The Philips Baristina Might Be the Best Small Coffee Machine I've Tested — Its Automated Tamping Feature Really Wowed Me, and It's Stylish, too

Image of a white Philips Barista coffee machine next to a matching Philips milk frother on a wooden kitchen countertop.

I've come to love a decently-sized, semi-automatic espresso machine; one with a built-in grinder, steaming wand, and adjustable grind settings. In fact, anything else is going to have a hard time turning my head these days. Unless, of course, it's got a really stunning design — like the Philips Baristina Espresso Machine.

It's a smaller-scale machine that feels like a good entry point in terms of convenience and style. Not only is it smaller than your typical espresso machine, but its price also starts at a much more affordable £300 (or £380 for the option with a milk frother).