Philips BAR300/00 Baristina Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

Easy at home barista style coffee

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently started using this Phillips Baristina espresso machine and it has completely transformed how I make my coffee at home. what stands out straight away is how simple and quick it is to use. I just add my favourite coffee beans, fill the water tank, swipe the handle and the machine does everything from grinding to tamping to brewing. It takes less than a minute to make a fresh espresso which makes mornings feel much easier and more enjoyable. The coffee quality is genuinely impressive. The 16bar pressure helps extract a rich full flavour from the beans and create smooth espresso with a nice crema on top. Because it uses freshly ground beans every time the aroma and taste feel much closer to a coffee shop drink compared to pod machines. I also like that I can choose between espresso and longo and even boost the intensity for a stronger cup depending on my mood. The design is another big highlight. It is compact and does not take up much space on the kitchen counter but still feels modern and well made. The bean container holds a good amount and the water tank is large enough for several drinks which means I do not have to refill it constantly. It is also relatively quiet compared to other coffee machines which I have tried before which makes it nicer to use early in the morning. Cleaning and maintenance are surprisingly simple. The portafilter design means I can easily move the used coffee grounds and rinse the parts without dealing with messy internal components. Some parts are dishwasher safe, which makes things even more convenient. I also like that it does not use pods so there is less waste and means it is more environmentally friendly. One small down side is that there is a limited control over things like grinding size which means you cannot fine tune the coffee as much as some more advanced machines. It also does not include a built in milk system. If you enjoy lattes or cappuccinos, you would need a separate milk frother. But this is easily solved by purchasing a separate milk frother if needed. Overall, this machine is a great balance of convenience, quality and simplicity. It delivers fresh flavorful coffee quickly and makes the whole process feel easy and enjoyable. If you want a straightforward way to make barista style coffee at home without too much effort than this is a great option.

ZaynabB

Definitely worth trying this machine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this phillip barista espresso machine for a while now and honestly it is a solid little machine . Its very easy to use. Just loan the beans press the button and it does everything for you. The coffee quality is actually pretty good impressive . The espresso comes out with nice flavour and nice crema most of time. Its very compact it dont take much space in my kitchen . Highly recommended

AkshanG

Fresh coffee

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this product. A great way to start the day. It is made of really durable plastic and is very easy to clean. Heats the water quickly, so gives you a quick, tasty espresso.

ElainemarieS

Barista style coffee made easy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a bit of a coffee addict and this has made barista style coffee so easy and convenient. There’s very little fuss needed to get the perfect espresso or coffee, simply load the beans in at the top, make sure the water tank is filled at the back, and at the touch of a button and a slide of the portafilter to the right and the machine takes care of the rest. It doesn’t have too many settings, so if you’re wanting a machine which allows you to adjust the dose or grind setting, this isn’t for you, but if you’re just wanting a hassle-free easy way to have fresh ground coffee, it’s really great. It has an espresso, lungo and there’s even an intensity boost button for a shot that is a little bit stronger. The portafilter has a button where you can eject the coffee grind leftovers and you can even use it as compost too. Pair your coffee with a milk frother and it’s amazing. The machine is really sleek and stylish and really looks great on my counter. I’d recommend making sure to use non-caramelised, flavoured beans and keeping the beans you do use to a medium roast, as anything above that will not be great for the grinder inside the machine. This has now replaced my usual coffee pod machine and I absolutely love it! Thank you Influenster and Philips for this amazing product!

JaneD

Easy to use and make great coffee

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The machine is so easy to use and the smell is amazing I do think it’s a lot of money for what it does but the coffee is great and even my son can use it with ease and safe for him to do so it’s easy to clean and the good thing with it no pod so can buy any beans u like At what ever price range u choose, it’s very easy to clean too so good for on a mornings no waiting for your coffee it’s pretty much instant no waiting for water to get warm

EmmaA

The perfect blend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] WOW!! What a machine!! This Espresso machine is incredible, mixed with our favourite beans it creates the perfect blend. It is also very easy to use. Overall it isn’t too noisy and holds a good amount of beans. It is great size that fits nicely on my bench and is aesthetically pleasing.

JessicaS

For everyday espresso at home this does the job ni

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Philips Baristina espresso machine for a while now. And overall I am really happy with it. I wanted something simple that could make proper espresso without the complexity of a traditional manual machine and this one fits perfectly. What I like most, is how easy it is to use. You just add the coffee beans, swipe the handle and it brews the espresso automatically. It takes very little effort, but still gives you the feeling of making real espresso instead of using pods. The coffee tastes fresh. The design is superb so sleek and looks great in my kitchen. It looks modern and doesn’t take up too much space on the countertop. The downside is the machine doesn’t have much customisation options so you can’t adjust grind size or temperature. It also doesn’t include a milk frother so if you like lattes or cappuccinos you will need a separate frother. Overall I think this is a great choice if you want a simple bean to cup espresso that makes good coffee without too much effort. For everyday espresso at home it does the job nicely.

MissyM

Unreal 🥰

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is amazing! The quality of the taste is perfect! Easy to clean, easy to maintain, very quick and easy to use. This machine is a tolerable noise - maybe 5/10 noise but it’s over within seconds. The design is sleek and minimalistic.

GemmaT

Phillips Baristina Expresso Coffee Machine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super excited to try this machine firstly it’s great that you don’t need to have a degree to work. It is a super quick set up. Literally take it out of the box plug it in pour your coffee beans in choose your strength of the coffee there are three buttons on the top espresso one for your beans and one for regular coffee. The coffee beans compartment is a nice clear one and is on the top the Water is of ours at the back of the machine would’ve been better if this was at the side the machine is lightweight made plastic so it’s easy to wipe down every now and then once the coffee machine has been used the arm move over to the left and then high Preto your drink is done lift it out and add the coffee beans pulp to your garden waste paragraph I would like to have received the cups for this machine and maybe a small packet of beans this machine did not come with the milk frother which I think I would’ve definitely gone for overall I like the machine it comes with two years warranty this machine looks awesome on the kitchen side. I think price wise is just a considerable purchase but a great entry point to which to enter the whole coffee bean experience.

CelesteS

Never drink normal coffee again

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Snazzy little machine perfect size looks good on the side and makes coffee tastes great heats loverly and quick with the perfect froth easy to use and unpack and assemble will never drink normal coffee again

KellyR