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Be your own barista with the Lattissima by De'Longhi. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It's never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with Nespresso's patented coffee capsule technology and De'Longhi's patented milk container. Simply place a capsule in the top of the machine and slide the milk container onto the front, place a cup under the nozzle and press the one-touch button. The Lattissima does all the work for you! The milk container detaches easily so you can place it in the refrigerator and the used capsules automatically eject into a container for quick removal. The minute you get your Lattissima home you can start making delectable drinks for you and your family. It includes a fully stocked welcome kit with capsules. Other highlights include a drip tray that accommodates latte cups, easy-to-use illuminated controls, self-priming operation, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Latttissima pump automatic espresso machine!
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
We just got this machine over the holidays and have been more than impressed. In fact, we're down-right addicted to it. It truly is very easy to use and makes great espressos, lattes and cappuccinos (kudos to Nespresso for excellent pod quality). Has completely replaced Starbucks for us, which has resulted in big savings and convenience. Also perfect for dinner parties, where we can make drink after drink after drink with practically no effort.
The only issues I've found is that it does drip a little after making drinks, which leads to some clean-up, but pretty minor. And, those pod costs do add up, but that's the case with any machine and still a fraction of what you would pay at Starbucks.
Others have complained about the temperature of the drinks, and it is a little cooler than I would like for the first drink. However, I found that running the "clean" mode on the milk container before making the drinks helps heat up the tubes and makes for hotter initial drink. Also, quickly preheating the cup with hot water helps. All this takes about 12 seconds. Once you're past the first, it's fine.
One hint on the milk, we've found that using 2% "pasteurized" instead of "ultra-pasteurized" gives a better, thicker foam.
Only reason why four stars instead of five is the initial machine cost and ongoing pod cost.
The only issues I've found is that it does drip a little after making drinks, which leads to some clean-up, but pretty minor. And, those pod costs do add up, but that's the case with any machine and still a fraction of what you would pay at Starbucks.
Others have complained about the temperature of the drinks, and it is a little cooler than I would like for the first drink. However, I found that running the "clean" mode on the milk container before making the drinks helps heat up the tubes and makes for hotter initial drink. Also, quickly preheating the cup with hot water helps. All this takes about 12 seconds. Once you're past the first, it's fine.
One hint on the milk, we've found that using 2% "pasteurized" instead of "ultra-pasteurized" gives a better, thicker foam.
Only reason why four stars instead of five is the initial machine cost and ongoing pod cost.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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If you enjoy coffee-only drinks, it works well. For larger (and milk-based) drinks, there are a few issues that made me return this machine:
- Frother is difficult to insert. The rubber seals are tight, and you have to push it in forcefully at times. I had the feeling that the seals or the plastic connectors might break at some point.
- Milk doesn't come out warm enough. Unfortunatelly, I tried for 2 weeks to adjust this by pre-warming the milk in the microwave and all the other tricks out there. It helps. But it's another step which can add to the preparation time.
- If you like to use farily tall mugs, the mug has to be narrow (diameter < 3 inches), which is not easy to find.
- You have to be very meticulous with cleaning the frother: rinse with steam, then rinse with water, otherwise it WILL clog.
Of course this machine has pros:
- compact and integrated. Place the mug and push one button and everything is done for you
- Good build quality. The buttons and the overall build feel good.
- When it works, the milk has a good froth.
This is not an experience of 2 days. I kept this machine for 25 days, really trying to make it work for me.
So overall, for this price I expected a machine that would be more straight-forward. The espresso part is just fine (as this is exactly the same as every other Nespresso machine out there), but in the end I wasn't getting the benefit that I expected. So I ordered a CitiZ with the integrated Aeroccino, which works well, has more space for mugs, and the milk comes out at a temperature that is more to my liking, and the only thing I have to clean is the aeroccino, which is a breeze.
- Frother is difficult to insert. The rubber seals are tight, and you have to push it in forcefully at times. I had the feeling that the seals or the plastic connectors might break at some point.
- Milk doesn't come out warm enough. Unfortunatelly, I tried for 2 weeks to adjust this by pre-warming the milk in the microwave and all the other tricks out there. It helps. But it's another step which can add to the preparation time.
- If you like to use farily tall mugs, the mug has to be narrow (diameter < 3 inches), which is not easy to find.
- You have to be very meticulous with cleaning the frother: rinse with steam, then rinse with water, otherwise it WILL clog.
Of course this machine has pros:
- compact and integrated. Place the mug and push one button and everything is done for you
- Good build quality. The buttons and the overall build feel good.
- When it works, the milk has a good froth.
This is not an experience of 2 days. I kept this machine for 25 days, really trying to make it work for me.
So overall, for this price I expected a machine that would be more straight-forward. The espresso part is just fine (as this is exactly the same as every other Nespresso machine out there), but in the end I wasn't getting the benefit that I expected. So I ordered a CitiZ with the integrated Aeroccino, which works well, has more space for mugs, and the milk comes out at a temperature that is more to my liking, and the only thing I have to clean is the aeroccino, which is a breeze.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I got this for Christmas and I absolutely love it. The versatility, the ease of use, the taste of the coffee drinks - just superb! The machine can be adjusted so that the drinks are larger, the milk has always been the right temperature for me so far, and Crate and Barrel has some taller mugs that fit properly in the space provided. Clean-up is a breeze, the milk attachment goes into the dishwasher, and for the couple of drips after the espresso has brewed, I just put a paper towel under the dispenser. I couldn't be more pleased with this machine.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awsome!
great machine!!!!!!, and the heat of the water is perfect eventhough some other posts. Works for me!!!!!
The cleaning is very simple and quick
The cleaning is very simple and quick
Published 3 days ago by GabrielB
Disappointed
The Delonghi Lattissima is an Automatic Espresso machine, also capable of making Latte and Cappucino. There is a removable reservoir for holding milk for the frothing cycle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BrianD
Excellent Machine
This is actually our first expresso/coffee machine. We bought because we always have friends over who complain about not having good coffee. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vic&Adri
Huge disappointment - save your money and don't buy
Ordered this machine and have been so disappointed by it that I've returned it today. Firstly you can't find cups that fit it very well if you are looking for a big latte, it has... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Be
i use it my self
This is the best cooooofffffeeeeee maker u can ever get it is easy to use and u feel like a diffrent person after a cofffeeeee from this machiene. Read more
Published 9 months ago by yumi
Great coffee but too noisy
My wife and I have had this unit for about 5 months now and we really love the coffee it makes: full-flavored and a little foamy (we don't use milk), just like a coffee bar in... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Colorado Joe
Simple to operate, Makes good coffees, Pushbutton cleanup
I have the unit for 2 weeks. Overall I am very satisfied with the unit. This is really an automatic unit that is simple to operate and makes a variety of coffees & lattes real... Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Kaz
Love this machine
I use this everyday and couldnt be happier with it, although I really cant tell a diff between all the flavors...maybe its because I add vanilla syrup to my lattes....
Published 17 months ago by Max
DeLonghi Espresso Maker
I love the Expresso and Cappuchino that this DeLonghi produces; however, inserting the milk container into the machine is very difficult. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sunny
Nespresso coffee makers are the best!
For coffee lovers - it is more than coffee, it is an amazing social activity!
Published 22 months ago by ajunior
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