Semi-Automatic
$1,200
De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro
★3.8(122 reviews)
Flagship Specialista with dual thermoblocks for simultaneous brew and steam, smart tamping, both LatteCrema auto carafe and manual wand, plus five-minute cold brew.
Price
$1,200
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
19 bar
Best For
Enthusiasts
Specifications
Dimensions
16.5 x 14.5 x 18.3 in
Weight
35.3 lbs
Water Tank
84.5 oz
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Built-in
Warm-Up Time
20 seconds
Steam Wand
Manual + Automatic Carafe
Basket Type
Unpressurized
Features
Smart Tamping StationBuilt-in Conical Burr Grinder (15 Settings)Dual Thermoblock HeatingLatteCrema Hot Automatic Milk SystemMy LatteArt Steam WandCold Extraction Technology8 Preset RecipesDual Heating System
Pros
- ✓Dual thermoblocks let you pull shots while steaming milk
- ✓Pick LatteCrema one-touch carafe or the manual latte-art wand
- ✓Ready in under 20 seconds with PID temperature stability
- ✓Huge 84.5 oz tank and 8 one-touch recipes including cold brew
Cons
- ✗3.8 rating - some owners report reliability issues
- ✗Costs nearly double the Arte Evo for the same 51mm portafilter
- ✗Big 18-inch-tall, 35 lb build dominates the counter
- ✗Automation layers can frustrate purists who want full control
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