The Philips Baristina is unlike any other bean-to-cup machine weve tested
and with 26% off, its affordable too

Date:
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:14:28 +0000

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Compact, cute and highly capable this adorable Philips bean-to-cup espresso machine will make a great addition to the kitchen of any coffee newcomer.

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resident coffee connoisseur and gatekeeper of our guide to the best coffee machines , Im constantly on the lookout for exceptional coffee machine deals on the most talented models. This weeks search was made easy, thanks to a 26% saving on the Philips Baristina, bringing it down to AU$444 .

The Baristina is my pick for the best budget coffee machine in Australia in the aforementioned guide, thanks to its ease of use, clever features, tasty espresso and, of course, its low price. Its full price of AU$599 can easily
be considered affordable compared to other models that typically carry a four-figure tag, but this solid discount makes it all the more tempting. Save 26% (AU$155) Philips Baristina: was AU$599 now AU$444 at Amazon

This ultra-adorable bean-to-cup espresso machine will grind, tamp and brew a coffee for you without you having to lift a finger. Results are excellent, although you may need some trial and error with beans, since you cant adjust the grind size.

Also available in black for the same price . View Deal My colleague Cat Ellis
who is also a trained barista couldnt have been more positive in her
Philips Baristina review , loving the fact that it combines the best of bean-to-cup machines with the convenience of capsule models.

It handles all aspects of the coffee-making process grinding, dosing,
tamping and brewing all the while putting on a show. Once youve inserted the portafilter into position, the Baristina will automatically move it across to the brewing position when its finished grinding and tamping. Its this feature alone that makes it unlike any other coffee machine Cat or I have previously tested.

Its not without its limitations: it can only brew a 40ml espresso or a 110ml lungo, for example theres no extensive menu of drink options to choose from here and you cant adjust the grind size. This need not be a deal breaker, however, as you may just need to conduct some trial and error with coffee
bean varieties if you find your espresso tastes over- or under-extracted.

Theres also no way to steam milk, although a colour-matching Philips
Baristina milk frother is available separately or you can buy this as a complete bundle for the same cumulative price .

In my mind, these are minor niggles that are either non-issues or which can
be easily resolved. The combination of good looks, intuitive features and consistently well-extracted espresso more than makes up for them. If your kitchen is crying out for an affordable coffee machine, the Philips Baristina is ideal. Want more suggestions? If youre in the market for a coffee machine, but the Philips Baristina doesnt seem like it will fill your caffeine void, Amazon AU currently has a number of other wonderful models on sale, with up
to 53% off. Save 53% (AU$1,050.02) De'Longhi Eletta Explore Perfetto: was AU$1,999 now AU$948.98 at Amazon

The Eletta Explore is one of DeLonghis flagship series. This particular model can foam hot and cold milk, is controlled via a touch panel and can brew a large selection of drinks. View Deal Save 42% (AU$352) Sunbeam Origins Classic: was AU$829 now AU$477 at Amazon

This manual bean-to-cup espresso machine performed well in my review, thanks to its good level of customisation, steam wand for silky-smooth milk and thorough instructions for newcomers. View Deal Save 50% (AU$174.50) Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg: was AU$349 now AU$174.50 at Amazon

This capsule coffee machine exudes retro charm, is incredibly easy to use and brews a mean espresso thanks to an extensive selection of tasty Lavazza pods. View Deal Today's best Philips Baristina, De'Longhi Eletta Explore, Sunbeam Origins Classic Espresso Machine and Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg deals Philips Baristina 299.99 View Deal See all prices De'Longhi Eletta Explore 949 View Deal See all prices Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg 249 View Deal See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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