De'LonghiDedica Maestro Plus Espresso Machine with Automatic Steam Wand for Latte, Cappuccino, Coffee, Stainless Steel, EC950M

This espresso machine brews wonderful espressos, and with the automatic frother, it takes the guesswork out of producing perfect froth. I THOUGHT THIS MACHINE WAS MADE IN ITALY, BUT LIKE ALL SMALL PRODUCTS, IT IS MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. IT APPEARS THAT ONE CANNOT. BUY A PRODUCT IN THE USA THAT IS NOT MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. DESPITE THAT, DELONGHI ENSURES THAT ITS ESPRESSO MACHINE IS BUILT TO HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS.

This is my first espresso machine. It was 50% off so I bought it. I enjoy the espresso and cappuccino coffees. The steamer works well, and once I figure out the correct measure of coffee and milk, the drinks are very consistent. It does not make hot water available for tea. But at this price it was a goodbye.

Within an hour of making my first cup today the power on/off button failed. Can’t turn on machine. I wish I’d read reviews. It seems this is a common problem and even replacement units deliver with same issue. It’s clearly defective component. Their testing or quality assurance process is not working. I’m returning this product and looking for a different manufacturer. It’s a shame. I liked the fit and finish and small footprint but after just the first use, it’s not a good choice when I read so many others experienced the same issue, even with replacement units.

I love this machine! It’s easy to use and makes a great espresso. My favorite feature is the automatic mode for frothing milk. It’s a no brainer. And it cleans up easily.

Making great espresso drinks is definitely a journey with a learning curve. That said, I'm just getting started but knew what I wanted in a machine that I could grow in to and the De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus delivers. I'll jump into it:- Build Quality & Design: Sleek, sturdy, and doesn't take up much counter space at all. While some of the tools that you get in the box are on the cheaper side, the portafilter, baskets, tamper, and milk pitcher are solid and great to learn on. You can pull some good shots right out of the box that are as good and potentially better than what you'd get at a coffee shop. The machine is weighty, the buttons are crisp and tactile, and overall I do think this will last years to come with no issues.- Features: The thermoblock has you ready to go in about 30 seconds. Even quicker if you leave it on in standby mode. You can brew at 3 different temps to accommodate different roasts. While there are default settings for single and double shots, you're able to program the volume of water for each to have the coffee to water ratio of your liking (you'll need a good scale to get this right). The automatic milk frother works well, and I think serves its purpose for those who just want foam and aren't too worried about coffee shop level microfoam. That said, you can achieve a silky microfoam steaming manually, but I'm still working on it. The included double-walled baskets are best for pre-ground coffee that might not be as fresh because they do a good job at creating "crema".- Disclaimers: If you only plan on using pre-ground coffee, then you can certainly get by with what's in the box and not having to purchase extra accessories. If you want to use fresh, whole bean coffee and pull shots that have depth, different flavor profiles, actual crema, and compete with your favorite coffee shop, you'll need a good burr grinder and a scale to weigh out your beans and shots. That means spending more money, but can always be spaced out when you're ready to upgrade and take on the hobby.- Bottom Line: The De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus, while a bit pricey, has features that make brewing good espresso drinks easy, and great espresso drinks possible and the price can be justified for that reason. If you want to pick your own grinder, opt for this vs. the La Specialista. I'm happy with the purchase and look forward to many delicious drinks to come!

The media could not be loaded. Being very honest I can't say that I loved it because it wasn't like that, but maybe it's because I usually drink stronger coffee than the average person, my husband is Italian so for him drinking coffee in a coffee maker called Greca is part of his culture and upbringing, when you get used to drinking the coffee that is prepared there which is an intense coffee, with a lot of aroma, flavor and quite concentrated especially when the grain is freshly ground which is the way we drink it, other coffee makers fail to give you that type of coffee, in this De'Longhi coffee maker although it is also Italian and is conceived with the concept that I mentioned previously of how Italians drink coffee, I feel that it does not completely meet that standard but it is more focused on a common coffee and it is fine for all the people who enjoy that type of coffee but not for me, since it lacks intensity, flavor and the amount that comes out for each cup is very little, unfortunately I didn't 't like it, its design is very beautiful, Elegant and modern, it is fast when preparing coffee, the preparation of milk for the cream is also fast, but if the coffee does not have the flavor that I expect, I simply will not like it, and for the price it has, I really expected much more, As for its tank, it is quite versatile, first of all because of its size since when filling it allows you to make several cups of coffee, it is very easily disassembled and its design allows you to clean it easily, not only the water container but the entire coffee maker is cleaned easily and quickly since the material with which each piece is made is of such high quality that it almost does not get dirty and every time I use it I wash it only with water, I do not use detergent since it does not need it and the dishwasher usually alters the flavor of the coffee, The design of this coffee maker not only gives you beauty, elegance for your kitchen but also allows you to enjoy a cup of coffee in a very short time and with the least possible effort