THE CHRONICLE For the ultimate coffee connoisseur. CONTENTS

The coffee expert 01

The 03 Taste through the ages 04

The perfect coffee 07 The bean 08 The perfect extraction 09 The water 10 Find the balance 11 The milk 12 Smooth and silky 13

Technology 15 Only the freshest brew 16 The heart of your machine 17 Always the perfect temperature 18

Unique, like your taste 21 Recipes 22 Care and maintenance 26 Clean and simple 27

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THE COFFEE EXPERT

Italy is the home of modern coffee, and home to De'Longhi. Manufacturing coffee machines at our Italian plant since 1990, coffee runs deep in our DNA. Today, our product development programs use state-of-the-art technology and innovation to design fully automatic coffee machines that consider every aspect of the perfect coffee, from aroma to texture, and flavour to temperature. So when you purchase a De'Longhi coffee machine, you become the coffee expert.

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THE HISTORY OF COFFEE

The first coffee plant was discovered in Yemen in the 15th century. This magical fruit was boiled in water, resulting in a that was thought to have medicinal properties. Ethiopian warriors were known to consume coffee to provide them with energy in battle. As the fame of the coffee plant was spread to other lands by Arab traders, its centuries long journey was about to begin.

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TASTE THROUGH

ETHIOPIA. & VENICE. THE AGES THE BIRTH PLACE NORTH AFRICA. COFFEE ARRIVES OF COFFEE. THE FIRST CAFÉS. IN EUROPE. From tropical islands to power centres of The coffee story begins in By the 16th century, coffee Venice was a popular trade Ethiopia. There is evidence had reached the Middle East hub and the Venetians were international trade, coffee was hailed not of coffee existing as far back and North Africa and by the first to import coffee from as the 13th century in the the second half of the 16th the Middle East. There was just as a drink but as a magical concoction Kingdom of Kaffa in Ethiopia. century the first cafés began initial controversy over the It is not until the 15th century to appear in Constantinople drink until Pope Clement VIII that hard evidence of coffee (now Istanbul, ). These approved it for consumption that would stir conflict and controversy as consumption appears in the cafés soon became meeting by Catholics. The first nearby region of the Sufi places for diplomats, artists, European coffee house was it travelled around the world. monasteries of Yemen. authors and intellectuals. opened in 1645 in Venice, not far from De'Longhi’s home town of Treviso.

EUROPE. . THE GREAT TRADE COMPANIES COFFEE IN ITALIAN CAFE. SPREAD THE WORD. THE SUN. A WORLD TOUR.

These Venetian cafés were a Australians enthusiastically For more information on huge hit and soon started to adopted the magical bean the story of coffee go to: spread. The British Trade in all it’s varieties – the café thegreatitaliancafe.com Company and the Dutch culture in Australia is second East India Trade Company to none. The is introduced Europeans to an Australian invention coffee and they embraced and Australian are it with gusto. Coffee is an prized by the world’s most intimate part of the modern fashionable cafés from European lifestyle. TriBeCa in New York, to Soho in London.

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THE PERFECT COFFEE

A great coffee is the sum of all of its parts. To make -quality coffee at home, use the freshest and highest quality ingredients with your De'Longhi fully automatic coffee machine.

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THE BEAN THE PERFECT EXTRACTION CHOOSE WISELY. WHOLE BEANS ARE TYPE MATTERS. THE BEST BEANS. Using the colour of the crema as your guide, The Arabica bean is milder Always buy whole you can determine your preferred grind. but more flavoursome and coffee beans rather than aromatic. Robusta beans are pre-ground coffee. Whole commonly used in blends, beans retain their aroma, Crema is the reddish-brown foam that sits on top of an . The darker the and contain almost double character and freshness. FRESHER FOR crema, the finer the grind – but beware – if the grind is too fine it may burn, the found in the Grind your beans fresh LONGER. creating a dark crema and a bitter taste. Arabica variety. and only grind as much as required. For a full-flavoured coffee every time, store your coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry environment (like your pantry). Never store coffee beans in the fridge or freezer as this will diminish the flavour and aroma.*

PERFECT ESPRESSO UNDER-EXTRACTED OVER-EXTRACTED

CREMA: CREMA: CREMA: Nutty colour, thick texture Thin with large bubbles Thin dark foam BODY: BODY: BODY: Dense, round and full Light and watery Weak TASTE: TASTE: TASTE: Balanced and long-lasting Weak Strong and astringent AROMA: AROMA: AROMA: Roasted and full Imperceptible Little hints of burnt

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THE WATER FIND THE BALANCE HOT HOT HOT! Warm your cup with some hot A typical cup of coffee is 98% water so the water before making your coffee. The cup will retain heat and quality, temperature and amount of water maintain the ideal temperature for your coffee. Alternatively, used will have a big impact on flavour. place the cup on the cup warmer located on the top of the fully automatic coffee machine.

A CLEAN START, EVERY TIME.

