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popularneomatrixviper posted Aug 2, 2026 4:46 AM
Costco Wholesale
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https://www.costco.com/p/-/philip...or%3Ab
$120 manufacturer's savings is valid 7/26/26 through 8/9/26. While supplies last.
Limit 5 per member.
Grinds, Tamps, and Brews. Real Espresso Made Simple
Swipe the Handle and Let Baristina Do the Rest
With the Dual Bean Hopper, Pick your Beans Each Time
Bean to Cup Coffee in Less Than 60 Seconds
Fits in Any Kitchen: Compact Design & Quiet Brewing
$120 manufacturer's savings is valid 7/26/26 through 8/9/26. While supplies last.
Limit 5 per member.
Grinds, Tamps, and Brews. Real Espresso Made Simple
Swipe the Handle and Let Baristina Do the Rest
With the Dual Bean Hopper, Pick your Beans Each Time
Bean to Cup Coffee in Less Than 60 Seconds
Fits in Any Kitchen: Compact Design & Quiet Brewing
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https://www.costco.com/p/-/philip...or%3Ab
$120 manufacturer's savings is valid 7/26/26 through 8/9/26. While supplies last.
Limit 5 per member.
Grinds, Tamps, and Brews. Real Espresso Made Simple
Swipe the Handle and Let Baristina Do the Rest
With the Dual Bean Hopper, Pick your Beans Each Time
Bean to Cup Coffee in Less Than 60 Seconds
Fits in Any Kitchen: Compact Design & Quiet Brewing
$120 manufacturer's savings is valid 7/26/26 through 8/9/26. While supplies last.
Limit 5 per member.
Grinds, Tamps, and Brews. Real Espresso Made Simple
Swipe the Handle and Let Baristina Do the Rest
With the Dual Bean Hopper, Pick your Beans Each Time
Bean to Cup Coffee in Less Than 60 Seconds
Fits in Any Kitchen: Compact Design & Quiet Brewing
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James Hoffmann reviews the Philips Baristina, an espresso machine priced at approximately £299 that features a built-in grinder and an all-in-one design. While he appreciates the machine's ease of use and "hassle-free" marketing, he ultimately finds it to be technically flawed and poor value for money.
Key criticisms from the review:
- Inflexible Grinder: The machine does not allow for meaningful grind adjustments (3:31), resulting in a grind size that is far too coarse and uneven for true espresso extraction (14:17-15:10).
- Ineffective Brewing: The machine utilizes a proprietary pressurized portafilter that masks poor extraction rather than enabling high-quality results (2:09-2:48), and the water distribution design leads to uneven extraction across the coffee puck (10:35-11:21).
- Low Extraction Yields: Testing showed that the machine consistently produces low extraction yields (around 16%) compared to the standard 20% benchmark (13:05-13:49).
What James suggests instead:James suggests that beginners can achieve significantly better results for a similar or lower total price by purchasing a budget-friendly espresso machine (like a £50 model) and pairing it with a decent, dedicated grinder (18:22-18:35). He emphasizes that while this approach requires a little more effort and care, it provides much higher quality coffee and better value for the money spent, allowing users to actually taste the nuances of the beans they buy.
- Inflexible Grinder: The machine does not allow for meaningful grind adjustments (3:31), resulting in a grind size that is far too coarse and uneven for true espresso extraction (14:17-15:10).
- Ineffective Brewing: The machine utilizes a proprietary pressurized portafilter that masks poor extraction rather than enabling high-quality results (2:09-2:48), and the water distribution design leads to uneven extraction across the coffee puck (10:35-11:21).
- Low Extraction Yields: Testing showed that the machine consistently produces low extraction yields (around 16%) compared to the standard 20% benchmark (13:05-13:49).
What James suggests instead:James suggests that beginners can achieve significantly better results for a similar or lower total price by purchasing a budget-friendly espresso machine (like a £50 model) and pairing it with a decent, dedicated grinder (18:22-18:35). He emphasizes that while this approach requires a little more effort and care, it provides much higher quality coffee and better value for the money spent, allowing users to actually taste the nuances of the beans they buy.However this was a SIGNIFICANT step up from my Nespresso machine and saves money since beans are cheaper than pods.
TIP: if you start the machine, then 4 seconds in "press the top left button". This will HALT the entire process and spit the portafilter back to the left with 3 extra grams of dry grinds in it. Now start if again. This easy peasy tip for getting 3 extra grams of grinds makes a world of difference, IMO.
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