Olivia Attwood has found the ideal gadget for getting her morning brew on busy mornings in just a matter of minutes, all from the comfort of her own home
The TV presenter has been filling fans in on her schedule lately, noting that her days have been jam-packed with work and that she’s even too busy to stop at her favourite cafe for a morning coffee. But it seems Olivia may have found the perfect solution with her latest homeware find.
Announcing she can now get “fresh coffee with just one swipe”, Olivia showed off her new bean-to-cup coffee machine, taking pride of place on her kitchen counter: the Baristina Espresso machine from Philips (£299.99). Set to have users ditching coffee shops and mediocre coffee pods, this gadget promises to deliver cafe-quality cups in a matter of seconds – seamlessly balancing quality with practicality.
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A major draw for many, including Olivia, is this machine’s straightforward design. Olivia told fans, “Anything more than one step, and I’m lost,” when talking about previous, complicated coffee machines she’s owned. Along the top sits a discreet three-button control panel that’s hidden from direct view, whilst the body features an elegant fluted appearance behind the portafilter.
Bean-to-cup machines typically can have a steep learning curve, as users grapple with various programmes and grind settings to perfect their brew. Philips aims to eliminate such hassle with the simple-to-use Baristina.
Philips asserts this machine can whip up your coffee in under 60 seconds, positioning it as an ‘efficient’ choice for hectic mornings, which is one of the major pros Olivia outlines, stating she “doesn’t have time to stop at coffee shops in the morning”. Whilst there’s no integrated milk frothing capability, separate compact frothers are available to buy.
Size-wise, this neat piece of kit measures at just 18cm x 345.5cm x 38cm, making it more petite than rival models such as the Ninja Luxe Cafe (£449 down from £549.99) and Lakeland’s De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine (£399.99 down from £579.99).
Constructed from over 50% recycled plastics, Philips is eager to highlight the machine’s environmentally conscious credentials, alongside the advantages customers gain by abandoning pod coffee for good, with both cost-effectiveness per use and sustainability being key selling points.
At first glance, it’s crystal clear why the Baristina could prove popular with those who’ve previously been deterred from buying a bean-to-cup machine by hefty price tags. Olivia’s “new roommate and best friend” from Philips is available to shop for £299.99 from Philips, John Lewis or for £251.44 on Amazon.