Before preparing your coffee, the machine will automatically go through its rinse cycle, making sure that the coffee spouts are clean and free of coffee residue. COFFEE TO WATER TURN UP THE HEAT NOT ALL WATER THE PERFECT RATIO (NOT TOO MUCH!) IS CREATED EQUAL

The brewing ratio, or coffee The brewing temperature Soft water is better able to to water ratio, is an important should be between 83ºC absorb flavours and nutrients factor in getting the flavour and 92°C to achieve the from coffee. Meanwhile, the right. Too little coffee will perfect extraction. Water high levels of minerals and FILTERED result in a weak taste, while less than 83°C will result residues in hard water make too much coffee will result in in under-extracted coffee, it less able to extract coffee AND FRESH. an overpowering taste. while boiling water over flavours and nutrients. Choose Always use fresh, filtered 100°C will burn the coffee. soft or filtered water to make your coffee wherever possible. water. The quality of the water will affect the taste of your finished coffee.*

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THE MILK SMOOTH

CHOOSING THE TASTIEST MILK. AND SILKY

Milk with higher fat content will generally Milk-based rank high in result in a silkier texture Australian . GO FOR and better flavour. COLD. De'Longhi has developed the LatteCrema milk delivery system to Refrigerated milk will produce a dense and creamy froth with a smooth silky texture, perfect produce a denser, thicker for milk-based coffees. The cleaning function on the carafe ensures froth, so keep milk refrigerated at all times. that milk residue is washed away after every cup. Alternatively, for the traditional barista experience, the optional milk frothing wand can be SPOT THE used to prepare your milk to your specific taste manually. BUBBLES.

The density of milk froth is visible on the surface and in the body of a coffee. When poured, the perfect milk will be creamy, shiny and thick and will blend evenly with barely discernible bubbles.

DENSITY CREAMINESS TEMPERATURE

The LatteCrema System For a creamy the The perfect cappuccino delivers milk froth with a foam volume should be 1.5 temperature is around 63- perfect body, compact and times more than the liquid 68°C. LatteCrema delivers soft. The ‘microbubbles’ part. The LatteCrema System the perfect temperature in remain until the last produces a perfect silky foam every cup. The double-walled pleasurable drop. to liquid milk ratio. insulated carafe also ensures that milk is kept cold for up to three hours outside the fridge.

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TECHNOLOGY

Technology and innovation is at the core of everything De'Longhi does. This is evident right from our factories which use cutting edge technology that deliver products of the highest quality, through to our machines which offer complete personalisation in order to deliver coffee to your exacting taste. These advances deliver a simple one touch operation which means you can now make coffee at home which tastes just like it would in a café. All the program settings are intuitively arranged and make it easy to adjust everything from the grind setting, the length of pour, coffee strength, right down to how much foam you want on top of your coffee. The De'Longhi fully automatic coffee machine range has a machine to suit every home or office.

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ONLY THE THE HEART OF FRESHEST BREW YOUR MACHINE

An even and consistent grind is one of the most The De'Longhi patented brewing unit doses and essential elements in extracting the best coffee. tamps the coffee just like a professional barista.

GRINDER BREWING UNIT

De'Longhi’s conical burr Our machines only grind the The Tubeless System reduces The brewing unit provides the The pre-brewing process Brewing just one coffee at a stainless steel grinders are necessary amount of coffee the amount of ground coffee optimal pressure in extracts the oils in the coffee time, the adjustable chamber calibrated to 100% accuracy, needed for each beverage, left in the grind circuit after each every brewing cycle, resulting beans and delivers the is able to accommodate a to guarantee the perfect preserving the original preparation; so only freshly in the extraction of a perfect perfect flavour and crema. variety of coffee recipes. coffee grind. aroma of the beans. ground coffee is used to brew creamy, dense and aromatic your espresso, every time. coffee.

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ALWAYS THE PERFECT THERMOBLOCK TEMPERATURE (WATER) The correct temperature is a vital element in producing a barista-quality coffee.

Too hot, and the coffee will be burnt and taste bitter. Too cold, and the flavour will be weak and watery. De'Longhi’s dual Thermoblock system ensures that both the water and the milk are heated to perfection. The Thermoblock heats coffee to 88°C and milk to 60°C, resulting in the perfect milk-based coffee temperature of 63-68ºC.

THERMOBLOCK THERMOBLOCK THERMOBLOCK (WATER) (MILK) (MILK) An extraction temperature The dedicated steaming of between 83°C and 92°C system works independently is fundamental to releasing from the and preserving the full aroma process to quickly generate of a freshly-ground coffee. steam for either silky, smooth Our dedicated Thermoblock hot milk or velvety soft milk system heats the water, while foam. The high-precision an advanced electronic system electronic control ensures the guarantees the precision of the necessary quantity of steam optimal brewing temperature. is generated at the optimal temperature to create the perfect in-cup results.

