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WIRED
08-07-2025
- Business
- WIRED
Coffee! Coffee Now! Get Your Caffeine Fix with These Prime Day Deals
If you need to mainline some caffeine, these are the best brewers and concentrates to get that java into your system. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What's more WIRED than coffee? Before you plug into the matrix, you need your coffee fix. We know because we've been testing all the various ways of making coffee for years now. These are the best Prime Day deals on WIRED-tested and -approved coffee brewers, espresso makers, grinders, concentrates, pods, and more. If it's good at getting caffeine to your brain and on sale for Prime Day, it's here. Want more Prime Day goodness? Read our Best Prime Day Deals and Prime Day Liveblog for more discounted tech and gadgets. Deals on Espresso Machines We'll start with the strong stuff. If espresso, lattes, or cappuccino are what you're after, these are the best we've tested. Italian coffee titan De'Longhi has created something close to automated perfection here. the Rivelia is the best automatic latte and cappuccino maker we've tested. And we do mean automatic. It will grind, brew, froth up milk, and deliver as many as 18 different variations on espresso, latte, cappuccino, and iced-coffee drinks. Our main gripe is that all that can be overwhelming, but then, that's kind of a good problem to have. This semiautomated espresso machine (7/10, WIRED Review) made the quad shot I'm drinking right now. It's not quite a coffee shop-level pull (nothing home-brewed ever is), but it's close enough. It also makes a good cup of drip coffee and cold brew as well. If you want want a machine that can do it all, and do it well, this is a good choice. It's also very beginner-friendly, you don't have to be a barista to get good results. Deals on Drip Coffee Machines and French Presses Photograph: Matthew Korfhage $359 $241 (33% off) Amazon A stalwart from our 'buy-it-for-life' guide, the Moccamaster is crafted from metal, steel, and copper and is designed to last a lifetime. The warranty goes five years, and the machine is fully repairable even after that's over. The appeal, beyond longevity, lies in its precision. The Moccamaster can hold brewing temperatures within a variance of 4 degrees Celsius and extract coffee within very tight parameters. This will make you great cups of coffee, probably for longer than you'll be around to drink them. Espro's P7 uses double mesh strainers that lock together and uses two seals on top of that. There's no sediment to be found here, just a nice bold cup of coffee. The spout could be bigger, but so long as you pour slowly, it's not a big deal. Coffee Pod Machines and Coffee Concentrates Coffee! Coffee now! For those with no patience for the art hassle of brewing fancy coffee, we have pod machines, which eliminate the guesswork and deliver the caffeine right freaking now. If even that is too slow, try a concentrate. The Bruvi BV-01 is our favorite pod coffee maker. It's not too big, and looks nice on your kitchen counter. The proprietary B-Pods are unfortunately only sold online as of now, but they come in coffee, tea, and espresso varieties, and they're meant to biodegrade in a landfill. The OG coffee pod brewer, the K-Mini does a solid job at what it's meant to do: brewing exactly one cup of coffee. It's not the best coffee you've ever had, but it's also not the worst. It gets the job done, and in our testing these machines will last a surprisingly long time. Javvy (formerly 'Javy') comes in a wide range of flavors and isn't overly sweet. You only need a teaspoon or two for a full 8-ounce cup, and the original flavor is smooth enough that you can almost forget you're drinking a concentrate, with no bitter or funny aftertaste. If it's caffeine you're after, this is the juice you want. It packs 150 milligrams of caffeine into a single tablespoon-size serving. Somehow manages to not taste too acidic or bitter either, which is an achievement.
Evening Standard
10-06-2025
- Evening Standard
De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic review: Is it worth the buzz?
The drip-tray feels larger and sturdier than ever before, with ample space for your mug and LatteCrema carafe of choice. While there are more than enough drink options and customisation capabilities, the Aromatic lacks the same playfulness of the Rivelia, which is mainly achieved through those fabulous interchangeable hoppers which allow bean-lovers to change up their roast of choice on the daily. Both, however, have the same uber-personalised user interface, which greets you with fun messages and learns your coffee preferences with almost disconcerting ease.
