De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 Review: 5 Months of Use

De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 Review: 5 Months of Use

Overall score: 8.7/10

The Dedica Duo is the most original manual machine of 2026: 15 cm wide, Cold Brew in 5 minutes and the My LatteArt wand. After 5 months of use (2-3 espressos a day) plus summer Cold Brews, here is our verdict.

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At a Glance

Field Notes

Espresso: 8.5/10

With a good grinder and careful grind, the espresso is frank and balanced, with a stable crema. The 3 filter baskets allow dose variations.

Cold Brew: 9.5/10

Cold Extraction delivers a smooth, low-acidity Cold Brew in 5 minutes: astonishingly simple, and our most used function once summer arrives.

My LatteArt wand: 8.5/10

Cool-touch wand, honest microfoam for latte art: perfect for learning without burning yourself.

Compactness: 9/10

15 cm wide with a refined metal finish: it fits anywhere and looks great on the counter.

Noise: 8/10

No built-in grinder makes it noticeably quieter than automatics.

Pros

• Exclusive 5-minute Cold Brew
• Cool-touch My LatteArt wand
• Ultra-compact 15 cm format
• 3 filter baskets included

Cons

• A grinder is required for full espresso
• Modest tank for a family
• Milk emulsifier optional (EUR 99.90)

Verdict

The Dedica Duo is a compact gem for manual espresso lovers who also want Cold Brew without overspending. Pair it with a good grinder - and choose it for its originality, not its volume.