The capsule coffee machine with which you can play at being a barista with the help of your mobile phone

Aug. 6 (EDIZIONES/Portaltic) –

The brand L’Or Last July, the company launched its new L’Or Barista Creatif capsule coffee machine, which seeks to change the way users prepare their capsule coffees thanks to intelligent connectivity and advanced customization, allowing users to play at being baristas from their smartphones. We have put it to the test and we share our opinions with you. first impressions.

To be honest, we were among those who thought that capsule coffee makers were out of fashion, but one of the most recent reports on coffee consumption in Spain indicates that 47 percent of searches for this drink in supermarkets correspond to the capsule format, followed by ground coffee (34%) and far above instant and bean coffee.

It turns out, therefore, that there is a very powerful market to exploit and L’Or wants to breathe some fresh air into this category with a machine that, thanks to connectivity with the L’OR Barista App, helps coffee lovers to customize your drink from your mobile phone. This is called ‘Barista Mode’ and it is what really makes this coffee machine different. We will now explain it in more detail.

When we take it out of the box, the machine stands out for its elegant but sober design, so that it can fit into any kitchen. On a practical level, It has the classic elements of this type of coffee maker: a water tank on the back and three buttons on the top (ristretto, espresso and lungo), next to the capsule holder (which supports two sizes). In this case it has two spouts through which the coffee comes out, which makes the process faster.

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE MULTIPLIED

What would be a conventional capsule coffee machine becomes something different when it is connected to the Internet. All you have to do is activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your mobile device, download the ‘L’OR Espresso’ app from the App Store or Google Play and start browsing to explore the potential of this smart connectivity that the brand talks about.

Features of the app include remote brewing (it’s nice to have your house smell like coffee first thing in the morning while you’re in the shower), custom coffee recipes, Scheduling coffee and receiving notifications coffee ordering. The app is very intuitive and is full of tips and recipes for preparing specialty coffees with the company’s different capsules.

The consumer will also be able to adjust the intensity, temperature and size of the coffee, to get the perfect cup. In addition, it not only allows customization, but also sends notifications for the correct maintenance of the machine, such as, for example, alerts for descaling.

STRENGTHS AND SOME DISADVANTAGES

As we have mentioned before, this ‘creative’ option, which is activated through the App, is what makes this machine different. Sitting at a table and being able to take a look at a coffee menu on your mobile phone to choose and personalize the one you fancy the most makes the experience interesting. It will never compete with a coffee machine professional on a technical level, but for this price it is worth it (99 euros, including a set of 100 capsules).

Other aspects worth highlighting are the large capacity of its water tank, of approximately one litre; its pressure of 19 bars; and the seal of quality of Philips, which is behind the manufacture of this product. On the other hand, we think that the capsule tank is somewhat smaller than in competing coffee machines and, although it is easy to empty, it is a task that is always a bit of a hassle.

In short, we are looking at an interesting machine for capsule coffee consumers, which meets the specifications and provides a leap in quality thanks to its connectivity, improving the user experience. In addition, the combined offers with the capsule packs make the price attractive and accessible for any pocket.