# Best bean-to-cup machines with two bean hoppers Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-bean-to-cup-with-two-hoppers Publisher: Bean and Crema. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/how-we-pick A single hopper is fine until someone in the house wants decaf in the evening, or you keep a dark roast for milk drinks and a lighter one for espresso. Using the pre-ground chute for the second coffee works, but you lose the point of grinding fresh. Two designs solve this. Dual-chamber machines hold two beans at once and let you pick per cup. Swappable-hopper machines, such as De'Longhi's Rivelia, use interchangeable containers you lift on and off. This guide compares six machines on how they store beans, the grinder, the milk system, the drinks menu and the display, using the makers' listings only. ## Products ### 1. De'Longhi Rivelia - Automatic Coffee Machine 16 One-Touch Drinks White Bean storage: 2 x 250 g interchangeable; Grinder: Bean Adapt; Milk: LatteCrema Hot carafe; Drinks: 16; Display: 3.5" full-touch colour De'Longhi's Rivelia comes with two interchangeable 250 g hoppers and adjusts grind, dose and temperature to each bean. The neatest way to swap between regular and decaf. In its favour: - Two interchangeable 250 g bean hoppers make switching coffee quick. - Bean Adapt Technology balances grind level, dose and infusion temperature for the bean you choose. - Up to 4 user profiles and 16 drinks on a 3.5 inch touch display, with a dishwasher-safe carafe. Good to know: - Only one hopper sits on the machine at a time, so you swap by hand rather than pick per cup. - The listing does not state the number of grind settings or the tank size. ### 2. SIEMENS EQ900 Plus Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, TQ907GZ3, Stainless Steel Bean storage: 2 containers; Grinder: 2 eGrinders; Milk: Not stated; Drinks: Not stated; Display: 6.8" full-touch A premium Siemens with two bean containers, each with its own eGrinder, plus automatic cleaning and descaling cartridges. It suits buyers who want the most precise dual-bean setup. In its favour: - Two bean containers each have their own eGrinder, so the grind is set per bean. - Built-in cartridges handle cleaning and descaling automatically. - baristaMode sets strength, grind, contact time and brewing temperature. Good to know: - The listing does not describe the milk system or the drinks count. - It is the most expensive machine in this guide. ### 3. De'Longhi Rivelia Start - Automatic Coffee Machine 10 Drinks Black Bean storage: 2 interchangeable hoppers; Grinder: 13 levels; Milk: LatteCrema carafe; Drinks: 10; Display: Coloured touch icons A simpler Rivelia with the same two-hopper Bean Switch idea, a 13-level grinder and 10 drinks including cold brew. It suits buyers who want swappable beans for less outlay. In its favour: - The Bean Switch System uses 2 interchangeable hoppers. - The grinder has 13 levels and drinks can be set at 3 strengths and 3 temperatures. - Ten drinks include filter coffee, cold brew and flat white, with an Extra Shot option. Good to know: - The LatteCrema Cool carafe for cold foam is sold separately. - Hopper capacity and water tank size are not stated in the listing. ### 4. Melitta Barista T Smart Silver, Coffee Bean Machine with Grinder, Connected, One Touch System, Double Bean Tray, 18 Specialities, Mode 1 to 2 Cups, TFT Color Display, F831-101 Water tank: 1.8 L; User profiles: 4 users; Two cups at once: Yes, 1 to 2 cups; Bean storage: 2 x 135 g; Milk: Milk hose, optional tank A Melitta with two 135 g bean hoppers, 18 drinks, 4 user memories and app control. It suits offices that want a choice of beans, such as regular and decaf. In its favour: - Two 135 g bean hoppers (270 g in total) let staff choose between two beans for each cup. - Eighteen drinks and settings for 4 users can be managed through the Melitta Connect app. - With a Pro Aqua filter changed 6 times a year, Melitta states one descale a year is enough. Good to know: - Milk is drawn through a hose; a milk tank is optional rather than included. - The listing does not state grinder settings, so grind control is unclear. ### 5. Melitta BARISTA SE BLACK F830-003 Grinder: 5 fineness settings; Milk system: Milk frother (type not stated); Drinks: Not stated; Water tank: 1.8 L; Controls: Touchscreen A Melitta automatic with a dual-chamber bean container, so you can keep two coffees loaded. Profiles for four people make it a good fit for a shared house. In its favour: - The dual-chamber bean container lets you switch between two bean varieties without emptying the hopper. - My Coffee Memory saves preferences for up to 4 people, and there are three temperature settings. - A height-adjustable outlet up to 140 mm fits tall glasses and travel mugs. Good to know: - The listing does not say how many drinks are on the menu or describe the milk system in detail. - Five grind fineness settings is fewer than some rivals offer for fine tuning. ### 6. Melitta Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, CI LATTE SELECT SILVER F 630-201 Bean storage: Two-chamber; Grinder: 5 fineness settings; Milk: Plug-in milk system; Drinks: 12; Display: Real-image colour touch A Melitta with a two-chamber bean container, 12 recipes, a plug-in milk system and a Double Cup Mode. It suits households that make several milk drinks a day. In its favour: - The two-chamber bean container keeps two coffees ready. - My Coffee Memory saves six sets of drink preferences. - Warm milk, frothed milk or hot water are one-touch options, with a Double Cup Mode. Good to know: - The listing gives a height of 55 cm in one place, so check clearance under cupboards. - Five grind fineness settings is a narrow range. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.