Recently, we decided to treat ourselves to a new coffee machine for our office. We take our coffee almost as serious as our work, and there is definitely a correlation between the two when we’re fuelled on well-made coffee.
We wanted something that would not only produce excellent coffee, but was compact, easy to use, and didn’t require much maintenance. Sounds like a lot to ask, but it really wasn’t when we found the Melitta Solo & Perfect Milk.
We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and it’s proven to be the perfect choice. The fact that our coffee intake has gone through the roof and first thing in the morning when we arrive being the only time I can’t smell fresh coffee brewing, it’s testament to how often we’re using our new Melitta coffee machine.
For those not familiar with the brand, Melitta is a name that is synonymous with quality coffee making appliances. They have been producing machines used by some of the top coffee shops and baristas all over the world for more than 100 years - so they know a thing or two about coffee.
Aesthetically the Caffeo Solo & Perfect Milk is easy on the eye and fits in perfectly with the modern decor in our office. It has a highly polished metal finish and a small LED display. It also runs almost silently, apart from those familiar coffee shop sounds of milk being frothed and the grinding of the coffee beans, which are welcomed sounds.
“You can add anything from a velvety milk layer, to a light and airy milk foam - perfect for a latte macchiato.”
Obviously, where it matters is the taste, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s a fully automatic machine, so you simply add your favourite beans, select the strength, quantity, and type of coffee you want, and the machine does the rest.
The ‘Milk’ in the Solo & Perfect Milk refers to the milk frothing wand on this model. Which we think is an absolute must, as having control over how you froth your milk means you can add anything from a velvety milk layer, to a light and airy milk foam - perfect for a latte macchiato.
I’m sure you’ll also agree that coffee is best enjoyed with friends or colleagues. The Solo & Milk can produce two cups of coffee or espresso simultaneously, a pretty big deal when it comes to saving time and perfect when entertaining.
If you want to play the barista at home or in the office while letting the machine do all the work, this is the appliance to make it happen. It delivers the perfect cappuccino, macchiato, latte, espresso or Americano.
The Melitta Solo & Perfect Milk was an instant hit, it’s satisfied the coffee snobs who demand quality and substance from their cup, and impressed the casuals by how easy it is to use.
Solo® Perfect Milk by Melitta is available in silver or black and black and is priced from £499.99. Stockists include: Amazon, Currys, ao.com, Co-op, Lakeland, Hughes, Redber Coffee Roasters, Dawson’s, ECookshop and Bella Barista.