How does the Smart Wand differ from a normal steam wand?

You choose the milk texture by turning a dial to a set position rather than holding and angling a wand by feel. That makes microfoam, airy froth or steamed milk repeatable without practice.

Does it use ground coffee or whole beans?

It is a bean-to-cup machine: it grinds fresh whole beans for each drink. You watch the extraction through the brew area.

Can it make drinks other than lattes?

Yes. It pulls espresso and textures milk three ways, so you can build espresso, latte, cappuccino and other milk drinks from the same base.

Is it a good choice for a beginner?

It is aimed at beginners. The milk side is the hard part of most machines, and here it is handled by the dial instead of technique.

How does it compare with a manual espresso machine?

It gives up some control over grind, dose and steaming in exchange for consistency and a simpler routine. Choose it for easy milk drinks, not for dialing in shots by hand.

What should I expect to clean?

Bean-to-cup machines with milk need regular cleaning of the brew path and the milk system. Plan on a routine rather than occasional cleaning.

What do buyers say about the Philips Baristina Latte Automatic Espresso Machine?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings.

Where can I buy the Philips Baristina Latte Automatic Espresso Machine?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Philips Home Appliances, Amazon, Williams-Sonoma, Wayfair, Sur La Table.

Philips Baristina Latte Automatic Espresso Machine

Q: Where is the Philips Baristina Latte Automatic Espresso Machine cheapest?

At Amazon, for $399.95, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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