Philips BARISTINA REVIEW: The ultimate alternative to capsules ?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks for your subscribing 🙏 Your support means a lot. Looking alternatives to the Baristina : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfLo6qje6l-mJI

[@adameichler]

I am still surprised there isn't any review of this machine from any big coffee channel O.o For a long time, there has been only an official presentation video from Philips on KZbin and nothing else. Thanks for the review :)

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

That's why I'm here 😆 Our channel is quite new ;) Thanks for your message!

[@ptcollura]

I bought the Baristina about two months ago and I absolutely love it. I tossed out my Nespresso Pixie primarily because I didn’t want to use capsules anymore. I have several local coffee roasters and thus the ability to use really fresh beans which adds to the allure. I have spent more than 3 years in Europe and while the Baristina may not equal an Italian espresso completely, it is very satisfying making delicious coffee, easy to use and clean and very enjoyable overall.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I agree, we are far from a traditional Italian espresso, but as a replacement for a Nespresso machine it does an excellent job.

[@sebastiantevel898]

Thank you. Best review on the Baristina so far.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks a lot Sebastian !

[@tubeyou5889]

Your detailed technical review of the machine was incredibly persuasive. Thank you for the effort and expertise you put into analyzing its key features; it made my decision so much easier.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fullnelsondnb]

Extremely thorough review thank you very much for spending the time and money to create it

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@heinssander]

I bought the machine about a month ago. I bought it for 300 euro and I'm happy with it. In my household I'm the only one who drinks coffee, and I don't have the room for an automated coffee machine. Before I used a Nespresso Vertuo machine, did broke down after a few months. After that I switched back to my perculator. I like the machine It's a cup machine experience without buying the expensive cups/waste. The coffee is fine, I drink mostly lungo's and I probably don't have a high standard for my coffee (yet 😅)

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, Thanks a lot for your message ! Maybe not yet, but be careful, it comes fast 😅😅 I agree, it's much better than a Vertuo and takes about the same space.

[@EasyBreezy41]

I also upgraded from a Nespresso machine, I only drink cappuccinos at home. And I have to say its a great upgrade from Nespresso capsules. No more capsules garbage, and the coffee tastes so much better. I am curious to see how the machine will hold up over the next few months.

[@MrDeskart]

I didn't search for it and got you in recommend tab. I like your dialect

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks MrDeskart! I'm glad it made it to your recommendation feed !

[@javajaycee]

This is the best detailed coffee machine review I’ve seen. Thank you for being honest very helpful with making my decision.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks for your comment and your support. It means a lot 🙏 I'm glad it was helpful!

[@lauwe54]

same here he explains it so good.

[@glaudie]

Thanks, nice comprehensive and honest review!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks Eric!

[@spillthetea-k8c]

Very nice review. You went above and beyond.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@RyanRhodes90]

Impressive review! My Mom buys 4 shots of Starbucks espresso every day then adds it into a cup of cold milk she brings from home to create a latte. Because she spends so much at Starbucks ($100/mo) I would like to buy her an espresso machine that does all the work for her and gives her a way to replicate the strength of 4 Starbucks shots for her 20oz cup, but I also don’t want to spend $500+ when I give it to her as a Christmas present. Do you think this machine is good enough or does another idea come to mind for you? Merci!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Salut! Thanks for your message. It could do the job, 3 shots with the Baristina will be around 30g of coffee. I think Starbuks single might be around 7 grams. So caffeine wise it will be close. A full super auto like the 2300 from Philips or the Start from Delonghi are almost the same price and might offer more option as milk drinks. Your mum might like that ?

[@doddares]

How did you improve the quality of the espresso - 1x boost and espresso button for 4 seconds and then a further 1x boost and espresso button for 10 seconds ? How do you stop it at the 4 second mark, do you press a button ? Thanks 🙏

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, You simply press the coffee button and it will stop the grinding and the portafilter will come back. Then do it again with a full dose.

[@Lagunabenn]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks a lot! Hope it helped 😉

[@sourdoughin3steps]

Thanks. I got mine last week and so far I am really happy. It's simple and easy and the coffee, in my view, is pretty good.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Great to hear! You are right. It's super easy ;)

[@larsmeynberg9398]

A question not related to the machine 😊 Where did you got the stylish espresso cups from? I really like the design ( 4:38 )

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hey, It's a great question ;) Unfortunately, I can't remember where it's from.

[@EnigmaNL]

Thank you for this review. I was interested in getting this machine but after watching this review I decided not to get it. I hope they make a second version of this machine where you can adjust the grind because I like the simple operation.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hey, That would be a good start I agree.

[@lauwe54]

thank you so much a great and very well explaned ,i bought the philips 3300 latte go and i love it so so much.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Great choice!

[@OriginalBloc]

Great review. Good job KZbin algorithm!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hey, thanks Phil! ;)

[@MozartFong]

I was looking for a machine without a milk foamer so this looks like a good option.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Could be a good for you if you are looking for only black coffee.

