De’Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine with Grinder & Milk Frother

9 reviews for De’Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine with Grinder & Milk Frother

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Vine Customer – April 3, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   So much to love about this automatic, beautifully engineered machine!

   Before I get into how much I love this machine, I have a few tips. The De’Longhi company has an awesome set of videos on their site that you can watch to prepare for when your machine arrives, and I’m very glad I took the time to do that as it helped a lot in the initial setup. Be sure to read the instructions on how each item should be cleaned. The bean hopper does not get rinsed, just wiped. Other items get rinsed in water but temperature varies.Tip: always have a cup under the spout of the machine. It will clean itself often after it’s turned on and when you’re done brewing, and it doesn’t always give you a lot of notice before cleaning. I’ve forgotten a few times, and while it will simply fill up the tray below the spout, I’d rather it fill up a cup that I can let cool down and then dump on my plants outdoors.Keep the water tank and the bean hopper filled, and you’ll have the choice of many wonderful drinks with just a tap on the screen – far more choices than the eighteen listed on the screen, because every kind of coffee drink can be further customized to your preference, and then there are profiles you can set up for each person in the household to have their own customized and saved drinks! You can save the intensity of the coffee to whatever you like for each drink. I haven’t been through all of the iterations yet, but I already am feeling like a barista. However, I don’t have time to be a hands-on barista, which is why I love the simplicity of the Rivelia, and with two interchangeable bean containers (with different colored lids!) I can try out different beans with ease.This is a fairly automatic machine after the initial setup, with the only tasks being filling the hopper and water, and storing the milk container in the fridge when not in use. No need to let the milk come to room temperature, and it can go right back into the fridge when you’re finished. The milk steamer works perfectly and has a very nice texture in the finished product. You can froth a milk only beverage if you want to try your hand at creating designs on top of your espresso drinks. The milk steamer will work on soy milk, oat milk or regular milk, and I’m using a lactose free 2% and it works perfectly.Finally, I’m blown away by how gorgeous this machine is. I ordered the white version, and it looks so pretty in my kitchen! The exterior is solid and while it is a plastic material, it looks classy and clean. I was concerned the bean container might not fit under my kitchen cabinets, but again the design of this machine is superb. Not only does it fit easily under the cabinet, but the steam release is toward the front of the machine so there isn’t the concern about steam damaging the wood of the cabinets.So: watch the videos, read the manual, set aside time to set it up properly, and then be prepared to fall in love with your espresso maker!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jay Kay – June 13, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Ditch the coffee shop – make a host of drinks in a matter of minutes from freshly ground beans

   If you like a straightforward espresso or espresso-based drinks or standard coffee that tastes like the coffee of a well-known chain – all with that slightly sharp, bitter taste, this machine is a dream, as there will be minimal configuration. If, on the other hand you don’t want coffee (neat: black with no sugar) that tastes like espresso, like me, then it takes a bit more investigation. And you need to set aside a suitable time to tweak, because each round produces a cup of coffee made from relatively expensive beans in my case.I was excited when I saw this machine as it could replace three appliances that I have at the moment – a burr grinder, a drip machine and an espresso machine; it can – quickly and effortlessly – brew a fresh, high-quality cup of various coffee-based beverages.Out of the box, the espresso tasted like an espresso, with good crema; but I don’t want that flavor in my coffee and since I make normal coffee with those beans, I knew it was not a characteristic of the beans. The machine is very user friendly and even has help screens so you don’t need the manual really for much.You can configure up to 4 profiles; each profile can have multiple drinks customized to that user. All the adjustments can be saved to a profile, with the exception of the grind level – with 1 being the coarsest and 5 the default. Within your profile, you can, for example, customize the intensity and cup size for each drink. Once you have picked a specific drink, it moves to the front of the list, so you don’t need to find it in a surprisingly long list (I was unaware of just how many different drinks the coffee universe has conjured up).Each time the machine is turned on it runs some hot water through the system – so make sure you empty the mug if you have placed one in position. It also does a self-clean just before switching itself off. The machine is effortless to use as it warns you to empty the holder containing the spent grounds and to top up the water tank; the water tank is conveniently on the side and can either be carried to a faucet or the lid can be removed to pour water into it.The milk container can be detached and stored in the fridge; it too self-cleans after each use. I must say, I am impressed with the attention to detail and thought that went into designing this appliance – not only is it incredibly versatile, but super easy to use. Indeed the designers not only considered the coffee angle, but also the usability – 10/10 for ingenuity. And the footprint is actually pretty small for what it can do (more great design). By the way there is an additional attachment which I am seriously considering that makes cold coffee drinks – and I do love a milky cold coffee drink.This is a fantastic machine if you like to use your own beans rather than pods and have family members who enjoy different coffee-based drinks. If you are already splurging on purchased coffee drinks, this will be money well-spent as the effort to make a drink is considerable less than going to a coffee shop.I had experimented with several modifications (grind level, brew strength, bean technology, etc.) using the Coffee option, trying to achieve smooth (mild?) coffee. For variation, I sampled the Americano setting and hit the jackpot! I am now ready to ditch my other appliances. My husband loves the texture of the hot milk for cocoa drinks. I also appreciate the ease with which I can switch between caffeinated and decaf (although I don’t bother with “cleaning” the system between hopper switches, yet another thoughtful option). This clever machine makes strong, flavorful coffee and crema-rich espresso, and is wonderful when I have picky visitors, who are delighted to brew professional coffee drinks in a matter of minutes.Review for: De’Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine, Grinder & Frother, Easy Bean Switching, Black

