Statistically, every adult drinks one cup of coffee per day on average, but the reality is undoubtedly much less equally distributed. Troe coffee lovers tend to enjoy several cups per day, and walking to the café every few hours can get tiring. For the truly devoted, those with a few coffee-drinking family members, or even those looking to customize their choice of beans, a home espresso machine can be both a convenience and a step up.
Our basic models include the Philips Saeco HD8743/19, which offers home preparation of fresh espresso in a compact package. The ceramic grinder completely crushes the beans under a pressure of 15 bar with minimal noise. The machine is also highly environmentally considerate with minimal power consumption in standby mode.
For a smaller and less expensive version with the same functionality, the Philips Saeco HD8743/19 Xsmall is a great solution. It can produce 5 different grades of ground beans for your preferred taste with its 100% ceramic grinder, and a steam nozzle which rapidly froths milk for cappuccinos and macchiatos.
There is a built-in Memory function, which allows you to program the machine to make you a cup with the size and strength just as you like it. The self-cleaning function is also valuable, flushing the entire circuit to ensure coffee is always fresh tasting.
The premium ECAM 44.660.B model is capable of preparing almost any beverage exactly as you like. It offers 13 grades of bean grinding, active cup heating, and extremely rapid steam preparation. For children or those with a sweet tooth, there is also a Milk Menu button, which allows you to choose from several preset dairy beverages and can also handle hot chocolate.
The machine is controlled using an intuitive touch panel with a two-line display. And for couples, it is of course possible to prepare two cups at once.