Tom's Guide
24-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I like my coffee with milk, sugar, and… AI? I tested out De'Longhi's new superautomatic espresso machine, and it literally has a personality
The De'Longhi Rivelia is the brand-new superautomatic coffee machine from the iconic Italian manufacturer. If you don't know what a superautomatic machine is, it's basically an espresso machine that does absolutely everything. Think: grinding beans, dosing coffee, pulling shots, frothing milk, and even emptying the coffee grounds out. It's for those days when you just want hot bean juice, and you want it now. Some of the best espresso machines can be a labor of love — sometimes a labor of absolute burning hate when they just won't behave — so superautomatic machines can be really attractive for the right person. Imagine fresh, hot coffee served in literal seconds, and you don't have to put on pants to get it. What could be better, right? Well... (drum roll please) the De'Longhi Rivelia has leveled up, big time. Not only does the Rivelia serve aforementioned hot bean juice in seconds, it does it with a friendly smile and a ChatGPT-level of enthusiasm. No, the Rivelia doesn't have AI in the chatbot sense, but there is something oddly... obedient about it. Starting with its screen prompts — let's get into it. Launched in May 2025 in the U.S. (and 2023 in the U.K.), the Rivelia is the newest superautomatic in De'Longhi's lineup. It has 2 interchangeable bean hoppers for switching out coffee flavor easily, a huge 18 customizable drink recipes, and makes fresh hot coffee in seconds. As soon as I plugged in the Rivelia, I knew something was up. Other automatic machines I've used have laggy and unresponsive screens — just what I want first thing in the morning, completely uncaffeinated. However, the Rivelia is the complete opposite. Immediately, I felt like the heavens themselves had opened up and sent a blindingly bright light to my coffee machine screen. And for good reason — the Rivelia's screen is a little more developed than your average coffee machine. But it's not the LED screen itself that I think you should know about. It's what the screen does. Have you ever made a coffee and thought, "Yeah, that was nice, but you know what'd make it better? A little personality." Well, if you have, De'Longhi has answered your prayers. Yes, the Rivelia talks about itself in the first person. It's not just "I will go ahead and set that now". It also says things like "Would you like me to save your new settings?", "I recommend preparing at least 3 coffees" and "I'll use some hot water to heat up." I've used my fair share of espresso machines, but I've never had one talk about itself like a real person before. Do you think this is cute, or a little scary? Do you think of the Rivelia as a friendly coffee robot, a helping hand, or does it border on uncanny valley territory? I know where I stand. I suppose this begs the question: Do coffee machines really need to talk about themselves in the first person? (Also, the more obvious thought: Is it really that deep? To some people, yes.) Well, I can see both sides. If you're a complete beginner and have never laid a finger on a coffee machine before, I can imagine it's quite comforting to have a friendly face (LED screen) walk you through making coffee. There's enough scary whirring and whining on the average espresso machine to put off even seasoned coffee drinkers. However, if you're the aforementioned seasoned coffee drinker, this overly-enthusiastic attitude can feel a little stifling. I felt a little disconcerted after a few hours — but that's just me. If, like me, you want to be left to your own coffee-devices, then I've got some recommendations I think you'll want to know about. And after all that... all the bells and whistles, all the proverbial barista robots lovingly crafting your morning brew... the Rivelia still doesn't make technically good espresso. Superautomatic espresso machines are physically incapable of it. It's not a Rivelia-shaped flaw, it's an automatic coffee machine flaw. 'True' espresso needs the following things: the perfect grind, a level coffee bed, an even and steady tamp (around 20kg pressure), and a controlled flow of water. All of which, unfortunately, are only really possible on a manual (or at least semi-automatic) espresso machine and a standalone grinder. Built-in grinders, generally, aren't as adept as standalones and result in inferior grind. As a result, the Rivelia's coffee is merely fine. I wouldn't shout about it from the rooftops, but I also wouldn't turn it down. I mean this in the nicest way, but it's like fancy McDonalds coffee. It does the trick and tastes good, but it's nothing to salivate over. Compare these two shots. The first one was prepared on the Smeg EMC02 and the second on the Rivelia. It's just apples and oranges, isn't it? If you want to get into serious coffee and don't know where to start, let me help you out. I recommend the Breville (Sage in the U.K.) Bambino Plus and either the Comandante C40 MK2 hand grinder, the $$$ Eureka Mignon Specialita, or the cheaper-but-still decent Brazata Encore ESP (both electric grinders). You'll also want to check out some of the best coffee scales to ensure you've got the ideal ratios for delicious espresso (aim for 1:2 coffee:water within 25-28 seconds). If you follow these easy steps, you'll be well on your way to perfect espresso every time. The bottom line is: if you want fresh coffee every morning with the least amount of effort possible, and a friendly face to go with it, then the De'Longhi Rivelia is a great machine to get you started. However, if you think yourself more of a coffee connoisseur (or you want to become one), then you're better off with the separate espresso machine and grinder I mentioned just above.