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3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Matthew CardenMatthew Carden – June 14, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Exceptional One-Touch Espresso Experience – Easy, Customizable, and Intuitive

   Initial impressions: This machine takes the guesswork out of making great espresso drinks at home. It’s truly a one-touch solution with minimal skill required that is designed to let you dial in (and save) your personal preferences with ease.The setup experience is among the best I’ve seen. The touchscreen guides you step-by-step with clear visuals, eliminating the need to dig through a manual. Yes, there’s a lot going on under the hood, but the user interface makes everything feel approachable and seamless.Performance: It took about 3–4 shots for the machine to fully dial in during initial setup, but I noticed a significant improvement from the first to the fourth pull. Once it settles in, the drinks are consistently better than all ready made drink options or quick cup options. It may not beat out manual operated machines due to thier level of control as you sacrifice a bit of manual control for ease and speed.Favorite features:Bean swap system: Exceptionally well thought out. Unlike other machines that require vacuuming out remaining beans, the Rivelia gives you the option to either grind and dump or use up the rest with a shot.Hot water spout: Great for tea, oatmeal, or even to warm baby bottles.Custom settings: You can fine-tune drinks to your liking, though I wish drink sizes were listed in ounces instead of just “S, M, L, XL” as it is a bit more trial and error vs knowing how much will actually dispense like a large cortado shouldn’t be confused with a large latte even though they are both “large”.Minor drawbacks:Controls placement: The touchscreen is top-mounted, which might be awkward if the machine is under a cabinet or you’re on the shorter side. Wasn’t an issue for me, but have heard other mention it so worth noting.Cleaning routine: There’s a learning curve. The milk frother purges water immediately after you switch to “clean” setting, so if you’re not ready for it, it can catch you off guard. Same goes for how fast it starts dispensing after pressing the brew button—you have to be ready with your cup in place before hitting commands.Maintenance: With more automatic moving parts comes more potential for wear or build up over time. Keep up with cleaning to avoid issues.Final verdict: Despite a premium price tag, the convenience, customization, and consistent quality of drinks make this machine well worth it. It’s elevated my home coffee game and is now part of me and my wife’s daily routine. Even though I got this through the Vine program, my wife told me we would have to buy another if this one breaks.

