In terms of durability and performance for the life of the machine, the Melitta Caffeo Solo is a step above the competition — even some of the high-end machines that are out there. Adjust for one or two cups, mugs or latte macchiato glasses - the coffee spout can be adjusted to a height of 135 mm. Machine type Still, we have to look at the Solo next to its successor, the Melitta Purista, which is why I believe this Melitta Caffeo Solo review deserves a proper update! One thing that some people may have to get used to is how there’s no need to make settings adjustments with each use. Once you programme in your desired parameters, the coffee machine will brew coffee and espresso using these exact settings until you change them. I also like the fact that the coffee machine can only hold 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of coffee beans at a time.

Unique coffee enjoyment Aroma-Extraction-System (A.E.S.) For maximum enjoyment Caffeo® Solo® has a pre-brewing feature: The freshly ground coffee is moistened with water before the actual brewing, this releases the flavours in your coffee. Furthermore you can adjust the grinding degree and coffee strength in three stages to get your ideal taste. The Solois one of the smallest automatic coffee makers in the world. And yet it provides enough room for high-grade Melitta technology. When you think about what’s involved, you’ll see that keeping the Melitta Caffeo Solo clean will not be a problem. Besides, by not having a means to froth milk, the steps it takes to clean the machine are minimal. To make sure everything is clear, the display uses bean symbols and scales that even complete beginners could understand. Even though the size of the display is fine for most, some of you might want to fetch your readers first thing in the morning. The Scope of Delivery, Spout Height & Bean Hopper The small Krups EA811K040 (UK) / Krups EA8150 (USA), which I chose as a sparring partner for the Melitta Caffeo Solo during my first review in 2016, is more proof of how many compromises you have to make to design an affordable fully automatic coffee machine that wants to be able to do everything at once. See for yourself in the comparison video: ‘A Comparison of Fully Automatic Coffee Machines — Krups EA8108 or Melitta Caffeo Solo’. Note: This video is in the German language.

Indulgence without compromise: you choose your coffee strength and the temperature. Added to that, one single rotation is all it takes to adjust the amount of coffee to the preferred cup size. The whole process is shown on a narrow, minimalistic display, and the menu and display leave no room for doubt about the meaning of any symbols. You can adjust the Melitta Caffeo Solo in just a few presses of a button, even if you have never seen a fully automatic coffee machine up close.

So, if you happen to come across a Melitta Caffeo Solo at a good price in a factory outlet, for example, it’s just as good today as when it first launched. Just keep in perspective that the Melitta Purista really does deliver better results. Though I’m sure we’ll be saying similar things about the Purista’ss successor when it hits the market as well.Concentrating on the basics – that's Solo. Minimalistic design, smallest dimensions and easy to operate. For supreme coffee indulgence from whole beans and a soft, velvety crema that melts on the tongue.

However, its successor, the Purista, shows that a ‘dedicated’ brew group is a better choice for the ultra-compact class of coffee machines. In this case, the Solo is reaching a bit, which, in turn, produces somewhat of an inferior coffee. That’s why the Melitta Caffeo Solo is perfect for individuals who live alone or who simply don’t need the luxury of frothed milk.The minimum water quantity for espresso or coffee is 25 milliliters instead of 30 milliliters (0.85 ounces to 1 ounce). Unfortunately, this way of thinking is misguided, as we must never forget that a fully automatic coffee machine and a filter coffee machine have two completely different preparation principles. Upon activating the 0 watt switch, the Solodisconnects from the mains. And of course, your personal settings are kept. This on/off feature is also programmable and the appliance can be set to disconnect from the mains at the desired time automatically.