Coffee is not just a drink. Especially in our country it is also a ritual, a tradition, a way of socialising. And then, by choosing the right beans and the right tools, it’s really good. Coffee lovers often know which roastery or shop to turn to for the best coffee, but thanks to Philips Serie 5400 LatteGo they can enjoy the perfect coffee right at home.
We got to see and test this one up close fully automatic coffee machineequipped with a system LatteGo innovative that allows you to prepare a wide range of drinks. Including cappuccino, espresso, Americano and latte macchiato. All with the same professionalism found in a bar, but with enormous simplicity.
Philips Series 5400 LatteGo, the home bar: 12 drinks with coffee and milk
This coffee machine has a compact design compared to the functions offered, so much so that it can fit in home kitchens (but also in small offices for a gourmet coffee break). However, the great quality lies within the metallic design. In fact, they make the difference the grinders in pure ceramicwhich guarantee a optimal grinding of coffee beans. Furthermore, the system Aroma Extract maintains a perfect balance between dispensing temperature and aroma extraction.
Another strong point of this machine is the LatteGo systemwhat a mix milk and air at high speed to create a velvety foam to add to drinks. This foam is served at the ideal temperature, without creating unpleasant splashes. A more comfortable and higher quality system than the steam nozzles of other coffee machines.
The quality convinces the purchase, but as always it is the convenience that ensures that you can never go back to less complete coffee machines. The touchscreen display allows you to Easily select the desired drink with a simple touch. There are 12 of them, easily recognizable by the icons or selectable in the menus, which seemed intuitive to us.
Furthermore, the LatteGo system is extremely easy to clean, just rinse it with running water or in the dishwasher. It’s composed from only two parts, without any hidden pipes, making maintenance quick and easy. Removing the bottom that collects coffee and water is equally simple, even in this case you can put the whole thing in the dishwasher.
The Philips Series 5400 LatteGo also has a filter AquaClean which allows you to prepare up to 5,000 cups without the need for descaling. Furthermore, the brewing group is removablewhich facilitates thorough cleaning and maintenance of the machine.
Smart customization
The feature that perhaps struck us most is the possibility of customize drinks with four user profiles. Of the 12 types of coffee to choose from you can in fact adjust the intensity, the temperature, the length of the coffee and the quantity of milk, for all the inhabitants of the house. There’s also a guest profile to adjust drinks on the fly for those coming to dinner. And, in addition to inserting your favorite quality beans, there is also a handy drawer for the ground coffee, handy if for example a guest wants decaffeinated coffee.
The Philips Serie 5400 LatteGo represents the perfect combination of advanced technology, ease of use, customization and sustainability. The price is certainly higher than a machine with pods, but you can buy the beans directly to save even on the most refined qualities and avoid wasting plastic. And then the aroma of freshly ground coffee is unparalleled.
By choosing the right beans and with the Philips Series 5400 LatteGo ceramic grinders, you can enjoy a perfect cup of coffee or a cappuccino like at a bar, even at home. More information here.