Delonghi Eletta Explore Superautomatic Coffee Machine - Live Unboxing!

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In this video, we have a look at the Delonhgi Eletta Explore superautomatic coffee machine, that can do both hot and cold drinks, PLUS fit a travel mug. Let us explore the machine together. Links below.
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Beans used: Lavazza Cremoso
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Unboxing
5:23 Machine introduction
8:23 Commissioning
14:00 Ristretto
15:30 Espresso
17:30 Caffe Crema
24:40 Cold Espresso
31:15 Cold Brew
38:50 Iced Cappuccino
44:35 Hot Cappuccino
52:00 Who is this machine for?
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[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hey guys, thanks for watching the video, and sorry for the audio's reverberation. For some reason, YT studio defaulted to my webcam's mic instead of the Sennheiser mic connected to my camera. I'm going to have to double check if I do a live video again. Cheers!

[@jhrome202]

I’ve had mine for over 2 months and love it! Once you get it dialed in it is amazing, so many drinks and all are good. Would definitely recommend.

[@JMWexperience]

This was a very enjoyable unboxing! It was fun to see all of the machines capabilities. It’s so big I’d have to add an extension to my kitchen to have enough room for it.😊

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for watching! Yes, luckily I have enough storage for all these machines, lol.

[@denisethompson345]

I nearly swooned when I opened the box. All the parts no not all parts but accompaniments. Well even at my age I am never daunted, this is a challenge and I usually get it right. I did think though, holy moley Denise all this for a cup of coffee. Even I prefer beans and I get good beans grown at North Queensland. Been buying tea and the coffee beans. Roasted or not. I get the roasted ones. Perfect. Great.

[@CechMtl-gm9yq]

I'm glad that you mentioned that it is actually a good sign that the machine can stall itself, It shows that it can grind fine enough and able to pack in the grinds tight. I totally agree, and is why I love Delonghi super-autos. Might not be for the beginners or first-time user, but I love the flexibility for different types of beans. Set it course or fine as needed. I had a Philips 5400 and it was never able to grind fine enough, and no beans would make it stall, even the freshest. Resulting in watery weak espresso.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

The 5400 and other Phillips also provide smaller pucks than Delonghi, which adds to the problem. Cheers!

[@1308astra]

I love mocaccino / mocha... second day on your channel, watching a lot of videos, looking for a machine for making espresso... or maybe just buy a portable Outin, for example, since I don’t drink coffee every day, especially espresso.. At the moment I brew coffee in Turkish coffee copper pot ... In a word, I think what is the best option to choose... and so I watch videos on other channels and return to this channel. I’m very impressed by your persona. You are an open and honest person! It's very nice to see your reviews/listen your thinks/watch your videos . I wish you more people who resonate with your worldview. Let more people have fun. benefit from viewing your content.🙏🏻❣️☕️🙏🏻⭐️❣️

[@stephenhaynes603]

good vid. i bought a warehouse deddica , it was perfect as far as know anyway . saved 80 buying it used.

[@pogromcywgniecen4666]

Tom, making an espresso with your own hands is a pleasure I don't want to deprive myself of. We have delonghi Magnifica S, which has been unused since the infected me with the passion of preparing an espresso in a flask. Nice listening material during the repair of the PDR roof BMW 2. Greetings from Poland.

[@1308astra]

Hi 👋 thanks for comment. I’ll research how preparing an espresso in a flask.

[@SunriseLAW]

Off-topic a little but this is the >>> biggest change to American coffee in history, a revolution.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Oh nice - we don't have Circle K in the midwest, but we have Kwik Trip, which is awesome! They also have pretty fancy coffee machines. Here's a video about the Kwik Trip: kzbin.inforzcdyfyDfC8?si=JGZr_SecngHxq4ma

[@SunriseLAW]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner That was wrong vid. Here is the machine kzbin.infoiRMBDZjLWeU?si=_j2EPiJ4zY7LL7dk The coffee comes out with crema, I kid you not. It is the biggest change in American coffee in history. It brings near-espresso style coffee to the masses ar $2 (or so) for a good-sized cup.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@SunriseLAWInteresting…looks like a coffee crema to me. Where is this gas station? Kwik Trip I think can do something similar, but I’ve only tried their cappuccinos thus far. Maybe I should make a video about gas station coffee soon, because it’s actually pretty good at KT. And if I’m ever traveling, I would have to try one of these Circle K gas stations.

[@SunriseLAW]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner DEFINITELY, because it is such a change from the pump-thermos crap that dominates American coffee. It is the very best coffee available mass-market, I bet the methodology spreads to other chains. Soon.... 7-11 will have them because it cuts down on wasted coffee and labor. BTW, the machine lets you stop the brew any time to make it stronger ... which of course I preferred.

[@SunriseLAW]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Oh, Circle K is all over, do the search, they are worldwide almost. WTF are you?? Sometimes I think Germany, other times I feel you are in the midwest cause of your accent. The company is French-owned.

