Storm Blue is a deep slate blue in matt, and it is the only colour here that is neither a pastel nor a neutral. It sits well against brass and dark wood.
The DCF02 is Smeg’s drip machine, and the three things that separate it from a supermarket filter are all practical. It has a permanent stainless steel filter, so there are no paper filters to run out of on a Sunday. It has an aroma intensity selector, which slows the water through the bed to pull a stronger cup rather than just making more of a weak one. And it has an auto-start timer, so it can be loaded the night before and brewing before you are up.
Worth knowing before you choose: the matt colourways are R300 dearer than the gloss ones and the machine inside is identical. Smeg lists matt at R5,199 against R4,799 for gloss – you are paying for the finish, not for anything mechanical.
- Model DCF02SBMEU
- 1050 W, 1.4 litre water tank
- 1.25 litre carafe, up to 10 cups
- Permanent stainless steel filter, no paper filters needed
- Aroma intensity selector and auto-start timer
- Keep-warm plate, 40 minutes
- Anti-drip filter holder, anti-slip base, LED display
R3,799 here, against a Smeg South Africa list price of R5,199. Sadec Online Shoppers is an independent South African retailer – we buy genuine, boxed Smeg stock and resell it, which is why this sits below list. Free delivery anywhere in South Africa, and the six-month Consumer Protection Act warranty runs through us as the seller.
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