Semi-Automatic
$1,000
De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
★4.3(203 reviews)
Touchscreen Specialista that guides grinding, tamping, and frothing on-screen, with Bean Adapt dialing help, cold brew, and an auto-adjusting steam wand.
Price
$1,000
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
15 bar
Best For
Milk Drinks
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 WandCold 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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