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4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   WaikikiWaikiki – June 28, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   The expresso machine for the rest of us…

   All-in-one expresso machines are supremely convenient. Add water, whole beans, sometimes milk, and the machine does almost everything else. BUT, some will say…. The grind isn’t super precise like a separate high-end grinder, the process of making the coffee isn’t quite as good because the brewing parameters like grind size, dose, water temperature, and pressure are not as precise. The frother isn’t piping hot…Blah, blah, blah.We used to be like that, using a separate, high-end — grinder, expresso machine, and frother. Was the finished product better? Yes. Was it dramatically better compared to this new product? No. All that stuff takes up space, takes extra time, and must be cleaned separately.When the first all-in-one machines came out 20+ years ago, I tried a cup at a friend’s house. It was good, not great. I immediately realized the convenience of having everything done quickly in one act. Several generations later, I’ve noticed the end product coffee has improved noticeably. While it’s never going to match the precision of controlling every step of the process independently, I feel with machines like the new DeLonghi Rivelia, a threshold has been crossed. Upon first use, I realized this machine was faster, quieter, and produced a finish product better than any all-in-one machine I’ve ever tried. It makes coffee that would exceedingly please 80%+ of the caffeinated population. I will not review each of the many features — there’s several excellent reviews on YouTube that do a much better job than I could here. What I will say — DeLonghi clearly learned from their previous efforts in all-in-one coffee machines. They have addressed many of the “shortcomings” admirably. The menu system is excellent. It walks you through the initial start-up thoroughly, and the coffee making experience is as easy as I’ve seen on any all-in-one coffee maker. The color touch screen is sharp, contrasty, and easy to read. Every component installs and releases easily for cleaning. There is maintenance with any expresso machine, this DeLonghi walks you through it on-screen.The bottom line — this is a superb all-in-one expresso/coffee maker, one of the best on the market. It is very well designed, like most DeLonghi products, and takes up remarkably little space on the kitchen counter. The ease of use is beyond expectations, and the final product —the coffee/expresso—will likely exceed the expectations of the overwhelming majority of the coffee-drinking population. A+

   

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Laura A bradleyLaura A bradley – July 28, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Outstanding coffee flavor! Digital display, coffee customization and so much more!

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   Where to start on this amazing espresso machine! I needed to replace a 15-year-old espresso machine that I had. I had no idea until I received this DeLonghi Rivelia machine how much I was missing out on having a quality machine that and makes amazingly tasting coffee drinks!Set Up: Let’s just start with how easy they make it to use this machine to make so many different coffee drinks. When you plug in the machine the first time, it brings you through a step by step set up process on the digital display where you can select your language, set up individuals and their preferences, adjust the bean grinding size, and so much more! You can set up to 4 different profiles, the drinks they like and customize each of those coffee drinks (like adding an extra espresso shot to a latte drink).Digital Display: The digital display is the game changer for me! From selecting your coffee drink or customizing a drink – it’s just so easy to use this machine because of the intuitiveness of the instructions. The digital display is constantly informing you what process it is performing while making a drink. But it also let’s you know when to deep clean the milk frother, when to add water or beans, when to empty the ground beans drawer, etc.Mile Frother: Works amazing! It so much better than a hot steamer I had on my previous machine that splattered milk all over and got very hot to the touch. With the DeLonghi ‘LatteCrema’, you simply put your milk into the carafe, replace the top and insert the unit into the front of the machine. Then you can adjust the froth from delicate to dense based on your liking! After each use, the machine automatically does a clean cycle through the spout. When the milk frother needs a deep clean, the machine notifies you and walks you through step by step on how to do it. Super easy!Accessibility: Having the water unit on the side makes it easily accessible to add water when needed. My previous machine has the water carafe in the back, which meant moving the entire unit to get to it. And the bean hopper is on the top and also easy to access to add more beans. And the machine comes with 2 bean hoppers so you can always have 2 types of coffee beans available for making different drinks.Accessories: DeLonghi includes a descaler and extra water filter for when you need it.Instructions: Even though the digital display provides all the guidance, a complete instruction booklet is also included as well as a quick start guide. The instructions are thorough and well done.Taste – so much flavor! Last but definitely not least – this DeLonghi coffer maker makes amazing coffee! The flavor is outstanding for every drink we’ve made. And before it makes any drink, it runs hot water throughout the system so that your first cup of coffee comes out hot!We are extremely happy with this DeLonghi coffee maker. It’s worth the investment for a machine that will last for decades!

   

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   RoRo – January 14, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   De’Longhi Rivelia So many choices. Too little time.

