De'Longhi La Specialista ARTE EC9155.MB Manual Espresso Machine, 1400 W, 15 bars, Black silver The authentic experience of a café La Specialista Arte takes you into the world of quality coffee and helps you recreate the authentic experience of a café at home. A coffee recipe suitable for every occasion Thanks to the versatility of the recipes that can be made, La Specialista Arte fits any context and in combination with its elegant and robust design it fits perfectly in every kitchen or living area. A fun and enjoyable experience La Specialista Arte is equipped with a complete barista set, to practice and experiment with various coffee flavors and the best technology. The barista experience and the indulgence of an authentic coffee are now accessible in the comfort of your own home. La Specialista Arte was designed to enhance the manual experience of preparing coffee and milk, by obtaining the best results from each type of bean, revealing aromas and decorating your favorite drinks with Latte Art. Perfection lies in the details and the minimalist design increases comfort and makes it easy to use. The control panel offers a simple and intuitive interaction. The Thermoblock heating system always ensures the perfect temperature for preparing your favorite drink. The espresso machine has 3 infusion temperature levels (92/94/96° C), so that they can be adapted to the assortment of coffee beans and their roast level. This allows you to experiment with different types of coffee, origins and different degrees of roast. The integrated metal grinder has 8 settings specially designed to suit all varieties of coffee beans. The 2 unpressurized filters allow a coffee dose of max. 12 g for the sieve for 1 coffee and max. 20 g for the sieve for 2 coffees. The barista kit included in the package will help remove coffee powder during grinding and provides support for a perfect pressing. The water tank is removable and has a capacity of 1.5 l. The MyLatte Art steam nozzle is perfect for achieving a smooth and creamy texture for milk microfoam. 8-setting grinder The integrated grinder technology ensures consistent grinding every time. The 8 settings can be adjusted depending on the type of coffee beans chosen. 2 filters for different amounts of coffee powder The 1-cup filter allows up to 12g of coffee powder and is suitable for a simple espresso or a long coffee. The 2-cup filter allows up to 20g of coffee powder and is suitable for two cups of coffee, a double and strong coffee for a larger cup or for using coffee beans with a light roast degree. Set the right dose of coffee by turning the dosage selector. Both filters have a single wall, just like those used by a professional barista in cafes. If you are a coffee lover, you will appreciate this type of sieve as it allows greater control over the extraction, and the result will be a full-bodied drink that captures all the aromas of the coffee beans. Active temperature control Each type of coffee needs a dedicated temperature to extract the best aromas and perfect extraction needs a stable infusion temperature. “Active Temperature Control” technology maintains the water temperature stable throughout the coffee brewing process, to guarantee optimal extraction and an ideal result in the cup. The assortment of coffee beans, as well as the degree of roasting, require a specific temperature setting for the best extraction. For example, a lower temperature is often preferred for Robusta coffee beans and less for Arabica coffee beans. Preset drink recipes The espresso machine automatically prepares 2 recipes, Espresso and Americano. The hot water function helps you further personalize your favorite drink or prepare teas or infusions. Authentic milk creations Manually texture the milk and enjoy an authentic barista experience. For Latte Art, microfoam texture and temperature are two elements that, when combined, play an essential role in achieving the desired result. For a complete barista experience, manually froth the milk using the My LatteArt steam dispenser. With this system, it is very easy to obtain a velvety and dense foam for milk-based drinks or a fine and consistent foam suitable for Latte Art. When preparing milk, temperature is a crucial element, both at the beginning and at the end of the process. The first thing you need to do to ensure the correct texturing time is to use fresh and cold milk from the refrigerator. The final temperature is also crucial: when the milk exceeds 65-70 °C, the fats it contains begin to separate and this leads to a loss of texture, but also to the sourness of the coffee aroma. The height of the cups and glasses at La Specialista Arte allows you to prepare your favorite drinks in glasses and cups up to 11 cm high. The holder for small cups and glasses, suitable for espresso, allows the coffee to be delivered closer to the cup and the crema of coffee-based drinks to be consistent. Tips for cleaning and maintaining the espresso machine To extend the life of the espresso machine and achieve a perfect taste in the cup, we recommend using De'Longhi accessories for cleaning and care. Descaling, performed whenever requested by the espresso machine, is essential. The espresso machine has an automatic descaling process and it is recommended to use only the De'Longhi EcoDecalk descaler. EcoDecalk descaler is powerful, fast, environmentally friendly and contains only natural ingredients. For the descaler process, add 100 ml of EcoDecalk solution to the water tank, fill with cold, fresh water and follow the instructions in the user manual. The anti-scale balls are compatible with any espresso machine equipped with a water tank and are designed to prevent and prevent limescale deposits over time. The anti-scale balls extend the life of the espresso machines and at the same time, ensure a quality result in the cup. We recommend replacing the balls at an interval of 3 months. Specifications 2 preset recipes: Espresso, Americano Hot water function Dimensions (lxwxh) (mm) 275 x 365 x 400 (with bean container) Weight 9 kg Maximum cup height 11 cm Pump pressure 15 bar Input power 1400 W Nominal voltage/Frequency (V~Hz) 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz 1 Thermoblock + 1 Heating system Removable water tank 1.5l Removable drip tray Water level indicator 2 non-pressurized filters Stainless steel tamper Milk frothing jug 350ml Cup holder Pressing holder Dosing holder Cleaning brush Accessory for cleaning the frothing nozzle Controls: dose selection button, coffee-based beverage selection button, frothing button, buttons for specific functions Characterized by elegance and uniqueness, the manual espresso machine La Specialista Arte It stands out for its innovative aesthetics, recognized internationally, and was awarded the RedDot Award 2022 for exceptional design. Discover the recommended products for maintenance.