De'Longhi ECP35.31Traditional Barista Pump Espresso Machine, Coffee and Cappuccino Maker, Black
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Use freshly ground beans to enhance a rich coffee crema. Plus create silky smooth milk for latte art. Learn true barista skills all with your De’Longhi traditional pump machine.
De’Longhi ECP35.31 Traditional Pump Espresso Machine
Create all your coffee shop favourites with the De’Longhi ECP35.31 traditional pump machine. This machine will deliver a real barista experience at home. Enjoy your favourite coffee, whether that is a strong espresso or frothy cappuccino, all from your choice of fresh ground coffee.
- Makes all coffee shop favourites
- Steam arm to froth fresh milk for cappuccinos and lattes
- Use your choice of ground coffee
- Hot water delivery for americanos
- Make two espressos at once
- Double drip tray for mugs
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| Prepare and deliver your perfect espresso with fresh ground coffee. | Adjustable steam arm device makes it easier to create frothy cappuccinos and smooth lattes. | Hot water delivery function for americanos or herbal tea. | Three filters including a single, double and ESE compatible filter. |
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| Size | Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact | Super Compact |
| Milk Frother | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Adjustable Manual | Adjustable Manual |
| Coffee Type | Pre Ground or ESE Pods | Pre Ground or ESE Pods | Pre Ground or ESE Pods | Pre Ground or ESE Pods | Pre Ground or ESE Pods | Pre Ground or ESE Pods |
| Espresso Delivery | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Personalise |
| Bar Pressure | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Heating System | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Thermoblock |
| Double Drip Tray | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Matching Kettle and Toaster | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Matching Professional Grinder | ✓ |
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| Weight: | 4.44 kg |
| Dimensions: | 18.49 x 24 x 30.51 cm; 4.44 Kilograms |
| Brand: | De'Longhi |
| Model: | ECP35.31 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Chunky but good value
It’s rather large and wide. In hindsight I may have gone for something leaner, but then those cost more. I’m happy for the price paid – under 70 it’s a great way to get into Espresso making at home without over-committing on more expensive gear in case you only use it occasionally.
Nice coffee
Doesnt blend as the review has asked me to rate it it’s good. Worth the money. But by the time you have made one you cant be bothered making a second for the wife
Great value for money
Overall very impressed with the machine. Build quality is good, have been using for many months now with no complaints. I would recommend replacing the baskets that come bundled with unpressurised ones, cheaply available from Amazon. You will however need a decent coffee grinder capable of grinding fine enough for espresso.
The one let down is the steam wand. While easy to use, it struggles to produce a smooth micro-foam, giving large bubbles and inconsistent foam.
Other than the wand (which you can easily replace for a better wand), this is a cracking machine for the money and will produce a decent coffee once you get used to it.
Great!
Got this as a gift and had nothing but positive feedback
Easy to use, makes great cappuccino
Bought to replace previous de’longhi coffee maker which lasted over 10 years.
This model is even better. Powerful steam for frothy cappuccinos and easy to clean spout. Very impressed
Great. Buy one!
Fantastic. A little loud if you’re not used to it but quieter than a regular pod machine with much better results. Super easy to clean as well.
Great espresso machine
This was bought for my son who loves it. It arrived on time, well packaged and was exactly what he wanted.
Bang for your buck
This is a great little coffee machine for the price – we have used it for about a month now and can not fault it! Makes great milk for either cuppucino or lattes, and it’s pretty simple to use.
If I had to mention a fault it would be that the Portafiller (where you put the coffee in) is a little hard to clean. When you want to tap the used coffee out sometimes the whole filter comes out. But we’ve found that tapping it on the corner of our food waste bin keeps the filter in.
Great price for good quality machine
Easy to use, good quality and great price. Doesn’t include cappuccino foamier attachme
Good coffee machine
Very pleased with it use it for making all the coffees my husband loves
Good machine - bought on offer so good value for money
A good machine – sometimes feels a bit flimsy and needs a bit of practice to get it right. Also bought a grinder for the beans and a wee bin to put the waste in as it’s difficult not to spill – highly recommend those to go along with this!
Will it blend?
Best coffee blender I’ve bought
If you want creamy rich coffee blends delonghi is the machine for you
Good coffee machine at a reasonable price
I purchased this machine because my old moka was not working on the induction cooker of the new flat. After a little bit more of a month’s usage I’m really pleased with this coffee maker, it’s easy to use and the coffee tastes good. I bought it when discounted, so definitely a good purchase, not sure if I would have bought at full price though.
