Melitta is a well-known German brand that has been manufacturing coffee filters and coffee makers since 1908. Founded by Melitta Bentz in Dresden, Germany, the company pioneered the coffee filter and was the first to patent it in 1908.
Over the years, Melitta has established itself as a leader in filtered coffee and is credited for bringing convenient filtered coffee to households across the world. In addition to paper filters, the company manufactures a wide range of coffee preparation products including pour-over drippers, coffee machines, grinders, accessories and more.
Melitta takes pride in its German engineering and innovative products. The company has stayed true to its roots while expanding globally, and now has a presence in over 100 countries worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a focus on quality, Melitta aims to enhance the coffee experience from bean to cup.
The Melitta F 630 201 is an automatic espresso machine designed for home use. This model features a slim profile and stainless steel housing for a modern look.
Some of the main features of the F 630 201 include:
This espresso machine aims to provide cafe-quality espresso drinks in a compact and user-friendly package suitable for home kitchens. The intuitive controls and automatic features make it easy to consistently brew espresso, americanos, lattes, and more.
The Melitta F 630 201 has a sleek and modern design with a compact footprint that will look great on any kitchen countertop. Despite its small size, it still has a 1.2 liter removable water tank which is easy to access from the front of the machine.
The dimensions of the F630 are WxDxH: 232x429x348 mm, making it nicely compact. It weighs about 7.5 kg, so it's relatively lightweight and portable.
This model comes in a stylish black color with silver accents, featuring a combination of plastic housing and stainless steel front. The materials feel fairly sturdy and durable. There are no other color options for this particular model.
Overall, the machine's aesthetics are simple yet elegant. The design allows for straightforward operation while taking up minimal counter space.
The Melitta F630 has a robust brewing system designed to produce cafe-quality espresso drinks at home. It features a 15-bar pump that generates ample pressure for rich, flavorful extraction. The stainless steel thermoblock heating system provides consistent temperatures for brewing.
The 58mm portafilter accepts standard baskets and tampers, allowing you to dial in the right dose and tamping pressure. This gives you control over the flavor and crema, unlike super-automatic machines. The portafilter has a commercial style spout that helps guide the espresso into the cup.
Overall, the brewing system utilizes common standards found in good semi-automatic espresso machines. With some practice, you can pull shots that rival your favorite coffee shop. The 15 bars of pressure and quick heating thermoblock are ideal for bringing out the aromatic oils and bold flavors.
The F630-201 comes with a variety of programmable options and adjustable settings to customize your coffee. You can program the machine to dispense a preset volume of espresso or coffee with just a button push. The volume can be adjusted in the settings from 0.5 ounces up to 14 ounces.
The strength of the coffee can also be programmed on a scale from milder to extra bold in 5 increments. For espresso, you can choose the amount of ground coffee dosed from 6 to 14 grams. The grinder has 12 fineness settings to get the right texture.
Other options include setting the temperature of the water, the auto-off timer, and enabling the energy-saving Eco mode. The touch screen makes navigating through the menus simple. You can set up user profiles to save customized beverages for different people. Overall, the F630-201 provides excellent customizability and control over your coffee.
The Melitta F630 features an automatic milk frother, making it easy to create creamy cappuccinos and lattes. The milk frothing system consists of a built-in milk container that connects to the frothing wand.
The frothing wand is made of stainless steel and can be swiveled out when needed. It produces steam for frothing milk and can be swiveled back into the machine when not in use. The milk container has markings to indicate the max fill levels for different beverage sizes.
To use the automatic milk frother, you simply fill the container with milk up to the marking for your desired drink size. The machine will automatically froth and dispense the frothed milk when you select a milk-based drink. The consistency of the frothed milk can be adjusted in the settings.
The frothing performance of the F630 is quite good. The wand produces microfoam with a creamy, smooth texture. It froths milk quickly and evenly, without overheating. The milk jug is well-designed to promote good circulation during frothing. Overall, the automatic milk frothing system makes it easy to create cafe-quality milk foam for espresso based drinks.
The Melitta F 630 requires some regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
Cleaning
The machine has an automatic cleaning program that should be run at least once a week. This involves inserting a cleaning tablet into the brew group and running a cleaning cycle. The tablet dissolves and circulates throughout the internal system to remove any built-up coffee oils and residue.
In addition to the automated cleaning, you'll need to regularly rinse the milk frothing system. This involves placing the milk tube into a container of water and initiating a frothing cycle to flush out any remaining milk. The drip tray, water tank, and brew group can be hand washed as needed with warm soapy water.
Descaling
Hard water can cause scale buildup in the internal pipes and tubes over time. Melitta recommends descaling every 2-3 months depending on your local water hardness. The machine has a descaling program that circulates dissolved descaling solution throughout the system. You'll need to fill the water tank with descaler and initiate the dedicated descaling cycle. It takes about 30 minutes and helps remove mineral deposits to keep your machine running optimally.
The Melitta F630 has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to operate daily. The buttons are clearly labeled and intuitive to navigate. There are dedicated buttons for espresso, coffee, cappuccino and latte macchiato that start the programmed brewing with one touch. The display is straightforward with icons indicating each drink selection.
