De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Touch, Single Serve Capsule Coffee Machine, Automatic frothed milk, Cappuccino and Latte, EN560.W, 0.9liters, White

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We purchased the DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima Pro Espresso Machine so our reviewer could put it to the test in her kitchen. For added speed, the Lattissima Touch boasts a reduced heat-up time that makes it ready in just 25 seconds, so you won't be kept waiting for your morning brew. The intuitive descaling and cleaning alerts ensures a proper functioning of the machine and a perfect coffee experience time after time. Each machine includes a complimentary welcome set with a range of Nespresso capsules with unique aromatic profiles.

On top of that, it will taste exactly how you like it, because you have already got the settings calibrated to your preferences. No matter what concoction your flatmate drinks, your cappuccino will always be made exactly how you like it. Artizan Coffee are the first company in the world to produce 100% organic coffee and receive the USDA organic certification for their line of Nespresso compatible capsules. As with all Nespresso machines, this comes with a 19 bar water pump – this is key to getting a good crema on top of your espressos. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.The manual suggests using skim milk for the best foaming performance, but we tried whole milk, 2 percent milk, skim milk, and even almond milk. The settings button is also on the top panel, and a display offers useful information, including the “heating up” message and our favorite nagging mom message that reminds us to put the milk container in the refrigerator. The water reservoir on the back of the machine is small (holds 44 ounces) and removable, but given that espresso drinks don’t use a lot of water, the size makes sense.

Also, when selecting your desired drink, you can choose a preferred water or milk level to determine the strength. At first glance, the Nespresso Lattissima Pro Espresso Machine by DeLonghi looks basic, from its tiny footprint to its minimal accessories. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.You just fill the milk container with milk (we find that skimmed or semi skimmed works best) – no need to measure out the exact amount, just put plenty in. One design feature we really liked was that the hot water function uses a separate outlet rather than using the coffee outlet. Cappuccino/Latte Macchiato) When programming the Warm Milk Froth beverage, the programming ends here. In the meantime you can position your cup and aim the milk spout into it before adjusting the milk froth knob to your desired milk texture (you’ll want minimum milk froth texture for a cappuccino and maximum for a latte macchiato, but part of the fun is experimenting with it). It heats quickly and leaves you with virtually no cleanup (more on that below) and no wet, messy coffee grounds.

The used pods fall into a container for collection and disposal, and excess water drains into a removable tray. I'm an occasional coffee drinker but I love my mochas and I know I'll be drinking a lot of those with this machine. We checked out all the parts, perused the menu, taste-tested the options, and took it apart for cleaning. Also, as I've mentioned above, I've been drinking coffee from a French press for a couple of months. From there, you simply reattach the container to the machine and wait just 15 seconds for the milk to heat up.Maintaining your Nespresso Lattissima Touch is an important aspect of establishing a long and healthy life. That means the hot water will be plain hot water and not taste vaguely like coffee-flavored hot water. The intuitive descaling function alerts you according to the programmed water hardness setting (5 levels) and the pluggable descaling pipe makes the descaling process even easier.

Obviously if you just fancy an espresso or ristretto, the process is even simpler – just pop the pod in the compartment, place your cup underneath and press the button.It's also a gateway to discovering the world's best roasters, coffees and bean to cup coffee machines. We tried it with a number of ‘alternative’ milks (almond/soy etc) and found that it produced fantastic results every time. I will say, though, that if your go-to drink is a simple black coffee, then there are plenty of other machines that can produce just as good cups that won’t cost you anywhere near as much as this one. They recommend that you clean the rest of the milk compartment every couple of days (sensible advice when milk is involved) but again, you don’t need to worry, or even sigh, because all of the parts are detachable and dishwasher safe.