The perfect cappuccino
Excellent machine, great for cappuccino!! Great for all coffee styles, absolutely love i
Great coffee machine
Perfect coffee machine for a family home. Can make great latts and the steam heats and froths the milk quickly.
Good value for cheapy
Good features for a cheap coffee machine. Good steamer. I am not used to manually stopping espresso and find this a step back. Many reviews under the 31.21 machine relate to different machines. Beware.
Great compact espresso machine
Love this coffee machine, it took a little while to get to grips with it but for the money it’s a really nice compact espresso machine. Works well and havent had any trouble with it, doesn’t require much cleaning either which is a bonus.
Great Kitchen Gadge
Nice kitchen gadget…I also bought the stainless steel jug and thermometer…however didn’t think the jug much use for heating milk..its not big enough for a standard size mug..it froths over.. so I use a plastic jug. Other than that it’s a good size smart kitchen gadget. For making 2 cups of coffee we used out small cups from IKEA…they contain just the right amount of coffee.
Beware! The pod filter is already in situ.
Although I’m not (quite) a simpleton the instructions left me confused with regard to the “coffee froth filters”. They told me to use either of the coffee froth filters to make my first cup of coffee but what they didn’t tell me was that the coffee pod filter was already inserted in the filter holder. Not being aware of this (it wasn’t obvious that the coffee pod filter was already inserted in the filter holder and could be removed) I struggled to find how to insert one of the coffee froth filters. This could have led to damage being caused to the filter holder. In my opinion the instructions could have stated that the pod filter was already in place and should be removed so that a froth filter could be inserted. Otherwise the instructions sufficed (but weren’t too helpful). The machine itself is a pleasure to use and works beautifully.
Nice compact machine
Easy to use. Quick as well. Shame it doesn’t make the coffee very hot. I drink it black and have to remember to drink it up quickly or its lukewarm. Otherwise love i
as the old coffee machine used capsules, which i felt guilty for an environmental reaso
his one certainly serves my purpose.
it takes a little time to get used to it and find the right espresso beans/grinds
but overall am happy with the machine.
also looks very nice!
Delicious coffee everytime
I’ve wanted one of these for ages, looked round -read the reviews and bought it. So very glad I did .easy to use, clean and easy to make the coffee you want. I love it.
Unlike some coffee makers, the coffee is hot when you make it.
Quality that lasts, brilliant coffee machine
I actually got my own one of these second hand from a social media Marketplace. I purchased this one as a gift for my parent who whenever they came round loved the coffee it made. They had a pod coffee machine at their house, the one marketed by a Hollywood A lister. And they preferred my coffee to their machine at their house.
So I got them this for Christmas.
The product itself is clearly built to last. The person i bought mine from only gmsold it as they purchased a bean to cup machine. I’ve had it for about a year and it is still going strong. It even copes well with the hard water.
It produces the most wonderful crema. A beautiful coffee everytime.
The milk frother is great. Super easy to clean. Two bits come off, leave in soak and rinse or just give it a quick scrub and reapply if you want another cappuccino. The milk frother is very easy to control too.
The water reservoir has a big enough capacity for two large mugs. It is easy to loft out and fill and easy to put back in. I’ve never had a spill doing so.
The only point to be aware of is that the drip tray doesn’t leave a space big enough for oversized mugs. But I remove it for mine. As soon as the espresso is made I remove my mug and place a small jug underneath to catch drips.
It is not hugely loud. I live in a three bedroom house. I work terrible shifts and often get up at three am. I come down and make a coffee with this. My wife who is a massively light sleeper is not disturbed by it and nor are my three kids.
The handle gives a real professional feel. It is very strong and robust.
This is a brilliant coffee machine. An absolute bargain for coffee shop results.
Very Nice Coffeemaker.
Very nice and really good quality.
Easy to use and to clean.
I really have to thank the seller because I received it in view day after I ordered it. Even when I’m leaving in Saudi Arabia.
Thank you so much
Impressed
I usually buy cappuccino makers around the 80 mark and find they last about 18 months – 2 years. My last machine was De Longhi and pretty rubbish, so I was reluctant to buy this but swayed by good reviews.
I must say this machine is a vast improvement on the last one; it makes very professional, perfect expresso with crema and firm cappucino froth, it’s quiet, heavy duty (doesn’t bounce around!)
Couple of niggles – the filter holder doesn’t have a lever to help empty it and the filter fits tight, so have to get a knife to release it to clean.
