Your Inner Barista is Calling
To some, creating the perfect cup of coffee is an artful craft; to others, coffee is a beverage that helps you soldier through your day, bright-eyed and energetic. And for many, it’s both. If there is one thing De’Longhi knows, it’s coffee, and the La Specialista is yet another proud addition to their résumé. The machine’s graceful curves and chrome finish will make a statement on any benchtop.
The Italian-made De’Longhi La Specialista blends manual interaction with a healthy touch of automation. Lose yourself in the aroma of freshly-ground coffee beans, marvel at flawlessly even tamps, and heat your milk and water to precisely the right temperature.
The De'Longhi Difference
- Burr Grinder with an Integrated Smart Tamping Station
The perfect tamp is a must if you want to achieve the ideal, well-balanced espresso. The integrated smart tampering station ensures the precise amount of pressure is applied to your coffee, reducing the chance of human error. This process is an internal one, so your flavoursome coffee comes mess-free. The built-in smart sensor will even tell you when there aren’t enough beans in the hopper.
The Espresso Machine
Active Temperature Control uses two independent thermoblock heating systems, one for water and one for milk. This assists in the creation of amazing coffee by ensuring exact temperatures are maintained. Precise temperatures are critical in the outcome of your coffee - too hot and it will burn, too cool and the extraction process will be affected.
The Advanced Latte Milk System takes the guesswork out of achieving that beautifully creamy milk. Just select your desired texture and hold the jug of milk under the steam wand, and watch the magic happen.
- A Machine for All Kinds of Beverages
The La Specialista provides an effective way to enjoy a wide range of delicious beverages to make your mornings and evenings complete. Everything you need is right at your fingertips to create anything from espresso to americano, latte, macchiato, cappuccino, and more, including an Aussie favourite, the flat white.
The steam wand makes preparing your milk-coffee drinks simple, and it can be easily adjusted from a flat froth for a flat white, to a high foamy froth for scrumptious cappuccinos. Thanks to the dedicated hot water outlet, you can also prepare a tantalising tea in mere moments.
Other Important Features
- Pressure Gauge - Placed front-centre of the machine to show you the current pressure in the system. Correct pressure levels, typically around 9 bars, are necessary to ensure the optimal extraction process.
- Display - The clearly laid out controls on the front of the machine make it easy to choose your next beverage. For your convenience it also includes three pre-set recipes for espresso, coffee, and long black.
- Cup Warming Plate - The top of the machine features a large, warmed surface where you can place your coffee cups. Pouring coffee heated to perfection into a cold cup will instantly cool down your coffee, affecting its taste and aroma. Pre-warmed cups help maintain your coffee’s heat and let you enjoy the coffee at its best.
- Integrated Bean Sensor - Grind fresh beans into the porta-filter just like a real barista. The sensor calculates and dispenses the ideal dose of coffee depending on what type of drink you’re making to deliver maximum flavour in every cup. If there aren’t enough beans left in the hopper for your upcoming brew, the sensor will let you know before it begins the process.