I'm a huge advocate of semi-automatic coffee makers and the control they give but they can take a bit of practice, and aren't always the most convenient of machines. At the same time, fully-automatic machines are great for my busy life, yet often lack nuance and customisation.
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore promises the best of both of these worlds—albeit for a premium price—so I had to put it to the test to see if it could be the answer to my coffee-making prayers. And for the large part, it is.
