De'Longhi Specialista Opera EC9555.BK Black Espresso Machine
Taste the difference with the La Specialista Opera and its 15 grind settings and 3 profile levels. Save time while enjoying quality coffee.
- Top semi-automatic beginner machines
- 51 mm extraction group
- Noise level: A
- Cold extraction: Cold Brew and Espresso Cool
- The plus: Intelligent dosing and tamping
Main features
Machine type
Evolutive, Machine + Mill
Coffee accepted
Freshly ground coffee beans
Interface
No screen.
Heating system type
Thermoblock.
PID (temperature control)
Yes
This manual espresso machine is an Evolutive Machine.
This means it is designed to evolve with you in the art of espresso; intuitive, with a grinder, you will be able to make espressos worthy of a coffee shop.
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| Beginner | Evolutive | Semi-Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive and versatile | |||
| Crema-foam | |||
| Italian crema | |||
| Latte Art milk foam | |||
| Grinder pairing | Optional | Integrated | Required |
The Evolutive espresso machine De'Longhi Specialista Opera

The Specialista Opera: the ultimate in coffee by De'Longhi
More performance, more control: the Specialista Opera innovates. With its thermoblock system, the Specialista Opera is ready to use in a flash and guarantees optimal temperature for each cup. Fast and powerful, the Specialista Opera offers you a perfect espresso thanks to its instant heating system.
Its intuitive interface guides you step by step to customize your coffee: grind, quantity, temperature... everything is adjustable to your liking. Its full black design elegant and advanced features make every cup a unique moment. From grinding the beans to extraction, you are at the heart of the process.
With its conical grinder with a capacity of 250 g of coffee at 15 settings and its 2 L water tank, this machine offers you great freedom to customize your coffee.

Constant precision, cup after cup!
The De'Longhi Specialista Opera revolutionizes your coffee break with its 5 innovative technologies, designed to simplify every step.
Thanks to the "Sensor Grinding", technology, the machine automatically adjusts the ground coffee dose based on the fineness selected from the 15 options, for a perfect result every cup.
The De'Longhi Specialista Opera is equipped with an integrated tamping station that greatly facilitates the preparation of your espresso. A simple gesture is all it takes to tamp your coffee evenly and achieve optimal extraction.
With the Dynamic Pre-infusion technology, each coffee particle is perfectly wetted, ensuring complete and balanced extraction of flavors. The PID system, for its part, maintains optimal water temperature throughout the process, for an exceptional espresso.

Hot and cold drinks to customize according to your desires
Treat yourself to an infinite number of creations! The Specialista Opera offers you 5 pre-programmed drinks (espresso, Americano, coffee, Cold brew, Espresso Cool) and many more to customize. Revisited classics and original creations: the Specialista Opera meets all your desires.
The 51 mm portafilter sEnhance your tasting experience by offering an espresso with a generous crema and intense flavor.
The Specialista Opera revolutionizes the way you prepare your coffee at home.In addition to traditional drinks,it offers youexclusive recipes like Cold Brew and Espresso Cool,for a unique tasting experience.TheCold Extraction technologyof the Specialista Opera allows you to prepare a homemade Cold Brew in record time: less than 5 minutes !
For Cold Brew, choose coffees with floral and/or yellow fruit notes to enjoy the full subtlety of the aromas and for a more refreshing result in the cup.

A high-performance My LatteArt steam wand
Thanks to a 27% increase in power,theprofessional My LatteArt steam wandgenerates a powerful vortex that textures milk to perfection,for successful latte art every time.Get milk foam worthy of a barista!
Theunique combinationof the Cool-Touch steam wand and My LatteArt technology of the Specialista Opera allows you to obtain perfectly textured milk foam,ideal for your latte art creations (Cappuccino, Flat White or latte…)
Versatile,the coffee machine has ahot water tap,ideal for preparing your espresso as well as your tea or Americano.A removable riser allows you to use cups of different sizes (up to 120 mm).

Accessories and maintenance of the Specialista Opera machine
For a complete and personalized coffee experience,the black Specialista Opera EC9555.BK comes with essential accessories:
- A51 mm 2-spout stainless steel portafilter
-machine cleaning accessories(descaler, anti-limescale balls, brush, blind filter, detergent)
- Astainless steel milk jugfor your milk frothing and milk-based drinks
- Single 1 and 2 cup filters / 1 and 2 cup filters for Espresso Cool.
The machine is equipped with a"flush" buttonto clean the group after each extraction. Simply press the "OK" button. Designed for easy maintenance,this machine disassembles in a few steps thanks to its removable accessories (drip tray,water tank). Proper maintenance of a coffee machine with grinder requires the use of appropriate maintenance products. Find all our tips on how to clean your manual espresso machine.
What we think:
- Stainless steel body
- Its innovative technologies
- Semi-professional steam wand
- Intelligent dosing and tamping
- Cold Brew and Espresso Cool recipes
- The machine is relatively bulky, so make sure you have space on your worktop.
The De'Longhi Specialista Opera pleasantly surprised me with the quality of its espresso. The integrated grinder allows for precise grinding, suitable for all types of coffee. The steam wand is a real plus for milk-based drink lovers: the foam is dense and creamy. Although cleaning requires a bit more attention than on some models, the Specialista Opera remains relatively easy to maintain. Its elegant design fits perfectly into any kitchen. In short, it's a versatile and high-performance machine, ideal for demanding espresso enthusiasts.
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