Who is this choice for?

Households set on a lungo

If a lungo is the regular breakfast order, look for that recipe by name on the exact machine rather than relying on a general long-coffee setting.

Households with different drink orders

When family members alternate between larger black coffees, espresso and milk drinks, the available recipes and ways to adjust or save preferences matter alongside coffee length.

Daily users seeking manageable upkeep

Frequent use makes water-hardness setup, descaling and cleaning milk parts part of the buying decision, not just tasks to consider later.

What matters at breakfast?

Check the exact drink name first if a lungo is essential. Then consider how several orders will affect refilling, changing preferences and cleaning.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Named lungo recipe Look for Lungo or Espresso Lungo in the exact model’s drink list; do not equate it with Long or Coffee. If our usual breakfast drink is a lungo, a differently named setting leaves the recipe in doubt. Around 50% of consumers put a named lungo first.
Different drink orders Compare the listed recipes, water tank and grounds-container capacities, and options for adjusting or saving preferences. When everyone orders something different, I want to change drinks without repeatedly setting my preferences; around 30% of consumers prioritise that flexibility.
Daily upkeep Check the water-hardness setup and the exact model’s instructions for descaling and cleaning milk parts. If I will use the machine every morning, its cleaning routine needs to fit my day. Manageable upkeep comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Buying pitfalls

  • Assuming Long means Lungo

    Official drink lists use different names: JURA lists Lungo for the E8, De'Longhi lists Espresso Lungo for the Eletta Ultra, and Long for the Magnifica Evo Next. The names alone do not establish equivalent recipes.

    If a lungo is non-negotiable, find Lungo or Espresso Lungo in the specifications for the exact variant before buying.

  • Choosing by recipe count alone

    A large menu does not tell you whether the required black-coffee recipe is present or whether the machine fits your worktop.

    Confirm the drink list first, then compare the tank, grounds container, dimensions and preference controls against your household’s morning routine.

  • Leaving maintenance until later

    Water-hardness setup affects the descaling routine, while milk parts need cleaning according to the model’s instructions.

    De'Longhi advises setting water hardness using the machine manual and descaling when prompted. Check the cleaning steps and compatible maintenance consumables for the model you choose.

    Filters, descaler or milk-system cleaner may also be part of the ongoing routine, depending on the machine.

Brands to consider

JURA

The E8 is worth checking if an explicitly named lungo and a broad one-touch menu are priorities.

  • JURA United Kingdom lists Lungo among the E8’s 27 specialities.
  • For app timer functions on the E8, JURA specifies the optional Wi-Fi Connect V2.

De'Longhi

Its model range offers different routes for a family breakfast, so the drink name needs checking model by model.

  • De'Longhi GB lists Espresso Lungo for the Eletta Ultra and Long for the Magnifica Evo Next.
  • Those differently named drinks should not be treated as equivalent without confirmation for the exact model.

Philips

The Series 2300 suits consideration when adjustable black coffee, espresso and cappuccino matter more than a named lungo.

  • Philips UK lists adjustable coffee strength and length for the Series 2300.
  • Its listed regular black coffee does not establish a dedicated Lungo recipe; check the exact model’s drinks and cleaning instructions.

Joybuy products

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Questions and answers

How can I tell whether a machine has a lungo recipe?

Check the drink list for the exact model. JURA United Kingdom lists Lungo for the E8, while De'Longhi GB lists Espresso Lungo for the Eletta Ultra; the Magnifica Evo Next lists Long, which should not be assumed to be the same recipe.

What should I check when several people make coffee at breakfast?

Check the tank and grounds-container capacities, the drinks each person wants, preference controls and the machine’s dimensions. De'Longhi GB lists a 1.9 L tank and four user profiles for the Magnifica Plus, but those features do not mean it can make drinks simultaneously.

How should I set up cleaning and descaling?

Set the machine’s water-hardness level using the water you will actually use and its own manual, then follow its cleaning and descaling prompts. De'Longhi advises that water-hardness setup affects descaling frequency; milk components also need cleaning as the model instructs.

What if a coffee machine supplied in the UK is faulty?

Contact the seller and describe the fault. Where the statutory right to repair or replacement applies, section 23 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires the trader to act within a reasonable time, without significant inconvenience to the consumer, and to bear the necessary costs.