Sitting in De’Longhi’s Dedica range, this Barista Silver Pack is a slim espresso setup aimed at people who want café style drinks without moving up to bulkier, pricier prosumer machines. It competes with compact manual espresso machines from Sage and Gaggia, but leans into a smaller footprint and an all in one bundle, with a grinder, milk jug and tamper included so you can get started without hunting for the basics.
Who is this for?
Best suited to anyone happy to learn a little technique. A grinder matters because espresso is unforgiving, grind size has a bigger impact on flavour and flow than most other variables. The included tamper helps you build consistent puck preparation, while the milk jug is there for steaming and pouring, useful if you want lattes and cappuccinos rather than just straight espresso.
- Compact Dedica format, easier to fit on smaller worktops than many espresso machines.
- Grinder included, important for fresher tasting shots and better control over extraction.
- Jug and tamper in the box, helpful if you want to practise milk drinks and consistency.