De’Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine with Grinder and Milk Frother, EXAM44055B

Pros

• Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners report that first time setup is simple, with the touchscreen wizard walking them through water heating, profile creation and Bean Adapt calibration so they barely need the printed manual.
• Scoop-storage convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Reviewers call out the built in storage under the top lid for the ground coffee scoop and hot water spout as a small but very practical touch that keeps accessories handy, prevents them getting lost in a drawer and helps the machine feel neatly organized on the counter.
• Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Owners praise the dual swappable hoppers and switch mode for moving between regular and decaf, with roughly 5–10 g doses and compact pucks. This reviewer finds retention negligible and the fixed level-4 dose fine for most drinks, while still recommending airtight containers for longer-term bean storage.
• Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Reviews highlight the front-mounted milk carafe that clicks in easily and produces smooth, café-style foam at about 60–65°C. This reviewer was impressed to get modern cappuccino and near flat-white microfoam good enough for latte art, and notes that the optional cold froth carafe creates tasty iced milk drinks even if the multi-part system still needs regular deep cleaning and some people prefer hotter milk.
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Reviews describe the Rivelia as a true button press machine that heats quickly and grinds, brews and froths milk in one automated sequence, delivering cappuccinos and lattes in short order for people who prioritize speed over manual ritual.
• Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Previous tests found the thermoblock delivering milk around 60–65°C and hot water close to brewing temperatures while transitioning smoothly between steaming and espresso. This review confirms milk in the low-60s and espresso or hot water in roughly the low-80s°C feel properly hot for most users, though anyone chasing extra-hot milk may still prefer a traditional steam-wand machine.
• Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Earlier reviewers described rich, chocolate-leaning espresso with a creamy crema and tasty milk drinks, even if depth trails a good portafilter setup. This reviewer considers the Rivelia among the best bean-to-cup espressos they have tasted, noting that even early shots before Bean Adapt tuning were very drinkable, while ratio tweaks and milk drinks like flat whites and cappuccinos generally taste very good.
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Owners report that the machine heats fast and produces consistently strong, bean-to-cup shots, with Bean Adapt profiles and grind suggestions helping maintain strength and ratios. This review adds detail that Bean Adapt asks about bean type and roast, suggests grind adjustments after several test shots, and works with measured 5–10 g intensity steps, true double shots and pulsed long shots to keep brewing predictable once dialed in.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Owners like the bright touchscreen that guides setup, profiles, Bean Adapt tuning and a large menu of one-touch coffees, even if a few drink options and surprise water purges feel quirky. This reviewer emphasizes how easy it is to swipe between drinks, tap straight into black-coffee or milk menus and save extras like an additional shot, concluding that for people wanting a fully automatic, dual-hopper latte and flat-white maker, it is hard to beat.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
  Owners like the Rivelia’s slim, rounded styling, modern colors and side mounted water tank that help it look compact on the counter, though the lack of carry handles, tall top mounted display and a few awkward touches make ergonomics less friendly for kids, wheelchair users or anyone moving it often.
• Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.8
  Earlier reviews place the Rivelia at the premium end of home bean-to-cup machines and suggest the price makes most sense for buyers who truly value the touch interface, dual hoppers and one-touch milk drinks over chasing café-level espresso. This reviewer notes similar mid-to-high pricing in their market, feels the optional cold froth carafe and bundled glasses are quite expensive for what they are, yet still regards the overall package as good value for people who will actually use its unique features.
• Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  Maintenance on the Rivelia involves emptying the puck container and drip tray roughly every ten drinks, rinsing the brew group about once a month and occasionally disassembling the multi part milk carafe for a thorough clean, and owners add that using the included water filter or filtered water and descaling on schedule helps protect the hot water path from mineral buildup and keeps mold at bay inside the machine.
• Capsules, pods & consumables ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
  Users had appreciated the pre-ground chute for occasional decaf or backup brewing and liked that the insert can be removed and cleaned so grounds do not build up. This reviewer, however, strongly dislikes bypass chutes in general, warning that pre-ground coffee stales quickly and the warm, moist chute can get moldy without meticulous cleaning, so while the feature is flexible, whole beans and careful maintenance remain the better long-term approach.
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  With around 1.4 liters of water capacity, a 250 gram bean hopper and space for about ten pucks, the compact Rivelia trades slightly smaller reservoirs for its slim look, but users still see the removable tank and bean hopper as big enough for several drinks and easy to refill.
• Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Reviewers point out that the optional cool froth carafe unlocks a full set of cold-foam milk drinks and can noticeably improve iced coffee flavour, but they also feel the roughly triple-digit price, forced bundle with glasses and occasionally flimsy packaging make it a nice-to-have accessory rather than an obvious must-buy.