De’Longhi Rivelia review
The De'Longhi Rivelia has a compact design and fantastic performance and you should still consider it for your kitchen.
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Scores
- Design: 9.5/10
- Performance: 9/10
- Overall: 9.3/10
Pros
- Compact bean to cup system
- Easy to use and clean
- Great tasting coffee
Cons
- Doesn't offer cold brew
- Water tank can be slightly awkward
- Bean hopper requires extra grinding when changing
I’ve always viewed coffee as a morning ritual; something that kickstarts my day and jolts my body from fatigue into readiness for the day ahead.
The De’Longhi Rivelia has challenged that belief. The concept — to be able to swap your coffee beans based on your tastes and routines — feels much more sophisticated than just “drinking coffee to wake up properly”.
And from a product perspective, De’Longhi has smashed the brief. The Rivelia is a gorgeous machine that is easy to use, simple to clean and unique.
But I wonder how many people will be eager to build a proper routine around different styles of coffee bean. After a month testing the Rivelia, by habits didn’t really change, making the machine’s interchangeable bean grinders overkill for my needs.
Maybe that’s just me, though. If you love your coffee and the process of trialling different roasts, the Rivelia is a fantastic product.
