About this item

• Awarded Best Espresso Machine of 2025 by CNN Underscored: “The La Specialista Opera won us over with its affordable price and smooth, balanced results… the best espresso machines we’ve tested. Factor in its price, it deserves this top spot.”
• Perfect, consistent grinding with a built-in grinder with 15 precise settings that ensure optimal single or double dose and grind size.
• Powerful, commercial-style steam wand heats up quickly, and delivers the right steam pressure needed to create consistently smooth micro-foam for latte art.
• La Specialista Opera has a 19 bar Italian pump that delivers perfect pressure, essential throughout the whole brewing process, from low pressure during pre-infusion, to the optimal 9 bars of high pressure during extraction.
• Smart Tamping Technology eliminates the guesswork and mess when tamping. Simply pull the lever to tamp and achieve an even tamp and consistent extraction every time.
• With 3 infusion temperatures, Active Temperature Control provides stability and control in the brewing process. Customize temperature settings at the touch of a button to match water infusion temperature to beans for optimal extraction.

• 5 Preset Recipes + NEW Cold Extraction Technology

  Five beverage presets to make traditional favorites like espresso and americano. With the new proprietary Cold Extraction Technology, enjoy refreshing coffee recipes made with cold brew in under 5 minutes or the new Espresso Cool preset to enjoy lighter, less bitter flavors best served over ice.

  Best Espresso Machine of 2025

  Awarded by CNN Underscored as “…one of the best espresso machines we’ve tested!”

  Smart Tamping System

  Smart Tamping Technology eliminates the guesswork and mess when tamping. Simply pull the lever to tamp and get consistent results with the correct 20kg of even pressure.

  Product information

  Brand	De’Longhi
  Color	Stainless Steel
  Product Dimensions	14″D x 15″W x 17.5″H
  Special Feature	Integrated Coffee Grinder, Cold Extraction Technology, Italian Pump, Commercial Style Steam Wand, Smart Tamping Technology
  Coffee Maker Type	Espresso Machine
  Filter Type	Reusable
  Style	Modern
  Specific Uses For Product	Iced Coffee, Espresso, Latte, Cold Brew, Cappuccino
  Recommended Uses For Product	Espresso, Cappuccino, Cold Brew, Iced Coffee, Latte
  Exterior Finish	Stainless Steel
  Included Components	De’Longhi La Specialista Opera Espresso Machine with Cold Brew Total Hardness Test, Cleaning Brush Single filter (pressurized), Double Filter (pressurized) Single filter (unpressurized), Double Filter, (unpressurized) Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Jug
  Operation Mode	Semi-Automatic
  Voltage	120 Volts
  Model Name	La Specialista Opera
  Number of Items	1
  Human Interface Input	Dial, Buttons
  Manufacturer	De’Longhi
  UPC	044387955508
  Item Weight	28.1 pounds
  ASIN	B0D1TY3H2J
  Item model number	EC9555M

  Powerful Steam Wand

  This commercial-style steam wand heats up quickly and delivers the right steam pressure needed to create consistently smooth micro-foam, optimal for latte art right at home. Achieve the perfect milk texture with milk or your favorite milk alternatives, such as oat, soy and almond.

  Built-in Burr Grinder

  With 15 settings, the built in grinder ensures the optimal grind size for every roast level of coffee beans, single or double dose. The Italian made grinder uses Sensor Grinding Technology to deliver a precise, consistent dose of freshly ground coffee even when the grind settings are changed.

  Ideal Pressure + Active Temperature Control

  With a 19 bar Italian pump and 3 customizable temperature settings, our Active Temperature Control technology ensures stable water temperature throughout brewing while delivering the optimal pressure needed to produce an expertly crafted espresso.