Philips Baristina Coffee Machine Deal
A Philips Baristina bean-to-cup coffee machine is available at a 26% discount, bringing its price down to AU$444.
The Philips Baristina bean-to-cup espresso machine is currently discounted by 26%, bringing its price down to AU$444 from a full price of AU$599. According to TechRadar Australia's resident coffee expert, this makes it the most affordable option in their guide to the best coffee machines, compared to other models that often cost over a thousand dollars.
This machine handles the entire coffee-making process automatically. It grinds, tamps, and brews without user intervention. Reviewer Cat Ellis, a trained barista, noted its unique automated portafilter movement as a standout feature, calling it "unlike any other coffee machine" she had tested. She loved that it combines the best of bean-to-cup machines with the convenience of capsule models.
Features and Performance
The Baristina automates grinding, dosing, tamping, and brewing, all the while putting on a show. Once the portafilter is inserted, the machine moves it into the brewing position automatically after grinding and tamping are complete. The reviewer found it produced consistently well-extracted espresso, although some trial and error with beans may be needed.
Its limitations are specific. The machine can only brew a 40ml espresso or a 110ml lungo, with no extensive menu of drink options. There is no way to adjust the grind size. A separate, colour-matching Philips Baristina milk frother is available for purchase, as the machine itself cannot steam milk, or you can buy the machine and frother as a complete bundle for the same cumulative price.
Considerations for Buyers
The lack of grind size adjustment means users may need to experiment with different coffee bean varieties if their espresso tastes over- or under-extracted. The reviewer considered these points minor niggles that are either non-issues or easily resolved.
The combination of good looks, intuitive features, and reliable espresso extraction was deemed to outweigh the limitations. For kitchens needing an affordable coffee machine, the Philips Baristina was described as ideal.
Other Available Deals
Amazon AU currently has other coffee machine models on sale with discounts of up to 53%. The De'Longhi Eletta Explore, one of the brand's flagship series, can foam hot and cold milk, is controlled via a touch panel and can brew a large selection of drinks. A manual bean-to-cup espresso machine performed well in review thanks to its good level of customisation, steam wand for silky-smooth milk and thorough instructions for newcomers. A capsule coffee machine exudes retro charm, is incredibly easy to use and brews a mean espresso thanks to an extensive selection of tasty Lavazza pods.
The article's author is Max, a senior staff writer for TechRadar who covers home entertainment and consumer electronics. The review is based on testing by the author and colleague Cat Ellis.
