Avanza

This is my second Melitta machine, the first broke after 3 years. I tried a couple of other brands as I'd prefer the machine to last a bit longer but ended up returning them and buying another Melitta machine. It just makes better coffee! Has excellent adjustability for both coffee strength, coarseness, water temperature, cup size etc etc. It lovely and quite when working and auto turns off (again you can programme how long it stays on for) Melitta machines also feel well made and to me look good. I purchased this one as a warehouse deal - the machine looked new but was missing instructions (easily downloaded form the web) and a little connector for the milk frother. Otherwise it was new with some cosmetic marks on the drip tray but for the saving it was brilliant. I'll try and scrounge or purchase from Melitta the missing milk frother bit or purchase a separate frother. Still £££ saving from retail

Ordered from Amazon Warehouse - sceptical as it was flagged as 'Acceptable' condition. Was expecting it to look well used, and was prepared to send back if too bad. In fact, although it was used, could tell by a few coffee grinds that had materialised during transport, I cannot find a single scratch on it, and basically looks new. All of these are marked as 'Acceptable' in the warehouse, so I assume it is a standard practice for this type of machine. It came with instructions and everything it should do. Instructions are important due to the process you need to follow to get into the setup menu. Still experimenting with coffee and settings, but so far, so good. We like our coffee hot, which is a problem with this machine and many others from what I read. There is a brew heat setting, we have this on max, and the coffee itself is hot. Not scalding. Milk is the problem. Straight from fridge, it produces luke warm milk. While the coffee is being made, we decant required milk into a small jug, quick 30 - 50 sec blast in microwave, depending on how much milk you have, to get it to room temperature'ish, and now the machine produces hot milk. Its just a matter of getting used to doing things in the right order to save time. NB. If you preheat the milk too much, it will boil as it goes through the milk wand, and not work properly. The milk comes out very creamy with quite a fluffy top. I personally prefer the dense creamy milk, so for me, I have the milk go into another small jug, and I hold the lighter frothy stuff back as I pour it. My wife takes it as it comes. It sounds a phaff, but honestly it is still quicker than my old machine where I needed to manually steam the milk. I cleaned for the first time at the weekend. Really it is straight forward and simple for the weekly clean requirements. Some people complain about the drip tray filling up quickly. It does, because the end of use cleaning cycle dispenses water into the drip tray from inside the machine. Honestly, it slides out easily, and a quick rinse in the sink all is good. It could do with some baffles to stop the fluid slopping around, as the tray is long, but go carefully and all is well.

Makes quite strong and creamy coffee. Switched to cheaper beans as it waste quite a lot of beans compared to a semi automatic coffee maker. The thickness of the wasted puck is double the size and it has been quite soggy (see pic) It also wastes a lot of water, being automatic, it washes the brewing unit and the pipes after dispensing coffee, something that cannot be controlled through settings. Roughly, 1 L of water is consumed roughly for 2 cups of coffee (including auto cleaning) Hence it is highly recommended to read its instructions booklet thoroughly to make sure service operations are clear. The coffee temperature comes out just fine however the cold milk is heated on the fly and the froth can cool the top layer. Black Friday offer was good value for money for the machine itself. Running cost is significantly higher compared to manual or semi auto coffee machines because of scheduled maintenance cycles demanding cleaning tablets, descaling tablets, higher water usage and more bean wastage.

I couldn’t be happier with my Melitta Fully Automatic Coffee Machine from the Avanza Series 600! This compact yet powerful machine has completely transformed my coffee routine and delivers café-quality coffee right in my own kitchen. Key Highlights: • Ease of Use: The intuitive design makes it incredibly simple to operate, even for beginners. The menu is straightforward, and I was brewing my first cup within minutes of setting it up. • Compact Design: Despite its small footprint, this machine packs a punch. It fits perfectly in my kitchen without taking up too much counter space. • Quality Coffee: The coffee quality is superb! From espressos to cappuccinos, every cup is rich, aromatic, and perfectly brewed. • Customization: I love that I can adjust the strength, grind size, and temperature to suit my taste. It’s like having a barista on call! • Easy Maintenance: Cleaning is a breeze. The removable brewing unit and automatic cleaning cycles save so much time and effort. This machine not only looks sleek and modern but also delivers on all its promises. If you’re a coffee lover looking for a reliable, stylish, and high-performing automatic coffee machine, the Melitta Avanza Series 600 is a fantastic choice. It has quickly become my favorite kitchen appliance! Highly recommended for anyone who wants barista-quality coffee at home! ☕❤️

First 30 mins I struggled as I was not able to start brewing, then I had removing the brewing module and inserted it back and then it was a charm. Crème coffee comes out, milk comes out good. Next seven days will do some experimenting with different beans, and update the review. Overall a small and a good machine with Indian plug and operation is very silent, small and cute machine which does the job well. Will update more in sometime..

Easy to set up. Makes great coffee…and I am quite particular about my coffee. Perfect for the kitchen.

Hace un café estupendo y es muy silenciosa. Además tuve un problema y el servicio técnico de Melitta respondió rápidamente. Volvería a comprarla

je suis satisfait de cet appareil qui fait du bon café et qui est facile d'utilisation.

Ik heb een 2de hands maar goed gekocht. Hij zat niet in de originele doos en geen gebruiksaanwijzing en zoiets kun je verwachten maar: De machine kwam aan onder de krassen. De doos zit vol met gebruikte koffie afval, het apparaat trouwens ook. Het is net of ik een apparaat heb die al compleet is uitgeleefd!! De melkopschuimer werkt niet, alleen heet water met een klein beetje melk, geen schuim. Machine moet eerst worden gereinigd en ontkalkt voor hij gebruikt kan worden.