Delonghi Rivelia Review - Erm... WHAT!??

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My review of the De'Longhi Rivelia, the most surprising bean to cup coffee machine I've ever used!
Links of Interest:
Blog review: coffeeblog.co.uk/delonghi-riv...
De'Longhi Rivelia from De'Longhi: tidd.ly/4b1v61A
De'Longhi Rivelia from Amazon: amzn.to/3z8DD5y
Freshly roasted high-quality coffee beans from The Coffeeworks (my website): cworks.co.uk (use discount code yt25 for 25% off your first order).
Coffee blog: coffeeblog.co.uk
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/coffeeblogkev
Current Gear:
Quick note. I'm including all of this info because when I was starting out, I found it really difficult to figure out what gear to use, so I'm hoping if there's anyone looking to set up for KZfaq, this might help. If you need more help just email me, kev at coffeeblog.co.uk - if I don't know the answer I'll ask the professionals.
I'm listing the current setup first that the pros are using, and then my original more budget setup.
The pro stuff (new studio setup, with brickovenmedia.co.uk)
Blackmagic Pocket 4K amzn.to/3EnYAKJ
Samyang 35 mm T1.5 VDSLR II Manual Focus Video Lens amzn.to/3RB4Q4I
VILTROX EF-M2 II Focal Reducer Booster Adapter Auto-Focus 0.71x compatible with Canon EF mount Lens to M43 Cameras amzn.to/3e37Qcp
Glide Gear TMP100 Adjustable iPad/Tablet/Smartphone Teleprompter Beam Splitter Glass amzn.to/3C7hRgt
Promptsmart Pro bit.ly/3CAhXPl (tablet prompter app, includes voice tracking, very good! If you have it more than a couple of metres away from you, just use a lav mic with an extension so it can year you).
Aputure LS COB 300D II LED Continuous Fresnel Light 300D Mark II amzn.to/3SVy4ft
Aputure Accent B7C 7W RGBWW LED Smart Bulbs amzn.to/3RD0ABu
aputure light dome ii amzn.to/3M5XjcY
Sennheiser MKH 60
Sanken Cos 11 Lavalier
If you're interested in any of this gear but you don't want to buy new, check out www.mpb.com/en-uk
My budget setup (prior to working with Brickoven):
Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/3zoczes (quick note, knowing what I now know I wish I'd have gone for the pocket 4k, which you can get used from MPB for a few hundred more.
Blue Ember Mic (used mainly for voiceovers): amzn.to/3pT6WR1
RØDE VideoMic Pro: amzn.to/3DV7xHg (note, it's good for the £, but with what I now know thanks to the guys at Brickoven, I'd recommend the RØDE NTG4 amzn.to/3M8nIXy or RØDE NT5.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface: amzn.to/3e3qwFn
Amaran 100D LED Video Light, 130W 5500K (Key light): amzn.to/3oQYrqY
Aputure Light Dome SE Softbox: amzn.to/3ESdHcJ
Neewer Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit (Fill light): amzn.to/35jUtwp
Neewer Portable 56 inch/142 cm Aluminium Camera Tripods (I have a few of these, very good value) amzn.to/3pPlCke
Cayer BV30L tripod with fluid head amzn.to/3fJdEbr (mega tripod for the money!)
Please note, affiliate links included above.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Specs
1:20 Do the dual hoppers work?
3:07 Are the hoppers airtight?
4:00 Milk texture
4:30 Milk temperature
4:43 Espresso temperature
5:01 What's the espresso like?
5:20 True double shot?
5:30 What are the extra shot & extra coffee functions?
5:53 What's bean adapt?
6:36 What one touch drinks does it make?
7:06 What are the cool black coffees?
7:36 Iced milk drinks?
8:21 What are the intensity settings?
8:57 A word from myself
9:36 Long?
10:11 How loud is it?
10:22 How much is it?
10:38 Negatives?
11:16 Is this the machine for you?
12:00 Coffee Kev's comment of the week.
12:35 Tatty Bye
#coffeemachine #CoffeeKev #coffeelover #coffeeaddict #espresso #coffeebeans #espressocoffee #beantocup #delonghi

Пікірлер: 25

@Coffee_Kev 20 күн бұрын

I forgot to say - the milkies in this video were all with Oat (Moma) so if you're wondering if it'll do OK with Oat, there's your answer 😎

@MidsPipe 19 күн бұрын

I have this machine and can confirm its a good machine if you want great coffee without the full manual process.

