste from this machine
Thank you for taking the time to show us all of its capabilities. Have a great day! 👍🏻✌🏼
Please can you add a Jura review? I'd love a comparison between this and whatever Jura model you see fit (S8, Z10, etc.)
If you choose Cappuccino Mix or Flat White recipes, the machine will pour espresso first and milk after. 21:05
Best full review I’ve seen ! Thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
At 18:10 the temperature of the cold brew is 37 degrees C likely because the fingers are touching the thermometer probe.
On the magnifica EVO, to do hot cocoa, you can drop the powder in the cup, attach the milk frother full, select the grinder bypass but don’t actually load any coffee, hit the my latte button, and it’ll empty the frother into the glass and then cancel itself because there’s no coffee in the bypass. Magical!
Nice review.. I like how you’re not biased.. and over excited. Also you rotated the machine 👏 ! So we can see the size of the thing! Thank you
Thanks for your feedback!
thanks for the detailed review.
can you please compare a delonghi machine to a jura machine ☺️
Have you tried the Kitchenaid K7 or K8? I'd really like to know your take on it and the drink quality.
Outstanding review….you have really helped take the complications out of choosing the best machine for my family. I am truly thankful for you!
Awesome, glad to help!
Great Video as usual. Great content. I recently bought a Gaggia Brera Super Automatic machine. Loving it so far, pretty good.
I love your long videos and such complete reviews! Thank you Tom. When a Rivelia review by the way? ;)
Thanks so much! Rivelia should be coming soon enough. Cheers!
Thank you for the excellent review, you make it very easy to understand.😀
Thanks for that kind feedback. 🍀
Excellent review! Thank you, Tom.
Have you tried using the pre-ground coffee option, as I find the manual is not at all clear as to the precise procedure, particularly how to select ground coffee.
I hope you like it 😊 I love cold drinks and cold brew of this machine.
Interesting! So the addition of the COLD milk frother carafe adds an interesting wrinkle. Hmmm I have the magnifica EVO and every afternoon I just pull a dopio shot - squirt 4 pumps of tilorani white mocha sauce in a large glass, swirl in the glass, add about half way up with ice, and fill up the rest with milk. Add top, straw, swirl. I’m really wanting to know how the cold foam could enhance that.
It's not exactly cold, but cooler. If I remember right, it's about 40 degrees C.
thanks for this great review! I lol'd at 'the app is kind of a turd' at 1:35; completely unexpected and utterly delightful 😄
Very good presentation, I like to listen to You. See You, when we tried it ourselves, have a nice day, George.☺☺☺☺😎
Excellent review! Still, it makes me appreciate my simple Melita filter machine even more. Less time spent cleaning, and quicker set-up :) To me, a real "superautomatic" machine should somehow take care of everything, and not require multiple steps of cleaning, or replacing the milk container for just hot water.
I loved your video. It was so helpful! When using the beans, do you get expresso beans or coffee beans? What beans do you recommend and where do you get them. I have had my machine for several weeks and this video really helped!
Glad the video helped! I get a mix of 80% arabica, 20% robusta beans, roasted for espresso. This page might help: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
Hi, thank you so much for the video.
My model is 450.55 and when I try the dry weight test, max aroma espresso or doppio only weight about 11g. Wonder why is that ?
May I also ask why cold beverages don’t have aroma level option and how do we know how many gram of coffee beans used for that cold drink ? Thank you !!!
Thanks for video, it was very informative! I got mine week ago, I was wondering can we use Delonghi Eletta Explore for steam milk with pipe for tea or some other way to create steam to worm up milk for double express with milk…?
What settings did u use to set a cafe crema to your favorites? I really want to make one, but it is not a macro button option and I assume u used the my function to create it??
Thank you so much @TomsCoffeeCorner for wonderful review. My lovely bride and I are looking either the Eletta or the Plus. The only reason for the Eletta would be for the travel mug. My question is could you just remove the drip tray and place a travel mug under the Plus version and get a 14 to 16 oz drink that way?
You only have to lift up the water tank about 1" and then slide it out to the right. It's actually a little shorter than the Breville Express Impress, if you have a look at the video. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I am not sure if this reply was to me or not as I was asking about being able to get a travel mug or tall 16oz cup under the coffee spout on the De'Longhi Plus. Looking at it, it seems the spout is not high enough to slip a 16oz cup under the spout? So about 6 inches clear. So my question was could I remove the drip tray before brewing and put that cup under the spout that way and could I make a 14oz drink like a Latte or coffee. Thanks Tom!
