De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Semi-Automatic espresso machine
Semi-Automatic
~$800

De'Longhi

De'Longhi La Specialista Touch

Touchscreen Specialista that guides grinding, tamping, and frothing on-screen, with Bean Adapt dialing help, cold brew, and an auto-adjusting steam wand.

Approx. price
~$800
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
15 bar
Best For
Milk Drinks
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Specifications

Dimensions
12.6 x 14.4 x 15.7 in
Weight
23 lbs
Water Tank
57 oz
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Built-in
Warm-Up Time
40 seconds
Steam Wand
Automatic (manual mode)
Basket Type
Unpressurized

Features

3.5" Touchscreen with Guided WorkflowBuilt-in Conical Burr Grinder (15 Settings)Automatic Steam WandSmart Tamping StationCold Extraction TechnologyBean Adapt Technology10 Preset Recipes

Pros

  • Touchscreen walks you through grind, dose, brew, and froth
  • Auto wand textures dairy and plant milks with 5 foam levels
  • 15 grind settings - nearly double the Arte Evo's range
  • Cold brew and iced drink presets built into the recipes

Cons

  • Steep price jump over the Arte Evo for the guidance layer
  • Single thermoblock slows back-to-back milk drinks
  • 51mm portafilter limits third-party accessories
  • Automation can stall progress on manual technique
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Best for: Beginners
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