– re-attaching the frothing nozzles requires bright light and spectacles for people like me to see how to connect them every time. Neither of those desirable on a dark winter morning. Will I remember to connect them in the evening when they’re dry?
– not sure how durable the rubbery nozzle might be.
But I won’t mark it down, the coffee’s too good.
Impressed
I usually buy cappuccino makers around the 80 mark and find they last about 18 months – 2 years. My last machine was De Longhi and pretty rubbish, so I was reluctant to buy this but swayed by good reviews.
I must say this machine is a vast improvement on the last one; it makes very professional, perfect expresso with crema and firm cappucino froth, it’s quiet, heavy duty (doesn’t bounce around!)
Couple of niggles – the filter holder doesn’t have a lever to help empty it and the filter fits tight, so have to get a knife to release it to clean.
– re-attaching the frothing nozzles requires bright light and spectacles for people like me to see how to connect them every time. Neither of those desirable on a dark winter morning. Will I remember to connect them in the evening when they’re dry?
– not sure how durable the rubbery nozzle might be.
But I won’t mark it down, the coffee’s too good.
Good coffee machine
I’m using it for almost two month now and I’m completely happy with it!
15 bar is all i needed to make great espresso or ristroto that i like.
coming straight to point:
– first thing i threw away single shot and npresso or whatever it is.
– i punched a much bigger hole in double shot filter. take out filter then there is small hole underneath it. just make it bigger. basically you are removing “pressurised” from the filter.
mind that best shots are in drops… if you are seeing continuous flow then your coffee will be too thin. filter is only 51mm and thus there is not enough coffee to see continuous flow of brew.
and now that you have made it non pressurised means you need to work on tamp. and that means metal tamper. it makes big difference so get one.
i find that 1:1 tastes best for any roast of coffee.. i don’t use milk but i have used frothier for others…. too hot and not worth the cleaning and cooling effort. i used hario manual frothier instead….
finally i don’t know what the wires are made up but cockroaches ate it up and it shorted today 🙁 and with heavy import duty of 42% and shipping costs… it’s quite expensive…. looking for lelit now that ships to india… 4 times the cost but need to try 58mm filter and temp control. get a ristroto once in life and you will throw away milk forever.
15 bar is all i needed to make great espresso or ristroto that i like.
coming straight to point:
– first thing i threw away single shot and npresso or whatever it is.
– i punched a much bigger hole in double shot filter. take out filter then there is small hole underneath it. just make it bigger. basically you are removing “pressurised” from the filter.
mind that best shots are in drops… if you are seeing continuous flow then your coffee will be too thin. filter is only 51mm and thus there is not enough coffee to see continuous flow of brew.
and now that you have made it non pressurised means you need to work on tamp. and that means metal tamper. it makes big difference so get one.
i find that 1:1 tastes best for any roast of coffee.. i don’t use milk but i have used frothier for others…. too hot and not worth the cleaning and cooling effort. i used hario manual frothier instead….
finally i don’t know what the wires are made up but cockroaches ate it up and it shorted today 🙁 and with heavy import duty of 42% and shipping costs… it’s quite expensive…. looking for lelit now that ships to india… 4 times the cost but need to try 58mm filter and temp control. get a ristroto once in life and you will throw away milk forever.
This is our first espresso machine, so we are beginners at brewing coffee. After a few attempts we have perfected the coffee part of it. We are grinding our own beans separately and have found the right strength and flavour by trial and error. We find we need a double shot per cup if making Americano or cappuccino/ latte. The steam wand is quite short so we had to get a smaller milk frothing jug. The wand does froth milk quite well, but seems to be more frothy than you want for latte, despite trying lots of techniques. I’m not sure if we were expecting too much of this type of machine. The instruction book only mentions cappuccino, but the De’Longhi website does have a tutorial video on making latte. I have yet to get mine looking like it should. That said, the coffee made from this machine is fine, just be prepared to use some trial and error. It is good value compared to much more expensive alternatives. It looks nice on the worktop. We got the black and stainless steel one which is more expensive than the basic black, but does not seem to have any better functions, you are just paying for the finish.
