DELONGHI ECAM23.460 Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel, 1450 W, 1.8 liters

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Seriously, what’s the point? Especially since the average coffee machine buyer has just gotten used to the concept of ‘espresso’ — with all its parameters — and pays more attention to quality than ever before. That doesn’t mean it’s not as obvious as it might seem: you have to press the button for a very long time for it to do its job. When it comes to naming the drinks and buttons, on other hand, things get really adventurous because there’s no espresso on the menu here.

If there’s one thing the Italian brands know how to do, it’s how to make fully automatic espresso machines instantly recognizable. The DeLonghi ECAM 23.460 is no exception. In any household, the person who wakes up first usually gets blamed for waking everybody else up. This is almost always undoubtedly due to the fact that they’re the ones who are grinding and making coffee in the morning. Adding frothed milk to a long coffee is simply a matter of pressing the “Cappuccino” button once to start, and another to stop. You get a nice frothy texture to the drink, and you can add as much as you want.Are you relatively new to the world of specialty coffee drinks, and looking for a machine that not only bridges the gap between your former “brewed by the pot” world and this one?

The only downside is that coffee doesn’t always come out as hot as we like. It’s usually just about fine when making an espresso, but more of an issue when you add milk. Other Coffee Taste How does it perform though? Can it match pricier Delonghi coffee machines when it comes to taste and aroma? And is it worth the money? Keep reading our Delonghi ECAM23.460 review to find out. A recent study by the British Coffee Association showed that in the UK alone, over 95 million cups of coffee are sold a day. A further review of the study shows that of the people who prepare and drink coffee in their homes, just over 80% use instant coffee. That said, I still think that this level of involvement is too much of a good thing for the average consumer. They want to feel confident with the factory settings and coffee drinks at the push of a button before starting to experiment on their own.Of course, you’ll need to do some experimentation to get your perfect settings. But once you’ve found the right combination and saved them for future use, great tasting espresso is always just a few button presses away. As far as stainless steel grinders go, the ECAM 23.460’s version is neither particularly loud nor particularly quiet. The sound is just boringly normal — thought that’s certainly always a plus. For my fully automatic espresso machine review, I only had to turn the dial briefly and without force to achieve the finest grind. Espresso and Milk Foam — No Complaints Here Now that you know a little bit more about this particular espresso maker, let’s take a few minutes to look over some of the more notable features. Do you want a machine that allows enough options to give you the custom coffee experience, without all the complexity, and without having to learn to become a professional barista?

I like a lot about this particular coffee maker. My favourite thing is probably how small and compact that it is. This makes it a great option for places such as my personal study. I might even consider buying a couple of them to send out during the Holidays since they’re small and easy to ship. The DeLonghi components have no problem producing a consistent grind — even at the finest setting — and this has a significant impact on the espresso quality. On top of that, the hoses and components inside can effortlessly handle and transport this ultra-fine ground coffee.There are two automatic cleaning programs: rinsing and descaling. Rinsing just pours water through the machine to clear out any let over debris, while the de-calcification program prevents limescale build-up. Although the herbal nuances of these beans are very difficult to extract cleanly in a compromised device like a fully automatic machine, it certainly worked here. Plus, with a drinking temperature of around 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit), the espresso from the ECAM 23.460 was also pleasantly hot. For the test, I chose the finest grind for the espresso and opted for a ‘short coffee’, then adjusted the fill volume further down. The fill volume range here extends from around 20-180 milliliters (0.67-6 fluid ounces), which is just about convincing in the minimum range. I settled on around 25 milliliters (0.85 fluid ounces) and used the ‘very strong’ coffee quantity setting. It comes with features such as an automatic cappuccino function, digital display and various coffee customisation options. It’s also a popular coffee machine amongst those who want the “coffee shop” taste without spending a fortune.

Be prepared to replace the filter regularly if you make a lot of coffee though. The machine prompts you to descale and replace the filter every 100 cups. Other Features As with all bean-to-cup coffee machines, the conical grinder has several settings for coarseness (13 to be exact.) You can adjust this setting using a dial within the grinder. The ECAM 23.460 has many of the features of the pricier De’Longhi Eletta ECAM 44.660.B. These include the milk carafe and automatic cappuccino function. If you’re looking for a coffee maker that can make both espresso and cappuccino from whole beans, it’s one of the best options. A DeLonghi ECAM 23.460 kávéfőző elegáns és modern kialakítással rendelkezik, amely könnyen illeszkedik a konyha bármely stílusához. A tartós anyagokból készült, így hosszú távon is megbízható és ellenálló. A DeLonghi ECAM 23.460 kávéfőző hozzájárulhat a személyre szabott kávéélményhez, mivel lehetőséget nyújt a kávéaroma, az erősség és a hőmérséklet beállítására. A készülék vízrekesze magas kapacitású, így több csészével is egyszerre készíthet kávét. A beépített kávédaráló lehetővé teszi a friss kávébabok őrlését, ami javíthatja a kávé ízét és intenzitását.With this, the DeLonghi finessed a very exciting aroma out of my test beans,, which was hidden in a nicely drawn crema and a very full-bodied espresso. DeLonghi can also pin another badge on itself for the quality of the espresso and milk foam. Again, I would have been surprised if that hadn’t been the case. The new ECAM series cuts a particularly fine figure in cup results at all price levels.