The controls are simple to use. There are plus and minus buttons to adjust the coffee strength and volume for each drink. You can also adjust the temperature, pre-brewing and other settings as desired. The buttons have a nice tactile feedback when pressed.
The learning curve on the Melitta F630 is minimal for basic functions. Making an espresso or coffee is as easy as filling the water tank and beans, and pressing a button. Programming your preferred settings takes a little more time reading the manual, but is not complicated. Within a few uses, most owners feel comfortable operating the machine. The automatic cleaning and descaling functions also simplify maintenance.
Overall, the Melitta F630 offers effortless daily use with its intuitive interface. The controls are easy to understand and program to your preferences. It's a very accessible machine for novices and experienced owners alike.
The Melitta F630 produces espresso and milk-based drinks that are on par with much more expensive machines.
The espresso shots have a nice, thick crema on top with a rich, bold flavor. The texture is smooth without any bitterness. The espresso has the characteristic roasted coffee taste you would expect from a quality machine.
The F630 makes cappuccinos and lattes with foamy, velvety milk foam. The steam wand froths the milk quickly and evenly. The microfoam integrates smoothly into the coffee for a perfectly blended cappuccino or latte. The milk texture is light and creamy without being overly foamy or bubbly.
The temperature of the coffee and milk drinks is ideal - hot enough to enjoy immediately without being too hot to drink. The F630 brews the espresso and steams the milk at just the right temperatures.
Overall, the beverage quality of the espresso, cappuccinos and lattes rivals much more expensive espresso machines. The F630 delivers cafe-quality coffee drinks from the convenience of your home.
The Melitta F630 has both positive and negative attributes that are worth considering.
Pros
Cons
So in summary, the Melitta F630 makes excellent espresso drinks and milk froth, but requires an investment in a good grinder and some maintenance. For espresso aficionados who want cafe quality drinks at home, it's a solid choice. More casual coffee drinkers may find it expensive and high-maintenance.
Features of Melitta Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, CI LATTE SELECT SILVER F 630 - 201 | |
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Brand | Melitta |
Colour | Silver |
Item Weight | 2 kg |
Model Number | 700061621 |
Product Dimensions | 48 x 35 x 26 cm; 2 kg |
Special Features | Milk Frother |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Colour | Silver |
Special Feature | Milk Frother |
Product Dimensions | 48D x 35W x 26H centimetres |
Model | Melitta F 630 201 | GEEPAS GCG5471_2 | TNAMASUN KFJ | Bosch TAS1252GB | Melitta Easy Therm II |
Brand | Melitta | GEEPAS | TNAMASUN | Tassimo | - |
Colour | Silver | Silver | Black | Black | Black |
Item Weight | 2 kg | 890 g | 499 g | 2.48 kg | - |
Model Number | 700061621 | GCG5471_2 | KFJ-Black | TAS1252GB | - |
Product Dimensions | 48D x 35W x 26H centimetres | - | - | 39D x 39W x 39H millimetres | 7.4D x 11.2W x 14.2H centimetres |
Special Features | Milk Frother | Coffee Grinder, Nuts Grinder, Spices Herbs Grinder | - | Compact space-saving design | - |
Volume Capacity | - | - | 0.7 litres | - | |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine | Drip Coffee Machine | ||
Special Feature | Milk Frother | Compact space-saving design | Permanent Filter | ||
Price | - | - | - | £70.63 | - |
Model | De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK | De'Longh EC685M | SWAN SK22110GRYN | De'Longhi Stilosa EC230.BK | Breville VCF107 | SWAN SK22110BN |
Brand | De'Longhi | De'Longhi | SWAN | De'Longhi | - | SWAN |
Colour | Black | Silver | Nordic Grey | Black | Black | Black |
Item Weight | 4.3 kg | 4.22 kg | 4.41 kg | 4.5 kg | - | 4.59 kg |
Model Number | ec260.bk | 8004399331198 | SK22110GRYN | EC230.BK | - | SK22110BN |
Noise Level | 44 dB | - | - | 44 dB | - | - |
Product Dimensions | 8.1D x 13.5W x 11.2H centimetres | 14.9D x 33W x 30.3H centimetres | 20D x 28.5W x 31.5H centimetres | 34.3D x 20.5W x 28.5H centimetres | 8.7D x 14.6W x 12.8H centimetres | 28.5D x 20W x 31.5H centimetres |
Special Features | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | Removable Drip Tray, Milk Frother, Thermal | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | - | 15 Bars of Pressure, Steam Pressure Control, Removeable Drip Tray, Detachable Water Tank, Die Cast Boiler, Includes Measuring Spoon & Coffee Presser. |
Voltage | 220 | 220 Volts | - | 230 | - | - |
Volume Capacity | 1 litres | 1.1 litres | 1.2 litres | 1 litres | - | 2 litres |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine |
Special Feature | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | Removable Drip Tray, Milk Frother, Thermal | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | Removable Tank, Milk Frother | One Touch Brew, Auto Clean Function, Removable Tank, Milk Frother, Programmable, | 15 Bars of Pressure, Steam Pressure Control, Removeable Drip Tray, Detachable Water Tank, Die Cast Boiler, Includes Measuring Spoon & Coffee Presser. See more |
Price | £128.28 | £181.82 | - | £89.9 | £175.77 | £96.47 |