[@SJL2506]

Thank you, Tom. I always enjoy your videos! Nicely done. I look forward to the full review. I am considering a Super Automatic for the mornings when I don't have time for my manual machine. Any experience with the Gaggia Accademia?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

You betcha! I quite like SAs from Delonghi, but I've never tried one from Gaggia. Cheers!

[@jfess1911]

Good video. When I looked for a used espresso maker, most of what I found was low-end Delonghi boiler machines, but I was surprised that there was always a couple superautomatic machines for sale. They do not sell quickly, though. A technical comment for the video: The camera was clearly tracking your head and would occasionally but a box around it. No big deal, but a little distracting.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for the tip! Maybe I just need to turn off the face tracking, but then I'd be uncertain about the focus. The larger problem was, that for some reason I couldn't get the audio from the right mic. Hope you could hear ok. Cheers!

[@deccatraveler]

Please do a comparison video between dinamica plus and eletta explore.

[@cazznazz8016]

Delonghi should wise up and send these machines to you free of charge for as much as you contribute to Delonghi sales. Have purchased a De'Longhi Magnifica Evo and a ECP3630 based on the information you provided in your reviews.... Your reviews are enjoyable to watch!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback! Tom

[@jdmgsr05]

I’ve got the magnifica evo .. think it’s a better option for the price and just make your own for options missing

[@Gatorone30]

Great video! Still like my ECP 3420. Ha! I feel one day you will review a machine that will change my mind.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

The ECP does make better drinks, indeed. But these superautomatics exist to appease the crowd who just want to press a button. Cheers!

[@1AmElectricman]

Thanks Tom, nice machine. If you have hard water at home you should probably install reverse osmosis. With RO you can forget about descaling and it's also healthy.

[@edwardrodriguez611]

Interesting you say that @1amelectricman. I have reverse osmosis and this machine as well but opted for not using RO because supposedly you need the minerals in the water to help to extract more nuances from the beans. I do have whole house filtration though, but it does not remove all minerals as the RO on the kitchen sink provides.

[@1AmElectricman]

@@edwardrodriguez611 For "perfect" water you need about ~100ppm mostly magnesium solvents, hard tap water (~300ppm) contains mostly calcium, iron and chlorine. Also you can add remineralizer for most RO systems

[@DanielNistrean]

Hey Tom. This versus Dinamica Plus ? Which one better for cappucino?

[@1308astra]

Спасибо!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your support!

[@del4189]

I have one of these and so far I like it. It's my first bean to cup machine and I wanted something easy to use otherwise my wife would never use it, it has a great choice of drinks, however I find it very needy, filling up cleaning etc I've had problems with the milk foaming (the coupler needs a good clean) and I've also had the brew unit out for a clean and lube for the price it has a lot of plastic that I didn't expect, my fridge freezer cost the same, is probably 10 times the size and is metal front back and sides, however I'm still enjoying the coffee. Something I forgot, the cup warmer dosen't heat up which is disappointing for the price.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

It IS expensive, especially in the USA...

[@simtsa]

Me the cold cappuccino or Fredo cappuccino the milk I keep it in the fridge and I make foam milk with mixer for the frappe

[@adnanmohemmad]

Hello Mr. Tommy, how can I get this device and how much does it cost?

[@sjhart1646]

I’m considering this or the dinamica plus. My question (after you have dialed in the machine settings a bit), is that the base drinks (espresso, cappuccino, etc.) are at least the equal of the plus. Then it would seem there is more upside with all the other options with this machine and worth the extra $s. This machine is several years newer…

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

So far the drinks seem to be the same. But with the Eletta you get a nicer screen and the cold drinks, plus tumbler. But, it depends on the price difference.

[@johne7100]

Well done Tom, it must take quite a lot of stamina to turn out a 55-minute review. While I wouldn't mind a new B2C this one doesn't really offer me a reason to get one. I drink espresso and cappuccino, but my 2017 Magnifica does both about as competently as a B2C could manage, and has _real_ buttons on the front so that you don't have to paw round a touch screen when your eyes are only half-open. Those cappu flasks look like a bit of a bother to clean, too. My panarello goes into the foaming jug when I've done, gets flushed with the hot water out of the tap and then soaks until next time. Really, these gongs, bells & whistles machines are just gliding the lily: if the basic unit works then the rest is cruft.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Haha, thanks! The Eletta is actually a pretty cool machine, but I'd say the functionality is quite similar to the Dinamica, but with the cold drinks added. They both have the advantage over their cheaper machines, that you can get much larger pucks, which offers a more intense espresso to cut through the milk drinks. I like that a lot. Our kids also had quite fun playing with the touch interface this evening. All that being said, these are way more affordable in the EU. In North America, they're dang expensive! Cheers!

