De'Longhi Rivelia Start FEB4255 Review: 4 Months

De'Longhi Rivelia Start FEB4255 Review: 4 Months

Overall score: 8.6/10

The Rivelia Start is De'Longhi's most compact automatic, with its Bean Switch system of two interchangeable bean hoppers. After 4 months of daily family use (5-6 drinks a day), here is our take.

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At a Glance

Field Notes

Espresso / lungo: 8.5/10

Honest, consistent espresso in the De'Longhi tradition. Nothing extraordinary, everything reliable.

Bean Switch: 9/10

The interchangeable hoppers (2 x 250 g) are genuinely brilliant: switch beans without emptying the grinder, the Switch mode purges first.

Cold Brew: 9/10

Same technology as the big ones: smooth, low-acidity Cold Brew in under 5 minutes. A real plus on a compact machine.

Ease of use: 8/10

Simple touch interface, 10 one-touch drinks. The menu needs a short learning curve.

Pros

• Compact format (smallest De'Longhi automatic)
• Bean Switch: 2 interchangeable bean hoppers
• Cold Brew in under 5 minutes
• 10 one-touch drinks, LatteCrema Hot

Cons

• 1.4 L tank needs frequent refills
• LatteCrema Cool carafe optional only
• 649.90-euro price point

Verdict

The Rivelia Start is the smart machine for bean variety without kitchen clutter: compact, Bean Switch, Cold Brew. One regret: the 1.4 L tank and cold froth reserved for the optional LatteCrema Cool kit.