Melitta AromaFresh II Therm Pro

£289.95

Once again Melitta brings us a stylish coffee machine where every aspect from taste, functionality and even cleaning has been taken into consideration. As a coffee fiend, I was thrilled to get to try out the new AromaFresh II Therm Pro which boasts some great specs and guarantees that delightful coffee aroma with every cup.

Upon opening the AromaFresh II Therm Pro, I was immediately impressed with its overall smart look. The main part of the machine is in a sleek matt black, with a stainless steel and black jug, and the grinder and water tank compartments in a black transparent plastic. The TFT colour display on the front is clearly laid out, and the buttons are intuitive.

Personally, nothing beats a cup of freshly ground coffee and with the AromaFresh II Therm Pro, you can easily grind your own coffee and immediately have it ready for use in your drink. On the top of the machine is the grinding compartment where you place your beans, then turn the dial to your preferred grind setting, and then it is ready to go. I personally like a strong cup of coffee so opt for a finer ground – the Melitta machine was great for accommodating this. However, should you prefer pre-ground coffee, you can also swing open the filter compartment, put in your favourite ground coffee and ensure you click the pre-ground option on the front of the machine when programming. As a lovely added touch, the AromaFresh II Therm Pro even came with 4 filters ready for this which was great!

Once you have decided on freshly ground or pre-ground coffee, you just need to fill up the detachable water jug to your desired level based on the cup measurements on the front and then you are ready to set the machine with your desired intensity. The interface was easy to understand, but instructions are included in the box to make sure you are getting the perfect cup every time. Once you have chosen all your preferences, you hit start and the machine does the rest for you dripping the coffee straight into the insulated stainless-steel jug below.

I have to say the coffee from my Melitta AromaFresh II Therm Pro is top-notch - not only is the flavour strong and smooth, but the smell of coffee throughout the process is just divine! I love that the machine has an insulated jug which works to keep your coffee hot just that much longer – this is great if, like me, you have a habit of getting so busy that by the time you remember to get to your coffee it is already starting to cool. In addition to this, the AromaFresh II Therm Pro also has a built-in timer. Once you have prefilled the water compartment and put in your coffee, you can set the machine to turn on at a specific time, to have your coffee ready for you when you need it. Great for programming ready for when you wake up in the morning!  

So, once you’ve had some delightful coffee – is the machine hard to clean? Not at all. The insulated mug, grind disk and water tank are all detachable and were easy to clean by hand. The machine even comes with an in-built 3-in-1 limescale protection system which allows you to program in your water hardness to help with reducing limescale build-up, as well as providing an easy descaling function to remove any that does occur. Whilst not a great deal of limescale built up whilst testing out the product, the system seems easy enough to work and will be great in areas with much harder water to make sure your machine is always working at its best.

Overall, Melitta has delivered yet another great coffee machine that makes the coffee experience just that bit more enjoyable. From the design of the unit on your countertop, the easy functionality of the machine, and then the great-tasting coffee – you will struggle to fault this. The whole range of Melitta products deliver top-quality coffee in sleek, easy-to-use, and functional units which will make a great addition to anyone’s countertop. If you have a coffee lover in your life or are thinking about treating yourself to a new coffee machine this Christmas, then the Melitta AromaFresh II Therm Pro is an easy choice.

Pros:

• Stylish looking unit for countertop
• Fresh ground and preground settings
• Range of customizable options – intensity, cup size, timers

Cons:

• Heavy base unit which isn’t super portable