Great review! At the end of the day, I want a machine that makes a smooth tasty espresso. I saw a demonstration of the Dinamca Plus and the coffee tasted burnt.
been getting extremely wet pucks in my eletta explore, have been increasing the coarseness, up to 4 now but not much difference, extraction is slow but coffee seemingly tastes nice. Have done the Soul thing but none the wiser just yet. Is there a problem with the machine?
Got one on the 10th, it's a great machine! We love the ability of doing a great range of cold and hot drinks!
how is it now Yarin? How is the froth?
@@gosman949 The froth is amazing, you can choose how thick you want it.
Thanks for the review! It's been really helpful to understand how the machine works, but I have a question about iced coffee. When making iced coffee, how do you add sugar before the coffee is poured over the ice? Since the machine serves the hot coffee directly onto the ice, there's no time to add sugar beforehand. This is important because most people drink their coffee with sugar, and I'd love to know the best way to ensure it dissolves properly. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
Hi ya Tom.. lovely review.. whats your opinion for a first machine.. eletta or ninja luxe?? Or can you recommend some other for a first machine pls
This is great. Thanks so much Tom! :)
Hey Tom, I have the same machine but what is the difference between the grinder control numbers 1 to 7? which number is better for espresso? how to make more coffee crema? Thank you !!
Eletta Explore ECAM450.55 (cheaper version without cold brew) for 700€ vs. Magnifica Evo Next ECAM 310.80 for 550€, what you think? Is it worth the extra cost?
Thanks Tom! I am currently prepping my own pucks, using a DeLonghi dedica, i was thinking about trying an automatic machine. How big of a difference is there in The taste / quality of the espresso? I am currently using the DF 64 plus grinder with espresso burrs (I swapped out the stock ones). Thanks for all your tips and advice 🙂
I've been watching your reviews intensively and I love them. Im gonna save for the Eletta. Thanks for all the good content.
Awesome video.. i really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for making it great to watch.
Im looking at the Non wifi model without cold brew. Is the lack of Cold Brew a huge feature to be missing?
Im do enjoy cold drinks in summer time to time. Thou mainly a hot drink fan
Thanks! Only you can answer about cold drinks. For myself, I don't often make them. And wifi is not important, because the app is really buggy anyway. Cheers!
@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you... ok great based on cold being not atms important nice to have function does the Eletta Explore Basic Without Cold Brew model still do ok cold drinks as listed in specs?
Trying to pick between Eletta Explorer basic model and Dinamica Plus
Loved the review thanks
Hi, thank you for a great video. Any thoughts on why a brand new Delonghi Eletta Explore would have a very slow drip on grind setting 4 and below, could it depend on the beans or has it something to do with the settings?
Thanks for the review! If you chose small size with intensity 5, that would grind for the same amount as x large with intensity 5? So the only difference with sizes is the amount of water/ratio? Essentially I’m trying to figure out how to get the best combo of size and strength.
Interesting channel and nice review however I personally really mis the maintenance part, how it is done, is it hard to do, easy tot do, also compared to competitors etc.
I will have to do another video in the future. Cheers!
Great video Tom
I’ve had my explore for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it
Just can’t wait for the summer to try a few cold brew coffees
what is the difference between this machine and the Rivelia? And between the two, which do you think is the best?
Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
Thank you! It's very helpful!
I'm interested in the cold brew feature.. I've not had one before but I understand that you brew the coffee cold to remove the bitterness. You can then heat the coffee to have a less bitter hot coffee. Is that possible here or could you just put it in the microwave ?
Does anyone know if milk alternatives do well with this machine? Nut milks, not milk/ripple/etc., and oat?
Thanks for the review. A question tho. So every time you start the machine you need to put a cup under to get the cleaning water, right? How often do you turn the machine off then? Does it auto shut down when not being used for some time or you do that manually? Also how often would this cleaning thing affect me? Every morning?
Yes as to every time you start the machine it cleans itself.
@jonshepard85 thanks! I guess that's good to have a clean system but silly that you need to go to the machine twice in order to get a cup of coffee in the morning 🤔
Is not the purpose of the tray under? ...instead of using a cup?
I need help please I have same coffee machine but i'm not sure what level adjustment i should use for my coffee grind adjustment ?
Will it do a simple 8-10 oz cup coffee like the Magnifica Evo?
So helpful! Thank you 😊
thanks so much for this video. do you recommend this one or the saeco xelsis for the best milk foam? and do you know if can i use the Eletta Explore without replacing the water softener filter? its unavailable to buy in my country. i mean will it still working as long as i do the descaling or some message will pop up and leave me with a non working coffee machine?
Hi Tom, thanks for de very detailed review! I've also checked your comparison video with the dynamica and the magnifica. However, something that I didn't see was, how does this machine prepares 2 drinks at the same time? Can it do that? Does it 2 times grind for both, or can it grind 1 time for a longer duration?