[@alexliu5333]

Thank you for the comprehensive and data-driven review. Could you recommend any bean-to-cup machines in a comparable price range?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks Alex! I would go without much hesitation with an entry level Delonghi: Start or Evo. If you are in Europe, I'd strongly consider Melitta too. For North America, I'd stick with Delonghi.

[@MF-tv8ti]

Hey man, great review ! Where did you get the ceramic mug from that you are using around 4:40 ? It looks stunning, i would love to have one too.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks for your comment. As for the cup, I can't remember exactly where its' from, but I really like them too ;)

[@jellebigge]

Please use a mic. Equal as important as picture. Good review by the way.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Used one but the acoustic of the room was also bad. But you can check the last video😉 it's been updated ! And thanks for you message !

[@fussballwelt]

thanks, very helpful!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Danke ;) I'm glad it helped!

[@TristanSchaaf]

I prefer lungo's over espresso's. And this machine is a lot cheaper then most full automatics, plus (it claims) easier maintenance. I now have it for 3 weeks, and i like it. Coffee tastes better then nespresso cups, being able to grind myself and put it in the filter is a nice one for the future when I want to experiment before going all out with an fully fledged espresso machine. It's easy, and pressing the portafilter is just way more fun over pressing a button.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi Tristan, I prefer the Baristina over Nespresso too. It's true that there is almost zero maintenance but I wonder about the longevity of the machine because we can't access the brew group. We'll see in the next few months.

[@eileenp2716]

Great review! How's the temperature of the coffee? Is it hot?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks! Yes, that's one of the few things this machine is doing well 😆 the coffee comes out really hot.

[@Petrusenko]

Thanks a lot for the very useful video, it looks like it's better to wait for the baristina 2.0 with adjustable grinder and more tweaking options. Could you please meanwhile recommend a compact portafiler coffee machine below $300 that makes fair espresso? Cheers!

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks a lot. That would require a bit more work but a Dedica or Ecp from Delonghi and a decent grinder will bring much better results. Otherwise a 2300 from Phillips would be a good choice too.

[@lifeTechnicolorGuy]

great review

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks!

[@sharingcircle5470]

If you are a true coffee coinnosseur and want a true Italian coffee experience at home I wouldn’t recommend this device. If it’s all about simplicity you used nespresso and are looking for an upgrade which was what I was looking for I would def recommend this machine

[@balajiv4587]

Does this machine support coffee grounds if I don’t want to use beans

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, Yes you can, fill the portafilter with preground coffee and press the middle button for 5 seconds.

[@KEX91]

Would you recommend this machine instead of a Melitta Caffeo Solo? They are almost the same price, but the Baristina is much easier to clean.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

The Caffeo Solo without a doubt. I also have the machine and the espresso is much better, more option, yes a bit more cleaning but I feel it's worth it.

[@KEX91]

@@Cafelista_Coffee thanks mate!

[@dawitmajor4786]

Bought it last week. I like the simplicity. I am happy so far

[@Paul-pk5tg]

Is the dose of coffee in grams the same for the lungo as the espresso?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Yes it is the same.

[@ArefinGamingandWork]

is it possible to make americano through this machine?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, Not really. While you can get hot water if you start a rinsing cycle, you'll also have leftover of coffee ground in your water. Not the best.

[@pichincho7]

I really hope in the future the practical machines come with unpressurised filters and 9bars and not presurissed baskets.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I hope too! The Breville Touch Impress is the closest I think and can make a perfect espresso.

[@Surata24]

You are looking for Ninja's new machine

[@erikschuit7615]

Thanks for your review! Perhaps I missed it, but what do think of the coffee it makes, did you like it?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi Erik, thanks for your message. It's mentioned in the coffee and quality extraction. 😉 It's quite weak and watery for an espresso, hard to find the right balance. Not necessarily bad, but not a real espresso, neither. I'd say it is good for someone who wants pod like coffee, but better with more freshness and aroma. For espresso drinker, they should look elsewhere.

[@SGR-w1u]

Great review. Thanks

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hope it was helpful!

[@craftcoffeespot]

Nice video! Didn’t know a machine like this existed.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks ! It just came out a few weeks ago in North America. Interesting on the paper..

[@sinverguenzaxd]

I would be glad if you make that video with other options. Espresso machines with an embedded grinder. Really good video by the way.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Great suggestion! Thanks for your message. Those videos take a while to make, but I'm working on it. Any specific model in mind ?

[@ashutoshpriyadarshy]

What’s your recommendation of machines to look into that are all in one and mostly automated but prioritize espresso quality?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

@@ashutoshpriyadarshy If the machine is fully automated, the espresso won't be like a real espresso. But not necessarily bad Super automatics will make a slightly better coffee. It's still a pressurized system but at least we can adjust the grinder. Otherwise, I'll go with a Breville, the Touch Impress. Almost completely automated but with a real espresso.

[@_w_w_]

Thanks for the honest review. At $400 USD, this is simply not worth it. For a little more, you can get a 2000 or 3000 series espresso machine with a lot more features and flexibility. Or for less than $300, you can get a well-made Breville knock-off (with grinder).

