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Melitta Caffeo CI review

Melitta Caffeo CI

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • When making two cups at a time or a double shot, it makes two single shots in quick succession which is the correct way.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Cord storage.
  • Drip tray with full indicator.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK taste test score.
  • Only OK milk frothing.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Taste test score
65%
Ease of use score
83%
Milk frothing score
60%
Coffee temperature consistency score
80%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Europe
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,990.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (4)
Measured heat-up time
1 min
Frothing ready
25 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
Not stated
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
35 x 26 x 48
Weight (kg)
9.5
Website
international.melitta.de
Items supplied
Espresso machine, power cord, milk jug and 2 hoses, measuring spoon, milk system cleaning solution, descaler, cleaning tablet, water filter, cleaning brush, water hardness tester

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 5, 15 and 30 minutes, and after 1 and 2 hours)
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (between 30 minutes and 8 hours)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (3 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
Light above the cups; 2-chamber coffee bean container allows the user to use 2 different kind of beans; 4 personal settings can be selected

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