Ive got my grinder on 4 but all my pucks are very sloppy and water in basket how can i fix it grinder was on 3 half when i first started it bit it was barely coming out so i changed it to 4 half though coffee has nice taste
Can you help me please choosing between eletta explorer and primadonna elite for my home
When you did the dry weight, it was for the doppio. But when you brewed the 2 to 1 shot, it was for a single espresso and not the doppio. So wouldnt the doppio be about 30 grams in the cup and then the single espresso be like 15 or so grams in the cup? Or am I misunderstanding?
Hello love your video I’m def gonna buy the Eletta on Amazon Prime Day could you tell me where to get the fresh coffee you use please. Thanks a million
I bought the machine directly Delonghi. It does not support the app . I called Delonghi and asked how to use the app, they said it did not support the app, probably why they were selling if for $1499 US. It has been is use every day for the past 2 years, no problems so far. I see all your temperatures are in Celsius. My hot drinks reach 190 degrees F. When you are making tea it will adjust temperature to the type of tea you are using.
You bought the older model without the app and cold brew function.
@@thedude2897 Mine has hot and cold LatteCrema feature. Not complaining as I got the machine for $1499 US. I notice the price has dropped on DeLonghi web site to $1799. I suspect a new mode in the works.
@philipjc1 Right. You have model ecam45055S which is the older model without the app and cold brew. The ecam45086S is the newest model with the functions that costs a tad more.
But it seemed to have americano and coffe as options. How does it make coffee? I thought it would only do americanos for coffee
Thanks for the review! Got subscribed!
Tom, would you recommend this or the Rivelia for espresso? Im considering a coffee bar with a single boiler nachine, singke dosing grinder and then fully auto for guests and times when i cant do the ritual. We have delonghi at work and its so much better than pods. About 80-90pct of the quality i can get in my current breville and DF54 combo
Thank you for your explanations ❣️🙏❣️
Are the to go,cold,hot,favorite buttons backlit? I just received my unit and they are really dark. Only the horizontal light turns on when selected. I think video cameras enhance the look but wanted to get your feedback. Thanks and great review!
No, they are just pictures, not backlit.
How is the hopper size?? compared to others??
How is the water reservoir size?
Great review. Which model makes the best coffee Eletta ECAM450.86.T or PrimaDonna Soul One Connected ECAM610.75.MB. I would like to choose the one that makes the best espresso. Please help me.
Sorry, but I haven't tried the Prima Donna...so I cannot comment on that. Cheers!
Hey! For espresso, at what number do you recommend I put the grinder and not to force the espresso machine? As coffee I use delonghi 80% Arabica 20% Robusta. Thank you!
I generally run between 3-4 on mine, with fresh beans. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Tank you!
Very nice review
Did you mention anything about the temperature of the macchiato? Have been looking for a new super auto but they never get the milk hot enough for me. I have an older saeco xelsis but it has a steam wand which I use instead of the carafe system, because the drinks were always lukewarm. That machine is 12 years old and after a good long life, needs to be replaced.
Is tbis better than the dinamica plus
Nice review!
What about sugar? How can I add or even mix sugar to a cold brew cappuccino, for example?
You can add sugar afterwards, if you like.
i want a machine without plastic touching the milk or water does it exist?
Hello, it was a great video, thanks! I have bought this machine nearly a year ago but I cannot get this much milk foam and coffee foam even I used bean adapt as well :( Is there any suggestion you have for me? Thanks!
Hello, I just got mine 2 days ago. I get good milk foam. Are you using cold milk from refrigerator? I read cold milk produces better foam
@@amuthanr yes it is, talked to delonghi and they will come and collect it because we never get a milk or coffee foam from the first day like this video :(
@@sinemok4531that’s a shame. Hope Delonghi solves the issue with your machine
I bought this machine after seeing this video but I’m really struggling with the machine. I have tried absolutely everything but my coffee is still so watery. I have no idea how your coffees look so good.
Hello there!
I’m guessing that your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago.
It could also be that your grinder is not ideal for espresso.
Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
Or this one, with some good cheap grinders: tomscoffeecorner.com/best-espresso-machine-and-grinder-setups-under-500/
These videos may also help:
How to Get Crema: ua-cam.com/video/00NSG9459a8/v-deo.html
Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! ua-cam.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/v-deo.html
How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: ua-cam.com/users/liveQmVRpBGOokE
How to extract the perfect espresso: ua-cam.com/video/piO6c695Op8/v-deo.html
***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans.
Cheers,
Tom
Tom, I love your work but with the medium to higher end machines, I'd really understand making one or two coffees for you and your boss so what happens at dinner party when everyone wants a coffee, say 12 or 20 people with different needs in a short time? Or is it sorry, wait and wait?
what is the difference between ECAM 450.67 and ECAM 452.86??
