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

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No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. The listed offers do not constitute legally binding advertising claims of the merchants. The Melitta brand was established in 1908, when the German-born Melitta Bentz, inspired by her love for coffee, created a device for the brewing of filter coffee. Even though the technology that the first appliance was based on has since become outdated and was replaced by numerous renewed models, the experience gained over this long period of time came in handy when creating particularly innovative, modern coffee machines. After close to 100 years spent creating filter coffee machines (the best models of which can also be found in our coffee machines assortment), Melitta decided to apply their extensive knowledge of coffee in the field of bean-to-cup coffee machines too. Still burning with passion for coffee and having taken advantage of their German precision, the company didn’t take long to occupy the position of one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machine manufacturers out there. This can be seen clearly in the durability of their appliances and the quality of the prepared coffee. Moreover, the coffee machines produced by Melitta are characterised by minimalist design and compactness, so they’re particularly beloved by people who don’t have much space in their kitchen, but still want to enjoy delicious coffee. Functionality of Melitta Wide selection and high quality of coffee recipes

If I had one gripe about the coffee with this machine, it's that it comes out very hot, which is usually a sign that it's been brewed at too high a temperature. You can change this though, you just need to give the instruction manual a thorough read-through to find all the hidden controls.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 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

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. 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. 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 Anti-Scratch - The drip tray features a stainless steel drip plate with a high-quality integrated anti-scratch plastic insert.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. 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® Automatic Cleaning and Descaling Program - Your automatic coffeemaker automatically shows a message on the display when it needs cleaning or descaling. The service button provides simple access to the cleaning and descaling program, to the brewing temperature and water hardness settings and to the Auto-OFF function. If necessary, the complete brewing unit is easy to remove. You can then access the interior of the machine and clean it without any problems. 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.