Tried & Tested
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Hot, cold or cold brew – now there’s a machine that can make them all, to barista levels, at the touch of a button
The perfect coffee means different things at different times; a macchiato to-go on your Monday-morning commute; a refreshing iced latte to take the edge off a heatwave; or coffee cocktails for friends-round Friday. Now there’s a stylish bean-to-cup machine that can effortlessly create all of these, and so many more: meet the De'Longhi Eletta Explore.
What is the De'Longhi Eletta Explore?
Combining outstanding style and function, De'Longhi has always been synonymous with exceptional coffee. Here, we delve deep into the beloved Italian coffee-making brand's super-sleek Eletta Explore, which has 50 different coffee options ready to go in just one touch.
Hot coffee, cold coffee and cold brew – this machine offers every drink you could ask of a barista. The intuitive touchscreen is preset with every coffee variety, inspiring you to experiment with different types until you find your perfect brew. Just one tap gets the drink going, meaning there are no specialist skills or endless YouTube tutorials required.
How does the De'Longhi Eletta Explore work?
The Eletta Explore uses freshly ground coffee beans for the best results (you even get a voucher for a free bag of The Gentlemen Baristas beans). The black-lidded milk carafe (LatteCrema Hot) that comes with the machine is for all the hot coffees you might desire, while the white-topped one (LatteCrema Cool) creates cool milk foam for iced coffees. Summer heatwave? Thanks to its Cold Extraction Technologies, the Eletta Explore offers up cold brew in about five minutes, which is speedy considering that traditional brewing methods usually take more than 12 hours.
If frothy coffee is your thing, exclusive De’Longhi technologies automatically deliver creamy, long-lasting foam – whether you prefer dairy or plant-based milks – and always at the perfect temperature. Plus, if you’re looking for a new coffee-based drink of choice, you can find inspiration on the De’Longhi coffee link app.
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What makes De'Longhi Eletta Explore so great?
What sets this handsome machine apart is its versatility. The dual milk system is brilliant, allowing you to make both hot and cold drinks with ease. You can create any type of coffee, adapting each to your particular requirement, before saving in personalised profiles so everyone in the family can have their coffee order just the way they like it. In short, the Eletta Explore makes every coffee-craving moment effortlessly enjoyable.
What about the (dreaded) cleaning?
Cleaning your coffee machine can be a chore, but to keep your coffee tasting top-notch your machine needs regular TLC. The great news is that with the De'Longhi Eletta Explore most of the cleaning is automatic – that applies to both the machine and milk carafes. Every now and then your machine will need a de-scale, especially if you’re in a hard-water area, but the process couldn’t be easier; the brand even includes some EcoDecalk in the original packaging, along with a QR code that links to a de-scaling guide.
If you’re seeking a machine that consistently delivers exceptional results, elevating your daily coffee experience to new heights, look to the De'Longhi Eletta Explore.
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