The perfect cup of coffee is no mean feat, especially if you’re trying to replicate café-quality brews at home. The go-to solution for many is investing in an espresso machine, particularly semi-automatic models. The lure of these machines often comes down to their combination of manual controls with automated features, which allow users to manage brewing variables like water flow and shot timing while the machine handles tasks like temperature regulation and pressure. However, these types of machines can be intimidating to some, with their myriad of buttons and knobs - and usually come with a steep learning curve.
Home appliances giant, Philips, is looking to simplify all that with its all-new Barista Brew. This hybrid espresso machine combines pro-level touches such as a 58mm portafilter and PID temperature control (an instrument used in industrial control applications to regulate temperature, flow, pressure, speed and other process variables) - with beginner-friendly features, such as a calibrated tamper and pre-programmed drink options. The promise? To deliver barista-level coffee without overwhelming newcomers.
