DELONGHI De'Longhi ECP3420 15" Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, Black, 18/8 Stainless Steel

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It makes sense that the DeLonghi ECP3420 isn’t built of stainless steel because it’s a fairly priced appliance. Instead, sturdy ABS plastic was used to create this coffee machine. I liked the materials and the construction overall. It has a good feel. This machine has the capabilities of creating self-steamed milk and foam, which is great for the coffee drinker who likes to make traditional lattes or other specialty beverages. As DeLonghi is an Italian company so this brewer will provide you with the authentic Italian espresso taste. More reasons to buy this machine are a built-in advanced milk frother, twin brewing cycle, and self-priming operation to minimize start-up preparation time.

What I like: It offers a great entry point for home brewing beginners. While it takes some time to perfect, it’s pretty forgiving. Make a strong espresso with rich crema (however I should admit the Saeco Poemia is better in terms of crema) You may use either coffee beans or coffee pods in this machine, as I already said. You should be aware that the De’Longhi ECP3420 uses E.S.E soft capsules, such as those from Illy, rather than the Nespresso and Nescafe pods. For frothing the milk turn the dial toward the “steam position” and wait till the machine gets ready. It’ll take the machine a few minutes to preheat. You’ll be good to go when you see the READY indicator light up.

Is the DeLonghi ECP3420 for you?

So, many of these companies may use cheaper materials when making their espresso maker. With that being said, it?s essential to do due diligence and verify that what you are purchasing is worth every penny. Grinds The coffee machine features a stainless steel boiler system and includes a 15-bar pressure pump, which is rather powerful. It pushes hot water through the ground coffee for the best flavor extraction. Along with taking up minimal space, the ECP3420 features a sleek, intelligent design. There’s a spot on top of the machine to store your cups and convenient storage for your filters too. Colors The DeLonghi ECP3420 is relatively compact, making it a great feature piece in anyone’s kitchen, or anywhere else in the house!

This DeLonghi model allows using a water filter. This eliminates the need for regular machine descaling. If no filter is used, the manufacturer recommends carrying out this procedure after 200 cups of coffee made. Use a special descaling solution and follow the instruction manual about how to perform the cleanup.But, if you don’t want to be changing the water tank and cleaning it on a daily basis, it’s important to look at the water tank size and capacity. Let’s discuss the overall design of DeLonghi ECP3420 and buying guide in detail. 1- Overall Design of DeLonghi Ecp3420: 3.5/5 Remove any excess coffee that catches on the edge of the filter basket and insert the portafilter into the group head. Make sure to push the portafilter to the right so you’ll get a good seal.

To froth milk and make espresso-based drinks, this DeLonghi machine has a steam wand. The DeLonghi ecp3420 bar pump espresso wand, in my view, is its major flaw. Wipe the exterior with a wet non-abrasive sponge if there are coffee spills on the housing. Other Key Features of DeLonghi ECP3420

Key Features of DeLonghi ECP3420

I know it sounds simple, but there’s actually a ton of technology behind brewing espresso. So making a quality home espresso is pretty difficult. But the steam wand on the ECP3420 is pretty beginner-friendly. While it’s not totally automatic, it is semi-automatic. It’s still a little too small to pull a ton of shots all at once, but it’s enough for a couple of people to have a coffee each morning.

If you’ve got the time, don’t forget to heat your espresso cups before placing them under the spout. I find a little hot water does the job nicely.Overall, Ecp 3420 has a sleek and compact profile. It can easily fit on top of your counter beautifully without taking so much space. Its all upper build is well designed with fine plastic and some of its exteriors have stainless steel which provides you with a premium feel. The boiler system inside is also of stainless steel. De’Longhi ECP3220 is the cheapest‘sister’ in the family. For some reason, some shops call it ‘Deluxe’. However, it is an exact copy of the European ECP 33.21. And it is definitely less ‘luxe’ than ECP3420 (so there is no reason to pay for ECP3220 more). Since it is a manual espresso maker, the pouring doesn’t stop on its own. Keep an eye on it and make sure the brewing process is stopped on schedule. What I like: Coffee pod is a nice option to have, especially if you don’t have a good coffee grinder yet.