With a price of around 200 US-$ the DeLonghi EC 685 is one of the most affordable espresso machines with a portafilter on the market. Here you can read what the machine can do, where its quirks are annoying, and why I still recommend it to beginners. Overview: DeLonghi EC 685 DeLonghi delivers a “all-round feel-good package”. Everything you need to get started is in the box, but of course, you can’t expect high-end equipment for this price. Included in the box: The machine is available in Black (EC 685.BK – which looks more like anthracite), Red (EC 685.R), Silver (EC 685.M), and White (EC 685.W). Is the Espresso good?…