   This review of the De’Longhi Rivelia is kind of long, so feel free to scan. I wanted to give as many details as possible, to try and hit the areas people want to know about.I am kind of a coffee snob. I say, “kind of”, because I am not a super serious coffee snob. I didn’t buy the super high-end espresso machine that cost more than my first car. I do, however, like freshly ground beans over pre-ground. I only drink coffee out of a Keurig when there is no other option and only when I have my preferred brand in a K-cup. So more of a snob than your casual drinker, but not a serious snob. Anyway, I bring this up, so you have an idea of how I form my opinions. I am going to mention things like temperatures, boldness, and crema, etc, but I am not going to go much deeper than that. If you want to go into why some of these are important to coffee snobs, you can google it. You’ll find a plethora of places that will give you more details than you probably want to know.I switched from a Keurig to my current super automatic espresso machine (which also makes milk drinks) a couple years ago. I will not mention the name of the manufacturer, because I don’t want this to be an advertisement for them. From now on, I will call it “5400” which is the model I have. The current model is 5500. The 5400 cost me half of what this one cost. I often say in my reviews, “You get what you pay for”. Usually, when you spend more, you get more bells and whistles. So, keep that in mind when I mention that there is something my 5400 lacks.Setup was pretty easy. Just like with the 5400. When you turn it on, it walks you through the set-up process. De’Longhi does try to make things more user friendly. It wouldn’t hurt to review the video they made of the set-up process to make sure you do not miss anything. You generally need to brew 2-3 cups of coffee to get the real flavor. The first couple come out watery.HopperI do like double hoppers so you can switch between coffee beans. However, you do lose some beans in the switch. There is an option on the menu to switch hoppers. If grinds beans that are in the grinder without adding more. It then dumps what it ground. Then it tells you to put in the other hopper. Personally, I drink one kind of coffee, so it’s not a feature I will use often, but it is a nice feature to have if I change my mind.Coffee customizationThe De’Longhi has more options as far as customization. Especially for milk drinks. For those, the easy way to adjust is to use the main screen. On that one, you have two options that you adjust. The first option is to both milk and water quantity. It will increase or decrease both on equal levels. The second option on the main screen is the quantity of the coffee. The downside to using the main screen option is the milk and water quantity increases both at the same time. If you want to adjust the milk and water quantities separately, tap the “M” icon. This will allow you to adjust the quantities of each ingredient. That will allow you to make a more mellow latter or a latte with a bolder coffee flavor. The 5400 does not have that level of customization.The 5400 makes 12 drinks. This De’Longhi makes 18 drinks. Chances are, I will only drink about half of those, but it’s nice to have options. Not all the drinks are coffee. Hot water and hot milk are two of those options. Those options are available on both machines. This one has an iced coffee and espresso over ice option. The 5400 does not.FrotherThe frother can be approved a bit. I am not a fan of the fact that I have to change the frother dial when I make different drinks. The 5400 automatically adjusts the froth based on the drink. However, you lose control of the foam. So, if you want lighter foam, there is no way to do that on the 5400. I think that is an area of improvement for the De’Longhi. They could make it so that the froth setting is saved in the profile and the machine froths based on the setting with no manual intervention. The milk carafe is easier to clean on the 5400 because there are only two parts. The De’Longhi has multiple pieces including a tube that has to get cleaned. Also, the De’Longhi has a waterspout which you remove when you want to add the milk carafe. The waterspout does fit nicely inside the storage at the top of the machine. However, with the 5400, the milk carafe fits over the spout, so there is nothing to remove or store. I also do not like the numbers on the De’Longhi milk carafe because they are faint. You have to angle it to see it when you’re filling it up. Also, when you remove the tray, the bottle falls off the top. With the 5400, the carafe stays on, and the levels are clear because they are printed white on dark grey. With De’Longhi, I like the fact that I can sit the bottle on the counter and fill it up. The 5400 milk carafe has a slanted bottom, so it doesn’t stand upright.Display screenThe display screen is very colorful and easy to use. It’s very responsive. All your drink selections are on that screen. The 5400 has touch buttons with the drinks and a button for “more drinks” that you scroll through. On the De’Longhi, the screen is on the top, which some might not like. I am 5’ 5” and can see the top just fine. Someone who is shorter or in a wheelchair, would have a harder time using the screen. Plus, if you have a light right above it, there might be a glare that makes it harder to see. They put a raised dot on the power button to make it easy to find. I guess people turn it on in the dark and forget where the power button is?Water tankThe water tank holds 47 ounces of water where the 5400 holds 60 ounces. The difference is not a huge deal for me. One annoying flaw both have, is it doesn’t give you a heads up that it’s low on water. So, you could be brewing a cup of coffee and in the