De'Longhi Manual Coffee Machine Stilosa EC260.GR, 15 Bar Pressure, Cappuccino System, Automatic Switch-Off, Compatible with ESE pods, 2 Level Tray, Capacity 1L, Green

I recently purchased the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.GR Manual Espresso Machine in the elegant sage green color, and it has been a delightful addition to our kitchen. The machine's compact design fits seamlessly on our countertop, and its aesthetic appeal complements our kitchen decor beautifully.Functionally, the Stilosa is user-friendly, making it ideal for both beginners and those with some experience in espresso making. The 15-bar pressure system consistently produces espresso with a rich aroma and a satisfying crema. The manual milk frother allows for customization, enabling me to craft lattes and cappuccinos to my preferred taste and texture.One feature I particularly appreciate is the two-level cup tray, which accommodates various cup sizes—a thoughtful touch for those who enjoy different coffee styles. The removable water tank and drip tray make cleaning straightforward, ensuring maintenance is hassle-free.While the machine doesn't include a built-in grinder, using pre-ground coffee or ESE pods has been convenient and still yields excellent results. For those looking to explore the world of home espresso without a significant investment, the Stilosa offers exceptional value and performance.Overall, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.GR combines style, functionality, and affordability, making it a fantastic choice for anyone eager to enjoy café-quality coffee at home.

I've been a bit like Goldilocks and her porridge trying to find a reasonably priced machine that takes ese pods.This one is a keeper because:ESE pods fit nicely in the single filter - I use Borbone Gold as they are strong, rich and a good price - no messy grounds to deal with so Happy Days.The frother arm is adjustable/maneuverable so I can use a reasonably sized metal jug. The inner "wand" is rubber and because of the larger than average, metal outer tube it produces a decent head of froth.The coffee (cappuchino in my case) is always piping hot because of the steamed milk.The knack to release the filter from the basket is to firstly insert the filter lining up the 2 dimples on the filter with the rebates on the basket. To remove it slip the lip of the 2nd basket (same way up) under the filter by the rebate that has the little "spring" in it. A quick twist and out it will pop.Reasonably priced, easy to clean, doesn't take up too much counter space and it even has storage space for the 2nd filter that isn't in use.One satisfied customer : )

We’ve had a delonghi espresso machine for years now and it’s been a very reliable part of our morning routine/hosting friends and family. Was finally able to upgrade and this is what we chose; a BEAUTIFUL sage green newer version of our old machine. It’s SO lovely, I love the fact you have space to hide the spare filters in the machine itself. The water tank is smaller than previous but again much neater and hidden so looks super smart.It makes a really lovely cappuccino, I ran it through with just water twice before making a coffee. Definitely worth taking the time to do this so one doesn’t taste any unpleasant new plasticky/metallic flavours. It’s easy to use and very intuitive, has cleaning instructions on stickers inside which is helpful. Froths milk well and both coffee and milk come out nice and hot. Material feels easy to clean too which is great. Nice weight to it and all feels very secure. Filters have a screw system to be able to remove themselves filter from the coffee arm thing which is super handy!The colour is just stunning!! Our old one was a dark grey, totally fine but nothing remarkable and could make the kitchen feel a bit dark. I’ve become slightly obsessed with the warm and light that sage gives as a colour so when I saw this machine now came in that it was a no brainer! We are currently doing up our kitchen so this will match the new colour scheme perfectly.The only thing that was not great was the delivery driver left it on the doorstep without even bothering to ring the door bell or knock. Luckily we could see him coming so was able to quickly bring it in but imagine if we had been out! It was just in its box with see through plastic covering so very obvious with what it was: the machines aren’t cheap and very light so would be very easy to steal if an opportunist spotted it. One star removed as a result. Delivery was however super fast as I ordered it yesterday and it was here this morning.