How to Steam Milk on the Delonghi Dedica Arte EC885

In this video, we look at how to steam silky, creamy milk on the Delonghi Dedica Arte EC885. While the steam wand is a nice upgrade over previous models, steam wand placement is key - both vertically (tip depth), and horizontally (tip proximity to the side wall). This machine does not have a ton of steam power at first, so the tip has to be just AT the milk surface, not below it. Also, one has to keep the tip close to the side wall of the milk can, to get a swirl going. Finally, keep your hands steady, once you find a good position! Using milk with more fat content will lead to good steaming, as will using homogenized fresh milk.

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**These accessories fit for EC680, EC685, EC785 and EC885***

Impactful Accessories, starting with the most important:

► Double Basket by IMS (H26):

► Bottomless Portafilter, for diagnosing shots:

► Motta Milk Pitcher:

► Calibrated Tamper, to compact coffee puck:

► Timed Espresso Scale, to measure shots:

► WDT Stirring tool, to distribute grounds:

► Store your beans properly:

Last but not least, a capable grinder is necessary. Here are some suggestions:

Machine source: private purchase

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[TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for watching, comments welcome!

[ForeverLearningAnaes]

Thanks Tom.. I have not been able to get good foam quantity following other tutorials recommending dipping the steam wand tip deep after 5 seconds of injecting air.. but as you said the dedica has low steam pressure, I followed your technique of dipping the wand deep after 45 seconds and it worked! I got silky foamy milk!

[bmzhquc]

After several tutorial videos, this one brought me to the success for one attempt! Thank you Tom!

[joaquinginer]

Thanks Tom!! Just got the delonghi and learning from you! Happy coffee drinking 😊😉

[KhanhNguyenAlreadyTaken]

I was about to give up until I found this video. I was trying different ways and installing a custom bump and watching many videos but unsuccessful. I didn’t realize that it needs to place the tip that high ❤

[MadRC]

I got this machine for Xmas as a gift and I love this channel and the machine. Your amazing.

[EleFathie]

Thank you for making this video, tried few videos but non of them is working. I'm so glad I found yours! 🤗

[nbooky]

Most concise demo. Going to try that tomorrow morning.

[wennyseptiani]

Thank you so much Tom! I just got my machine and I am so excited to try this :)

[samijune]

I went with this model and so far have had the best experience with my milk, I didn’t realize how inferior my last machine was, but it’s still a hit or miss so I’m here for tips.

[steelcucumber]

This is the most wholesome coffee tutorial on the internet.

[VoodooLBC]

It's all about the tip!!!! Got it on my first go after the video. Thank

[ShinSuperSaiyajin]

Tom, you give me hope that I can create great textured milk with the Dedica. Mine is an EC785 with a Rancilio wand.

[berdahjonathan]

Wow thanks man, I tried and tried and succeeded just after seeing your video 🙏

[TomJones-txpb]

Love your no nonsense no fluff videos. I prefer to forgo the fine art and have my coffee have more foam. I can mess with the flavor experience by how I incorporate the crema, coffee, and foam. For example, I can have a swirl of crema at the surface of the cup for a strong coffee hit at first sip, or I can incorporate the coffee into a foam and then add a more dense milk for a milder hit, or I can incorporate the coffee into the milk and then have a foam on the top with a little coffee incorporated for the mildest first sip. What I never do is the abortion of a Starbucks style cappuccino.

[muhammadazfar]

Thanks mate.. This video makes me want to practice more

[fahnoldskoul]

Just got this EC885.. Thank you so much Tom.. really of a help for a newbie like me.. keep on sharing.. auto subscribe your channel.

[stephenw]

Thanks for this vid. Im getting more consistent results now with foaming the milk, using this method. I'm using the standard dedica wand and works well.

[chrispygingerpie]

Great video, I haven’t steamed milk until today for a good while. I had to reattach the steam water pipe after a blockage popped it off of the valve.

A good reference video. Nice to see the proper time it takes with the power of the machine.

[rudyfan]

Thx for the nice video. I am very happy with the Arte, I get very creamy milk. I just need to get more practice & skill with latte arte! Very inconsistent!