Delonghi is probably the most popular manufacturer of bean-to-cup coffee machinesin the UK. With a variety of models suiting many budgets, tastes and personal requirements, there's almost certainly a Delonghi bean-to-cup coffee machine that matches your needs. As it’s a cappuccino maker, the Eletta has an automatic function for creating creamy milk for both cappuccinos and lattes. The milk container is detachable, so it can be removed and put straight into the fridge for next time. Other customisation features can include brewing temperature, coffee strength, automatic milk frothing, cup size and water amount. Some models also come with pre-infusion which helps protect against inconsistencies in tamp and grind (see the video below for a simple explanation). After being turned on, the machine requires around 30 seconds to warm-up. An espresso then takes a further 60 seconds to make, while a full mug of coffee can take up to two minutes. Verdict

Yes this is what is referred to as super-automatic machine. What this means to you and me, is that it will handle everything from the grinding of the beans, making the espresso through to frothing the milk. All you need to do is pay the Take 3 amount shown on your statement, by the due date and you'll pay no A lot of that seems to be psychological, I never was good at waiting, it measures in at around 2 minutes.The machine will also only grind the exact amount needed for each drink so that you’ll never waste a single coffee bean. This, in turn, keeps the beans fresh and helps them maintain their flavour profile in a whole-bean form. Other features include a control panel for customising your perfect coffee, “silent” grinder with 13 settings and an easy-to-clean design. Aside from espresso and cappuccino, the ECAM22.110.SB is also capable of producing a latte using the Cappuccino System. Well the Ecam 44 660 b is really easy to clean. For starters it has 2 easy cleaning programs. 1 gives it a full rinse through, which is great for maintaining the dispensers and piping, and the 2nd auto clean program is a descaling function as you get with any bean to cup coffee machine. The costs for delivery, installation services and monthly insurance products cannot be placed on BNPL. Item number 4GCMG Enjoy only the best with the De'Longhi Eletta Cappuccino, Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, with Auto Milk, ECAM44.660.B

There are also various customisation options. These include settings for size, strength, and temperature. It also has an automatic milk cleaning system, 15 bar pump, ground coffee option and a removable drip tray. Yes you can use a mug instead of espresso cups. The dispenser height is adjustable and the minimum is 90mm and maximum height is 142mm. Other features include a variety of froth settings, an option to choose coffee temperature, coffee strength setting and an automatic shut of mode. The model also has an energy saving standby function and a 2.0 litre water tank. The Melitta E953-102 Caffeo has a variety of options, including several brew temperatures and a cup warmer.Use pre-ground coffee or grind your own beans to release the true flavour, with a choice of 13 grinding settings to ensure the perfect flavour.

One of the great things about this model is that it’s easy to use. While you can adjust the coffee to your liking with settings for coffee dosage, water amount and grind coarseness, the buttons are intuitive so you’ll feel comfortable after a few uses. It’s also relatively fast. But there’s more to this machine than that. You get a great crema on top of your espressos – creamy and rich-tasting, plus beautiful to look at. Then there’s the milk – for a fully automated machine you get a pleasing amount of control over your milk and it really does a great job at creating light microfoam – as good as any machine that I’ve tried.

As I mentioned earlier in the review, it is very difficult for a one touch machine to texture milk as god as a barista. I can say with certainty the Delonghi Eletta Cappuccino, does it better than most. With it regularly available at a discount from the RRP, this is an excellent value for money choice.