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Review on Carob coffee maker De "Longhi Dedica EC 685, metal by Anastazja Woitiul ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

In general, for an entry-level coffee maker, this is a great option. Gourmets in katabatic condition, it is unlikely to satisfy. It is rather difficult to brew exactly espresso at the beginning to get at least into the basic recipe (the tamper from the box is UG, the temperature is low at the exit without a strong pre-flow, most scales do not stand on the pallet). But if you do not drive, then you can cook some kind of espresso, dilute it with water - here you have Americano (in any case, much better than in most machines and cafes). Cappuccino is a little more difficult, because you have to get used to the steam engine without panarello, but if you don’t drive it, then the regular panarello will make a fluffy foam without problems (like in most machines or like in coffee from McDonald’s). And yes! I advise you to immediately be puzzled by buying a normal coffee grinder (at least the level of Timemore Chestnut C2 and C3 or Kingrinder K2) or look at reviews on the Internet about what you need to make espresso. If you buy ground coffee in a store, you will not get a normal result on this machine. Well, more precisely, get something black, with the smell of coffee and a bitter taste. If you add sugar, beat milk and add vanillin, then you can drink, but this is far from what can be done in this coffee maker.

Pros
  • Briefly: Design, compactness, price for entry-level coffee makers. 1. Thermoblock, tolerable "steamer", low noise. 2. Price. 3. Programming the size of the strait, temperature (everything is debatable here, but something can be configured) and auto-off. 4. The ability to put a large cup and at the same time some kind of pallet remains. 5. It just looks very beautiful visually, guests do not immediately understand what kind of wonderfully beautiful device this is. 6. Includes chemistry for descaling for the first time, i. E. it will not be a surprise that the coffee maker will stop brewing coffee and you will urgently need to look for a rinsing agent. 7. It was packed in a cardboard shipping box, inside a branded beautiful box. If you take it as a gift, everything should be in a beautiful and whole form.
Cons
  • 1. The group practically does not heat up, each time it is necessary to shed for a long time before cooking. 2. Panarello nozzle - I used it 2 times, and nothing happened except for abundant foam (children like it in cocoa, but in cappuccino it's too much, especially in latte - you can see it in the photo). 3. Extremely small holder diameter 51 mm. Before that, I used Gaggia (there are 58) much more convenient. But here the budget level, you have to put up with it or add money. 4. Plastic spoon-tamper and the spoon is uncomfortable and the tamper is uncomfortable, so buy a normal tamper right away.

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May 30, 2023
Has some pros: Excellent coffee maker. Coffee turns out much tastier than in the Turk. Got cons: No temperature included. It is better to immediately buy a new one.