Very stylish design and easy to use - i like the insulated carafe as it keeps coffee hot for a long time without unduly impacting the flavour.It claims a big capacity but as is common with drip machines they must use small cups - in reality with mugs of around 350ml you get 4 mugs - okay for a small home, not so good for big families/small office.There are options around aroma/flavour - but in reality, i like my coffee strong so it’s always set to the highest - handy to have but i wonder how often actually used.Still, a very nice design, easy to use and makes good coffee.

This is an aesthetic little piece of kit. It is slimline compared to other drip coffee machines I've tried, and is quiet. It has a favourably small footprint for smaller kitchens, where sideboard space is at a premium.The primary factor for me wanting this device was the timer, which I have set to make a brew for when I wake up at 5:45 - I want to set it up the night before as I know I'll be plenty more coherent! The drip filter is super easy to clean under a warm tap, and the reservoir easy to access and fill using the thermal pot that comes with the machine.Sadly, out of the eight times I've used the timer function, when I've come to the machine in the morning, it hasn't triggered and instead appears to have timed out. All of these times were more than 8 but less than 12 times of setting it the night before.The AROMA settings appear to work well, primarily it just affects the drip speed of the water to intensify the strength of your brew. It uses a 1:1 ratio for coffee, so one spoon (provided) of coarse ground coffee per cup.All in all this is a sleek and aesthetic kit which is easy to use and maintain. I found setting the clock a little clunky as you just press and hold the clock button until you get to the time you need - so if you overshoot it, you have to go all the way through the clock again to get where you want to be. Annoying, but hardly a deal breaker.This makes good-tasting coffee without fuss, with little noise, and with great usability. A good device.

This is an excellent coffee machine, it makes great coffee, and the intensity control really does set this apart from other machines.The controls do take a little bit of getting used to and are not very intuitive.However from the stay warm jug, to the intensity control, this is an excellent coffee marker.I love it.

This is an excellent coffee machine. IT looks stunning with a sleek, contemporary design, although it is slightly larger than imagined. It still sits nicely on the worktop though and doesn't take over. IT is fairly easy to work out, although the instructions and the machine don't align. When it starts brewing a cup appears but the instructions say a white light. There is a function for 3 different strengths. I used the medium strength and it suited me. It takes several minutes to brew but I would expect this to get good coffee. The thermal jug is a nice touch as it keeps the coffee warm for longer. Overall a great machine which is a superb addition to any kitchen.

The De'Longhi filter coffee making machine is one really beautiful looking machine. It is very simple to use and program. You can program the machine to make two beautifully brewed mugs of coffee at a time to suit your wake up time. On the downside though, the jug capacity isn’t huge. Additionally the temperature of the coffee is perfect to drink at the point of it being dispensed but you can’t go back to the jug in 20 minutes and have another cup of coffee as it has significantly cooled down. It’s quite expensive if you compare it to other machines on the market.In concluding the review, the De'Longhi filter coffee making machine makes beautiful cups of coffee with ease. However, if jug capacity and price matter, you may want to look at other brands.

This machine looks great and would fit in with most kitchen decors. The filter element is a great idea, being a nylon mesh affair that can be cleaned over and over again. In effect doing away with the traditional paper filter variant which would fly in the face of todays green and clean ethos.This machine can brew up to 1.25 litres of coffee at any one time which is great as many husband and I both love a decent sized mug full in the morning. The jug that the coffee decants into is double skinned, so heat retention is retained for longer. There is also a function that increases the smell emanating from the coffee making process ... this is part of the charm of home brewed coffee and this function definitely works well.I love this neat looking coffee maker and its the first thing I go to in the morning, also when I have visitors the aroma is an inviting addition to my home and the offer of a cup of coffee is rarely turned down.

Himself likes filter coffee, I prefer the bean to cup offerings, but this did produce a nice brew from freshly ground beans. Although it’s a steel and rather obvious black plastic finish, it is well designed to have no difficult to clean corners. Once it’s finished dripping, the spring loaded coffee compartment and the nylon sieve are easy to transport outside so the wet grounds can improve my clay garden, without any mess. I do love the steel jug...glass drip cofffee makers have always added the anxiety to making a cup because of their fragility. Simple to use, easy to clean. Brill.

If you like old fashioned filter coffee this is a stylish, modern alternative. The hour glass inspired shape does look good, however the price is considerably more than you would normally pay for a filter coffee machine.For the inflated price, you do get style and a double walled stainless steel jug which pours well (without any dribbling except by those waiting for the coffee) and also keeps the coffee hot for up to 4 hours (so they say). I can't say I ever want coffee that is older than a couple of hours and I haven't tested this. The Keep Warm base only boasts up to 40 minutes, but the jug should go on keeping the coffee hot for some time with its thermos approach. There is a 'Freshness Indicator' but I feel that the success of that feature would be very subjective. Personally, I did NOT notice the over-brewed result you can get with filter coffee that has been sitting around for a while. As with many coffee machines, I did not feel that the result was perfectly hot.There is an option to slow the brewing process for a fuller flavoured result using a Coffee Intensity button. Three speeds are provided for this option, the slow setting allows longer brewing for more flavour. I rather liked this feature.Overall, this is an expensive filter coffee machine, but it has plenty of extra features that might tempt those that don't want an expensive espresso machine or a 'pod eater'.

