DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro Review

DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro
Overall Rating
91
Coffee Quality (40%)
91
Design & Features (20%)
94
Durability (20%)
91
Ease of Use (10%)
85
Brand Reputation (10%)
90
The Bottom Line
The DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro builds upon the Prestigio's impressive list of features with a more robust, manual/automatic frothing system, more programmed recipes, more brew temp settings, and a truly awesome design.
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Key Features of the DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro

Key Features of DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro

FeatureSpecification
Machine typeSemi-automatic
Integrated grinderStainless steel conical burr grinder with 8 grind size settings
Bean hopper8.8 oz
Bypass doserNone
Water Reservoir67 oz
Portafilter size51mm
Portafilters included2x double-wall/pressurized portafilter baskets (1 cup and 2 cups) + E.S.E soft pod compatible
Boiler typeDual Thermoblock
Frother360 degree swivel wand (manual) + LatteCrema integrated frothing pitcher (automatic)
Brew sizesVariable brew volumes from espresso (0.85-3 oz) to double long coffee (4-8 oz)
Pre-infusionYes
DisplayDigital displays (not touch) for grinder/frother + pressure gauge + 8 buttons and 2 knobs + steam knob
Specialty beverage buttons6 programmed beverages (espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, coffee, long black) + hot water
Dose size selectorDose dial with 20 dose levels
Temperature control5 brew temp levels
Strength controlVia grind size, dose size, water volume, and brew temp selections
Auto-offYes
Spent puck drawerNone
Drip trayRemovable
Warranty2 years + 1 additional year upon machine registration
Case materialStainless steel
Dimensions14.0"W x 16.5"D x 18.5"H
Weight35.3 lbs
Power1450W

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DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro
The DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro builds upon the Prestigio's impressive list of features with a more robust, manual/automatic frothing system, more programmed recipes, more brew temp settings, and a truly awesome design.

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I'm Bryan but most people know me as The Coffee Maven. I grew up outside Boston, Massachusetts and received my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Providence College. My first introduction to coffee was during my college days, when I used it as a source of caffeine to fuel late-night study sessions, but soon I became obsessed with the chemistry of coffee. How did changes to water temperature or contact time affect its taste? Why do beans from Africa taste fruity while beans from Indonesia taste spicy? I launched The Coffee Maven in February 2017 to explore these questions and help others brew their perfect cup. Welcome to my site, and thanks for reading!

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