The Baristina Blunder: When Convenience Trumps Craft The coffee machine market has undergone significant changes in recent years, with a growing emphasis on convenience and ease of use.
Philips's latest attempt to join this trend is the Baristina, an automatic espresso machine that promises to make brewing a cup of coffee as simple as pressing a button.
However, our review raises questions about whether this trade off comes at the cost of quality. The Baristina's hybrid design is one of its most striking features – or perhaps flaws.