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UNIQUE, LIKE YOUR TASTE

If variety is the of life then a De'Longhi fully automatic coffee machine is where variety lives. There are a thousand different ways to enjoy coffee and you can personalise your machine to deliver your all time favourite, every time, or experiment with new recipes based on the change of seasons, the time of day or simply your mood.

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RECIPES

COFFEE FLAVOURED CUBES!

Freezing coffee as ice cubes creates a richer way to enjoy a full tasting drink, ideal for those hot summer afternoons.

TREAT YOURSELF.

An is a decadent … for an even richer experience add some melted or AUSTRALIA'S your favourite liqueur. FAVOURITE COFFEE.

From the red centre GIVE ME to the beaches this is ENERGY! our most popular coffee. The Flat White was born With a double shot of in Australia and is the espresso, a full-bodied coffee of choice enjoyed is a great by 35% of Australian energy boost. coffee drinkers.

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ESPRESSO DOPPIO+ MACCHIATO CAFFÉ LATTÉ PICCOLO

Authentic Italian recipe – Concentrated shot of Double espresso made with Milk-based coffee prepared Milk-based coffee prepared Concentrated milk-based a single shot of coffee espresso extracted with an extra quantity of coffee with a single espresso shot with a shot of espresso first coffee with a concentrated topped with a light brown a small amount of water, powder and a deep infusion and a dash of hot milk and hot milk afterwards, ristretto shot and a dash of crema,served in a small served in a small glass. for extra aroma and energy, topped with a thin layer of topped with a thin layer hot milk topped with a thin cup or glass. served in a large ceramic cup froth, served in a small cup of froth. layer of froth, served in a or glass. or glass. small glass.

A single shot of coffee An espresso shot (20ml), A double shot of espresso A single shot of espresso A single shot of espresso A ristretto shot (20ml), (40ml), typically 6-11 typically 6-11 grams of (120ml), typically 15 grams (40ml), typically 6-11 (60ml), typically 6-11 grams typically 6-11 grams of grams of coffee. coffee. of coffee. grams of coffee with two of coffee, mixed with hot coffee, with hot milk (40ml) teaspoons of froth. milk (180ml) and topped and topped with a with froth (20ml). teaspoon of froth.

LONG BLACK CAPPUCCINO FLAT WHITE FRAPPÉ MOCHA AFFOGATO

Special coffee made with Milk-based coffee prepared Milk-based coffee prepared Chilled coffee with a shot of Sweet flavoured coffee with a Coffee-based dessert with a low brewing pressure to with a shot of espresso first and with a shot of espresso first espresso, mixed with cold shot of espresso mixed with vanilla or reach a delicate flavour and hot milk afterwards, topped and hot milk afterwards, milk and ice, served in a chocolate powder and hot mixed with a single or double taste. Thinner and lighter than with a thick layer of froth served in a cup. tall glass. milk with chocolate sprinkles, shot of espresso, served in espresso, two grinds and two and chocolate sprinkles and served in a cup or glass. a cup. brews deliver the perfect result, served in a cup. Sprinkled served in a tall glass or cup. with chocolate powder. A single shot of espresso A single shot of espresso A single shot of espresso A double shot of espresso A single shot of espresso A single shot of espresso (60ml), typically 6-11 grams (60ml), typically 6-11 grams (40ml), typically 6-11 grams (175ml), typically 5-9 grams (60ml), typically 6-11 grams (60ml), typically 6-11 grams of coffee, mixed with cold of coffee, mixed with of coffee poured over a of coffee for each grind. of coffee, mixed with hot of coffee, mixed with hot milk (180ml) and topped chocolate powder and hot scoop of gelato or ice milk (60ml), and topped with milk (120ml). with whipped cream. milk (180ml) and dusted cream. Optional liqueur. froth (60ml) and dusted with with chocolate powder. Optional chocolate. chocolate powder

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CARE AND CLEAN MAINTENANCE AND SIMPLE

Taking good care of your coffee machine De'Longhi fully automatic coffee will help preserve its efficiency and life. machines are easy to clean.

To ensure our coffee machines operate to a consistently high quality, we have developed a full range of original accessories for maintenance and cleaning.

ECODECALK MILK CLEAN WATER FILTER DISHWASHER SAFE NO NEED FOR SOAP SELF CLEANING

A natural and efficient Keeps the Instant Frothing Reduces lime scale, and The drip tray, grounds The brewing unit is easy to The coffee spouts will calcium and lime scale Device (IFD) LatteCrema filters out impurities. container and Instant remove, wash under cold automatically rinse when remover. Regular descaling System clean by preventing De'Longhi recommends Frothing Device are all running water and insert the machine is turned on of your coffee machine build-up of milk fat within replacing the water filter dishwasher-safe. back into the machine. and off, eliminating build-up ensures the efficiency and the IFD. A weekly clean is every two months; of coffee residue. longevity of your machine. recommended. depending on how often How often you need to you use the machine. descale your machine will depend on water hardness and frequency of use.

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