De'Longhi Eletta Explore: Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Cold Brew, Hot and Cold Milk Foam, 50+ Recipes

Espresso, hot or cold milk foam and cold brew in one machine

The De'Longhi Eletta Explore (ECAM45086S) is a fully automatic espresso machine designed for people who switch between hot and iced drinks. It grinds, brews and textures milk at the touch of a button.

What sets it apart

It combines two automatic milk systems with cold extraction technology. The LatteCrema Hot carafe creates hot foam for cappuccinos and lattes, while the LatteCrema Cool carafe creates cold foam for iced drinks.

De'Longhi's proprietary Cold Extraction Technology controls water flow, pressure and temperature. The result: cold brew coffee in under 3 minutes, instead of several hours.

Key specifications

• 50+ hot, cold and to-go recipes: espresso, americano, cappuccino, iced latte, cold brew latte, tea and hot water.
• Conical burr grinder, 13 settings: fine-tune the grind to your beans.
• 19-bar pump and height-adjustable spouts: from espresso cups to tall glasses.
• 3.5-inch TFT colour touchscreen: quick navigation through recipes.
• 4 user profiles and De'Longhi Coffee Link app (Wi-Fi) to create your own recipes.
• Bean Adapt: the app guides you in setting grind and extraction for your beans.
• Removable 1.8 L water tank and 300 g bean hopper.
• Travel mug compartment for a 16 oz (473 mL) mug, compatible with 15 recipes.
• Pre-ground coffee funnel, handy for an occasional decaf.
• Dimensions: W 26 x D 44.5 x H 38.4 cm. 120 V power supply.

Day to day

For cold brew, choose Original or Intense strength: the machine tells you how many ice cubes to add. It also recommends refilling the tank with fresh water before a cold preparation.

The carafes work with cow's milk and plant-based beverages. The carafes, grounds container and drip tray are dishwasher safe.

Who it's for

• Iced latte and cold brew lovers who want to make everything at home.
• Couples and families with different tastes, thanks to 4 profiles.
• Anyone who fills a travel mug before heading out in the morning.

Less suited for

• Dosing and steaming by hand: see our semi-automatic portafilter machines.
• Switching often between regular and decaf: the De'Longhi Rivelia offers two Bean Switch hoppers.
• High daily volume: the PrimaDonna Aromatic offers a 2.2 L tank and a 500 g hopper.

Category positioning

Within the De'Longhi automatic range at L'Heureux, the Eletta Explore sits between the Magnifica Duo and the PrimaDonna Aromatic. It offers 50+ recipes, compared with 20 on the Magnifica Duo, in a 26 cm wide footprint.

Compatible with

De'Longhi DLSC002 water filter, EcoDecalk descaler and Eco MultiClean milk circuit cleaner.