De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo EC9255

La Specialista Arte Evo is a portafilter machine with a built-in grinder adjustable across 15 settings and thermoblock heating. Active Temperature Control keeps the water temperature stable through the whole shot, with three temperature profiles to match the roast of the beans. The front dial selects three preset drinks, Espresso, Americano and Cold Brew, plus a hot water function.

Cold Brew is ready in under five minutes with the cold extraction technology, which works at room temperature to keep the floral aroma and natural sweetness of the coffee. The portafilter baskets, for one or two cups, are single wall: the result depends on the grind and the tamp, not on a calibrated hole. The steam wand is manual, for anyone who wants to pour their own latte art.

The barista kit includes a metal tamper, a tamping mat and a dosing guide, built to press the coffee without scattering grounds on the counter. It suits someone who wants to grind, dose and tamp on their own, with a level of temperature control usually found on larger machines.