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The essentials

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Scale

Weigh coffee in and espresso out, so a good shot is one you can repeat.

Tamper

Presses the coffee flat and even. Must match your machine's basket size.

Nice to have

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Milk pitcher

MHW-3BOMBER Latte Art Pitcher 5.0

MHW-3BOMBER

Latte Art Pitcher 5.0

Steam wand unverified500 ml

We couldn't confirm the De'Longhi Eletta Explore has a steam wand. Check before buying the MHW-3BOMBER Latte Art Pitcher 5.0 if you plan to make milk drinks.

Grinder

Optional: the De'Longhi Eletta Explore has a grinder built in.

WDT tool

Fine needles that break up clumps so water flows evenly through the coffee.

Distributor

Levels the coffee before you tamp. Must match your machine's basket size.

Puck screen

Sits on top of the coffee for more even water flow and a cleaner machine. Must match your machine's basket size.

Dosing cup

Catches grounds from the grinder so less ends up on the counter. Must match your machine's basket size.

Knock box

A place to knock out used coffee pucks.