With the tasting box that came along with the machine, there was a handy brewing guide, but some of the L’OR capsules are marked with different styles of coffee compared to what was in the brewing guide and I found that more confusing than I probably should have.

Although the unique selling point of the machine is the double spout, for a single-person household this didn’t really affect how I used the machine instead I focused on the coffee strengths and the performance of the machine. It means you’ll always get the perfect cup, but the coffee is not as strong as a filter or bean-to-cup machine. Free and objective coffee media, we share our tests and advice on espresso coffee machines, capsule coffee machines, coffee grinders . The black plastic body, seemingly favoured by many pod machine brands, keeps it sleek and stylish without being too bold and in your face, that is unless you go for the Sunset Rubis or Satin Blanc, and will fit in without being so obtuse. After spending time testing a bean-to-cup machine I definitely noticed the difference in the strength of a single shot capsule compared to an espresso from coffee beans and didn’t get the same boost of caffeine I was looking for.Milk frother – There are two different ways for the milk frother to create lattes or cappuccinos, the first is by using a milk pod, and the second is with an actual milk frother.

Yes, I would like to receive regular personalized communications about L'OR including its products, offers, and surveys. Massimo De Zordo, UK and Ireland Marketing Director at Philips, added: “Philips is a pioneer in single serve coffee machines, inventing its first machines in 2001 and is proud to be launching L’OR BARISTA and continuing our tradition of innovation. However, the introduction of the XXL pod from L’OR means twice the strength of the standard size and a better caffeine boost for my pre-gym espresso which I was really impressed with for a pod machine, and was even topped with the perfect coffee crema.Discover a budget-friendly approach to enjoying your daily cup of coffee with the Lor Reusable Coffee Pod. Once you've chosen your preferred coffee capsule you can then go on to select your chosen drink between the three button options that reside on the top of the machine: ristretto, espresso, or Lungo. Its advanced design allows for optimal water dispersion, extracting the full spectrum of flavors from your chosen coffee grounds. The L’OR Barista Sublime is the second coffee machine from the brand (the first L’OR Barista Original comes with an attached milk frother) and is available in three colours; white, red and black. There are endless coffee pod machines on the market to choose from and sometimes it can be overwhelming to decide which coffee machine is right for you.

Make a sustainable choice with our Lor Reusable Coffee Pod, designed for eco-conscious coffee enthusiasts. These cookies don't have an effect on how many ads will be presented to you but only their relevance. is larger than my Nespresso Magimix, the machine requires a rinse-through before first use to clear the pipes. The L'OR Barista is considerably larger than my Nespresso Magimix pod machine (my model is from around 2019), so although still a fairly small machine I still need to take into account how much room it would take up.As with other pod machines, it still requires the added extra of purchasing exclusive pods to fit the XXL option, but at the same time, it is compatible with the standard size pod across other brands which gives it more flexibility than Nespresso which is tied to using its own pods and a select number of compatible pods. They are usually present when there is a "Tweet This" button or other Twitter widget present on the site. Even though it’s powered by Philips, the Barista Sublime is compatible with single-shot alternative branded pods including Nespresso, so if you’re looking to switch you won’t be stuck with unusable leftovers. From bold and robust to subtle and nuanced, unlock the potential of your favorite coffee blends with this exceptional reusable pod.