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Dalla Corte Super Mini review: specs and price
Dalla Corte Super Mini
Why is Dalla Corte Super Mini better than the average?
- Weight?
33kgvs74.97kg - Volume?
65600 cm³vs243895.25 cm³ - Thickness?
410 mmvs542.68 mm - Width?
320 mmvs843.09 mm
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General info
watts per litre
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Generally, a larger capacity boiler with a higher wattage will be able to recover and replenish quicker. This is useful if making many coffees at once.
Uses ground coffee
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Ground coffee, especially if freshly roasted and ground, results in much better quality coffee than the kind of results you get with pods or capsules.
warranty period
1 years
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
weight
33kg
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
65600 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
height
500 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
thickness
410 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
320 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
Components
Has a pressure gauge
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One of the most important aspects to pulling a great espresso is the amount of pressure used. Aspects such as how tightly tamped the portafilter is can affect the pressure and therefore the overall quality of the extraction. A pressure gauge helps you to adjust your process to achieve a perfect 9 bar of pressure.
Has raised group heads
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Raised group heads are particularly useful as it allows the use of larger cups, making it easier to make drinks such as lattes.
Has a commercial steam wand
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It comes with a commercial style steam wand as opposed to a pannarello steam wand. These are harder to master but can allow you to produce better, richer milk froth.
Additional steam wands allow more baristas to froth milk at the same time.
Has cup warmer
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With a cup warmer you can heat the cups before pulling your espresso so that it doesn't go cold quickly, which affects the taste and quality. It also means that you don’t have to manually heat them using hot water.
With more group heads, you can make more coffees at the same time. This is great for busy cafés and restaurants.
Has a display
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The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Has a rotary vane pump
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A rotary vane pump is most often found on commercial and high-end consumer machines, and offers much quieter operation compared to the more common, vibratory pump.
Uses E61 brew group
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The E61 brew group is the industry standard brew group for espresso machines, which delivers consistent, stable heat in order to help pull the perfect espresso.
Water source
can dispense hot water
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A hot water outlet is useful as it can be used to heat cups, as well as making americanos, long blacks and teas.
Has direct water connection
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The coffee machine can connect directly to the water supply. This ensures you never have to refill the machine with water.
boiler size
3.5 l
A higher capacity boiler means that you don’t have to refill it as often.
Has PID controller
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A PID controller controls the temperature of the boiler electronically. It offers a far greater degree of accuracy and consistency than a regular, mechanical thermostat used to control temperature. This is very important as a temperature of around 92°C to 96°C is key to pulling the perfect espresso.
Has integrated filter
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An integrated water filter produces cleaner water for brewing espresso. It also helps to prevent the build up of limescale.
water tank capacity
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With a larger water tank you don’t have to refill it as often.
Has a removable water tank
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The water tank is removable, making it easier to refill.
Water tank is transparent
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With a transparent water tank you can easily see when it needs to be filled up. This is important as attempting to make an espresso with an empty tank can damage the machine.
Maintenance
Has sleep mode
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After a certain period of being idle, the device will switch to a sleep mode to conserve power.
Has dry puck feature
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At the end of the extraction process, all moisture is removed from the puck. This allows you to easily tap out the coffee from the portafilter afterwards, reducing mess and the need to clean it as often.
Indicates when drip tray is full
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With a drip tray indicator the machine informs you of when you need to empty the tray.
Prevents overheating
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It has an internal fuse/thermal sensors which prevents the machine from overheating.
Has independent cleaning mechanisms
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Independent cleaning mechanisms are very useful, especially in a busy commercial environment. It means that you can clean one group head while still using others to create coffees, instead of the whole machine being inoperable.
Has cleaning alert
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The machine alerts you when it requires cleaning.
Features
These buttons can be programmed for different types of coffee such as an espresso, doppio or ristretto. This means once you have mastered a particular style of coffee, you can get it the same every time.
Has a pre-infusion function
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With a pre-infusion function you get a low pressure of water before it ramps up to around 9 bar of pressure. This gently expands the grinds to get a smooth extraction and to help prevent channeling in the cake.
Has a shot timer
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The time taken to pull an espresso shot is one of four key elements, and should be around 19-22 seconds. Once you have the grind, dose and tamp correct, you can use the shot clock to time the pull perfectly.
Can brew and steam simultaneously
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With a double boiler or heat exchanger system, you can brew and steam milk at the same time. This has an advantage over single boiler machines where you have to wait between brewing and steaming for the temperature to adjust.
Has a 3-way valve
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A 3-way solenoid valve relieves the portafilter of pressure and moisture after the extraction. This produces a dry puck which can easily be removed afterwards. It also means that you don’t have to wait for the pressure to equalise, so that you can make back-to-back coffees.
number of grind settings
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A higher number of grind settings gives you more flexibility when choosing the fineness of your ground coffee. The particle size is important as a grind which is too coarse can produce weak tasting espresso, whereas a grind which is too fine can lead to a bitter taste.
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