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Melitta Bean to Cup Machine, With Adjustable Coffee Intensity, Adjustable Double Outlet for One or Two Cups, Cup Warming Function, Self-Cleaning Option, SOLO, Sandy-Grey, E950-877

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Of course, I also know that these subtle nuances really only matter for me during testing. In everyday life, coffee doesn’t always have to be a full-bodied sensation. It should simply taste good.

One great thing about the Melitta Caffeo Solo is that even beginners will have no problem getting great results out of the machine. Whereas other machines have to include a whole encyclopaedia to explain how to use them, the operating instructions for the Solo are user-friendly. An Overview So, if you happen to come across a Melitta Caffeo Solo at a good price in a factory outlet, for example, it’s just as good today as when it first launched. Just keep in perspective that the Melitta Purista really does deliver better results. Though I’m sure we’ll be saying similar things about the Purista’ss successor when it hits the market as well. Concentrating on the basics – that's Solo. Minimalistic design, smallest dimensions and easy to operate. For supreme coffee indulgence from whole beans and a soft, velvety crema that melts on the tongue.By the way, I love the fact that the Melitta Caffeo Solo does not include a ground coffee compartment, directly eliminating a ‘laziness trigger’, as well as a source of dirt. The Solo is a true bean-to-cup coffee machine, not a pre-ground shortcut maker that has lost all flavor.

I can’t stress this enough: the water tank, drip tray and grounds container really should be cleaned between uses. The left-hand knob regulates the amount of coffee brewed, ranging from between 30 milliliters and 220 milliliters (1 ounce and 7.43 ounces), while the right-hand knob is the power switch. In between, there are buttons for single-cup brewing, double-cup brewing and to set the strength of coffee to be brewed. Once done, you can slip the hose into your milk and turn on the machine. The results aren’t great, though: hot frothy milk is poured at a great rate into the cup, resulting in a bubbly finish rather than fine microfoam. I also like the fact that the coffee machine can only hold 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of coffee beans at a time. There’s a single dial to adjust coffee volume, which goes from 30ml to 120ml. Unfortunately, the dial isn’t marked in millilitres, so getting the right amount of coffee involves a degree of trial and error. Dispensing coffee is managed by hitting the coffee cup button, with a double-press dispensing two drinks. You can adjust coffee strength, too, with three settings available.You’ll spare yourself a few quid and bar user error, you will be able to make some sensational foam. It’s also easy to clean, and you can stow it in the cupboard when not in use. In terms of durability and performance for the life of the machine, the Melitta Caffeo Solo is a step above the competition — even some of the high-end machines that are out there. Generally speaking, an Americano is always a better idea with a fully automatic coffee machine as an extended espresso. However, you would then have to use an external kettle to get your hot water because, understandably, there’s no hot water nozzle on the Solo.

The small Krups EA811K040 (UK) / Krups EA8150 (USA), which I chose as a sparring partner for the Melitta Caffeo Solo during my first review in 2016, is more proof of how many compromises you have to make to design an affordable fully automatic coffee machine that wants to be able to do everything at once. See for yourself in the comparison video: ‘A Comparison of Fully Automatic Coffee Machines — Krups EA8108 or Melitta Caffeo Solo’. Note: This video is in the German language. The simple control panel on the front uses basic icons to show you the options you’ve selected. The spout on the front can dispense two coffees, sliding up and down to accommodate cups of up to 135mm tall. This should see it happily accommodate most tall latté glasses. While Melitta recommends cleaning the brew group once a week, I recommend daily cleanings. It doesn’t take long to rinse it under running water, and doing so will prolong the life of the machine. Adjust for one or two cups, mugs or latte macchiato glasses - the coffee spout can be adjusted to a height of 135 mm. However, this only works if you don’t substitute rubbish supermarket coffee for proper beans. The Melitta Caffeo Solo may look smart, but it’s no magician.

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That said, if you find this cost prohibitive or simply inconvenient, you’ll have to decide which style of coffee you want to wake up to each morning. Miss the Frothed Milk? A Few Suggestions for Cappuccinos & Latte Macchiatos

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