General Information
There is no need to worry about the quality of this espresso maker as it’s produced by what is considered by many as being the best manufacturer of such products, more precisely the Saeco brand that belongs to Philips. The safe operation, low energy consumption, innovative features, and top quality performance recommend the appliance to all espresso and coffee lovers out there, being an investment worth making.
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Design
Just like all super-automatic espresso makers from Saeco, the Intelia Deluxe boasts a magnificent and modern design that appeals to everyone. It’s this design that makes it the perfect addition to a modern kitchen and even to a cafe bar or restaurant. It boasts a black and stainless steel finish that gives it a stylish aspect and that makes it stand out among other appliances, being a veritable centerpiece in any kitchen.
It measures 10.5 inches in width, 18 inches in depth, and 13.75 inches in height. Therefore, it doesn’t occupy a lot of space, being ideal even for crowded, small kitchens. Additionally, it weighs 20 pounds, so it will be a cinch to change its location whenever you want to.
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Build Quality
What a lot of people appreciate about Saeco espresso makers is the fact that they’re all made with quality materials and a lot of attention is put into every design detail for the end product to be a durable and reliable one. The Intelia makes no exception from this rule, the case being made of stainless steel and plastic, two materials that guarantee a high-quality construction. The scratch resistant surface ensures that the appliance will look just as good as it did when you first brought it home even after years of daily use. Another important detail about its build quality is the fact that the boiler is made of stainless steel lined aluminum, a perfect construction that ensures its reliability.
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Energy Efficiency
When it comes to the energy efficiency of the appliance, you will be glad to know that it’s one of the best options to go with as it doesn’t consume much energy when preparing your favorite beverage. The 1900-watt power rating that it boasts is proof of its high performance. Besides boasting an energy-efficient operation, it doesn’t take long for the appliance to prepare any brew that you select, finishing the process of preparing it in approximately 1 minute. Therefore, the overall cost of preparing coffee or espresso with it is minimal.
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Functionality
It comes with a 1.8-liter water tank that ensures you won’t have to make trips too often to refill the reservoir. The generous 0.5-liter capacity of the milk carafe allows you to prepare many latte macchiatos before having to refill it. The waste container that the espresso maker comes with is able to hold up to 10 servings at once. In addition, the coffee bean container can hold up a maximum of 300 grams of beans.
The Brita Intenza filter that it comes with ensures that the water used in the preparation of your coffee or espresso will be free of impurities, thus being safe for you to drink it. You can adjust the cup height to suit the cup or glass that you are using, the maximum height that you can set it at being 115 millimeters. It comes with 100% ceramic grinders that ensure a long-lasting performance due to their durable construction. Moreover, these grinders are extremely silent when they operate, so the appliance won’t present a distraction when it’s operating.
Settings Adjustability
What has made us as well as the customers who have already bought it fall in love with it is the fact that it allows you to customize the beverages produced with it as you like. When it comes to the coffee’s strength, there are 5 settings that you can choose between, settings that range from very weak to very strong. The length of the coffee and the milk is adjustable as well so that you may prepare the exact amount of brew that you want.
The grinder offers 10 settings to choose between when it comes to how fine you like the grounds to be grounded. Of course, you can select the temperature at which the brewing process takes place as well, having the possibility to choose between 3 different settings.
Specifications
| Intelia Deluxe HD8771/93 Specs |
| Water Tank Capacity |
1.8 liters |
| Milk Carafe Capacity |
0.5 liters |
| Coffee Bean Capacity |
300 grams |
| Waste Container Capacity |
10 servings |
| Power Rating |
1900 watts |
| Beverage Selection |
6 types |
| Aroma Strength Settings |
5 |
| Temperature Settings |
3 |
| User Profiles |
1 |
| Body Material |
Plastic and stainless steel |
| Dimensions |
10.5” x 18” x 13.75” |
| Weight |
20 pounds |
| Warranty |
1 year |
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Features
There are many features that accompany the Saeco Intelia, features that make it a worthy investment. Probably one of the most important features that it comes with is the fact that you can create a personal user profile where you can store your preferences. This way, whenever you’re in the mood for your favorite drink, the espresso maker will already know what you want and start to prepare it if you simply select your profile.
The quick heat boiler that the espresso maker features ensures that the coffee or brew that you prepare with it will be hot from the first cup. This is a major advantage as most machines produce lukewarm coffee at the first cup as the boiler isn’t capable of providing enough heat. The Latte Perfetto technology that it comes with delivers a smooth and silky milk foam that will make your taste buds go wild.
The basic display interface that it comes with makes operating it easy for everyone. It doesn’t feature a switch on/off button, an aspect that might inconvenience some users. Woefully, it lacks cup illumination, so if there is poor lighting in the room it will be a bit harder for you to operate it. On the upside, it features an automatic rinse and descaling program that helps prolong the like of the espresso maker by keeping it in a top-notch shape all the time. Moreover, this feature spares you from difficult and time-consuming maintenance work.
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Brewing Options
When it comes to versatility in use, it’s hard to top it as it offers a lot of different brewing options to choose between. The beverages that you can prepare at the simple touch of a button with it are cappuccino, baby cappuccino, espresso lungo, espresso, milk froth, and hot water. Due to the hot water function that it offers, you can prepare hot beverages such as tea or hot cocoa in no time and in the most convenient way possible as well. Moreover, due to the fact that you can customize the strength of the brew that is prepared as you like, there’s basically no limit to what you can prepare with it.
Warranty&Customer Services
When it comes to the support offered by the manufacturer when it comes to this product, know that it’s backed up during the first year after you purchase it. As long as the espresso maker is in warranty, you won’t have to spend a cent to repair or replace it if you make sure to use it properly, according to the instructions given in the manual that it comes with.
In case you misplace or lose the user manual that the product comes with and you have questions regarding how to operate it or its functions and features, you will receive the help you need if you simply call the customer support department. The number of this department can be found on the manufacturer’s website, along with an e-mail address that you can use to ask any questions that you might have.
Conclusion
Whether you own a venue where you want to serve quality coffee, espresso, and other specialty drinks, or you are simply an avid caffeine consumer who enjoys nothing but the finest taste, the Saeco Philips Intelia Deluxe HD8771/93 is the super automatic espresso maker you must have in your collection. Costly but worth it considering the fact that it’s manufactured by what could be the leading brand on the market and is feature-rich, if your budget allows you to invest in it, we strongly recommend you do so. It even lets you store your preferred settings to help cut on the time it takes for you to prepare your favorite brew, so there are only benefits to reap if you go through with the purchase.
