Subj : I'm a qualified barista, and De'Longhi's latest espresso machine
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Mar 24 2025 12:15:07

I'm a qualified barista, and De'Longhi's latest espresso machine could be 
this year's best budget buy for coffee lovers

Date:
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:10:08 +0000

Description:
The Linea Classic has everything you need to brew delicious espresso, and 
won't break the bank.

FULL STORY
======================================================================De'Longh
i has launched a new manual espresso machine, the Linea Classic It has 
everything you'd expect from an entry-level machine at a budget price It's 
out now in the US; we're still waiting for international prices and dates 

De'Longhi has launched a new no-frills espresso machine that's compact, 
good-looking, and has a remarkably affordable price tag. 

The De'Longhi Linea Classic is available now from retailers including Amazon 
and Crate & Barrel for an early-bird price of $179.95 (about 140 / AU$290). 
The regular price will be $199.95 (about 150 / AU$320), but De'Longhi has yet 
to announce international pricing and availability. 

Most of the best coffee makers I've tested this year have been automated 
bean-to-cup machines with extras like automatic milk frothing and cold 
brewing  and price tags that many coffee-lovers will find prohibitive. It's 
therefore refreshing to see an espresso machine that just focuses on doing 
the basics well, at a very reasonable price. 

The De'Longhi Linea Classic has all the features you'd expect from an 
entry-level espresso machine, including a 15-bar pump (with a stainless steel 
pressure gauge so you can watch the profile as your espresso is extracted), 
adjustable-height drip tray to accommodate different cups, and an adjustable 
steam wand. (Image credit: De'Longhi) Everything you need, nothing you don't 

It's a compact machine too, measuring just 12 x 8.89 x 11.14 inches / 30.5 x 
22.6 x 29cm (H x W x D). That's small enough to tuck away on even a tiny 
kitchen counter  and because its case is stainless steel rather than plastic, 
it should look and feel a lot more expensive than it actually is. 

It certainly sounds appealing, and if it delivers on its promises, it might 
even match the superb Breville Bambino as the best compact espresso machine 
around. It's a tall order  the Bambino is the entry-level machine recommended 
by many professionals  but I've got high hopes. 

We should be getting our hands on the De'Longhi Linea Classic for testing 
soon, and we'll bring you a full review once we've had a chance to put it 
through its paces. You might also like I wasn't a fan of syrup in coffee 
until I tried the Jura J10 espresso machine  here's why I've tested a lot of 
coffee machines, and the Siemens EQ900 Plus makes the best macchiato I've 
tasted I tried Nespresso's energy-boosting coffee capsules, and I have a new 
favorite morning brew



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