middle of brewing it stops and tells you to add water. With the 5400, if you get to it within about a minute, it will give you the option to continue to brew. Any longer and it cancels it. With the De’Longhi, it cancels the brew entirely. It does not give you a resume option. Big flaw in my opinion. Just keep an eye on the water levels so you don’t end up with a really strong half a cup of coffee that you have to toss.ProfilesBoth machines have 4 profiles. Each person in your household can set up their own recipes in their own profile. If there are only a couple coffee drinkers, you can have two profiles. For me, I have one profile with regular drinks, and another with the same recipe but with an extra shot in all of them. So, in the mornings where I need an extra lift, I only have to switch profiles and choose the drink.DrinksTo test the drinks, I set everything in the menu to the max to keep things equal. So, the maximum intensity, largest drink, extra shot (where available). Someone who likes strong coffee might like to know which is the strongest. Same with someone who likes a more mellow coffee. I also left the grinder setting to the factory setting of 5. You can change it to a lower number which is better for espresso, or a higher number to get it closer to a French press grind. The 5400 is also on the factory setting. You change the intensity on both by the intensity setting on the screen, and the grinder setting. A lower number is a finer grind and stronger coffee. Only change it one number at a time AND only change it while it’s grinding. It will take about three cups of coffee to notice a difference. I am using Lavazza Super Crema whole bean coffee that is stored in a vacuum sealed container.COFFEE -The De’Longhi has a bolder coffee taste where is the 5400 is more mellow. Again, I could tweak the coffee grinder settings on both get a stronger taste. I might even be able to get the 5400 to taste as bold as the De’Longhi’s 5 setting. There is a respectable amount of crema on both. The largest cup is about 9 ounces in the De’Longhi. The largest cup of coffee for the 5400 makes is 7 ounces. However, the Phillips has a two-cup option where it will brew two cups in a row, for a total of 14 ounces. De’Longhi does not have those options, so if you want a big mug full of coffee, you’ll have to wait for the first one to finish brewing, and then manually start a second brew. I use the two-cup feature on 5400 a lot.LATTES- The lattes are similar between the two, but the De’Longhi has a bit stronger coffee taste. The 5400 was more mellow but also had a thicker froth. The De’Longhi was set to the recommend “Delicate” setting (which is the lowest setting) and it barely had any froth at the top. When I increase the frother setting to dense, it’s much closer to the 5400.ICED COFFEE- This is not on the 5400 so I have nothing to compare it to. The large size brews about 4 ounces of coffee and it comes out at 170 degrees. That’s the same temp as regular coffee. So, I am not sure what the difference is between hot coffee and cold coffee setting. The only thing I can think of is that the iced coffee is brewed stronger to account for the ice that will melt and water down the coffee. The Rivelia LatteCrema Cool system which unlocks more iced drink options, works with this machine. I’m not sure if those will also brew that hot. If it goes on sale, or they sell it without the glasses, I may consider getting it.ESPRESSO– I am not an expert on espresso, but both seem pretty strong and have crema on the top. Both machines have a two espresso shots option in the drink menu.Results in a nutshell:Milk Frother design: 5400 wins for simplicity and easy care.Milk Froth – De’Longhi wins due to the ability to have more control over the froth.Variety of drinks – De’Longhi wins because it has more options then the 5400. For example, this De’Longhi has an iced coffee and iced espresso where the 5400 does not. There are a few others that are not available on the 5400. The 5500, however, has those. In fact, it has 20 drink options. The De’Longhi also offers more customization options.Hoppers- De’Longhi wins because of the ability to switch between two 8.8-ounce hoppers, giving you a greater variety of drinks. The 5400 only has one hopper. So, if you want to change to a different coffee, you either have to wait for the hopper to empty or clear out the beans. Also, it’s also easier to fill because you can take it off and sit it on the counter. The 5400 you have to fill the beans hopper from the top. If you have a cabinet above it, it can be a little tight. Or if you’re short, it can get messy. The 5400 has a slightly bigger hopper at 10 ounces.Water tank capacity – 5400 wins because of its bigger capacity. The De’Longhi tank is easier to remove and re-install.Drip tray – 5400 wins because it’s bigger and can fit my wider mugs. The De’Longhi is shorter and my wider mugs hang off the edge a bitDisplay – This was a close one, but I will give it the 5400. De’Longhi’s display on the top is a disadvantage in my opinion. It also involves a lot of scrolling to get to the various drinks. With the 5400, the touch buttons mean you don’t have to scroll to get to coffee, espresso, cappuccino, Latte Macchiato. So literally one touch and done for most drinks.Profiles – Tie. They both have the same number of profiles, and you can customize the drinks for each.There is a lot more to this machine than I can cover in this really long review, and I need more time to decide which one I like better. I will use the De’Longhi exclusively for the next week to see if I really miss the two cup of coffee features, or the bigger water tank. I’ll play around more with the milk and water settings. I will update this review with my thoughts and decision later this week.