This is our first espresso machine, so we are beginners at brewing coffee. After a few attempts we have perfected the coffee part of it. We are grinding our own beans separately and have found the right strength and flavour by trial and error. We find we need a double shot per cup if making Americano or cappuccino/ latte. The steam wand is quite short so we had to get a smaller milk frothing jug. The wand does froth milk quite well, but seems to be more frothy than you want for latte, despite trying lots of techniques. I’m not sure if we were expecting too much of this type of machine. The instruction book only mentions cappuccino, but the De’Longhi website does have a tutorial video on making latte. I have yet to get mine looking like it should. That said, the coffee made from this machine is fine, just be prepared to use some trial and error. It is good value compared to much more expensive alternatives. It looks nice on the worktop. We got the black and stainless steel one which is more expensive than the basic black, but does not seem to have any better functions, you are just paying for the finish.
Fuss free great coffee
This is a great coffee machine! It was tricky working out how to use it intially, we found it hard getting the tampering right for the double espresso shot but after a bit of fiddling we worked it out. The milk frother is really good, I’ve worked in coffee shops before & there is a knack to it but with this foamer you literally need no skill for a good glossy milk. Really happy with the machine, saving so much money on takeaway coffees & actually prefer the coffee I make at home to cafes- and I’m a coffee snob!
Good expresso!
This is a very good machine, and makes a good coffee. Great expresso and americano at home!
Reasonable price easy to use
Overall this product produces good coffee is easy to use and of a good Size on the worktop.
Best coffee
Brought this for a present, and have been told it is an amazing coffee machine
Easy to use
Ideal for making delicious coffee in a very short time
Arrived on time and all look good.
Only had the machine a few weeks and so far so good, so hopefully keeps going.
Fantastic machine, we love it!!!
Its a wonderful coffee making machine, works really fast and is an effortless process.
Quality espresso every time.
It makes excellent espresso drinks and they can be lengthened into Americanos by using the hot water tap.
De’Longhi it’s the only one me. Brillia
I bought this, because my other De’Longhi had completely Burt its motor out. Hardly surprising. I had, had it for good 5/6 years Some would say it wasn’t that old. It certainly did not owe me anything especially has it was used approximately a minimum of 4 time per hour. I was surprised how much they had improved. This new one is so much easier to use also not as hard to clean plus it’s more slimline. I looked at 3/4 different make. I ended up putting 3 in my basket. So I could make a final choice. I always knew deep down it was going to be another De’Longhi. I don’t really I wasn’t sure the other makes could stand the test of the frequency it’s pretty damn awesome coffee machine. Make a brilliant cappuccino
Faultless
Great quality for the price – looks good and makes great espresso. Can’t fault it.
Great product but unfortunately came with a European plug and I live in the UK.
Best home made espresso drinks.
Guiltily spent money on a Starbucks coffee as part of my weekday morning routine. This machine does the job. It takes approximately 3 minutes to make a latte or cappuccino in the morning. Saves time and money. Though I do miss the convenience of a barista preparing my morning pick me up, only sometimes though.
We love it!
We used to have a basic coffee/tea maker, but the coffee had no real taste or strengh. So we decided to invest into a more professional one, in medium price range. We chose this machine, it had great reviews and a good price. Setting up and run it is really easy, makes a wonderful coffee with lots of crema (see video). Very easy and straightforward to use and clean.
We love it!
We used to have a basic coffee/tea maker, but the coffee had no real taste or strengh. So we decided to invest into a more professional one, in medium price range. We chose this machine, it had great reviews and a good price. Setting up and run it is really easy, makes a wonderful coffee with lots of crema (see video). Very easy and straightforward to use and clean.
Good head of steam
Though the steam level has dropped off, it is still powerful. I should point out though that I have had it for over 6 months and that I drink 3-4 cappo’s a day from it. the water reservoir is big and can be removed for filling. The lid area stores the spare filter bowl as well. the unit looks good and I like that the base is removable for large glasses (latte). I can fit a large cappuccino mug underneath the bowl with the base in situ. plenty of flavour from the strong pump.
Mains plug
A very nice looking machine but mine came with a no UK plug?
Ok...
I love a solid cup of coffee , this makes a decent one, but not strong enough.
I am using Lavazza ground coffee, and thats my favourite option.
Another disappointment was that i missed one detail: its using ESE pods only- not strong enough for me but better value, and less plastic packaging.
The coffee machine its annoyingly leaking for a while after usage…not sure why, I read other buyers mentioning….
Overall, ok puchase, but probably I would have spent more to have more options. Delonghi hae plenty coffee machines….do your research and make sure you know what you want.
Saved so much since buying this machine
Working 4 days a week I always felt the need to get a decent coffee before getting into the office and was costing me 4 a day. I purchased this and make a coffee to drink getting ready for work and one to take with me, so far I think I have saved the value of two machines. Easy to use, some what easy to clean and works great and makes decent coffee.
