De'Longhi Coffee buying guide

We’ve all been there – stirring a teaspoon of instant coffee into a mug and feeling utterly unexcited about it. Yet, a trip to your local cafe could end up costing you $33 a week, according to data analysts Worldmetrics (that’s $1,716 a year!^*) But what if one coffee machine could give you that barista-quality coffee at your place, even as a beginner?

Step forward De’Longhi’s La Specialista Touch. Designed to guide you through grinding, tamping, brewing and frothing using an intuitive touchscreen, De’Longhi’s latest manual espresso machine is the go-to benchtop appliance for easy-to-make, cafe-style coffee at home. Wondering just how well it stacks up against your favourite barista-made pick-me-up though?

Let’s look at how De’Longhi’s newest espresso machine turns out perfect coffees at home by letting you skip the guesswork and by solving all your biggest brewing challenges. Plus, we’ve rounded up some espresso wisdom from an expert barista – one half of the It’s Just Coffee podcast hosting team, Rohan Cooke.

Ah yes, it’s the question that causes much debate among coffee drinkers. The simple answer? The best coffee machine is the one that’s right for you. Everybody is different when it comes to coffee preferences and with a plethora of these small appliances on the market, there are plenty of options to choose from.

When it comes to coffee, DeLonghi are experts. They offer both manual and automatic coffee machines that are designed to make a range of barista-quality coffee beverages with perfect consistency. Each of their machines have the potential to create delicious coffee, however it’s important to note the journey from machine to mug is quite different when comparing manual and automatic coffee makers. So, what is the difference?

Whether hot or iced, Aussies acquire a year-round thirst for coffee drinks. Cue the new De’Longhi coffee machine from the Italian maestros of in-home coffee making. The DeLonghi Eletta Explore Wifi Connect Titan Coffee Machine lets you create piping hot or iced coffee treats for less in your own kitchen – Espresso, Cold Americano to Iced Lattes, the options are endless!

“The De’Longhi Eletta Explore is like having a coffee lounge at home 24/7,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “It offers coffee lovers a revolutionary new LatteCrema Cool milk-texturing technology, along with customisable iced coffee recipes at the touch of the button, so you can spoil your friends and family with café-style hot or cold coffee-based creations from breakfast through to happy hour.”

The quality of your morning brew can make or break your day, and many of us need that caffeine hit to kickstart our mornings. No need to wait in long queues to get a premium-quality beverage, making coffee at home is not only more affordable but allows you to create a nice personal ritual.

Bring the café to you and enjoy your favourite coffee at home with the Delonghi Magnifica EVO Titan Coffee Machine. The perfect appliance for your kitchen and renowned for their quality structure, stylish contemporary good looks and exceptional milk texturing, your mornings will get a whole lot better.

Breakfast is the most important (and delicious!) meal of the day. And with the right appliances, you can whip up a mouthwatering feast to rival your favourite cafe. You can trust De'Longhi to help you make your morning meal a delightful ritual with the best-dressed kitchen appliances, all overflowing with features for chef-quality breakfasts without the cafe price tag.

“For scrumptious home breakfasts, quality small appliances are the secret to making simple meals shine,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

“De'Longhi has a reputation for producing small appliances, including kettles, toasters and coffee machines, with ultimate functionality and benchtop appeal. Left on display, they add pizzazz to your kitchen and keep easy, delicious breakfasts on the menu.”

To help you get your day off to the right start, we’ve rounded up a simple menu of the best cafe-inspired breakfast ideas, plus must-have De'Longhi kettles and toasters and De'Longhi coffee machines that will up the ante on your breakfasts and your benchtop style.

Let’s all agree. If there are two things Italians know all about, it’s food and style. Enter the latest DeLonghi cooking appliances and rangehoods that marry stunning design with exciting pro-chef features to really step up your cooking capabilities. The new DeLonghi ovens and DeLonghi induction cooktops come with the latest kitchen tech, like steam cooking and bridge zones, making it that much easier for you to triumph at everything from a showstopper sformato (Italy’s answer to soufflé) to your mum's legendary lasagne.

“When it comes to mastering Italian cuisine, great ingredients will only take you so far,” says The Good Guys Buyer – Cooking and Kitchenware. “The real secret to incredible food, time after time, starts with the right appliances – and the right features.”

Ready to discover how the bravura new DeLonghi cooking range can make you a maestra (or maestro!) of the kitchen? To get you started, we’ve dished up some menu inspiration, too. Buon appetito!