Description
Three Baskets in the Box.
Here's What Each One Actually Does.
The black Dedica — and the only one of our four whose box contents are properly itemised · a professional filter holder supplied with 1-cup, 2-cup and E.S.E. pod baskets · 15 bar pump pressure · Thermoblock heating to brewing temperature in around 40 seconds · an advanced cappuccino system · flow stop to set anything from a short ristretto to a long lungo · energy-saving standby · a double drip tray taking glasses to 12 cm · a 1 litre removable tank · stainless steel and ABS construction · only 14.9 cm wide · 1350 W · 1 year warranty · in black
1-cup
2-cup
podand when to use which
The filter holder comes with three interchangeable baskets, and knowing which to use is most of what separates a good shot from a disappointing one. The single basket takes roughly 7 grams of coffee for one espresso. The double takes roughly double that, for two cups or for one strong drink. The critical point is that each basket needs the right amount of coffee for its size: put a single dose into a double basket and the water races through nearly empty space, giving you a thin, sour, over-fast shot — and this is by far the commonest reason a new owner decides their machine is disappointing. Match the basket to how many cups you want, fill it properly, and the machine performs. The third basket is the pod adapter, shaped to hold an E.S.E. pod rather than loose grounds. Swap it in for the mornings you have no time, swap back at the weekend. Three baskets, three ways of making coffee, all in the box.
Black — what it hides, and what it doesn't
Colour on a machine that lives permanently on your counter deserves a straight answer rather than a marketing one. Black hides the thing that actually stains: coffee. Splashes from the portafilter, drips down the front, the fine dark residue that settles around the group — all of it is essentially invisible on a black body, where on a pale finish it slowly discolours and shows. What black does not hide is dust and water spots. In Delhi, a dark surface in a kitchen will show a light film within a couple of days, and dried water droplets leave visible marks. Neither is difficult — a dry cloth handles both in seconds — but it is worth knowing which chore you are signing up for. Black also sits well beside almost anything: steel, wood, white cabinetry or a dark modular kitchen. If you want the machine to be a feature, choose a colour; if you want it to look permanently tidy with minimal effort, black is the sensible one.
Flow stop — from ristretto to lungo, decided by you
Flow stop sets how much water passes through the coffee before the machine cuts off, and that single control changes the drink entirely. Stop it early and you get a ristretto: a short, dense, syrupy shot from only the first and richest part of the extraction. Let it run longer and you get a lungo: a larger, milder cup that carries more water and more of the later, lighter flavours. Same coffee, same basket, completely different drink. The practical value is that once you find the length you like, you programme it and the machine repeats it exactly — which is what turns coffee from something that varies each morning into something you actually control. And because the double drip tray drops to take a 12 cm glass, the same machine that pulls a 30 ml ristretto into a tiny cup will also fill a tall iced latte glass without you pouring between vessels.
🎯 Right for
A sensible first step up from instant, not a specialist machine. The pod basket and the 40-second heat-up are what keep it in daily use — if latte-art microfoam is specifically the goal, ask us about an open-wand machine instead.
Mixes air, milk and steam for you, so a beginner gets thick cappuccino foam first time. Easier than a bare wand — but not the machine for pouring latte art.
Powers down on its own if you walk away. On a machine that heats on demand, forgetting to switch it off stops being a problem you have to remember.
Lifts out to fill at the tap rather than needing a jug carried over — a small daily convenience that matters on a machine used every morning.
Metal where it counts, engineering plastic where weight and cost would otherwise climb — the reason it's about 4.2 kg rather than eight.
