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.