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7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Derrick – January 25, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Like having your own personal barista.

   I used to wonder how people enjoyed coffee, then I had kids and it suddenly made sense. Now, the majority of those years, I always just thought of your basic coffee pot, not even realizing just how deep the world of caffeination actually gets, until I was presented with this marvel of technology and magic go-go juice. This thing, once you get it dialed in, is like having your favorite barista at your favorite coffee shop, the one who knows exactly how you like your drinks and nails it every single time, living on your kitchen counter. It never gets it wrong once you set it up to your liking, and with multiple profiles, it gets it right for your significant other as well. It’s a bean-to-cup super automatic, so it grinds, brews, mixes, and pours. The thing can even make a macchiato from start to finish, which you can program to use just the right amount of foamed milk that you prefer, and it’ll do it every single time.The dual bean hoppers is a great inclusion, allowing you to either have one for caffeinated and one for decaf, or one hopper for you and one for your spouse, which when combined with the aforementioned profiles allows you both to enjoy your favorite espresso drinks your way. It’ll even ask if you want to make a drink with what was still ground from the hopper when you swap, or will dump them for you, so the two never get mixed up. Also a fan of the water filter on the water tank to help stop with build up in the system.It’s expensive, make no mistake, but if you are the type who would buy a coffee every day at your local coffee shop for around $5 anyway, you actually save money over the course of the first year, so that is a factor to keep in mind. The feature set on this thing is premium, and it does an amazing job with perfect consistency. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re an espresso enthusiast, you’d have a hard time beating this machine.
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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Ron – January 28, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Game changing