| Brand / Model | De'Longhi EC685.BK (Dedica series) ✅ |
| Type | Manual pump espresso machine — filter holder, no built-in grinder ✅ |
| Pump Pressure | 15 bar ✅ |
| Power | 1350 W ✅ |
| Heating System | Thermoblock — brewing temperature in approximately 40 seconds ✅ |
| Coffee Compatibility | Ground coffee (1–2 cups) and E.S.E. pods ✅ |
| Milk Frothing | Advanced cappuccino system ✅ |
| Special Functions | Flow stop · double drip tray · energy-saving standby · removable water tank ✅ |
| Water Tank | 1 litre, removable ✅ |
| Cup Height | Up to 12 cm ✅ |
| Dimensions | 33 × 30.3 × 14.9 cm — the "6 inch" figure quoted elsewhere is a rounding; plan to 14.9 cm ✅ |
| Weight | Stated as 9.26 lbs — approximately 4.2 kg ✅ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel and ABS ✅ |
| Colour | Black ✅ |
| Country of Origin | China — designed in Italy ✅ |
| In the Box | Machine · professional filter holder with 1-cup, 2-cup and E.S.E. pod baskets · instruction manual · warranty card ✅ (the best-itemised of our four Dedicas). A tamper and milk jug aren't listed — confirm with us if you need them ⚠️ |
| Grinder | Not included — this machine does not grind. Use pre-ground coffee, E.S.E. pods, or a separate grinder ⚠️ |
| Voltage | Not stated on this listing ⚠️ |
| Descaling Alert | Not stated on this listing — the white EC685.W lists one; ask us whether this variant has it ⚠️ |
| Warranty | 1 year, as per De'Longhi / importer policy ✅ |
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Come and pull a shot before you decide.
De'Longhi EC685.BK Dedica · 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine · 1350 W · Thermoblock, Ready In About 40 Seconds · Filter Holder With 1-Cup, 2-Cup & E.S.E. Pod Baskets · Advanced Cappuccino System · Flow Stop · Energy-Saving Standby · Double Drip Tray To 12 cm · 1 L Removable Tank · 14.9 cm Wide · Black
Warranty as per De'Longhi India's / the importer's terms and conditions — 1 year as stated in supplier material. The scope of cover, parts and labour, exclusions, product registration and the service process are subject to brand or importer policy and the final invoice or warranty card. Damage arising from scale build-up, failure to descale, use of an incorrect descaling product, use of unsuitable water, immersion of the machine body or unauthorised servicing is commonly excluded; consumable and accessory items including filters, baskets, seals, the water tank and drip tray may be excluded or covered for a shorter period. Country of origin is stated in supplier material as China, designed in Italy. This is a manual pump espresso machine with a filter holder and does not include a coffee grinder; ground coffee, E.S.E. pods or a separate grinder is required and is not supplied. E.S.E. pods are an open industry standard and are not supplied with the machine; availability, size compatibility and quality vary by supplier. Coffee dose figures quoted for the single and double baskets are general guidance on espresso preparation and not a manufacturer specification for this model; correct dosing varies with the coffee used and the basket supplied. A tamper and milk jug are not listed among the box contents and should be confirmed before purchase. Operating voltage is not stated in supplier material, and no descaling alert is listed for this variant although one is listed for the EC685.W; both should be confirmed before purchase. Weight is stated in supplier material as 9.26 pounds, given here as approximately 4.2 kg. Heat-up time of approximately 40 seconds is a manufacturer specification measured under their own test conditions and will vary with ambient temperature, water temperature, scale condition and how recently the machine was used. Coffee quality, extraction, crema, milk texture and drink temperature depend substantially on the coffee used, its roast level, freshness and grind, the dose and tamp applied, basket selection, water quality and temperature, cup preheating, machine cleanliness and scale condition, and on user technique; results improve with practice and no particular outcome is guaranteed. The advanced cappuccino system is designed to produce cappuccino-style foam and is not equivalent to an open steam wand for producing fine microfoam or for latte art. This appliance produces pressurised hot water and live steam which can cause severe burns: the frother remains hot after use, the filter holder must not be removed during extraction, and the machine must be kept out of reach of children during and after operation. Only removable parts may be washed; the machine body must never be immersed and the appliance must be unplugged before cleaning. Regular cleaning of the frother and periodic descaling are required and are the user's responsibility; Thermoblock heating systems use a narrow water channel and may be more sensitive to scale than boiler systems. Descaling products, filters and servicing are chargeable separately unless expressly included on the final invoice. In hard-water areas the use of filtered or treated water is recommended. Image for reference only; actual serial number, manufacturing date, model code, packaging, accessories, importer label, colour tone and specifications may vary by batch or model revision.
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