Although there are currently super-automatic machines to prepare all kinds of coffees at home, there are more affordable and simple options. Always looking for comfort and speed for the coffee-loving user. The key is to find the coffee maker that best suits your tastes or needs. De'Longhi continues to seek solutions for all types of users. From those who want a cappuccino made with care, to those who just want an aromatic espresso coffee ready in the morning. These are your novelties in terms of classic pump coffee machines.
EC260.BK
It is the most stylish option of the classic pump coffee machines presented by De'Longhi. Also the most expensive with a price of 230 euros . This is due to the finishes, which mix matte and glossy surfaces with a silver-finished stainless steel control. That is to say, the body of this coffee maker is not completely black plastic, standing out for the detail of the controls on the front. But also because of the finish in the same material as the drip trays, which also have an anti-scratch design so you do not worry about the passage of time or the use of this coffee maker.
The important thing is that it is ready to create espresso and cappuccinos too. If you leave the machine loaded with the portafilter of ground coffee (for one or two cups) and its 1-liter water tank, it will always be ready to use. Its control is simple, being able to turn it on and off and select between espresso and cappuccino. And ready to use. By the way, it also has support for ESE single-dose capsules .
It has a system for frothing the milk, also finished in stainless steel, but with a flexible 360-degree nozzle . Something that allows you to create these cappuccinos in a comfortable way. And be careful, because it has two different thermostats to control the ideal temperature of the steam and that of the water and make these tasks independent and adjusted to each mission.
The double drip tray system is also curious. And, depending on whether we use an espresso cup or a glass of up to 110 ml we can use one support or another to more or less lift the container. Just enough so it won't splash or drip. Or to collect it all if it happens.
EC230.BK
In this second case we are faced with a simpler machine visually. Also economically, reducing its cost to 115 euros . All its pieces are black, which gives it a more elegant and simple touch. Although its interior is similar to the previous model, and is that both have their pump system made of stainless steel. Something that prevents the coffee from taking flavor and that gives resistance and durability to the machinery of this coffee machine.
Although it can also produce a pressure of 15 bar, its portafilter for one or two cups does not have a holder for capsules. But it is always ready to be used in order to keep the water tank (removable and transparent 1L) ready . Its double thermostat system is also present to know how much to heat the coffee water and what temperature to expel the air to froth the milk. Because yes, it also has a system to make traditional cappuccinos manually.
In short, a somewhat simpler option, both visually and in details regarding the use of capsules.
EC235.BK
It is the third novelty presented by De'Longhi, and in this case it differs by being an espresso pump machine . Its body is somewhat simpler, although with the same dimensions as the other two coffee makers. Thanks to this, it maintains its simple control with the on / off button and the espresso or cappuccino selector. Although with lights that help us to know which option we have chosen.
The interesting thing is that its portafilter also has support for ESE pods or capsules . So we can use it to prepare ground coffee for one or two cups or pods in these capsules. Always with the ideal temperature thanks to the double thermostat system. And we can create a cappuccino because, precisely, it has a frother.
The double drip tray system is also present here, predisposing a space for cups from 80 to 110ml capacity. All this for a price of 110 euros , being the simplest option of those presented.