The De’Longhi Filter Coffee machine looks very smart - in black and stainless steel with a slim hour-glass shape and fits in well with out minimal coloured kitchen (similar colours to our existing kettle - so good news).The jug is double-walled and keeps the coffee "quite" hot for a while (although my wife who has to have her coffee BOILING HOT all the time thought it cooled too quickly. The "Freshness" indicator is essentially a clock telling you how long since the coffee was made... ours tends to get drunk straight away, so we won't make much use of this!Easy to use and clean, with good access to the water tank and the filter comes out easily.We are playing with the button that apparently controls the "Aroma intensity" but have yet to get much of a difference (I suspect the next version will be controlled by the ubiquitous A.I.).Not a huge technological leap... and around £100 is not cheap.But the coffee is not bad!

I like this drip filter coffee machine a lot. It's well made, in a smart-looking combination of black plastic and brushed stainless steel. The machine requires a couple of washes through with clean water before first use, and then you're good to go. As a filter machine, this makes long coffees rather than espresso-based drinks. The basic functions are very easy to use - fill the base jug with water, and use it to fill the machine; use the supplied scoop to add ground coffee (1 scoop per cup up to a maximum of 10), turn on and press start. The digital display is neat and unobtrusive, with neat, bright white LED characters on a dark background. The machine has a removable, reusable filter basket that sits in a removable plastic surround. There is no way to add a water filter to the tank, so in hard water areas bottled/filtered water is probably a good idea.The brushed metal outer insulated jug does a good job of keeping coffee warm - I've been back to the machine 5 hours after brewing, long after the machine had switched itself off, and found the coffee still plenty warm enough to be palatable... and without the 'stewed' taste that accompanies machines where a heated element has kept cooking the coffee for hours. The machine has a non-drip system that allows you to take the jug off and pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished - this works well.I'm not so keen on the plastic lid for the jug - which has a button you have to depress in order to pour - this feels a bit flimsy and awkward, and (thanks to the built up sections of insulating plastic) the jug has to be turned almost entirely upside down to get it to pour properly, which isn't the most natural of actions. However, the flip side is that this does a good job of reducing waste by keeping coffee warm without stewing, or needing to reheat.It's recommended that you use a medium grind coffee with this machine. I was slightly gutted by this as I mainly drink decaf (for reasons of health rather than conviction since, as middle age has crept up on me, I have

I like this drip filter coffee machine a lot. It's well made, in a smart-looking combination of black plastic and brushed stainless steel. The machine requires a couple of washes through with clean water before first use, and then you're good to go. As a filter machine, this makes long coffees rather than espresso-based drinks. The basic functions are very easy to use - fill the base jug with water, and use it to fill the machine; use the supplied scoop to add ground coffee (1 scoop per cup up to a maximum of 10), turn on and press start. The digital display is neat and unobtrusive, with neat, bright white LED characters on a dark background. The machine has a removable, reusable filter basket that sits in a removable plastic surround. There is no way to add a water filter to the tank, so in hard water areas bottled/filtered water is probably a good idea.

The brushed metal outer insulated jug does a good job of keeping coffee warm - I've been back to the machine 5 hours after brewing, long after the machine had switched itself off, and found the coffee still plenty warm enough to be palatable... and without the 'stewed' taste that accompanies machines where a heated element has kept cooking the coffee for hours. The machine has a non-drip system that allows you to take the jug off and pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished - this works well.

I'm not so keen on the plastic lid for the jug - which has a button you have to depress in order to pour - this feels a bit flimsy and awkward, and (thanks to the built up sections of insulating plastic) the jug has to be turned almost entirely upside down to get it to pour properly, which isn't the most natural of actions. However, the flip side is that this does a good job of reducing waste by keeping coffee warm without stewing, or needing to reheat.

It's recommended that you use a medium grind coffee with this machine. I was slightly gutted by this as I mainly drink decaf (for reasons of health rather than conviction since, as middle age has

This machine makes great coffee and keep it warm well if needed.I have had filter coffee machine in the past with glass jugs which have not been very good ( burnt and bitter when left for a while).This machine makes really good coffee -The coffee is placed in a nylon filter - no need for paper inserts.You can set it for 3 strengths - this is done by regulating the speed at which the water perculates through the coffee grounds.The coffee goes into a double insulated stainless steel jug which keeps the coffee warm - this is much better than a glass jug.I tend to use the 4 cup amount - which is enough for 2 cups.The shape is good in that it is narrow - so does not take up a lot of counter top space.The machine "beeps" when the coffee is made.You have to be able to see the Right Hand Side to see how much water to pour in.My only little negative is that you have to tilt the jug over a good deal to get all the coffee out - but not too much of a problem.Also the instructions say you will have to descale the machine ever so often - I have sent for some descaler but I live in a soft water area so hopefully will not have to use this very often.

