12/31/2023 0 Comments Philips 3200 coffee machineSo, if you’re looking for a super automatic espresso machine designed for everyday use and that does the job without a lot of fuss, you’ll be happy with this machine. This Philips model places less on high-quality functionality than high-quality minimalism - and hits the mark. Having said that, the brew flows evenly from the spout without sputtering. It’s also a sign of insufficiently compacted puck or other shortcomings in the way that the coffee grounds are automatically processed. Noise levels - which are pretty tolerable - during brewing aside, the extraction process is a bit too fast for my taste. And the same is also true for the LatteGo milk system, which makes more noise than you’d expect. That’s because this grinder makes quite a racket and is even louder than many of its conical burr counterparts. Usually, the ceramic flat burr grinder enjoys a premium reputation because it’s often quieter than its conical burr stainless-steel rivals, though I really can’t vouch for this in the case of the Philips 3200 LatteGo. Philips Espresso Machine: Brewing and Operation As always for espresso, I used the finest grind setting possible.Īs regular readers will already know, I maxed out the coffee strength (3 out of 3), minimized the water volume (1 out of 3) and selected the highest possible temperature for my espresso. You adjust the grind settings - as is pretty standard - via a wheel located inside the bean container, but only when operating the machine. It would be absurd if you had to consult the operating instructions for a simple device like the Philips 3200, which is why you basically don’t need them at all. Setting Up Your Philips 3200 LatteGo: Grind Size, Volumes and Temperature Now the automatic LatteGo milk system versus a steam wand is the only distinction that makes sense to me. So one specialty coffee more or less isn’t exactly a real selling point. The differences between the 22 Series are pretty small. Included Accessories: Grease tube, Water hardness test strip, measuring scoop, User manual. Plus, depending on the function, these are supplemented with a three-step illuminated scale icon. The controls and menu navigation are also easy to use - there’s no display, only touch buttons. That’s because the automatic system doesn’t have any tubes of its own and consists of just two easily cleaned parts. Philips LatteGo Milk Frothing SystemĪlthough the Philips 3200 didn’t include “LatteGo” in its name in the United States until recently, it still features the same type of milk system as the Philips 5000 LatteGo series, which is why this system was touted as hot stuff. But the ceramic flat burrs currently enjoy a better reputation and features on much more expensive super automatic espresso machines. On the one hand, I don’t want to spark any new hostilities between the flat and conical burr camps and the ceramic versus steel camps. In fact, the current leader in this category, the DeLonghi Dinamica, “only” has the brand’s standard stainless steel conical burr grinder. What’s more, the ceramic flat burr grinder with 12 grind sizes definitely sets the Philips 3200 LatteGo apart from other machines - at least at this price point. And the main components are just as impressive. Then again, that’s probably because the stainless steel style plastic casing not only looks high quality but is so, surprisingly. Included Accessories: Measuring scoop, Water hardness test strip, AquaClean filter, Lubricant, LatteGo storage lid
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