@Coffee_Kev 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for that. Have you noticed anything (positive or negative) from using the machine that you think I missed in the review? Ta, Kev

@MidsPipe 18 күн бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev i think you covered it very well as always. My favorite positives is true double shot and bean adapt which works well in my opinion. Negative - hot water shoot splashes a bit... nothing major bad just a tad annoying.

@ashsaraswat3471 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for this helpful review. The DeLongi website has only vague info about a product which is considered a large investment for most people.

@163andyc 20 күн бұрын

Looks like the Revelia isn't available in the USA. I hope it turns up soon. Thanks for a great video Kev.

@Coffee_Kev 20 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙂. I'll try to find out.

@user-mm5zd4xw4h 19 күн бұрын

👏👏 great review

@Coffee_Kev 18 күн бұрын

Ta! 😎

@drevo50 19 күн бұрын

What great machine. Easy switching that works would be useful to me. I just single dose my Sage Touch Impress, which defeats the point of its built-in grinder. Oh well.

@Coffee_Kev 18 күн бұрын

To be fair I don't think single dosing defeats the object, they're not really made for single dosing but then most grinders aren't. If you get the silicone bellows extension you can get for a few quid to allow you to blow out the exchanged retention, personally I think single dosing is a valid choice on integrated grinder machines, and is approximately 50 billion times better than using pre-ground 😆.

@louwvanbuuren5871 19 күн бұрын

Excellent review, thank you! Based on your reviews mainly, I'm going to get either this or the Sage Barista Touch Impress. Which would you recommend for someone who is really into their coffee, has to make great espresso and milk coffee, but also doesn't necessarily want to go through the most effort? Asked differently I guess, is the relative increase in effort to dial in and operate the Sage worth it over this one for the difference in quality? Really torn between the two!

@Coffee_Kev 18 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊👍. The Rivelia is very impressive as far as bean to cup machines go, and the cup quality, especially where milkies are concerned, is among the best I've experienced from a bean to cup, even up there with the likes of the Gaggia Accademia and Bravilor sprso, which are close to £2k. But comparing it with portafilter machines, we're talking about true portafilter espresso vs bean to cup espresso. You're never (well, it's doubtful) going to get the same level of extraction from a bean to cup machine with very few grind settings and an automated brewing unit, Vs dialling in using a traditional basket and taking care with puck prep. So it depends on your palate really, if you currently use a pod machine and/or drink a lot of instant, then you'll probably find the Rivelia a big upgrade, especially if you use decent beans - and you can't really get much more convenient than a one touch bean to cup. If you're already accustomed to true portafilter espresso though, although the espresso from this machine isn't a million miles away, it probably won't quite hit the spot, and even with bean adapt you have a limited scope for dialling in. Cheers.

@jdc0907 10 күн бұрын

Very helpful video! Do you have any experience using the Primadonna Soul? I am trying to decide between the Rivelia and Primadonna. Not interested in cold coffee so Eletta Explore off my list. Any thoughts would be welcome, thanks

@sherifmelmasry 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the detailed review. I’m a very keen espresso drinker, how good is the espresso/ Ristretto from this machine? Does it make proper thick créma or does it just air/ make soap like crema? Thanks

@adamforgacs2439 9 күн бұрын

What alternative product would you recommend at this pricerange?

@teegal2628 20 күн бұрын

Does it make hot oatmilk ok? Does it frorh oatmilk ok. Thanks for your video. I want one!

@Coffee_Kev 20 күн бұрын

It does, I should have said actually that all the milk coffees I'm making in this video are with Oat (Moma). Cheers, Kev.

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@andynotdave 18 күн бұрын

I love it but my old man brain will melt if I buy one. I filled my home with gadgets over the years and now it gangs up on me. I'll keep brain friendly express impress and my tasty chocolate fondant beans

@mostafamogad6002 19 күн бұрын

How do you just froth milk without brewing coffee?

@Coffee_Kev 19 күн бұрын

There's a "milk" setting in the menu, just select that.

@mostafamogad6002 19 күн бұрын

@Coffee_Kev hot milk option ?? I tried that it doesn't froth milk it makes it just hot

@silvinjo654 3 күн бұрын

@@mostafamogad6002 What is your question exactly ? Bought this device like 4-5 days ago so I can maybe help you... I'm not sure if I understand your question like fully but you dont select how much froth you want on device, you select it on milk container (or lattecrema hot if you wanna call it like that), you got 3 options (wich is 1st - low ammount of froth, 2nd - medium ammount of froth and 3rd - high ammount of froth). I've recently tested "hot milk" and device suggested me to put on 3rd option (high ammount of froth) for best result, and my hot milk ended up with really alot of froth that made is so much better...