DeLonghi ESAM3300 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Review

​DeLonghi makes their model ESAM3300 super-automatic espresso machine to ensure coffee-making will not only be a super-fast process but also a hassle-free one as users will do very little in the brewing process.

Also, this amazing coffee machine is highly customizable as it allows you to program your preferred brews, and it has a memory to ensure you always get your coffee consistently just how you like it.

Features and Specs

• Removable stainless steel double boiler
• Instant reheat function
• Professional grade burr grinder with adjustable settings
• Easy to use control panel
• Patented cappuccino system frother
• Compact and extractable brew unit

Product Overview

Anyone can make some amazing coffee with a super-automatic espresso machine like the DeLonghi ESAM3300 as there is little to do given that the machine does most of the work for you. And here is what you should expect to get from this fantastic coffee maker.

Highly Efficient Double Boiler

Good coffee extraction requires highly precise temperature and good heat distribution. With this super-automatic espresso machine, this is exactly what you get because DeLonghi fits it with some top quality dual stainless steel boiler which provides perfect heat distribution for excellent extraction.

Many other fully automatic espresso machines in its class including DeLonghi’s ESAM04110S will only have one boiler which means the ESAM3300 will often outperform them.

In addition to the double boiler system, this espresso machine also has a handy instant reheat function that will keep it at the ideal brewing temperature for zero waiting between cups.

Adjustable Professional Grade Grinders

The DeLonghi ESAM3300 use a beans-to-brew system that ensures you always use freshly ground beans every time you are making coffee. But DeLonghi does not just use any grinder on this machine as they employ a more efficient and reliable burr grinder.

Besides offering consistently uniform ground coffee, the burr grinder also allows users to choose from a total of 13 adjustable grind settings for more customized brews.

It is also worth noting that with this espresso machine, you will not always have to use whole beans as it also has a special second chamber that makes it possible to brew coffee with pre-ground coffee.

Simple Control Panel

The controls on this DeLonghi coffee are also designed to give users an easy time, and they will consist of both rotary and push-button controls.

Besides the controls being clearly marked and easy to use, this espresso machine also includes programmable menu settings to give you more control over the brewing process while also making it easier to customize your brew.

The programmable menu gives this espresso machine an edge even over other more expensive options such as Breville BES870XL which does not have this handy feature despite having more of the same functions as the DeLonghi ESAM3300.

Efficient Cappuccino System

Making milk-based beverages should be a lot easy when using this super-automatic espresso machine thanks to the unique cappuccino system frother.

This highly efficient cappuccino system is a simple manual frother that has been designed to mix milk and steam to create some rich and creamy froth that will give your cappuccinos and lattes a fantastic texture.

And although the frother might not be as fast as the automatic milk frothers you get on the more expensive models, it is still quite easy to use and quick enough.

Competitively Priced

DeLonghi ESAM3300 is with no doubt a more expensive coffee maker when compared to regular semi-automatic and automatic espresso machines. But, for a super-automatic coffee maker, this espresso machine is competitively priced and will give you great value for your money.

Also, using this espresso machine will save you the extra cost and time of buying and using a separate grinder as it does everything for you. And given the low and easy maintenance, you will hardly ever need to spend any cash on this espresso machine and hence making it cheaper to operate in the long run.

Q&A

Q: Is this an expensive espresso machine?

A: For a super-automatic espresso machine, DeLonghi ESAM3300 is quite fairly priced as it costs way much less than what you pay for top-end super-automatic espresso machine models. But if you compare it to other regular espresso machines out there that also make some amazing brews such as the Nespresso types like Breville's Essenza Mini, this espresso machine is a little pricier as it cost several times what you would pay for these other coffee machines.

Q: Will this work for high coffee demand households?

A: Yes, this is a perfect option for homes with high coffee demand and heavy coffee drinkers. Besides having a relatively larger whole beans and water reservoir capacity, it can also make cup after cup thanks to the efficient dual boiler system that keeps it at the ideal brewing temperature for zero wait between cups.

Q: Does it tamp the ground coffee automatically?

A: Yes, besides grinding the whole beans, this espresso machine will also tamp the coffee grounds automatically which is crucial for ensuring excellent espresso shot extraction. What this means is that with this machine you only need to add the whole beans and leave it to do the rest.

Q: Is this good for milk-based beverages?

A: Yes, like most other super-automatic espresso machines, the DeLonghi ESAM3300 has been designed to cater to all kinds of coffee drinkers including those that prefer the milk-based beverages like cappuccinos and lattes. It has a unique cappuccinos system that has been designed to mix steam and milk to create the nice and creamy froth you need for these beverages.

Q: Is it a hard machine to maintain?

A: No, despite this being a feature-rich super-automatic espresso machine, it is still super easy to maintain and the maintenance will take about half the time you would use to clean up many other similar machines. The ease of cleaning stems from the compact and extractable brew unit that helps to speed up the process.

Should I Buy this Product?

With a well-built and feature-rich coffee maker like DeLonghi ESAM3300 in your kitchen, you can make and enjoy all your favorite coffee beverages without breaking a sweat as it does most of the work for you.

What makes this super-automatic espresso machine a good buy is that it can cater for all kinds of coffee drinkers as it also includes a unique cappuccino system that makes milk steaming and frothing effortless.

You will also never have to worry about the maintenance as it is designed with a retractable brew unit that makes things easier. This espresso machine will take about half the time you would use to maintain many other coffee makers in its class.