Eletta Explore To-Go Drinks: Cup Fit and Drink Size

How much the Eletta Explore pours into a travel mug and which mugs fit under the spout, researched from De'Longhi product pages and a published review.

Quick Answer

Eletta Explore To-Go drinks brew up to 16 oz, across 15 hot and cold recipes. De'Longhi lists a maximum cup height of 6.24 inches (US) or 16 cm (Australia), which you reach by lifting the liftable tray. Any travel mug under that height that holds 16 oz will fit.

Still dialing in the grinder? Start with the DeLonghi Eletta Explore grind settings guide, then come back here for daily To-Go use.

Eletta Explore To-Go Drink Size

The Eletta Explore To-Go function makes drinks up to 16 oz. De'Longhi's US product page for the ECAM45086S says the included travel mug is compatible with 15 hot and cold recipes brewed up to 16 oz, and De'Longhi Australia describes the To-Go function the same way. A travel mug for Eletta Explore To-Go drinks therefore needs at least 16 oz (about 475 ml) of usable capacity. If your To-Go drink tastes flatter than the same coffee from a cup, the lid may be the cause; see travel mug lids that change how coffee tastes.

Eletta Explore Maximum Cup Height for Travel Mugs

The Eletta Explore fits tall mugs because of its liftable tray, which De'Longhi Australia says fits mugs up to 16 cm. Published figures for the Eletta Explore maximum cup height differ slightly by source:

Plan around the lower manufacturer figure, 6.24 inches (about 15.8 cm), so a travel mug clears the Eletta Explore spout on every model variant.

How to Check Whether a Travel Mug Fits the Eletta Explore

  1. Measure the travel mug height with the lid off, as a practical check of the height that has to clear the spout.
  2. Compare that height to 6.24 inches (15.8 cm). A shorter mug fits with the drip tray section lifted.
  3. Check capacity. The mug should hold 16 oz, the largest Eletta Explore To-Go size, without filling to the rim.
  4. Center the mug under the spout before starting the To-Go drink; as a practical check, confirm the spout lines up over the mug opening.

The Eletta Explore Mug To Go Accessory

According to De'Longhi Australia, the De'Longhi Mug To Go ships with the Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T, and the US ECAM45086S listing also includes a travel mug. For milk drinks poured To-Go, keep the milk carafe clean; see Eletta Explore milk carafe not frothing after cleaning. For other faults, use the De'Longhi troubleshooting guide by model.

Eletta Explore To-Go Drinks FAQ

What size is an Eletta Explore To-Go drink?

De'Longhi says Eletta Explore To-Go drinks can be brewed up to 16 oz, and the included travel mug works with 15 hot and cold recipes.

What is the tallest mug that fits the Eletta Explore?

De'Longhi's US product page lists a maximum cup height of 6.24 inches for the Eletta Explore ECAM45086S. De'Longhi Australia says mugs up to 16 cm fit thanks to the liftable tray.

Does the Eletta Explore come with a travel mug?

De'Longhi Australia says the Mug To Go is included with the Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T, and the US ECAM45086S listing includes a travel mug.

Can I use my own travel mug with the Eletta Explore?

Yes, if the open travel mug is no taller than the Eletta Explore maximum cup height with the tray lifted and holds the full drink volume of up to 16 oz.

Sources for Eletta Explore To-Go Drinks