Since its debut two years ago, the sleek Philips Baristina has been a countertop staple for aspiring home baristas wanting to make espresso beverages at home. Now, Philips has exciting news taking this model to the next level with the newly launched Philips Baristina Latte.
Expanding upon the same appearance and functionality of the original model, the new and improved Baristina Latte Automatic Espresso Machine focused on upgrading one of the biggest at-home coffee points: creating café-style drinks with the right milk texture. I put this coffee maker to the test to see if it lived up to the hype.
Smart Wand milk system
The biggest difference between this new upgraded model and the original Philips Baristina is the new Smart Wand milk system. If you love enjoying creamy espresso drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, you’ll love this feature. This feature uses direct temperature sensing and precision frothing technology to deliver silky microfoam, airy froth, or steamed milk with less guesswork across both dairy and plant-based milks like oat and almond. I found this system really easy to use with almost no learning curve.
Priced at $499.99, I think this Philips Baristina Latte is an excellent value that can replace your daily coffee run. Even just cutting out a few coffee shop runs to make your own lattes and cappuccinos at home can save you time and allow you to customize your coffee to your exact liking. I tried using the Smart Wand milk system with cashew milk, regular half-and-half and almond milk, and it delivered quality, consistent beverages regardless of the milk type. It’s also pretty fast.
The easy, streamlined design of this machine is a nice perk in a world where electronics seem to overwhelmingly complicated. Philips has always been a master in streamlining electronics and this new espresso machine is no different. Available in both white and black, I like that this maker doesn’t take up much counter space and has only four controls. While many coffee makers and espresso machines are turning to touch screens, this offers a great option for home baristas that want to keep things classic.
