The De’Longhi Magnifica Duo Automatic Espresso Machine is currently available on Amazon for $700, a reduction of $300 from its usual $1,000 price tag. This deal comes ahead of the Black Friday shopping period.
The Magnifica Duo offers 20 one-touch drink recipes, including espresso, cappuccinos, flat whites, iced lattes, drip coffee, and cold brew. It features a built-in conical burr grinder that grinds fresh beans before brewing and allows users to customize drink sizes, coffee intensity, and temperature. The machine also includes a LatteCrema Hot & Cool system for frothing milk, which can be used for both hot and cold foam. The removable milk carafes are dishwasher-safe.
For those seeking cold coffee drinks, the machine's Cold Extraction Technology can reportedly brew cold brew in under three minutes. A touchscreen display is integrated for navigating drink options. The New York Post noted that De'Longhi was among the top brands reviewed in its Made It Here Awards for coffee makers.
De'Longhi recommends using medium-to-dark roast, non-oily whole beans in the grinder. Oily beans can cause clogging. The machine also has a bypass chute for using pre-ground coffee, allowing for one level scoop at a time. Daily cleaning involves rinsing the removable brewing unit and using a self-cleaning dial for the milk container. The touch panel allows for customization of coffee aroma strength, drink volume, temperature, and grind fineness across 13 settings. The machine is also equipped with an 'Over Ice' function for brewing espresso over ice without over-dilution, depending on the specific model.