Would recommend if you have time to make the coffee each time
I worked in Costa coffee for 2 years so I have high expectations for coffee and coffee machines.
The steam arm is slightly less powerful than I’d like but it does the job, just takes slightly longer to warm up and its tough to make a true flat white
If you can be bothered to spend a couple of minutes to make your coffee it’ll be so worth it. It’s more effort than a tassimo or other pod machine but it’s so worth i
Functional but imperfec
Although the machine is 100% functional i wasn’t informed about the issue/ imperfection on the hot holder cup on top of the coffee machine
Makes a fine coffee!
This machine makes the perfect espresso for me every morning. Was a very good investment. Can’t recommend it enough!
I bought this as a gift for my cappuccino loving husband. It is so easy to use I’m sure he will be having one every day and not just when we go into town.
It seems sturdily made and easy to clean. I really like the way the frother can be removed and taken apart to ensure all traces of milk are gone. Two simple operating knobs with pictures of coffee types make it easy to make coffee of your choice. Easy to understand instruction leaflet covers making coffee, but not drawing patterns in the froth; I will try Youtube for that.
There are two little lights; a red one to show it’s switched on and a green one to show you it’s ready. I’ve found that if I switch it on and then fill the coffee holder, tamp down and attatch it there’s next to no waiting around for it to heat up. It doesn’t switch off automatically (I suppose because sometimes you want a short expresso and others a long Americano) so you have to watch it doesn’t overflow the cup. If you forget to switch the machine off after use then it does switch itself off to prevent overheating/wasting electricity.
I am finding the coffee holder hard to turn (arthritis in hands/wrists) but then it needs to a tight fit to work properly. Likewise the inside of the coffee holder is a tight fit, but I would sooner have it that way than falling out into the dirty waste bin when emptying it. There is a little slit at the side just the right size for a teaspoon handle so you can hook it out to rinse it. There are 3 holders supplied (1cup, 2 cups and pod) and they are safely stored in a compartment on top of the machine.
There is a red button that pops up to tell you when the spillage resovoir needs emptying, and the silver slotty top lifts off for cleaning inside. To fit a tall mug under the coffee holder you remove the reservoir; there is another shallower one beneath.
Hint 1, be sure to push water tank right down so it ‘engages’ inside. If not it makes a lot of noise which tells you it’s not right (or that it’s empty). Hint 2. The coffee drips out for a bit after it’s delivered the cup of coffee. Ok if you leave cup underneath while frothing the milk. For my expresso I will use a little dish to catch them instead of it accumulating in the reservoir and perhaps going smelly. Hint 3: the frother ‘purges’ out the bit of water left over from the last use: it is hot and splashy and goes all over the worksurface if you have swung it out before switching it on. Hint 4: the machine works a bit like a pressure cooker, filling the coffee container with hot water and forcing it through a tiny, tiny hole at the bottom. This does mean coffee grounds can accumulate on the heating plate up above where the holder attatches. I occassionally give this a wipe with a bit of kitchen paper (when it has cooled down) to prevent them giving the coffee a ‘burnt’ taste.
Machine was securely packaged and easy to open. It arrived on first day of delivery slot, though it could have been even quicker.
5* for value for money as it was on a fantastic offer. 5* for simple knobs, frother design/cleaning, but no stars taken off for my ‘dicky wrists’ and loathing of drips. 5* for rubust feel of product, will update if it breaks down unexpectedly quickly.
Update: I have had my coffee machine for 3 weeks now; I have used it most days. It took a little ‘learning’ to make a cup exactly to my husband’s preferences. I found that a count to 20 gave just enough coffee without ‘overwatering’ it for his mug of cappuchino. The water reservoir holds just about enough for 5-6 cappuccinos (coffee & steam) or americanos (coffee & hot water). We use semi-skim goats milk which is a tad sweeter and creamier tasting than cows milk and husband thinks it better than he gets in town. I am still ‘experimenting’ with different coffee types, so more tasting fun to come.
Wonderful little machine
Great size, fairly easy to use once you figure it out!
Love it!
Fantastic, easy to use good coffee and not big so can save same space!
Grea
Love it . So much a friend got one and she love it too
Seems a good buy
It seems a good coffee machine but only time will tell
Need some practice to produce the perfect coffee.
I bought this machine a couple of months ago. It’s excellent, but requires some practice to use it.
