Review on DeLonghi EC885M Dedica Espresso Machine by Bim Cook

My wife and I appreciate a good cup of coffee. Espresso, latte, mocha, flat white - all this happiness for us. We always admire a cafe that makes a good latte! We usually use Nespresso Vertuo to make the daily latte at home. But we were looking for something that would make the latte feel more like a coffee latte at home. We didn't want anything too complicated as we are new to this area so we went for it after reading the description and we are so glad we did! It was such a pain to use! It took us some time to set it up. The instructions weren't very clear, so we watched a video of another version. We realized that we are doing everything wrong! After trying the instructions from the video, it finally worked! . Here are some better setup explanations to help you out (so you don't waste the time we did). To set it up, clean all attachments with mild soap and water, fill the tank with water (be sure to use distilled or purified water for the best coffee flavor), turn it on, turn on the power button, take a large jug and place it under the steam nozzle, turn on the steam, the water will start coming out of the steam to clean the whole. Once the water stops coming out; Switch off the steam nozzle, then put on the pressure filter (without coffee); Place a cup in the brew chamber and press the two-cup brew button. More water comes out of the nozzles of the coffee machine. You can interrupt this process and repeat it about 4 times. After that, all the insides of the machine should be clean, your setup complete, and your espresso game started! - Now let's talk about quality and looks: What I like most about this car is its size. It's small and perfect for my coffee shop. It's only about 6 inches wide and doesn't take up much space. The quality of the stainless steel is really good. You can say that it is durable and will last a long time if you take good care of it. Shiny silver and a beautiful finish - The box contains everything you need from accessories to a descaling solution if needed. - The machine is very easy to operate after installation. All you have to do is: insert the filter basket into the sealed bottom; add coffee with the included measuring spoon, squeeze with the metal equalizer to get the perfect dose, place everything in the coffee brewing area and squeeze to the desired dose. The coffee maker should produce strong espresso shots with cream. If you are making a latte or anything else with milk, put cold milk under the steam wand and press the steam button. Remember to use a long pitcher when you do this to avoid the mess the steam can make. Everything is easy to clean with water and detergent. You can wipe everything with a damp microfiber cloth. Makes the best homemade latte I've ever had (so far). Just like we have in famous cafes.- Make two shots at once. You can either put it in one cup for a double serving of coffee or two cups for 2 separate servings. You can use larger cups if you prefer. You can remove the bottom part to make room for a longer cup. The water tank is removable. I like it! I can simply remove it, fill it and put it back in. A few things to keep in mind: - It takes several times to get the perfect espresso. I read it in the brochure and it's true! I had a perfect shot after the 5th try. - Be sure to clean accessories thoroughly after each use. The remains of old coffee affect the quality of your pictures! - Be creative! Try different recipes until you get the perfect latte. Search the internet for recipes for the ideal ratio of espresso shot to milk used. Use good coffee! The type of coffee you use affects the quality of your espresso. Be sure to try different coffee beans with different degrees of roast until you decide on one! I don't recommend making your own espresso, but I do recommend making espresso if you're a beginner like me, at least until you get the hang of it. This is the time until you improve your shot. This will save a lot of money! :) I hope you find this LONG review helpful!