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I tested the brand-new De'Longhi Rivelia — it's like an enthusiastic robot barista has set up shop in my kitchen
The De'Longhi Rivelia is a superautomatic coffee machine, which means it turns button-pressing into coffee in seconds. Yes — completely hands-free. You don't need to do anything. It's perfect for people who want hot, fresh coffee and don't have a lot of time. De'Longhi has a huge range of automatic coffee machines on its roster, starting from just $549/£399, and going up to over $2k. The Rivelia is slap-bang in the middle of its range, at $1,499/£749. Yes — that price discrepancy is wild, I know. If you're a U.K. customer, you're getting a much better deal. A steal, almost. However, is the Rivelia enough to be one of the best espresso machines at this pricepoint? Find out in this De'Longhi Rivelia automatic coffee machine review. Price $1,499 / £749 Weight 21.4 pounds Grinder Have reached out to De'Longhi for confirmation Dimensions 16.9 x 9.7 x 14.6 inches Heating system Have reached out to De'Longhi for confirmation Pressure 15 bar Water tank capacity 47 ounces Accessories 2 bean hoppers, cleaning tablets, milk stopper The De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Coffee Machine is a massive $1,499 from Amazon U.S., and just £749 from Amazon U.K.. The price is likely different because the Rivelia came out in the U.K. back in 2023, but it's brand new to the U.S. market as of May 2025. Even so, customers in the U.K. are getting a much, much better deal. I don't think this machine is worth $1,499 — $1,000 would be a better price. Automatic coffee machines tend to be pricier than at-home espresso machines, but they don't really make 'proper' espresso. I'll go into that in depth in the 'Espresso' section, but it's worth mentioning here as it's unfair to compare this machine to typical espresso machines. The KitchenAid KF8 is $1,999, which is the priciest automatic coffee machine I've tested. However, that's not the most expensive one I've seen. The Jura J8 is a whopping $3,499, but there's a sub-$1,000 Jura machine in the $999 Jura ENA 4. De'Longhi also makes the $1,299 Magnifica (in the U.K., this starts from just £399) if you really want a superautomatic De'Longhi, but the Rivelia is a little too pricey. In terms of baseline appearance, I think the Rivelia is very attractive. I received the green colorway, which would have been my choice had I been purchasing it myself. De'Longhi also makes the Rivelia in white, black, and gray. In the U.K., you can also get beige and green. The Rivelia is relatively small for a superautomatic espresso machine, at 17 inches tall and 14.6 inches deep. For contrast, the KitchenAid KF8 is 18.5 inches high and 14.3 inches deep. While it's still not compact, it's not as bulky as other espresso machines. My De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is 17.5 inches wide, compared to the Rivelia's just 9.7 inches. The water tank is quite small (could be a worthy sacrifice for this relatively non-bulky machine) at just 47 ounces. The KitchenAid KF8's water tank is a seemingly massive 74 ounces. I found the Rivelia's water tank emptied after around 5 drinks, which was a little frustrating, but I suppose it's good to have fresh water. On the top of the machine is the ground coffee compartment and a scoop. This is also where the milk carafe plug lives in between uses. Then, in front of this hidden compartment, is one of my favorite aspects of the Rivelia: the bright touchscreen. The icons are clear and easy to navigate. The Rivelia alerts you when it's going to rinse, when the carafe needs a clean, and when it's going to heat up. You can scroll through the drinks options (there are 18), which adds great usability for complete beginners. Each drink option has a full-color image, so you're learning which drink is which while brewing too. In general, I'd say that the Rivelia looks fantastic for a superautomatic machine. The colorful LED screen is a nice touch for beginners, and the machine is very easy to use. I would 100% recommend this for complete beginners. I'm going to start by saying that superautomatic espresso machines, by design, do not make 'technically' perfect espresso. They won't be