Because of the basket design the coffee shouldn’t be ground too fine or tamped too hard, I use a medium grind. If it’s too fine or tamped to hard it doesn’t flow. If you change the beans the parameters change and you may need to vary the grind or tamp pressure. Also different beans different amounts of crema. The milk frother is good, I use a proper metal jug and themometer. With practice you can make an excellent cup of coffee.
Good for the money.
For the price it can make a decent coffee , still experimenting with beans as haven’t found the perfect one yet.
Love i
Love this machine. I longed for a cappuccino at home for ages and my dreams came true when this arrived. Thank you.
Makes excellent coffee
Makes excellent coffee for a cheaper machine … Easy to use … Cappuccino is always hot unlike coffee shops … Only negative that I can find is that it drips a lot after making a coffee but apart from that it’s a winner with me … Big thumbs up
Brilliant for the price.
Fantastic little kitchen countertop coffee maker at a really competitive price. You’ll have to give the instructions a quick glance over before you get started, as it isn’t as easy to use as some of its competitors but it makes a lovely coffee (depending on what ground/pods you use) and the milk frother is really good. Doesn’t take standard Nespresso style pods though, it uses E.S.E pods which aren’t available in most supermarkets.
Looked at several coffee machines and after reading their reviews decided on this make and model. Makes great coffee, easy to use with clear instructions. Contrary to some comments the one, two cup and pod filter holders are easy to swap with a finger nail being all that is required to remove from holder. The coffee holders are stored under the lid which keeps machine clear and tidy. Milk frother and heater works great provided you purge to remove any water from it prior to putting it into the milk, the instructions make this clear. Water container has sufficient room to store the scoop and and coffee holder within it which again keeps machine clear and tidy. Water reservoir is large enough to hold sufficient water for two or three large cups of coffee or several smaller cups. I am very happy with this purchase and recommend it for great tasting coffee.
Great coffee machine
I bought this machine as a present. It looks really good in my friends kitchen & more expensive than it was. It makes lovely Espresso with a creamy top.
Terrific value, easy to work
Makes terrific coffee for even beginners, good delivery service, very good customer sales department what more could I want? (perhaps not such a long winded telephone procedure would help) but talking to a sales assistant on the phone and everything is worth the wait. Made professional quality coffee first attempt and their coffee grinder is extremely good with 12 grinder settings.Well done Delonghi your combined service and quality takes some beating
Water level
Overall content with purchase but unable to comment on durability at this early stage. I do have an issue – find it difficult to judge water level – the window does not give a clear indication.
For coffee lovers on a budge
I have not have this machine for a long time, but so far it has been giving me quality, creamy coffee. Just remember to heat the machine otherwise you end up with lukewarm espresso
Well worth the money
I have been using this multiple times daily for over 10 months with no problems. Easy to use, easy to clean and has a small footprint, doesn’t take up much space.
Absolutely no issues with it. Any coffee lover would be happy to have one.
Pros
Coffee tastes really good with good crema
Milk steamer works really well
Easily as good as what you get in a coffee shop if not better.
Cons
A little loud when making coffee
The drip tray comes detached far too easily which is annoying
Overall a great upgrade to my previous delonghi motivo. This one is a lot better.
Perfect espresso with smooth crema
Makes great espresso. It really squeezes out all the flavour from the coffee grounds making a thick rich espresso with great crema. And it uses real coffee, not plastic cartridges.
Great!!
The first device that we received started to leak but Amazon replaced it within days. Was bought as a gift. So far the new device seems to be working well but we’ve only had it a week or so now.
it's frothy ma
for the price it makes an excellent cup of coffee. simple to use. i can’t believe the difference between the cafetiere i used and coffee from this machine. ok it hasn’t got the bells and whistles of a more expensive machine, but the coffee tastes superb. rich coffee crema and lots of frothy milk. brilliant.
Perfect! I’m very satisfied.
Is like the coffee a the bar. The machine have a nice style, very easy to use and the cappuccino spout maker is very flexible to move.
Product recommended!
Just an excellent entry level espresso machine in my opinion. Really simple to use but makes excellent espressos and lattes/cappuccinos too. Nice to have the option of single/double shot baskets, and the ESE basket too (which are great for speed and cleanup if you’re short on time) and a great touch to have built in storage for the baskets not in use. Make sure you press the water container down firmly to engage to valve as otherwise it will not work correctly and will make a hell of a racket! Also the milk steamer works really very well but take a few moments to learn how to steam milk properly so that you get a nice micro foam instead of too much froth. YouTube has loads of advice on this. All in all a fine product for the money, use mine several times a day.
