Melitta Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine, Latticia OT, Colour: Frosted Black, F300-100

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Even entry-level Melitta models are marked by a myriad of classic drink recipes — however, what’s the most surprising is not their quantity, but rather their quality. The manufacturers only add a recipe if they’re absolutely sure that the machine will be able to brew it properly. This is particularly evident in coffee machine models of a higher class, which include such exceptional recipes as red eye or dead eye — Melitta has chosen to add them to their selection not to make the number of recipes more impressive, but because the company’s appliances are capable of brewing them according to the highest possible standards. Bean Select function

The most innovative Melitta models will allow you to create as many as 8 separate user profiles and save your favourite recipes on them, without changing the settings chosen by other users. The road to delicious coffee will now be even shorter! To brew your favourite coffee recipe, simply switch on your profile and select the desired drink with the touch of a button. Convenient cleaning system The coffee machines belonging to the Melitta Premium line are designed for those who aren’t willing to compromise and are always searching for nothing but the best. This line includes appliances of the CI® , LatteSelect® and Barista® series. CI® One Touch - You can select Café Crème, Cappuccino and Latte macchiato directly by touching the coloured real image buttons. You also get milk froth and hot water simply and conveniently with one touch.The Latticia OT has, as mentioned before, an automatic milk frothing system. If you like to drink a latte macchiato, you will of course also need a larger glass. Fortunately, Melitta has taken this into account and has ensured that the coffee spout is adjustable in height up to 135 mm. This means that not only small espresso cups fit under it, but also larger glasses.

A final advantage of an adjustable coffee spout is that it makes the coffee even tastier, especially the crema layer. There is less chance that air bubbles will get into your crema layer when the spout is closer to your cup. This gives your espresso a fuller and creamier taste. I'm not one to part with hundreds of pounds very easily, but it's a fact of life that a coffee machine is one of the greatest investments you can make for your kitchen. There is no way I'd have shelled out for a sophisticated bean-to-cup before I started reviewing these machines, but knowing what I know now, this is a machine I'd save up for. The machine should of course also be cleaned from time to time. This can be done very easily via the ‘service’ button. This button gives you easy access to the cleaning and descaling program. and you can also see when your filter needs to be replaced, you can use it to set the brewing temperature, and you can control the automatic shutdown and the water hardness setting.The first thing that catches your eye is the dimensions. It is the narrowest automatic espresso machine we know. With a width of only 20 centimetres, it is one of the smallest fully automatic coffee machines on the market. The depth of the machine is 46 centimetres which allow it to protrude a bit and the slightly larger bean container also makes the machine a bit higher, The control panel is therefore very sleekly designed. Although it does not have a touchscreen, it is very easy to operate. For example, there is a button for each coffee variety, and you have personalized settings such as the desired coffee strength and quantity that can be easily stored. The LCD screen with red LED lights is therefore not only beautiful to look at, but it is also extremely easy to operate. To adjust the brewing temperature you need to toggle through various buttons, pressing a set number of times, before you can choose from three options. Making milky drinks The Melitta Purista ® model is not only just as compact as the Solo ® models, but it’s also equipped with additional functions and improvements that are sure to be appreciated by lovers of coffee. One of such improvements is extremely quiet operation, which is the result of a whisper-silent grinder. Moreover, Melitta has improved the surface of the drip tray: it’s been covered with special anti-scratch coating, so the tray won’t get scratched by cups even if you use the coffee machine for years. For even more convenience, there’s a built-in My Coffee recipe button, which allows you to program and save a drink — thanks to this button, you’ll be able to access your favourite coffee at the touch of a button every time you want to enjoy a cup. Ease of use is ensured by a separate Service button located on the front panel of the machine. By pushing it, you’ll access all maintenance programs. Those who love to experiment with the flavour of their coffee will be pleasantly surprised by finding even more grinding levels in this appliance — there are as many as 5. COMFORT line

Super-Silent Grinder - You can make yourself a freshly ground coffee without waking anyone. Your automatic coffeemaker has a super-silent steel conical burr grinder that grinds the coffee beans quietly. As with most machines, it will flush the system out before and after every use. I did find that a small amount of water came out before each shot of coffee or milk cycle, but at least I knew that this was clean water and not old, leftover coffee. I usually put a cup underneath the dispenser when I use a bean-to-cup machine to stop the drip tray from filling up too fast. Especially for machines like this, where the drip tray goes along the entire underside of the machine, they can be quite unwieldy and annoying to empty on a regular basis. Coffee Accessories: To enrich your coffee experience, why not invest in a set of double walled coffee glasses, or perhaps some stylish stoneware mugs, or maybe even a Bodum coffee travel mug for journey to and from the office.Coffee connoisseurs can now experience café-quality beverages with the Melitta® Latticia® OT. Its LATTEperfection system makes creating milk-based drinks simpler than ever. Intuitive one-touch operation and real image buttons make usage effortless, while the double cup mode and large bean container guarantee plenty of coffee. Feel the convenience of coffee enjoyment at the push of a button. Product details: The bean-to-cup appliances produced by Mellita are divided into three main coffee machine lines: Premium , Comfort and Standard . Every lover of coffee, depending on their personal needs and wants, can find the coffee machine that is just perfect for them. STANDARD line Melitta machines are equipped not only with automated descaling and coffee cleaning programs, but also with an extremely convenient milk rinsing function. The milk suction tube can be connected directly to the tray, hence creating a closed system for the rinsing of the milk system. At the same time, this will ensure that the surrounding surfaces won’t be splattered with milk or water during the rinsing. The milk container can be easily washed both under a tap and in a dishwasher. Melitta Connect app Brewing Strength and Grinding Fineness - For individual tastes, the brewing strength (three settings) and the grinding fineness (five settings) can be adjusted.