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De'Longhi Rivelia Start: bean switch, 13 grind levels
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The De'Longhi Rivelia Start (EXAM420.55.BXL) brings the Rivelia's two-hopper bean switch to a simpler machine. It is for people who want to swap between coffees, for example a regular blend and a decaf, without paying for a large touch screen. What sets it apart is a stated 13 level grinder, which gives manual control over each bean instead of relying on automatic adaptation.
- Bean storage
- 2 interchangeable hoppers
- Grinder
- 13 levels
- Milk
- LatteCrema carafe
- Drinks
- 10
- Display
- Coloured touch icons
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.
Our take
Ten drinks with a cold brew option
De'Longhi names espresso, coffee, filter coffee, cold brew, cappuccino, latte macchiato and flat white among the 10 one-touch drinks. Each can be adjusted with three strength levels, three temperatures and a programmable size, and an Extra Shot button adds intensity.
Selection is through coloured touch icons. The listing does not mention user profiles.
Bean switch and grinding
Two interchangeable hoppers let you switch between coffee varieties. The listing does not give their size. The integrated grinder has 13 grinding levels, enough to adapt to darker or lighter roasts. Pre-ground coffee can also be used.
For a household where one person drinks decaf in the evening, swapping hoppers is quicker than emptying a single container, and a 13 level range leaves room to change the grind when you swap.
LatteCrema and the optional cold carafe
LatteCrema froths milk automatically to the right density and temperature for cappuccinos, latte macchiatos and flat whites. De'Longhi notes that the LatteCrema Cool carafe, sold separately, unlocks four extra cold foam recipes. If cold foam matters to you, factor in that extra purchase.
The listing does not say how the carafe is cleaned, so check the manual.
Size and practical details
The machine is 38.5 cm deep, 24.5 cm wide and 43 cm high, making it shallower but taller than the Rivelia, so check the space below your wall units. It weighs 9.4 kg and draws 1450 watts. The water tank capacity is not stated.
Against the Rivelia and Melitta CI Latte Select
The full Rivelia offers 16 drinks, Bean Adapt and four profiles with a 3.5 inch display. The Melitta CI Latte Select has a two-chamber bean container, 12 recipes, six memory slots and a Double Cup Mode. The Rivelia Start is the choice for bean switching with fewer frills.
Verdict
Buy the Rivelia Start if you want two swappable hoppers, a 13 level grinder and a short menu that still includes cold brew and flat white. If profiles and automatic bean adaptation appeal, pay for the full De'Longhi Rivelia, and if two cups at once matter, the Melitta CI Latte Select is the better pick.
Compared with alternatives in: Best bean-to-cup machines with two bean hoppers
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