If you love coffee shop-style drinks but have never used an espresso machine yourself, these large specialty coffee makers can be quite intimidating. The best espresso machines often have tons of buttons, knobs, and spouts, and it can seem overwhelming to figure out how to program them, especially if you’re a beginner. While it may look intimidating at first glance, the new Philips Barista Brew Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is designed to be a beginner-friendly model that makes it practically effortless to pull a perfect shot of espresso.
It takes care of all the tricky aspects—such as grinding the beans, optimizing pressure, and setting just the right extraction temperature—to make it easy for all skill levels to craft delicious espresso drinks at home. I’m a huge fan of lattes but have struggled with cheap coffee makers in the past, so I was curious to see if the Philips Barista Brew could help me perfect my favorite drinks at home. I tested the new espresso machine for a few weeks, and while it does pull a delicious shot, it took me a while to get used to its steaming wand.
Philips Barista Brew: Price and availability Philips has created a range of superautomatic espresso machines, including its Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic , but this is its first foray into the semi automatic scene. The Philips Barista Brew Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine retails for $649.99 at Amazon and comes in four color options.
Philips Barista Brew: Design The Barista Brew is a mid-.