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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera

Semi-automatic with a built-in grinder, a tamping station and a cool-touch steam wand, plus a cold brew mode and cold-extraction recipes.

Semi-AutomaticUpper mid-range price range

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Who it's for

Buy this if you want a guided all-in-one espresso machine that can also make cold brew. It rewards a little practice with milk, and it needs real counter space.

Strengths

  • High cup-quality score (5/5)
  • Strong espresso quality (5/5)
  • Fast to a finished drink (speed 4/5)
  • Wide drink variety (4/5)
  • Low running cost (about $0.37 per cup for coffee)

Specs

BrandDe'Longhi
TypeSemi-Automatic
AutomationSemi
Milk systemManual-wand
Learning curveMedium
Maintenance levelMedium
Expected lifespan8 years
Annual maintenance cost (est.)$60
Cost per cup (est.)$0.37
Works withBeans, Any
DrinksEspresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Cold, Cold brew, Specialty

BrewHarbor scores

Cup quality5/5
Espresso quality5/5
Speed4/5
Ease of use3/5
Drink variety4/5
Eco score3/5
Repairability3/5

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