I love this little machine. I have had three espresso machines over the last 18 or so years and this is definitely the best one so far. The removable water vessel is a godsend (no more having to drain the machine if the water is more than a day old, just remove the vessel, clean, fill and return to the machine). I love the different adaptors (for one or two cups) and while I probably won’t use the adaptor for the ESE cartridges, it is nice to have it anyway. Makes a perfect coffee every single time and the milk steamer works fantastically. The drip tray is removable which is perfect for cleaning as well as being able to get a larger cup or vessel under the dispenser. I am incredibly pleased with this coffee machine.
I love this little machine. I have had three espresso machines over the last 18 or so years and this is definitely the best one so far. The removable water vessel is a godsend (no more having to drain the machine if the water is more than a day old, just remove the vessel, clean, fill and return to the machine). I love the different adaptors (for one or two cups) and while I probably won’t use the adaptor for the ESE cartridges, it is nice to have it anyway. Makes a perfect coffee every single time and the milk steamer works fantastically. The drip tray is removable which is perfect for cleaning as well as being able to get a larger cup or vessel under the dispenser. I am incredibly pleased with this coffee machine.
Beats Starbucks!
Super Machine, Makes excellent coffee and frother for milk is brill as well!
Five Stars
arrived on time in good order. Makes a great cup of coffee .
Great product! One of the best!
Loving my daily coffees! Simple to use and produces coffee in seconds. Other reviewers have provided some very helpful reviews. I just followed their instructions! Thanks to all who have provided reviews and shared their experience.
Brilliant machine
Bought this for my son and his girlfriend for Christmas. A brilliant machine with multi uses, highly recommend
... be experienced and once mastered will yield a near perfect cup of coffee
here’s a learning curve to be experienced and once mastered will
yield a near perfect cup of coffee. glad to share details should they
be required.
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I brought this machine couple of months ago and I can say I love it. I use it on daily basis and it makes a really good espresso and capuccino.
Grea
Bought husband this for Christmas. It’s great but a bit noisy sometimes.
Great for a basic coffee mske
A really great coffee maker for a very keen price.
Five Stars
Absolutely love it. The only thing is the steemer nossle could do with being longer.
I bought this as a birthday present for my mum who has been using a Senseo coffee pod machine for many years. While it is not as sturdy as Delonghi’s more pricey machines (you need to keep one hand firmly on top when attaching or removing the filter arm) but that aside it makes a pretty good coffee, especially for the price. Hopefully it will be strong enough to last my mum a few years but time will tell, and from my own experience with their coffee machines I have faith it will be ok.
I bought this as a birthday present for my mum who has been using a Senseo coffee pod machine for many years. While it is not as sturdy as Delonghi’s more pricey machines (you need to keep one hand firmly on top when attaching or removing the filter arm) but that aside it makes a pretty good coffee, especially for the price. Hopefully it will be strong enough to last my mum a few years but time will tell, and from my own experience with their coffee machines I have faith it will be ok.
Present for my wife and it;s spot on. Not exactly a silent device, but not particularly noisy either. Makes great coffee and looks nice in the kitchen!
Fantastic machine. Easy to use
Fantastic machine. Easy to use. Very simple. Trick is to buy good coffee and make sure to compress the coffee in the filter.. Would definitely recommend, especially, as half price in Sainsbury’s.
Amazing piece of kit, highly recommend over the cheaper less powerful (pressure wise) machines
A good machine
It’s a good machine from what I can tell; after just a couple of days I’ve noticed I’ve got much better at pulling shots as a total beginner, so I think there’s quite a learning curve which one must factor in when using a machine like this. The problem is that the shots I’m pulling are coming out far too weak for my liking and I’m using strong, dark roasted coffee. I expect the fact I’m currently using a cheap blade grinder is part of the reason. I’d also be interested to find a depressurised basket to fit this portafilter, if I come across one I will add it to this review.
If you are new to grinding your own coffee be sure to not grind the beans too fine, this will cause the water to pass through at an extremely slow rate.
DeLonghi is a great brand to go with if you want good quality item, warranty and customer support.
++ Good Build Quality for the price (Weighty Portafilter, sleek design)
++ Makes Excellent Espresso
++ Great Steam wand for heating/frothing milk
++ Hidden/Built in water tank which holds a reasonable amount of water.
