Manual espresso machine, 1450W, "La Prestista Prestigio", silver colour - De'Longhi

SENSOR GRINDING TECHNOLOGY

La Specialista Prestigio is fitted with 2 filters for different amounts of ground coffee.

The filter for 1 cup allows up to 12g of ground coffee and is suitable for one espresso or one cup of coffee.

The filter for 2 cups allows up to 20g of ground coffee and is suitable for two cups of coffee, one strong-flavoured double coffee or for using slightly roasted coffee beans.

Set the right coffee dose by rotating the dosing selector in steps, starting from minimum amount, until you have reached the marking provided inside the filter. Both filters are single-walled, just like those used by a professional barista in cafes. If you are coffee enthusiast, these filters are the preferred option because they allow greater control over extraction, and the result consists of a complete beverage that captures all the flavors of the coffee beans.

ACTIVE TEMPERATURE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

Active Temperature Control technology maintains the water temperature throughout the entire coffee brewing process, to guarantee optimal extraction and ideal result in the cup.

Each type of coffee needs a dedicated temperature to extract the best flavors. The 3 temperature settings made available by "La Specialista Prestigio" allow the selection of the ideal temperature for the water used in the infusion process, depending on the coffee beans chosen. The selected temperature remains stable during the coffee brewing process for optimal extraction.

The 3 temperature settings correspond to the intervals 92° / 94° / 96°C. These are water temperatures inside the Thermoblock and are different from the temperature of the beverage in the cup or from the temperature measured when the beverage flows down from filter holder.

SMART TAMPING STATION

Proper tamping of the coffee dose is essential to achieve optimal coffee extract.

The "Smart Tamping" system ensures the performance of this process evenly and easily; just press the lever and the espresso machine will apply the correct pressure on the coffee powder. The maximum pressure is 15-20 kg, depending on the filter used.

DYNAMIC PREINFUSION

Preinfusion is dynamic because the duration of this procedure is adapted to the density of the coffee dose, to ensure that the entire surface is moist and even. This contributes to achieving a perfect extraction every time.

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT FOR COFFEE CUPS

"La Specialista Prestigio" allows the preparation of your favorite beverages in up to 12 cm high cups.

The appliance is also equipped with a foldable holder for small cups and espresso glasses, up to 8 cm high. This allows for the release of coffee to be closer to the cup, and the cream of the coffee-based beverages to be dense.

PRESET RECIPES

"La Specialista Prestigio" offers 3 preset and automatically prepared recipes: Espresso, Coffee and Americano.

To obtain the amount of beverage recommended for the Americano recipe, the separate water nozzle is designed to add warm water straight into the cup, over the 2 espressos.

The "My Menu" function allows you to customize and save the quantity for each recipe, according to your preferences.

My LatteArt

You can use the "My LatteArt" steam dispenser to prepare a perfect cappuccino. Optimum milk frothing is fundamental and it is not necessarily an easy task. Texture and temperature are the two elements that, when combined, play an essential role in obtaining the desired result.

The steam dispenser is made of an inner plastic tube coated by an outer metal tube, being connected by a valve to the heating system: steam is activated by opening the internal valve with a dedicated button. Due to the inner plastic tube, the steam dispenser is cold to the touch, there is no risk that the metal exterior will reach high temperatures.

AUTOMATIC DECALCIFICATION PROCESS

The espresso machine is fitted with automatic decalcification process and it is recommended to use exclusively the De'Longhi EcoDecalk descaler solution. The EcoDecalk descaler is powerful, fast, environmentally friendly and contains only natural ingredients.

For decalcification, add 100 ml of EcoDecalk descaler into the water tank, complete with fresh cold water and follow the simple instructions indicated by the espresso machine. The De'Longhi water filter protects the espresso machine from the formation of limestone deposits and helps remove impurities from water, thus, improving the coffee taste. Under normal conditions of use, the filter can be used for 2 months, then, it should be replaced with a new filter, reducing, thus, the frequency in espresso machine's decalcification.