I must say that during my review of the DeLonghi ECP3420, I really appreciated the adjustable cup tray. A typical demitasse cup will fit under the spout with ease, but if you need something a bit larger, you may expand the space by sliding the drip tray out. Disposable Drip Tray

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Does that mean their coffee machines aren’t good? Not at all. Their experience making other household appliances translated well to the coffee machine market. Some espresso machines may fall short when it comes to cup height – pun intended – but the ECP3420 certainly doesn’t. While you may not be able to fit really large glasses under the spout, anything 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) and under will be just fine. It’s an entry-level home espresso machine with a stainless steel boiler. It brews single or double espressos and has DeLonghi’s Cappuccino Milk System. Start by filling the water reservoir with fresh, filtered water. However, be sure you don’t exceed the maximum fill line.

You will, though, need a descaling solution. DeLonghi says to buy their solution, but any descaling solution will work just fine. These pods may not taste exactly like freshly ground espresso beans, but some people find them to be practical in a pinch. It’s important to keep in mind that, despite their name, these so-called pods don’t use single-use plastic as K cups do. They are much more ecologically friendly since filter paper holds them together instead.

DeLonghi ECP3420 Review | (An Affordable Espresso Machine) DeLonghi ECP3420 Review | (An Affordable Espresso Machine)

It’s not fully constructed of stainless steel, but the materials and build are both rather solid. The coffee maker does have some accents made from stainless steel. These improve the machine’s appearance and let it blend in with any kitchen design. If you’re looking for an espresso machine to buy, you’ve probably come across DeLonghi. They are one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of espresso machines and have been in business for over 120 years, so you know they’re doing something right. Finally, what makes Dinamica stand out is the True Brew Iced Coffee function. This means it’ll brew iced coffee for you. The machine uses a longer preinfusion, longer grinding time, and a higher coffee dosage, so you get a full-bodied iced coffee that isn’t diluted by the ice. Overall, everything is normal. The water will always stay in the filter, because the main pressure limiter is a tiny hole in the filter, which goes after ground coffee.The DeLonghi La Specialista is a semi-automatic espresso machine that comes close to a super-automatic. While you still use a portafilter, this model comes with an integrated grinder that doses into the portafilter, and La Specialista can tamp the coffee as well. The combination of grinder and tamper makes no mess and eliminates almost all the work.