PHILIPS 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, 2 Drinks One Touch

Really pleased with this Philips coffee machine. It’s straightforward to set up and the touch controls make it very easy to choose a coffee without having to mess around with lots of settings. The coffee tastes fresh and much better than using pods, and I like that you can adjust the strength to suit your preference. The ceramic grinder is fairly quiet compared with other bean-to-cup machines I’ve used, and it gives consistent results. The classic milk frother works well for cappuccinos and lattes once you get used to it, and it’s also easy enough to rinse and clean after use. The machine itself looks smart in matte black and doesn’t take up too much space on the kitchen counter. Cleaning and general maintenance are simple, which is important for something used every day. Overall, a very good bean-to-cup machine for the price and a great choice if you want proper fresh coffee at home without making the process complicated.

We purchased this to replace our John Lewis own-brand espresso machine, which refused to pump any milk through, and was a very basic machine. We were slightly hesitant about getting a machine with a steam arm, as we are not skilled baristas. That said, it is incredibly simple to use. We don't know whether we have made a cappuccino, latte or flat white, however it is is a nice, frothy coffee. And the drinks are piping hot from it. The functionality is good. You can make espressos or longer coffees. For each of these, you can choose whether to make one or two simultaneously. You also can choose the strength and the size of the drink, which it remembers even after the machine has been unplugged. The bean storage is a good size, once filled it lasts a reasonable amount of time. You can adjust the fineness of the grind inside the bean storage as well, allowing for a finer or coarser grind in your drink. That said, given that it's inside the machine, it is more challenging to change this when full of coffee beans. There is a separate compartment (and measuring spoon) for using ground coffee, rather than beans. This is helpful when someone has a particular coffee preference. All waste is stored inside the machine in a little box. Everything is easy to clean, and the booklet contains clear guidance on how often to clean and lubricate the machine. All-in-all, a good coffee machine, especially for the money.

Makes excellent cup of coffee

One year on and still going strong. The coffee is great but the machine can be little noisy.

The filter lasted two months and had to be replaced. Couldn't get original ones as out of stock so bought Amazons Choice ones. It leaks everywhere. Pour water into the water chamber and it pours out of the back. It's absolutely hopeless. Called support and they said it was "meant to leak into the tray and it is normal". They blamed me for not getting the right filter but they recommend the ones I bought!!! Buy a jar of nescafe and save yourselves a lot of messing about and cleaning up. Absolute pile of junk

Brilliant coffee machine it makes the best coffee that I tasted easy to use

I have hospitality background. I know how to make my coffee! I was buying my latte every morning 5 times a week! That makes at least £800 a year!!! And some times when baristas in rush can make tasteless cold coffee! Very easy to set up, lots of videos on YouTube. Very easy to keep clean and maintain. Very easy to use. Heats up very quick! And making really good espresso!! How do you steam your milk and what type of coffee beans you buy is up to you!! This is says just 2 coffee settings!! And for me more than enough to make any coffee I want!!! ;) perfect size for my kitchen worktop. If you are drinking coffee every morning this machine will save you lots of money!!

I bought this a few months ago to replace an old pod machine, and wanted to be a little more environmentally friendly without sacrificing good coffee. Decided to go for this and glad I did, the whole family use this now. Switch it on as you walk into the kitchen and less than a minute it’s up to temperature, press button of your choice and a minute later you have a wonderful black coffee to add milk if you wish. Very easy to use, it even automatically pre wets the coffee before dispensing. It’s easy to clean with plenty of warning to remind you to empty the basket or refill the water jug (holds about 3 mugs) coffee been stay fresh in the hopper on top and if you want to have a different coffee, you can add ground coffee for a one off mug full. Although standard coffee is our usual tipple, we have had espressos and experimented with cappuccinos and lattes.. well needs a bit of practice but good enough , Only thing, make sure you either have a mug or a small jug under the taps when switching on and off as it does cycle hot water through to clean it, I use a little milk jug ( bought one for frothing milks) and leave it under there all the time, or put mug under to warm the mug up 1st.

Love my bean to cup coffee machine, it's super easy to use and really reasonable for what you get, a touch on the loud side, but that's to be expected, highly recommend