If you are new to grinding your own coffee be sure to not grind the beans too fine, this will cause the water to pass through at an extremely slow rate.
DeLonghi is a great brand to go with if you want good quality item, warranty and customer support.
++ Good Build Quality for the price (Weighty Portafilter, sleek design)
++ Makes Excellent Espresso
++ Great Steam wand for heating/frothing milk
++ Hidden/Built in water tank which holds a reasonable amount of water.
Great machine good price for de longhi
Great machine once I’d played around and got the coffee measurements sorted for my tastes… nice frothy results every time, don’t use the milk frother as don’t like cappuccino!
Absolutely what we wanted, very pleased with the coffee it produces, milk is hotter as well
This machine took a bit of getting used to, especially when the experts in the cafes make it look so easy on their commercial barista machines. It’s a fairly robust machine and heats up fairly quickly after each use, When you turn the switch to make the espresso you don’t get a measured shot so you have to judge when you think you have sufficient for how strong you like it. The steamer wand has 2 settings and the instructions only tell you how to heat the milk without froth and how to froth it for cappuccino. My wife loves a piping hot latte so I had to use trial and error to get the temperature and froth right. I get the milk nice and hot with the hot milk setting and then give it a bit of froth with the cappuccino setting. I also found it essential to get a proper steel jug for steaming because I wasn’t getting much success with ordinary pottery and Pyrex jugs. The beauty of having your own machine at home is the prospect of trying so many different types of coffee and making it just how you like it. If that’s what you want then this machine is ideal.
This machine took a bit of getting used to, especially when the experts in the cafes make it look so easy on their commercial barista machines. It’s a fairly robust machine and heats up fairly quickly after each use, When you turn the switch to make the espresso you don’t get a measured shot so you have to judge when you think you have sufficient for how strong you like it. The steamer wand has 2 settings and the instructions only tell you how to heat the milk without froth and how to froth it for cappuccino. My wife loves a piping hot latte so I had to use trial and error to get the temperature and froth right. I get the milk nice and hot with the hot milk setting and then give it a bit of froth with the cappuccino setting. I also found it essential to get a proper steel jug for steaming because I wasn’t getting much success with ordinary pottery and Pyrex jugs. The beauty of having your own machine at home is the prospect of trying so many different types of coffee and making it just how you like it. If that’s what you want then this machine is ideal.
To early to judge its longevity but makes great coffee.
DeLonghi ECP31.21 Italian Traditional Espresso Coffee Maker, Black
Had this just under a week now and very happy with it. The machine was bought to replace a DeLonghi EC330 espresso machine, that had given up the ghost after three and a half years of faithful service. This has many improvements over our old machine; the coffee holders are a different and improved design, slight more fiddly to change between the one and two cup holders, but we never do, so its not a problem for us. The holders are far easier to keep clean and yet still produce a lovely crme on the espresso.
This machine is a lot quieter than our old one and has an auto-off feature that is useful. Under the lid it has storage for the spare holders, that keeps them hidden out of the way. This machine is a lot easier to keep clean than our old one, it also has a smaller footprint and takes up less worktop space. It would appear a lot of thought has gone into the design of this machine, and it shows.
The only small negative, is the water level indicator; maybe its a bit dark in our kitchen, but it is hard to see where the water level is on the indicator. This is a very minor gripe, as it is easy enough to lift the lid and look inside.
Overall, I think this is a very well designed and functioning espresso machine and at less than 100, great value for money.
DeLonghi ECP31.21 Italian Traditional Espresso Coffee Maker, Black
Had this just under a week now and very happy with it. The machine was bought to replace a DeLonghi EC330 espresso machine, that had given up the ghost after three and a half years of faithful service. This has many improvements over our old machine; the coffee holders are a different and improved design, slight more fiddly to change between the one and two cup holders, but we never do, so its not a problem for us. The holders are far easier to keep clean and yet still produce a lovely crme on the espresso.
This machine is a lot quieter than our old one and has an auto-off feature that is useful. Under the lid it has storage for the spare holders, that keeps them hidden out of the way. This machine is a lot easier to keep clean than our old one, it also has a smaller footprint and takes up less worktop space. It would appear a lot of thought has gone into the design of this machine, and it shows.
The only small negative, is the water level indicator; maybe its a bit dark in our kitchen, but it is hard to see where the water level is on the indicator. This is a very minor gripe, as it is easy enough to lift the lid and look inside.
Overall, I think this is a very well designed and functioning espresso machine and at less than 100, great value for money.