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Olivia Wolfe

Does Size Really Matter When It Comes to Coffee Machines? I Tested the Small, Sleek, and Stylish De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso Machine to Find Out

Image of the De'Longhi Dedica Duo machine in sage green on a marble countertop in a blue kitchen. There are two full espresso glasses on the machine and two other coffee drinks beside the machine. .

I love my coffee almost as much as I do interior design, and I also happen to live in a small flat, which means finding an espresso machine that ticks all the boxes (high-quality, stylish, and compact) is important to me. So, when I stumbled upon the De'Longhi Dedica Duo espresso machine (available on Amazon), I needed to know for myself whether I'd finally found my unicorn.

De'Longhi is a highly reputable name when it comes to the best espresso machines on the market. It's known for making appliances that are as easy on the eye as they are to use. And of course, for making high-quality brews. I've tested some of the brand's bigger machines (including the new De'Longhi La Specialista Touch), so I was interested to see whether size actually matters when it comes to coffee machines — can the more compact designs make an equally good cup of coffee?

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