   I’ve been making espresso-based drinks at home for years with manual equipment and really got into it during the pandemic. When the opportunity to get this bean-to-cup automatic machine came up, I didn’t flinch, though. Like many people, I’m finding myself busier and busier these days, and sometimes I just don’t have the patience to put in all the work it takes to get my latte/cappuccino/Americano made in the morning. I don’t like Nespresso/Keurig though, since I’m locked into a system that would be bad for the environment – every cup made with those systems generates trash. And I’ve never tasted any cups of coffee from those when that’s been the only method around at a worksite where it was compelling enough in flavor to overlook that. I’d be locked into using preset choices of beans and would pay a premium per cup. Yes, you can get gear that lets you use your choice of beans, grind them, and use in those machines, but that never compelled me either.Well, enter this machine. It grinds the beans you’ve bought in bulk and within minutes of powering it on you have your drink, be it black coffee (espresso, Americano, coffee, doppio, lungo, etc.), tea (just use the water spout on the left in place of the milk frother and you’ll get hot water), or lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, etc. Especially with a milk based drink, not having to put all the effort into making one yourself first thing in the morning is amazing.But how does it taste? Really good. Good enough to make me not want to make manually prepared coffee as my regular routine anymore. I’m still learning the machine as I’ve only had it for a few weeks, but as I do, I’m getting better and better results. Delonghi support is amazing – I called the number and got connected to an expert within a few minutes. I had a question about grinding settings and he did a video call with me to see what the flow speed and color of the crema and coffee was like, then advised what to change and indeed the adjustments made for a better cup of coffee.You can set up a profile for each person in your household, and they get to store their own settings per drink – the amount of liquid brewed, how much of the coffee beans are used in the drink, temperature, etc. It’s almost overwhelming, but on the other hand, it doesn’t really hurt to try different things as you learn and taste the results – just chuck it down the drain if it didn’t work out.The milk foam this machine creates is amazing – I was never able to get texture this good on my own. It’s perfect for cappuccini, and you can adjust the density to make it more appropriate for lattes, for example – also the right texture for those.I do wish that the manual or better yet the machine showed exact volumes (ounces, mL, whatever) next to “medium,” “large,” “XL,” etc., because that’s so vague. Same with the intensity settings which determine how many grams of coffee beans go into a beverage. I had to look it up and still get various answers. Hopefully a call with support would answer that – the person I talked to was very helpful and I think I could get an answer to those questions as well.Be aware – there is a definite learning curve with this machine. Don’t expect to open the package and be drinking something within minutes. You’ll need to allot time to cleaning the milk frother in the dishwasher and washing some other parts before using the machine the first time, and you’re advised that the first several drinks won’t come out great. Once you get into a groove, though, this machine will save time – and in the case of smaller kitchens, space!The footprint is deep, but not wide. My manual espresso machine, tools, tamping mat, and bean grinder; plus my hot water kettle, together took up way more space than this machine. Since it goes deep, it makes a very efficient use of space that you may not otherwise use to house its mechanisms.Anyway – an incredible machine with just a bit of improvement it could use, namely being exact in numbers about what weights and volumes it uses, but all in all, 5 stars. Oh, and it looks great!!!

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9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Poppyseed BagelPoppyseed Bagel – March 11, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Absolutely superb.

   The De’Longi Rivelia is an excellent super automatic. Let’s get that out of the way first. It really is. I’m coming from a Breville Barista Touch Impress, and this thing blows it out of the water due to one thing specifically: Consistency.The TLDR here is that when the Breville works (which it doesn’t, consistently), it produces an excellent cup of coffee. The De’Longhi is ~95% as good (just a bit more flavor from the Breville), but has 100% consistency once dialed in to your preference. And that’s the key. I’ll take 95% of the flavor 100% of the time over 100% of the flavor, 10% of the time.Speaking of preference, plenty of options here to set up your bean extraction intensity, how large or small you want the drink to be etc. You can set up profiles per person using the machine, and even enter the bean name so you can easily switch between your beans and have the correct settings without having to remember anything. The dual-hopper system is fantastic, though do bear in mind you’ll waste (or want to brew) the remaining 10g in the grinder when switching hopper. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning.Cleaning the unit? So easy. Pull the tray out, empty the puck container, and the tray, and pop it back in. Once a month you can remove the brew head (super easy to do), and clean that.Milk frothing? Fantastic. The included carafe makes this SO easy, especially since you can store the carafe in the fridge for the next cup/day, and the Rivelia will automatically add your milk when your drink is done.Extra shot? No problem! You can specify an extra shot and the machine will grind, tamp, extract the first espresso shot, and then automatically go back for a second run of grinding, tamping, and extracting, so you end up with a proper extra shot in your mug.There’s very little to complain about here. The screen is on the very top, so if you’re particularly short (say, 5-feet or under), you may have a bit of difficulty seeing it, and I think De’Longhi may want to think about adding a tiltable screen, or just having the screen set at a reasonable angle toward the coffee-maker would work, too. This is of course not a major issue for many, but if you’re in a wheelchair this probably isn’t the coffee maker for you.Milk frothing temperature is fine, but if you really love scalding hot milk, then none of these super automatics do that. I measured the milk temperature at 172F/78C when it entered the cup. Fine for a coffee drink, but not quite hot enough for me as a dedicated milk drink. I can’t be mad about that.Overall, really excellent. Oh, and it’s a sleek-looking device that doesn’t scream I MAKE COFFEE, and I appreciate the more subtle look overall.5 out of 5. Excellent.

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