Manual espresso✓ Key specifications

De’Longhi La Specialista Arte EvoEC9255.M EX:2

A compact manual espresso machine with a 15-setting grinder, three temperature profiles and Cold Extraction for a cold brew in under five minutes. This EC9255.M EX:2 is the 220–240 V SKU.

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Country version · EU · 220–240 V

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Strong fit if…

Espresso and cold coffee from one compact grinder-equipped machine.

Know before buying

Manual dosing, tamping and steaming require more practice than bean-to-cup.

Key facts

Machine familyManual espresso

Built-in grinderYes

Milk systemManual My LatteArt steam wand

Dimensions (W × D × H)28.5 × 36.5 × 40 cm

Water tank1.7 L

Accessory ecosystemDLSC002 water filter · Barista kit supplied with EC9255

✓ 15 grind settings
✓ Three temperature profiles
✓ Cold brew in under five minutes

Accessories for this machine

Every item below is matched with De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo · EC9255.M EX:2.

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DLSC002 water filter ↔ De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

Listed for this model family.

Compatible

51 mm EC9255 baskets ↔ De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

A diameter alone does not prove the basket lip geometry.

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Barista kit supplied with EC9255 ↔ De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

Includes dosing guide, tamper, mat and milk jug.

Compatible

Accessories made for this machine

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Care and cleaning✓ Compatible

De’Longhi EcoDecalk Descaler

Product code: DLSC500
Purchase region: EU · Worldwide

Designed for this machine family.

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Coffee that suits this machine

Recommendation for this modelDe’Longhi La Specialista Arte EvoEC9255.M EX:2

Required formatFresh whole coffee beans

Useful roast profileMedium to medium-dark espresso roast

Grind or preparationStart in the middle of the grinder range, then adjust finer if the shot runs too fast and coarser if it chokes.

Do not useVery oily, caramelised or flavoured beans; they can leave residue in the integrated grinder.

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Why it suits this machine

This machine doses and grinds beans itself, then uses a pressurised espresso extraction. Fresh, dry-surfaced beans give the most useful adjustment range.

Coffee and capsules for this machine

These examples match this machine’s coffee format. Availability varies 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.

Purchase country: 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.View or buy this coffee ↗

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.

Purchase country: United Kingdom

Lavazza lists this whole-bean coffee for espresso and full-auto machines. Adjust the grinder gradually and follow the exact machine manual.View or buy this coffee ↗

Lavazza

Crema e Aroma Beans

Whole beans · medium roast · espresso or filter

Arabica and Robusta from Africa, Asia and South America create a creamy, aromatic cup with lasting texture and chocolate notes, well suited to milk drinks.

Purchase country: United Kingdom

This whole-bean blend works for espresso or filtered coffee. Grind immediately before brewing and adjust the grind to your machine.View or buy this coffee ↗

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