Review DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine
DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine Overview
DeLonghi ESAM5500M Perfecta Esclusivo Digital Super Automatic Machine for lattes, coffee espresso & cappuccinos with single touch cappuccino & latte. This espresso maker has an easy to use control panel with digital programmable menu settings allowing the ability to adjust the start time, auto shut-off and clock. The patented single touch cappuccino and latte system includes a 25oz milk container, detachable lid, for frothed milk for cappuccino or steamed milk for latte. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function with an easy push of a button. All parts are dishwasher-safe. The compact and patented direct -to-brew system with thermoblock technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. Features included are: integrated lower-pitch burr grinder, double boiler with espresso boiler, instant reheat function, decalcification system, cup warmer, hot water spout, removable 1.8l (60oz)water tank, coffee bean container capacity, removable used coffee container and drip tray, height-adjustable coffee spouts, 1-3 hr adjustable auto shut-off, programmable timer on function, water filter.
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Single Touch" hot milk system. Simply slide the milk tank onto front of the machine. Clean button makes it easy to maintain.
- Easy-to-use digital control panel with programmable menu settings: adjust start time, auto off, clock, temperature, coffee strength (5 settings) and cup size with rotary dial (4 settings).
- Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning.
- No waiting between preparing espresso and cappuccino with the double boiler system
- Consistent, fresh and aromatic ground coffee with the professional-quality conical low-pitch burr grinder. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans.
DeLonghi ESAM5500M Digital Super Automatic Espresso Machine Review
I love this machine! I have been making espresso and milk drinks non-stop since I got it and everything works great. I was a little leery at first not having a "steam spout", but the milk frother works great. In addition to selecting the kind of milk drink you want, the frother has several settings. The owner's manual was very helpful. With the various settings I have had no problems getting the consistency that I want.
The espresso taste is great and the machine easy to use - watch the video and read the manual! One of the best things is that there is no mess. My friend has a separate grinder and non-automatic espresso machine. There are coffee grounds everywhere and it makes an awful mess. The Delonghi makes no mess and it is easy to clean.
Some have mentioned that the coffee is not hot enough. Maybe this is an American preference. From my time in Italy I noticed that they serve espresso drinks (including milk drinks) much less hot than what we are used to here. The hotness of the coffee has not been an issue for me. I followed the instructions to make the coffee and milk hotter and if I feel the need I pop my cup in the microwave for a few seconds. One thing I do that works great is to pre-heat the cups by filling them with water and putting them in the microwave for a minute or two. But basically, I don't think espresso drinks are supposed to be as hot as an American cup of drip.
I also use purified water. I don't use distilled water - I use bottled drinking water that has some minerals in it. Tastes better.
I would definitely buy the Delonghi if I had the decision to make again.
The espresso taste is great and the machine easy to use - watch the video and read the manual! One of the best things is that there is no mess. My friend has a separate grinder and non-automatic espresso machine. There are coffee grounds everywhere and it makes an awful mess. The Delonghi makes no mess and it is easy to clean.
Some have mentioned that the coffee is not hot enough. Maybe this is an American preference. From my time in Italy I noticed that they serve espresso drinks (including milk drinks) much less hot than what we are used to here. The hotness of the coffee has not been an issue for me. I followed the instructions to make the coffee and milk hotter and if I feel the need I pop my cup in the microwave for a few seconds. One thing I do that works great is to pre-heat the cups by filling them with water and putting them in the microwave for a minute or two. But basically, I don't think espresso drinks are supposed to be as hot as an American cup of drip.
I also use purified water. I don't use distilled water - I use bottled drinking water that has some minerals in it. Tastes better.
I would definitely buy the Delonghi if I had the decision to make again.
