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Why It’s a Big Deal
The La Marzocco machine at your local coffee shop that’s the size of a VW Beetle doubtlessly makes great espresso, but it can’t beat the convenience of a home espresso machine. The latest and greatest home espresso machines are very easy to operate, making it a cinch for anyone to make a high-quality shot, espresso-based drink, or sometimes just a regular cup of drip. If you’ve been pining for one, this internet-favorite model from one of the most trusted brands in kitchenware is over 40% less during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale.
The Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is just $450 at Amazon right now, a 44% discount from its normal $800 price tag. It’s earned thousands of five-star ratings, and customers appreciate that it’s very low maintenance and combines cutting-edge technology with exquisite design to make coffee that “tastes amazing every single time.” This model is Amazon’s No. 2 bestselling super-automatic espresso machine, and over 3,000 were sold in the last month.
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, $450 (was $800) at Amazon
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What Shoppers Should Know
- Dimensions: 10″D x 17″W x 15″H
- Color: Black
- Coffee Types: Espresso, iced coffee, cappuccino, Americano, latte macchiato
- Special Features: Built-in coffee grinder, milk frother, removable tank, water filter
The 3200 series is what’s called a super automatic espresso machine, which means it has an integrated grinder and automated brewing process (think “at the touch of a button”). Its 12-step ceramic grinder (and compartment for pre-ground coffee), on-board water filter, easy-to-rinse tubeless milk system, and five drink presets mean it’s a fantastic machine for folks who don’t have the time or interest to endlessly finetune settings, develop techniques, and generally geek out over coffee.
At full price, it’s still less expensive than similar machines from kitchen appliance brands like Breville and Bosch and specialty coffee equipment manufacturers like De’Longhi and Terra Kaffe. On sale, it’s dramatically less expensive.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Users say this thing is built to last. After 3 years of use in a hospital ward, where it goes through a case of beans every 2 months, one said, “This machine, with admittedly subpar maintenance, is still going strong.” Used by the nurses on the floor, this reviewer called this machine “one of the best purchases I’ve ever bought that has really stood up to the abuse.” If it can stand up to that kind of treatment, it’s hard to imagine that in-home use by just a handful of people with halfway decent maintenance would be an issue.
Another customer wrote that they are “very happy” with this machine because “it’s easy to use, easy to clean, and the coffee tastes amazing every single time,” while the milk frother “works great for lattes and cappuccinos.” This machine “saves us so much time and money compared to coffee shops.”
The Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a great way to save on visits to the coffee shop, and this sale is a great way to save on it. Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale wraps up at the end of Dec. 1, so if you’re interested in becoming an amateur barista, we’d recommend you grab one ASAP before the price jumps back up.
