Habit might have previously led you to queue up at your local cafe after scrounging around for a few spare coins and washing out your reusable cup. But what if there was an easier way to indulge in your favourite morning ritual? One that didn’t involve a detour on the way to work or lining up in a long queue? And which gave your barista a run for their money?

Thankfully, De’Longhi has just unleashed the Prima Donna Elite Experience, and it’s quite possibly the best new appliance we’ve ever met. Harnessing the very latest in bean-to-cup technology, this true fully automatic machine will make your favourite barista quality cup (flat white? macchiato? cappuccino?) at the touch of a button, right around the clock. No more waiting for your favourite cafe to open if deadlines, children or travel force you up before sunrise.

Its name promises some serious magic, and it lives up to the promise. For starters, take the Prima Donna Elite Experience’s exclusive Latte Crema System: your gateway to consistently rounded and creamy-bodied drinks, velvety soft milk foams and the perfect temperature for all your milk-based pours. And, of course, all those stunning, come-hither roasted aromas of your favourite espresso. Can your barista guarantee to deliver all of that the morning after a big night?

For a truly excellent tasting espresso, coffee must be brewed using ‘freshly ground’ beans, which is exactly what the Prima Donna Elite Experience does by mirroring methods used in cafes. De’Longhi’s bean-to-cup technology only grinds the exact amount of coffee needed for each beverage, so that maximum bean aroma and flavour are preserved. It’s ideal for that dinner party nightcap, knockout espresso martinis or affogato desserts.

What’s more, the Prima Donna Elite Experience’s intuitive interface lets you set up your own profile, including the exact way you like your coffee, and store all your favourite drinks. Then (and this is where the magic really happens) it will deliver that drink at the touch of a button. And your family, friends and favourite coffee dates don’t miss out, either, with six profiles that can be tailored to their preferences.

If you’re thinking there must be a catch, or that cleaning such a machine is sure to be a pain, think again: the Prima Donna Elite Experience has spouts that automatically rinse when the machine is turned on and off to avoid any residue build-up and thus improve your coffee experience.

Think of how much easier coffee runs just became: no need to jot down everyone’s orders, schlep to the cafe and balance a dozen coffees at once, all the while racing to get back before they get cold and worrying about your carbon footprint as you stare at 12 disposable cups. Entertaining is so easy with the Prima Donna Elite Experience (did we mention all it took was the touch of a button?), you’ll be swapping dinner parties for brunch soirees in no time.