Bean to cup machines sit between pod coffee for convenience and manual espresso kits for control, and De’Longhi’s Magnifica range has long been a popular middle ground. The Magnifica Evo ECAM290.31.SB targets anyone who wants consistent espresso at home without the faff, competing with other one touch bean to cup models from brands like Philips and Siemens.
Who is this for?
If you like the idea of pressing one button and getting a fresh coffee from whole beans, this fits. Grinding per drink usually means better aroma than pre ground coffee, and it also lets you tweak strength by changing how much coffee is used. The soft touch panel with colour icons is aimed at quick, repeatable results, so you can swap between its five drink recipes without memorising settings.
- One touch recipes: pick a drink quickly, useful for households with different favourites.
- Fresh bean grinding: helps with crema and flavour compared with pre ground.
- Silver and black finish: looks modern, but still a countertop appliance, measure your space.