I have used many De Longhi products and always found them to be of the highest quality. This one does not disappoint. It's quite a compact design and comes with a stainless steel insulated flask, so good for cleanliness and keeping the coffee warm. This has all the usual functions you'd expect on a modern filter coffee maker - permanent filter, timer function, extra brew strength option and de-calc warning / function. Simple to use and it makes excellent coffee. Stylish appearance too. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful object. This version includes the permanent filter as well as the thermal jug. Not just beautiful but also an excellent coffee maker. The ability to slow the flow in order to strengthen the coffee works well. I'm not sure I need another digital clock in the kitchen but it and the rest of the digital display are informative. The jug does keep the coffee warm although I would prefer it hotter to begin with. I am a coffee fanatic and drink a lot of filter coffee in the morning, preferring the all in one coffee maker to meet my needs during the day. This lovely thing is a pleasure to own and use.

If you like filter coffee and have a smart office then this might be just the machine for you. Its hourglass shape with lots of shiny black plastic and stainless steel really looks the part - and it makes good coffee too, varied strength to taste, and keeps it hot in the thermal carafe. Available at a price - rather expensive compared to other machines, which is really the only downside.

For those, who like filtered coffee, this machine is very good. It's easy to use and easy to clean. I particularly like the thermal jug that keeps your drink warm for few hours. However I still prefer coffee made by pressure coffee machines rather than filtered coffee. One thing I'd like to say is that I tried this coffee machine to make tea and that produced pretty good results, so that's what I am intending to use it for from now on!Four stars because I think it's a bit expensive for what it is. Otherwise good.

I do like my coffee and over the decades I have worked my way through most types of machines, settling predominantly on drip or espresso.This De’Longhi ICM 16731 Filter Coffee machine is good looking, I like the hourglass shape and the piano black and stainless steel will work in most kitchens.It is pretty easy to fill and clean, the lid opens wide to reveal the water tank and removable filter housing. You are supplied with a measuring spoon and it is the usual 1 spoon per cup, or more or less to taste.The coffee goes into a double walled jug which will keep the contents hor for hours.There is an aroma intensity button on the front, the idea being the longer the brew, the greater the aroma. I’ve tried this on highest and lowest settings, yes I did discern a difference, I guess it will come down to how quickly I want my coffee.Currently it is priced at c£95 ... that’s a lot for a drip machine, and I don’t feel the aroma setting or the freshness indicator (1 indicator bar displayed per 15 minutes ... for an hour) warrant the premium.Bottom line is that it makes a good hot brew and is a good looking machine.

I do like my coffee and over the decades I have worked my way through most types of machines, settling predominantly on drip or espresso.

This De’Longhi ICM 16731 Filter Coffee machine is good looking, I like the hourglass shape and the piano black and stainless steel will work in most kitchens.

It is pretty easy to fill and clean, the lid opens wide to reveal the water tank and removable filter housing. You are supplied with a measuring spoon and it is the usual 1 spoon per cup, or more or less to taste.

The coffee goes into a double walled jug which will keep the contents hor for hours.

There is an aroma intensity button on the front, the idea being the longer the brew, the greater the aroma. I’ve tried this on highest and lowest settings, yes I did discern a difference, I guess it will come down to how quickly I want my coffee.

Currently it is priced at c£95 ... that’s a lot for a drip machine, and I don’t feel the aroma setting or the freshness indicator (1 indicator bar displayed per 15 minutes ... for an hour) warrant the premium.

Bottom line is that it makes a good hot brew and is a good looking machine.

This is a good filter/brewer that looks fine on the table. The obvious problem is it's entering a very competitive market with well branded and lesser known brands all fighting for a share. I feel pricing is a little off currently at around £90 mark. Yes, the are options at way more money but there are also good machines at around the half price and less, including its own models. In particular, I'd look closely at the Moccamaster and Melitta ranges. However, don't dismiss this model because arguably a great advantage this De'Longhi has is its history. There are loads of older models still pumping out decent caffeine after several years use. This new model is based on that fine history and so probably as safe a buy as you'll find.Operation is no great problem. You need to get a few jugs of hot water through the system to clean it of any residue. Then it's away you go. There are plenty of pre-ground drip coffee suited options out there. I advise at least a mid-quality like Lavazza. You don't want an espresso grind - way too fine. You will get even better results with top quality blend or single origin beans. I tend to think a filter blend works better with these kinds of machines. If you do get beans (better option) then try your grind medium to start with. Grind and amount affects your extraction. You will need to experiment a little if you go the fresh ground route.You get a measure and it's basically recommended 1 measure for each cup, so 6 measures for 6 cups, 8 for 8 cups. Very easy. Again, you may wish to experiment. There's a 'my aroma' button to apparently enhance flavour and aroma, but I don't personally rate this. It makes no real difference in my opinion. The aroma is stronger but flavour wise I'd prefer to play with extraction and run the water straight through, i.e. focus on quantity of coffee and grind size. Your call. Might be worth a fiddle to see for yourself.Cleaning is easy and so is filling with water. The stainless carafe is rather nice. Cup size for output is smaller, so say 5oz rather than