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TECH REVIEW

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What’s your brew? Rivelia runs the gamut of coffee choice with 16 preset recipes to satisfy everyone’s taste, from staples like cappuccino, latte, flat white, and espresso, to Americano, Cortado, Latte Macchiato, and more. There are also cold coffee options for Americano, coffee, and espresso.

Coffee connoisseurs will insist that you can’t beat a cup that’s brewed using freshly ground beans. De’Longhi’s superb new Rivelia automatic coffee machine makes bean-to-cup prep a breeze, with a bean-switching option and easy coffee customisation. Words Scott Hocking BEAN-TO-CUP COFFEE MADE SIMPLE REVIEW RIVELIA BY DE’LONGHI

Just add milk You don’t need to be a barista to master this bit. When making milk-based coffees, fill the milk carafe, position the spout over the cup, select your recipe, and follow the prompt on the display. It’s as easy as that! Rivelia will also froth plant-based milks, and this soy-dedicated reviewer was happy to enjoy a cappuccino every bit as foamy as a dairy cuppa. Customise your coffee Straight up, the coffee is delicious, however you can easily tweak it to your taste. Select and save the right extraction temperature for different bean types, as well as grinder settings and up to five strength options. If espresso is your go-to but your partner or spouse prefers a cappuccino, no problem. You can set up to four user profiles and save respective brews to them for individual access. Coffee routines can also be set. If you want an espresso to wake you up and a latte as an afternoon pick-me-up, save them to your profile and the recipes are ready to go according to the time of day. Keeping it clean Simply detach the milk carafe and slide out the drip tray and grounds container for emptying – give them a rinse under the tap or pop them in a dishwasher. When the grounds build up, the display will prompt you to empty, and when the machine needs descaling it will guide you through the process. You can also activate a grinding cycle to clear any stray beans from the grinder. The bottom line De’Longhi is a name synonymous with the best in coffee machines, and Rivelia is another winner in their automatic range for its ease of use, customisation options, simple maintenance, and those swappable bean hoppers. For delicious and aromatic café-quality coffee made easy, Rivelia by De’Longhi gets our highest recommendation.

First impressions Rivelia’s sleek, stylish design has a distinct presence on a kitchen benchtop – this is a machine that says you’re serious about coffee! The 250g bean hopper,

your cup, press 'Extra' after brewing is complete. The beauty of an automatic coffee machine is that there’s no fuss with preparation; select

your brew from the menu and press a button. Simple! The daily grind Rivelia has two interchangeable bean hoppers that easily twist and lock to the integrated bean

1.4L water tank and 200ml milk carafe are all clearly visible, so you can always keep an eye on the levels and refill when needed. Heat-up time is always

a key priority (who likes waiting for their morning cup?) and Rivelia is ready to go in around 30 seconds. The adjustable spout can be slid up or down to fit your desired cup/mug size, and will dispense a little hot water when heating up, so wait before putting your cup beneath. The colour touchscreen display is on top for easy access, flanked by buttons for power, coffee, milk, and user profiles. A brewing animation and time bar is displayed during preparation, and should you want to top up

grinder. Select your preferred grind from up to 13 settings and keep a preloaded hopper on hand for

easy switching between bean types. The machine’s 'Bean Adapt' function grinds and brews according to the bean type selected; simply tap the bean icon, select the type and settings for grind and temperature, and then add it to a user profile. You can also use ground coffee; beneath the lid on top is a chute and a scoop for this purpose. Load the coffee and select 'Ground' from the menu.

46 APRIL 2024

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