u/CorporalRutland

Hi everyone,

Hope you're well and thanks for having me.

Sent my 5-year-old Breville Barista Express to the great WEEE cage in the basement at the store today after it decided everywhere was a valid exit for water. Truth be told, while it was a solid machine, I never mastered it despite a lot of effort.

So I treated myself to an Eletta Explore and my first superautomatic today. Had an absolutely delightful flat white from it earlier and very pleased with my purchase.

Questions:

1. Anything I should be mindful of to prolong life? I'm aware of regularly cleaning the waste box, replacing the filter, descaling and taking out the brew head.

2. Drinkware. Double wall glasses look fancy, but what are they like to actually drink coffee from? Always rather liked my little cup and saucer and espresso mugs.

3. Other accessories. Anything I might like?

4. How decent is the included travel mug? As in will it have any coffee in it after 25 miles in a rucksack on the back of a motorcycle or do I need something else?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hi everyone,

Took the plunge this morning and there's a new Eletta Explore waiting to be opened once we've driven home. I'm jumping from a Sage/Breville Barista Express after five years - never could find the time or patience to master it before it went pop.

What's good to know, especially as I'm making the transition? I know I need to test the water hardness (Southeast UK, so whatever the top of the scale is! 😜) and I've downloaded the app. I'm especially keen for any maintenance lookouts beyond what the manual tells me.

Thanks in advance for any advice or insights. Looking forward to it!