able to dose and tamp like humans, and that's a feature, not a bug. Superautomatic machines are for those who just want coffee, quickly and easily. These types of machines are not for espresso purists. The 'espresso' setting (without customization) doses around 42g of espresso in 21 seconds (including pre-infusion). This is a little outside of the golden window of extraction (1:2 in 25-28 seconds). Afterwards, I customized the espresso to maximum intensity (5) and small size. This dosed 24g of espresso in 17 seconds (including pre-infusion). Again, this is outside the golden window of extraction. Unfortunately, as it's an automatic machine, I have no way of weighing the pre-extraction coffee dose so can't tell you the ratio the Rivelia brews at. As you can see, the shot is quite watery. The crema isn't fluffy, and there's not much weight to the espresso. It'll do the trick, but it won't impress coffee purists. The 'lungo' espresso shot brews a massive 120g. This is much bigger than the generally accepted 1:3 ratio, but I suppose will do the trick if you want a half-espresso-half-Americano beverage. I was a little confused by the 'ice' Americano and 'ice' coffee options. This isn't like the De'Longhi La Specialista Opera ($899, so $600 cheaper than the Rivelia) and De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro ($1,199, so $300 cheaper than the Rivelia) — the Rivelia can't make cold espresso. I pressed 'iced Americano' and it told me to put in 8 cubes of ice (which I did). Then, the Rivelia extracted a hot espresso shot — I thought, okay, no problem, I'll just put more ice in after the water. But then it dosed hot water into my glass. Even though I'd pressed iced Americano. Confused, I did this whole process again — and it brewed another hot Americano. The only difference is that the 'iced' Americano shot is 31g and the 'hot' Americano shot is 41g — I assume as it's going to be watered down by ice. Here's a picture of the 'ice' Americano. I just don't understand why the machine doesn't dispense cold water for iced drinks. Anyway, it's worth noting that if you want an iced Americano, I'd recommend just pulling a regular shot and topping up with cold water. Strangeness regarding iced drinks aside, my interest was extremely piqued by the Rivelia's 'Bean Adapt' feature. This feature basically analyzes your coffee bean and tells you the optimal grind size. Of course, seasoned baristas will be able to navigate grind size without this assistance, but it's nice to have for beginners. The Rivelia told me that my light-roasted Rwandan beans should be ground on number 5 (1-7), which surprised me. I'd been brewing on grind 4 and it tasted fine. However, I gave the Rivelia the benefit of the doubt and followed its advice. When I switched out my light beans for medium-roasted Indonesian beans, the Rivelia recommended setting them on grind size 4. Ever the obedient user, I obliged and ran a few shots through on this setting. As with the shot times I mentioned above, the espresso wasn't technically perfect, but it still tasted good in the drink. I also tried a dark roast. The Rivelia told me it should be extracted on grind setting 4, and with medium temperature (as opposed to light-and-medium roast's high temperature). I made an Americano, a latte macchiato, and two capuccinos with these settings, and the drinks tasted… fine. My colleagues said they enjoyed their beverages, so, again, the Rivelia doesn't make bad coffee, it just won't impress serious espresso lovers. Again, this is a superautomatic machine, so it's not intended to be used by people who necessarily care about crafting technically-perfect coffee with WDT tools and coffee scales. The Rivelia is about quick, easy, and accessible coffee, and it does excel at that. It just isn't the tastiest coffee I've ever had. De'Longhi's 'LatteCrema' system is supposed to 'guarantee ideal milk frothing'. While I think the milk frother is pretty adept, I'm not sure this 'LatteCrema' system is any more than just marketing. Don't get me wrong, the milk frother works, but there's nothing inherently unique about it. It's identical to the milk frothing I've seen on other superautomatics like the KitchenAid KF8. In the standard Rivelia, you can't make cold milk. However, with