What kind of a milk is recommended with this machine?
Hi. I bought the machine. Used for cold latte.. the coffee came out is hot,
the milk is in room temperature so why it is called ICED LATTE. whats the difference from the hot cafe latte.. Is my machine not functioning well or was my expectation too high ( I thought the coffee will come out as cold)- hot milky drinks (latte etc..) and espresso is pretty decent .. taste good
Well, the iced drinks require ice to cool them down more. I think the only drink that comes out cool is the cold brew, which is at about 40 degrees C. The other drinks require the ice to cool them down further. The milky drinks should be about ambient temperature milk foam, if you use the white milk carafe. Cheers!
I have this machine and need to learn how to remove the beans from the hopper. There have been instances where I didnt like the coffee beans I purchased and wanted to replace them with another. Is there a way to do that without tipping the machine upside down.
I assume you have filled the whole bean cup... empty it and grind the rest of the beans without extracting a coffee...
Great video as always
I set up my brothers elleta before one month I’ve also set the grinder to number 4 but never measured the amount
I’m confused with something and I need your help
In the doppio + option the machine grinds 15gramms .Get it that
In espresso (+ option ) with intensity on 5 the machine also grinds 15gramms?
Thanks in advance
I did a ton of tests, and found the 2x Espresso and Doppio+ to grind the longest (around 10 seconds).
As for espresso, it was like this:
Espresso Aroma 1: 5 seconds
Espresso Aroma 2: 6 seconds
Espresso Aroma 3: 7 seconds
Espresso Aroma 4: 8 seconds
Espresso Aroma 5: 9 seconds
So, it ranged between 8 and 14 grams or so (about 1.5 grams per second of grinding time), based on those trials. Cheers!
Thank you 🎉 i got that machine today 🎉 its nice
Enjoy it!
I used to own a few jura and philips super automatic espresso machines but I find that using fresh coffee beans + aeropress + heavy cream is all I need to get my fix.
Can you make a double shot latte with this machine? Thanks.
Yes, that would be a togo latte. Cheers!
Great review and am ordering one. Shame the coffee only ships within Germany or Austria. Any advice on online criteria for beans suitable for these machines? I don’t have access locally to roasteries or artisan shops so online is my best option (SW France).
Hi Tom. It was really useful. Quick one. do you think the bar pressure is 9 for this machine?
That’s a good question. I should attach an animator in line one time and have a look. I’m guessing it is somewhere between six and nine, considering the end result.
Great review. Appreciate all the detail and nuances discussed. Was reading about the Dinamica power button popping off on some purchasers. I’m also seeing multiple reviews for Jura and Delonghi where people are having coffee makers bricked with little to no support, with some literally being ignored by OEM. Any thoughts? Just sensors and people not getting them clean in the right spots?
Sorry, I have not dealt with such issues, even with the Delonghi ECAM we have had for years at work. The main issue for us is just descaling. If you don't, the lines can get clogged. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Cheers Tom. I figure it’s isolated incidents and potential grounds or other debris knocking sensors out. Guess I just need to purchase and enjoy some good coffee!!
Hiya, im looking to buy a new Yeti travelmug. When you say the Large one, is that the 20 OZ or the 30 OZ?
Ty for the video :)
@@mattrasmussen4432 20 oz. I don’t think that the 32 ounce one would fit. Cheers!
Hey Tom, I have bought the machine but the model without the wifi option.... how would you suggest i go about setting the grinder settings for the different bean types gicen i cant use the bean adapt wizard?
For example, does the level of arabica and robusta dictate the level of grind?
@@jessc2369 The grind has much more to do with being freshness in my experience. And honestly, I find that the Bean adapt technology is just a very rough guide. To start off with, I would recommend setting it at three or four , and seeing what result you get. If it comes out too fast, lower the grind size. If it comes out too slow, increase the grind size.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you! I was able to purchase the machine without the wifi connectivity for $1250 aud on sale (down from $2000aud)....the wifi version is $1700aud so I couldn't justify the difference just to have wifi connection which seems fairly pointless really!
Have you any thoughts on the kitchenaid KF8? I’m desperately trying to compare the two
Coffee Kev did a review of the KF8 just last weekend. Have you seen that?
Is eletta explore better than philips series 5400?
Oh heeealll yeaah (in Will Smith voice). There's no comparison. The Eletta makes stronger coffee via the bigger and finer pucks, and the milk texture is better, too. Plus, build quality is a fair amount better, and it's made in Italy.