KBB l TRENDING A look back:
BARISTA-STYLE COFFEE MACHINES
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or many of us, a strong cup of coff ee is the best way to kick-start our day. A visit to a high-street café may have become part of our daily ritual, but the art of
making your own barista-style drinks at home has never been more popular. For De’Longhi, the key lies in continuous product innovation, distinctive design, and a focus on quality and technology. The brand started out over a century ago in
Treviso, Italy, as a spares workshop – fast forward to the 1950s and it became a company specialising in small home appliances. In the 70s and 80s, De’Longhi launched appliances such as an oil- saving deep fryer and portable air conditioner. In 2001, the company acquired Kenwood – known for food preparation and processing appliances plus, under the name Ariete, fl oor care and ironing. Harnessing its Italian
heritage, De’Longhi designed a number of coff ee machines,
which are renowned for their durability, state-of- the-art technology and a taste that captures the authentic Italian barista experience. In 1993, the company released its fi rst espresso machine . Launched in 2003 the Magnifi ca – De’Longhi’s
fi rst fully automatic bean-to-cup coff ee maker – was followed by a complete range of machines boasting its patented ‘one-touch cappuccino system’ for making café-quality drinks at home. A year later, the brand teamed up with Nespresso, and – among others – launched the Latissima. The latest designs now include app control as well as professional- style functions such as sensor grinding and active temperature control for optimum fl avour extraction – fancy. Vuoi un caff è?
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left Launched in 2010, the PrimaDonna ESAM 6600 bean-to-cup machine, featured De’Longhi’s
patented automatic cappuccino system.
far left With two separate bean containers, the Maestosa
EPAM960.75.GLM allows you to create your ideal coffee blend and customise your drink.
then and now
left Designed to make an authentic espresso, the EC 221.B also makes great cappuccino.
1993
De’Longhi launched its fi rst espresso machine.
2019
The latest collection includes models with app control and sensor grinding.
46 KITCHENS BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS l APRIL 20 2003
The Magnifi ca bean-to-cup
model is launched. 2012
A bean-to-cup coffee machine with a hot chocolate function and colour display is added.
left One of the originals, the EC 860.M is a sturdy pump espresso machine that used ESE pods for the perfect brew.
2004
Nespresso and De’Longhi start a partnership.
right The Maestosa
EPAM960.75.GLM bean-to- cup model allows you to create new recipes as well as customise the aroma and quantity of your drink, all via a handy app. It’s priced £2624.99.
left A vintage Icona ECOV 310 retro-style pump espresso design.
La Specialista EC9335.M, priced £719.99, is the latest pump espresso machine and features sensor grinding technology as well as a smart tamping station and active temperature control.
2007 2008
The Lattissima coffee maker is launched in partnership with Nespresso.
2011
The company becomes the worldwide leader in espresso coffee makers. De’Longhi also launches a collection in new colours and fi nishes.
The fi rst full-metal compact model is introduced, as is the fi rst pump- driven espresso machine featuring the automatic cappuccino system.
right The EC270 is one of the fi rst pumped espresso and cappuccino makers with 15-bar pressure.
2009
The fi rst compact machines are introduced and feature improved cleaning and milk quality.
Words: Hayley Gilbert For stockists turn to p156
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