the 'LatteCrema Cool' addition, you can make cold foam. This is an extra $129. The milk carafe has three settings: low, 'creamy', and high foam. Adjusting these settings is easy with the dial. Some drinks tell you what milk texture to choose, but others don't. It's also completely up to you: you don't have to obey the machine's commands. If you so please, you could make a cappuccino with low foam. Obviously the auto milk frother can't make barista-quality microfoam. The only machine I've used that matches barista-quality is the Subminimal Nanofoamer Gen 2, and the Rivelia in no way matches that. Here's a photograph of milk on the 'creamy' setting. This is a flat white made with Oatly Barista. As you can see, the milk is decent, but it's certainly not barista-quality. There are quite large bubbles, and it was a little watery as I drank more. However, perfection is not the enemy of enjoyment — and I did enjoy it. Next, I made a cappuccino on the 'dense' setting, as directed by the Rivelia. Here's a close up photo of the milk texture so you can really see it. As you can see, the milk is relatively bubbly. There's no velvety microfoam you'd expect from a barista-made drink. However, this is pretty good for a superautomatic machine, and if you don't want to bother yourself with a manual espresso machine, the Rivelia will be more than fine. I just don't think it would replace barista-trained milk-foaming abilities any time soon. The final setting is 'light'. Strangely, De'Longhi's recommended setting for lattes is light foam milk, which I don't necessarily agree with. As you can see, the milk is very wet. This is what I'd describe as a 'wet latte' if I still worked as a barista. This is just my personal tastes, but I would recommend only making drinks with the 'creamy' or 'dense' foam settings. 'Light' made a watery latte. I do like that the Rivelia prompted me to clean the milk frother every two uses, and meant I didn't have to get into the spout with a pipe cleaner. It feels very easy to maintain. On the whole, I think the Rivelia would best suit someone with minimal traditional manual espresso machine experience, who wants consistent coffee every day. In terms of reliability, the Rivelia is a winner. I'm going to say right off the bat that unfortunately I couldn't run my usual grinder tests on the Rivelia due to the machine grinding, dosing, and tamping inside the machine. This meant I couldn't take out the grounds and analyze them. As there's little information regarding the grinder in the user manual and online, I reached out to De'Longhi's representative to request more information about the grinder itself. I'm unsure if it's a conical burr grinder or a blade grinder, although as De'Longhi's Dinamica and Magnifica machines have a conical stainless steel burr, I think we can safely assume the Rivelia follows suit. The grinder has 7 fineness settings. 1 is the finest and 7 is the coarsest. I started off on setting 2 as I was using light roasted beans, but the extraction was way too slow. After using Bean Adapt, I was told to grind on 5 for my light roasted beans and 4 for my medium roasted beans. Obviously a built in grinder is never going to be as adept as a standalone grinder, but I think for a superautomatic machine, the Rivelia's grinder fits the bill perfectly. As I mentioned in the 'Design' section, the Rivelia is pretty compact for a superautomatic. This means you'll be able to keep it out on your counter, like I did during testing. Thankfully, De'Longhi provides you with a water hardness test strip (to know how often to descale). There's an additional coffee maintenance kit on De'Longhi's website for $49 and you can even purchase additional bean hoppers for $29. The drip tray is very easy to remove, but it is quite small. I'd recommend emptying it after every few drinks. The grounds drawer is also quite small — I've been emptying it after every five or so drinks. However, it's easy to clean (initially) as it's mostly plastic. Even so, this raises longevity concerns as sometimes the plastic can look quite tarnished and dirty after a few years, despite proper cleaning. For U.K. customers, the £749 Rivelia is one of the most affordable superautomatic machines on the market today. It's only