Coffee matched to the brewing system

Choose beans for a bean-to-cup machine

The machine accepts whole roasted beans, but roast surface and additives affect a compact grinder. Start with a clean, dry medium roast, then adjust taste and strength on the machine.

The decision that matters

Suitability is about bean condition and roast, not locking one brand to one machine.

Machines covered by this guide

Open an exact profile to check the full model code, market version and accessories.

De’Longhi Magnifica Evo, Silver BlackECAM290.85.SBX EX:1Documented market: EU · UK Philips Series 3300 LatteGoEP3349/70Documented market: PL · RO JURA E815840 (INTD)Documented market: UKDe’Longhi Magnifica StartECAM220.21.BDocumented market: FR/EU · ECAM220.21.B · 220–240 V · US/CA · ECAM22022B · 120 V De’Longhi Rivelia Onyx BlackFEB4455.B · regional family EXAM440.55.BDocumented market: FR/EU · FEB4455.B · 220–240 V Philips Series 5400 LatteGoEP5447/90Documented market: EU · EP5447/90 · 230 V · 50 Hz Siemens EQ700 integralTQ707R03 · service indices /01 and /02Documented market: FR/EU · TQ707R03/01 · TQ707R03/02 · 220–240 V Melitta Barista T SmartF830-102 · blackDocumented market: FR/EU · F830-102 · 220–240 V · 1450 W De’Longhi Dinamica PlusECAM382.70.B · SKU FR 0132215484Documented market: EU · ECAM382.70.B · 220–240 V · 1450 W De’Longhi Eletta ExploreECAM450.86.T EX:4 · SKU FR 0132250153Documented market: EU · ECAM450.86.T EX:4 · 220–240 V · 1450 W Philips Series 5500 LatteGoEP5547/90Documented market: EU · EP5547/90 · 230 V · 50 Hz · 1500 W JURA Z1015703 · Aluminium Black (INTB) · EAN 7610917157037Documented market: INT · 15703 (INTB) · 230 V · 1450 W · 10 A Saeco Xelsis DeluxeSM8785/00 · EAN 8720389002779Documented market: EU · SM8785/00 · 230 V · 50 Hz · 1500 W Gaggia Cadorna PrestigeRI9604/01 · EAN 886960401010Documented market: EU · RI9604/01 · 230 V · 50 Hz · 1900 W

Coffee guidance by machine setup

Coffee that suits this machine

Recommendation for the exact modelDe’Longhi Magnifica Evo, Silver BlackECAM290.85.SBX EX:1

Required formatFresh whole coffee beans

Useful roast profileMedium roast is the safest all-round starting point

Grind or preparationFill the hopper with only a few days’ use, keep it dry and change the grinder one step at a time while it is running when the manual requires it.

Do not useVery oily, caramelised, sugar-coated or flavoured beans; never use green or unroasted beans.

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Why it suits this machine

Bean-to-cup machines move beans through a compact grinder and brew group. Dry-surfaced beans reduce residue and suit both espresso and longer drinks.

Manufacturer-sourced examples

These are verified format examples, not a universal ranking. Availability differs by country.

Lavazza

Espresso Barista Perfetto Beans

Whole beans · medium roast · espresso, filter or moka

A 100% Arabica blend from Africa, Asia and South America with a round, creamy texture and floral aromatic notes.

Source market: United Kingdom

Choose the whole-bean format for a built-in grinder; otherwise grind it to the espresso or filter setting required by your brewer.Open manufacturer source ↗

Lavazza

Espresso Maestro Organic

Whole beans · medium roast · espresso or full-auto

An organic Arabica and Robusta blend from Central and South America, gently slow-roasted to reveal cocoa and chocolate notes.

Source market: United Kingdom

Lavazza lists this whole-bean coffee for espresso and full-auto machines. Adjust the grinder gradually and follow the exact machine manual.Open manufacturer source ↗

Questions about coffee and machine fit

Can I use flavoured beans in a bean-to-cup machine?

Avoid them unless the exact manual permits them. Flavour coatings and sugar can leave residue in the hopper and grinder.