Dedica Conical Burr Grinder with Portafilter Attachment, 6.9 x 11.2 x 18.1 inches, Silver

My boyfriend has been using the well-reviewed Capresso burr grinder for a number of years for making French press coffee and espresso drinks at home. He is a “gourmet” and has a “palate.” (I like to tease him, but I enjoy his cooking!) However, at nearly a decade old, his Capresso has gotten temperamental in behavior at some grind settings. He would voice mild complaints, but wasn’t planning to buy a replacement. Here was a great opportunity for a Christmas gift! After doing product research on Amazon and reading user reviews, I chose the DeLonghi Dedica conical burr grinder. He liked it right away. With French press, he noted smoother flavor. Those who think that Starbucks over-roasts their coffee still may not like Starbucks beans(!), but should nevertheless find that this grinder removes harshness while still yielding full-bodied flavor. There is also less grounds sludge in the cup. Even the most coarse setting on the Capresso produced plenty of sludge. The sludge is an objection that many have against French press. This grinder could change their minds. The grinder has 18 grind settings, 6 each for Fine (1-6), Medium (7-12), and Coarse (13-18). It also has three “Strength” settings, which determines how heavy a grind goes into each cup. Thus a Light strength will produce fewer grams of coffee grounds, while the Medium and Full settings will grind more grams per cup. This allows fine-tuning for individual tastes, and is particularly important for proper timing of espresso shots. My boyfriend found he found he could go down to level 14 (a finer coarse setting) for French press, but that 13 produced too much sludge. My boyfriend has a lower-end semi-automatic DeLonghi espresso machine (EC 155). The Dedica has an attachment that accommodates the portafilters from DeLonghi espresso machines so that you can grind directly into the portafilter. This is a nice feature. However, the grinder automatically adjusts to grind only one cup of grounds with the attachment in place. Thus, if you are making a double shot, you will have to grind one cup, wait a second or two, and press the grind button a second time to fill the portafilter. However, the Strength setting still works with the portafilter attachment in place, so you can fine-tune how many grams of grounds per shot. Although the EC 155 claims to have a 15-bar pump, it nevertheless seems to be a weak pump. With too fine a grind, or too much pressure tamping the grounds, the machine takes too long to pull a shot. The Dedica grinder allows the fine-tuning necessary to pull a properly-timed shot, while extracting more flavor from the grounds. Although the DeLonghi EC 155 still won’t make as rich and full-bodied a coffee as something like a Gaggia or a professional-level machine, it is a notable improvement. As with the French press, there is also less sludge from the grounds when making espresso. A concern with a fancy machine like this, that has digital settings for most of its functions, is how robust the circuitry and buttons will prove over the long haul. My boyfriend had an initial reservation that the cost of a grinder like the Dedica was for all the bells and whistles, rather than for a better grinder. Indeed, being only a few weeks old, he hopes for the best in terms of the circuitry longevity. My boyfriend will be getting a hand-me-down Baby Gaggia from a good friend who has upgraded to a fairly high-end espresso machine. He suspects the Gaggia portafilter will be too large to work with the Dedica attachment. In the meantime, he has been making more espresso than before, and enjoying the DeLonghi EC 155 more than ever. Most people think about upgrading coffee machines while relegating a good grinder to a lower tier. For those wondering whether the Dedica grinder delivers a better cup of coffee at a semi-premium price, the answer is yes. Upgrading the grinder will have the benefit of appearing to upgrade one’s espresso machine at the same time. The better burr grinders heat the grounds less when grinding, and yield more even grounds size with less sludge. The Dedica delivers on both counts. My boyfriend doesn’t have enough experience with his friend’s even pricier Rancilio grinder to offer direct comparison, but he does note the Dedica is a well worthwhile upgrade over the crowded $80-$100 segment of burr grinders, and certainly worth the price premium. Perhaps I can post a follow-up in a year to see how the machine holds up. I am thinking of buying a Dedica myself because I enjoy playing with the settings and the ease of use with all those digital bells and whistles! After all, my boyfriend has been telling me those blade grinders, while better than nothing, leave much to be desired. I would merely be taking his advice...

This is a significant upgrade from my old De'Longhi ECP3120. It makes consistently better espresso and is much more customizable. I appreciate the smaller footprint and the metal exterior as well. I use a separate milk frother so can't really review that, but the cold brew and espresso settings both perform wonderfully.

The GOOD: The machine works well, easy to use and understand, color is gorgeous, great for a small space, delicious hot or cold drinks, great value for the price (got it on sale for $249.99). The BAD: The steaming function is so ridiculously loud and shrill that I’m actually concerned about damage to my hearing. I’ve started to wear foam ear plugs while steaming milk (I’m REALLY not exaggerating here, I promise). — You can’t steam milk while pulling espresso shots. You can only do one function at a time. — Majority of my mugs/cups do not fit under the espresso drip without removing the bottom drain piece, and the machine does not come with the espresso demitasse shot glasses — I sometimes have trouble getting the steaming function to work. I have to turn the machine off and back on to get it going. Overall, I’d say this is a great product. I’m happy with the way my drinks come out and I do not regret buying it at all. I am, however, looking forward to buying a bigger machine with more capabilities in the future.

I really wanted to love this machine, but the quality and customer service were such a disappointment that I’m returning it and warning other buyers. After only a few uses, the coating on the portafilter started wiping off in gray streaks any time it touched plain water. Not hot water. Not cleaning solution. Just normal rinsing — which is something you have to do every time you use an espresso machine. This is a food-contact part, and the finish should never flake off or dissolve. It’s a legitimate safety concern. When I contacted customer service, the experience was honestly worse than the defect: • First, they claimed the part “isn’t designed to be in water,” which makes absolutely no sense for something that brews espresso. • Then they changed their story and said it should be fine in water, so I “must have done something to it.” I hadn’t — it had only sat briefly in room-temperature water. • I asked for a stainless steel replacement portafilter so this wouldn’t happen again, and they told me they would only send the same low-quality coated part (the one already peeling). • I spent 54 minutes on the phone, mostly being told it wasn’t their fault. • When I explained I had to hang up for work, they suddenly tried to keep me on the line to talk to a manager — after refusing to take responsibility the entire time. At no point did they acknowledge the safety issue or offer a real solution. This is my first espresso machine, and I didn’t expect a food-contact part to lose its finish after a simple rinse. Between the poor construction and the dismissive customer service, I can’t recommend this product. There are far better options from brands that actually stand behind their machines.

This is perfect! Compact so it doesn’t take up much counter space. Easy to use! I love it. Great value for the price. Not noisy. I’m using it a lot and seems to be very durable.

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I really like how simple and efficient the espresso machine is! Definitely ideal for a beginner. I switched from the provided pressurized portafilter to a bottomless De'Longhi portafilter and with a little practice I was able to make just my ideal type of espresso! I should say that I wish the machine would be a bit heavier to make and also that you just got to be careful not to accidentally press the touch screen commands while setting up the portafilter in the machine as it may make a mess. Otherwise, I am so happy about my purchase!

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Eine qualitative Produkte eine sehr schöne Design Mahlwerk wunderschön einstellbar also bin sehr zufrieden