beaten by something like the De'Longhi Magnifica, which starts from just $599/£399. The Rivelia has 18 preset recipes (all of which can be customized further), whereas the Magnifica Start has just 3, and no auto milk frother. De'Longhi's top-of-the-range PrimaDonna Elite is a massive $2,199 (a more comparable £1,999), and boasts a 67 ounce water tank, a more adept 13-click conical burr grinder. Jura is one of the hottest superautomatic coffee machine brands around right now. Its closest-priced competitor is the $1,599 S8. You can make sweet foam with this machine's built-in syrup attachment, so if you're a sweet-toothed coffee lover, then you might want to check out the Jura S8. The Jura Giga 10 is a massive $4,979. It has 35 drinks options including cold brew and even connects to Wi-Fi. I think it's overkill for the average person, but it does put into perspective that $1,499 isn't as expensive as other superautomatic machines. Still, that doesn't necessarily mean the Rivelia is 100% worth it. On the whole, the Rivelia is a good, compact coffee machine perfect for small homes, but it's not worth its $1,499 price tag. At this price point, you'd expect delicious coffee (and the ability to make iced Americanos when it says it can), but the coffee is merely fine. I think serious coffee lovers need look elsewhere — may I point you in the direction of the Breville Bambino Plus? If you're in the U.K., then this machine is a fantastic deal. Had the U.S. price reflected the U.K. price, I would've awarded the Rivelia 4 stars. However, at $1,499, I think the Rivelia is quite overpriced for what it is. Yes, superautomatic machines are usually more expensive than espresso machines. However, De'Longhi's Magnifica Evo is just $899 and has similar specs — auto milk frother, 7 customizable recipes, and a built-in conical burr grinder. I think that's a much better deal — I'm not sure that the Rivelia's specs justify the $600 price increase. However, that doesn't negate that the Rivelia is a good machine. It makes tasty (but not quite delicious) coffee in seconds, it is easy to switch beans, and it looks good. It's just a touch overpriced for me.
WIRED
11-05-2025
- WIRED
De'Longhi's Newest Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Is Probably Its Best Yet
There are maybe two schools of home espresso people. Some want it perfect, classic, maybe even a little difficult. They want to stick their hands in the gears and make fine adjustments, until the coffee is the most beauteous expression of its bean and its roaster. Some want it nice and easy, with maybe a little frothy milk in the bargain. Photograph: De'Longhi The new bean-to-cup Rivelia machine from Italian coffee titan De'Longhi, which arrived in the United States this month, is squarely meant for those who want it easy. Indeed, the Rivelia immediately ranks among the most modern, impressive, and capable super-automatic espresso machines I've seen—the sort that has you dump a half-bag of beans into a hopper, and will grind, brew, then froth up milk for a flat white with the press of a button. The Rivelia's crisply minimalist design and slim profile—less than 10 inches across—belies a whole lot of functionality. This includes an unholy array of 18 espresso and latte and iced-coffee drink options, a button-press milk frother that makes actual microfoam, and bean guidance that allows you to optimize your strength and grind for each bean. And yet despite the complicated options, the thing is pretty simple to use. I barely needed the manual. Like Breville's excellent Oracle Jet ($2,000), a more traditional pressurized-basket espresso machine that I've also been testing, the Rivelia is a device seemingly made for the generation that grew up with tablets and screens. About the only traditional button you'll actually need is the on switch. Pretty much everything else happens on a touchscreen that remains blessedly impervious to a little water spillage. Photograph: Matthew Korfhage The Rivelia is self-consciously designed to be a friendly little machine, right down to the occasional uncanny use of the first person. 'I'll use some hot water to heat everything up,' reads the screen as you turn the machine on, moments before twin jets of water spurt into the drip tray.
