Dedica Guide

Settings, care, upgrades: what I've learned on my De'Longhi Dedica. Honest, short, with tables instead of waffle.

Dedica Upgrades: From Cinderella to Princess
Dedica Upgrades: From Cinderella to Princess

What holds the stock Dedica back and which upgrades really make a difference, sorted by impact, with costs.

Dedica Descaling, Settings and Troubleshooting
Dedica Descaling, Settings and Troubleshooting

Short and to the point: menu and water amount, descaling step by step, what the lights mean and the most common faults.

Dial In Your Dedica Espresso: Grind Size, Dose, Shot Time
Dial In Your Dedica Espresso: Grind Size, Dose, Shot Time

The recipe for the Dedica with a non-pressurised basket: making espresso step by step, changing one thing at a time, and what to do when it's off.

Coming next: models compared, coffee beans for the Dedica, frothing milk.