[@johne7100]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner They're not exactly given away here either - > 1000€! Anyway, I don't dare make cold coffee-based drinks: I tend to down them like beer.

[@Albertojedi]

Hello Tom. As you, I prefer hot coffee over cold, but this machine invites me to try the cold route. A couple of advantages of the Eletta Explore over the Dynamica Plus is the Bean Adaptive Technology and the ability to connect via wifi to your phone instead of just via bluetooth. That lets you operate the machine from afar. Personally, I prefer the Eletta over the Dynamica Plus. Way prettier too😂😂. Would appreciate a thorough review after dialing the Bean Adaptive Technology. Also, weighing the biggest coffee puck produced by this machine would be appreciated. For some reason, even though your video is 1080P, it looks somehow grainier than previous ones.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I’m curious to see what that being adaptive technology is to be honest. Right now I don’t know. If I had to take a guess, it might just help you with dialing in. I’m also working on getting connected with the app. So far that’s not working, strangely. And I’m not sure how they quality works on the video and audio. It seems that KZbin throttles the quality, based on the Internet connection.

[@Albertojedi]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hello, Tom. Indeed, the bean adaptive technology (which is available only on DeLonghi's top super automatics) supposedly helps fine tuning the extraction based on the freshness and roast level of the beans. This may be a game changer feature and it would be interesting to know your opinion in regards to the flavor before and after applying this technology. Keep trying with the app. I'd heard that it works nice and gives you more customization over beverages. Regards, friend!

[@22JennaLee]

I’m looking at switching from a Breville Oracle to this. My husband and I have small kids so time poor. Love a quick coffee but still want it to taste good. Drink at least half my coffees cold so thats appealing to me. My big question is I haven’t used a super automatic before is there a big taste/quality difference from a semi-automatic like a Breville Oracle? We’re kind of mid-range coffee snobs. Buy good beans from a local roaster and like nice coffee but not like super super picky.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I’m working on a full review of this machine right now. It does a great job for a SA, but I’m sure the Oracle delivers the better drinks. The Eletta with a Doppio+ can however deliver 15 gram pucks and a fine enough grind to get a pretty darn good espresso. But, its intensity and depth of flavor will not be as good as the Oracle. Hope this helps.

[@elizabethrichie6231]

Hi Tom! Slightly left field, but is it okay to store your coffee beans in the bag with a peg like you did? I’m unsure if I should buy an air tight container

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Air tight would be better, but it depends how quickly you go through them. I'm going to run through these quickly, testing the machine.

[@elizabethrichie6231]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I see, thanks Tom! I’ll see what cheaper options are available :)

[@SimonAZ]

I would prefer the dinamica plus as well if I would buy a automatic machine. Looks much nicer and cold brew is not my drink.

[@FurkanConsult]

Would you recommend the soul or the elite ? I am leaning towards the elite because of hot chocolate for the kids (which I know they'll have once a year 😂). Mainly it is going to be a standard latte. Price difference on amazon is around £300. Please help !

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Well, the Donna Soul allows different grind settings per drink, as I understand. It adjusts the grinder electronically I think. But anyway, none of these make a hot chocolate on their own. They can make nice milk foam, but then you have to add the cocoa. Cheers!

[@Bous]

Will you release more videos about Eletta Explore soon?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Tomorrow :)

[@Bous]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Cool mine is arriving in two hours so really interested in what you think :)

[@timhanley4396]

How was Italy?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome 😎

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Here's a video with the milk temperature: kzbin.info3lKACgHizOA

[@dejedejsson]

Basically they are all a dressed up delonghi magnifica s!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I mean kind of, but not really. The Magnifica S can only do smaller doses. Even the Magnifica Evo cannot do the doses that the Dinamica Plus and Eletta do. The Magnifica tops out at 7 seconds of grinding time, while the Dinamica and Eletta grind for up to 10-11 seconds. The Magnifica S I think tops out at 7s or under as well.

[@MilosSesevic]

This vs Dinamica Plus? Espresso / Dopio / Cappuccino?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

They're essentially the same. It's just that the Eletta does cold drinks.

[@CDPA7]

Super automatic 😬😬😬

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Super-automatics are super-popular. That's just how it is...

[@CDPA7]

@@TomsCoffeeCornerI can understand why in all fairness just a shame they’re rather expensive for intended consumption & have a reputation for malfunctioning

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@CDPA7 They are expensive, I’ll give you that. But we have been using Delonghi machines at work the last seven or eight years, and despite making dozens of coffees a day, they’ve held up quite well. Sometimes, they need a new brew group, or a deep descaling. But they’ve held up otherwise.

[@cozakanal]

When you refill the tank for cloning instead of switching off and on just press x on screen or move on jug to froth and back to clean. Work for me. Can't remember which step.

[@1AmElectricman]

​@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, Delonghi are the most reliable machines, but taste of coffee and frothing are far from the best