De'Longhi Coffee Machine Slashed by £181 in Amazon Sale
The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Compact Manual Bean to Cup coffee machine is currently available on Amazon for £348.99, reduced from £529.99, saving buyers £181. This deal comes ahead of Amazon's pre-Prime Day sale and is ideal for those seeking café-quality iced drinks at home during hot weather.
Perfect for Iced Coffees and Affogatos
According to Senior Shopping Writer Eve Rowlands, the machine has been a lifesaver during the current heatwave. It uses whole coffee beans ground fresh for each drink, with eight grind settings to adjust coarseness. The steam wand produces silky frothy milk, and the machine includes single and double espresso baskets, a tamper, tamping station, cup holder, and milk jug.
For iced lattes, Rowlands recommends switching the mug for a glass, adding ice cubes and milk, then pouring espresso over the top. She also discovered it makes an excellent affogato: simply pour an espresso over a scoop of ice cream.
Considerations and Alternatives
The machine measures 285 x 365 x 400mm and is heavy, so it may require significant counter space. It does not produce cold foam. For those wanting a fully automatic option, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro Automatic Espresso Machine (£899.99) offers 13 drink programs and five froth presets. Alternatively, the Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse Coffee Machine is on sale at Curry's for £119 (down from £159) and can pour single or double espresso shots.