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I agree, the idea of a fully automated machine is interesting but we still need some control of the grind size. Otherwise it's not working.

[@chielkolkman]

What if (once you have more time) you grind the coffee with, say, a hand grinder and put this in the machine? Will you then come close to more expensive machines?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, It's actually something I tested, and I'm preparing a video around how to improve coffee with the Baristina, we can make better shots this way ;)

[@cintycruz]

Hi ​@@Cafelista_Coffee, are you still preparing this video? Waiting on it to decide whether to buy or not :)

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

@@cintycruz Hi Cintia, Yes it will be the next one filmed ;) It should be online next week (Thursday or Friday) I was a bit delayed this week ;)

[@balajiv4587]

Can you provide the link? I can’t find the video

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

@@balajiv4587 Voilà :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWeboHeMjp58qNk

[@drorliba]

What is usually the tds for nespresso capsules machine?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I'm not home yet but I'll take the measurements during the weekend. I'll let you know.

[@drorliba]

@@Cafelista_Coffee Thanks! And also for the great review

[@SethTaylor9]

Aren’t there settings to make it stronger ?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

There is an option for extra strength that add 2 grams of coffee. It's better but still not enough.

[@Petrusenko]

​@@Cafelista_CoffeeI wonder how greatly boost increase TDS..

[@lctalk]

im newbie. Is it significantly better than Nespresso? Is the difference noticeable?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi, Yes we can tell the difference, the espresso is not amazing, but I'd find it better than Nespresso. Plus it gives you the option to try lots of different coffee.

[@EasyBreezy41]

@@Cafelista_Coffee great summary this sentence imo. I upgraded from Nespresso and agree, the espresso is not amazing, but definitely better than Nespresso, it's solid. And there are so many beans to choose from, maybe the result will vary based on which beans are used.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

@@EasyBreezy41 Absolutely, a great step up from a Nespresso machine.

[@yosmuc]

Thank you !! 🙏

[@jankorecky151]

Good review

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Thanks !

[@ladytigress417]

Does it tamp good?

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Hi. There is no real puck preparation or real tamping per se. But as you can you see in the video, the coffee is compacted and slightly tamped.

[@thomhesterman]

No tamping😢

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Not really unfortunately.

[@richardivey9186]

For $5 you can buy a plastic cone coffee dripper and with a paper filter you can enjoy nearly the same thing. Better than Starbucks.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

For drip coffee, I agree, a clever dripper for example is amazing and makes really good coffee.

[@smokingsimon44]

I really love the machine but I wouldn't buy it again at this price. You can get good automatic machines for the same price and even better portafilter machines for less. If it would be around 80-90$ less it would be a great deal .

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I agree, something around the $300 mark would be make more sense and compensate a bit for the lack of options. It should be a bit less than a super auto I feel.

[@henkrenst]

For me the coffee from this machine is not strong enough wat ever coffee i used. Als not suitable for cappuccino ...but thats my opinion. I already sold the machine.

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

I understand, I have been trying to play with dose to improve things a bit, but it makes the machine not so automatic.

[@ThaRSGeek]

It's actually just a thwarted fully automatic machine

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Something like that 😀

[@stanleyderochea6505]

No such thing as true espresso with pressurized baskets. This machine has no grinder settings or adjustments. Sure it has a place on the market. But it does not make real espresso

[@Cafelista_Coffee]

Yes, it could be a good replacement for pod machine.

[@heatheryaron5740]

What does it make then? Soup?

[@stanleyderochea6505]

@heatheryaron5740 it makes not real espresso. I guess I should've used larger fonts so you could've read it easier. Yes I agree this is a childish statement. But it is a response to an even more childish statement

[@chikunman133]

​@@heatheryaron5740 espresso like coffee. Not actual espresso. It's a basic super auto ..which also doesn't make true espresso. It's similar to a Nespresso.

[@dl57758]

“As a beverage, espresso is a concentrated form of coffee brewed with high pressure, hot water and finely ground coffee beans”. So I guess it is espresso. What you are talking about is the quality of the shot. Ford Fiesta and Rolls Royce Phantom are both cars. Nobody would say the Fiesta is not a true car.

[@bascamera4757]

Ik presenteer jullie De Plastic Fantastic van Philips. Beste koffieleuten dit is de slechtste machine ooit!! Philips heeft dan de apneu apparaten maar zelfs koffie machines kunnen ze niet maken. Ja ik weet het ze maken deze machines niet. Maar Coolblue wil nu dat ik hem voor de 3de keer opstuur. Terwijl er niets mee gedaan wordt. Elke keer komt die terug met het zelfde probleem, ik wordt gewoon in de zeik genomen. Deze machine kost: 1. bonen Piston blijft hangen. 2. Ergernis 3. Transport naar de Coolblue winkel Haarlem 4. Cups van de reserve machine ja een Philips 😛 Het is echt niet leuk meer. Ik wil hem best opsturen maar dan ga ik ook de media opzoeken want ik ben er echt klaar mee.

[@EasyBreezy41]

die van mij werkt prima