Philips Barista Brew PSA3228/01: Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Built-In Conical Burr Grinder, 58 mm Portafilter

Built-in grinder and clear cues to get started with espresso

The Philips Barista Brew combines a conical burr grinder, a 58 mm portafilter and a calibrated tamper. It is made for people who want to prepare their own espresso, with clear cues that make the first attempts easier.

What sets it apart

The 58 mm stainless steel portafilter, the diameter used on commercial machines, holds a larger dose and spreads water over a wider surface for a more even extraction.

The 280 g dual bean container keeps two coffees within reach, for example a bold espresso roast and a decaf. An aroma seal keeps the beans fresh.

The flat-base stainless steel calibrated tamper applies consistent pressure and leaves a level coffee puck.

Key specifications

• Metal conical burr grinder with 15 grind settings and adjustable dose: you fine-tune the grind to suit the coffee and the freshness of the beans.
• PID temperature control (electronic control that keeps water temperature stable) and pre-infusion, which wets the grounds before full pressure for a more consistent extraction.
• 15-bar pump and built-in pressure gauge, so you can monitor pressure during extraction and adjust grind or tamping as needed.
• Single or double espresso, plus a one-touch Americano.
• Steam wand and 450 ml milk jug with temperature indicator, so you know when to stop steaming.
• Four filter baskets: two single-wall baskets for full control and two dual-wall (pressurized) baskets that are more forgiving for beginners.
• 2.3 L water tank.
• Fingerprint-resistant metal housing.
• 120 V, 1350 W.
• Dimensions: W 32 x D 33.4 x H 43.9 cm. Weight: 8.6 kg.

Day to day

You grind the dose, tamp with the calibrated tamper, then start the extraction. The pressure gauge and the temperature-indicator milk jug guide you all the way to the cup. Upkeep comes down to rinsing the removable parts and running the built-in descaling program.

Who it's for / Who it's not for

• Ideal for: espresso beginners who want to learn the right technique (grind, dose, tamping) with concrete cues.
• Ideal for: households that switch between two coffees, such as a regular and a decaf, without emptying the hopper.
• Less suited for: those who want one-touch coffee without handling a portafilter (see the Philips 3300 LatteGo SilentBrew).
• Less suited for: those who often make several milk drinks in a row and want to brew and steam at the same time (see the Rancilio Silvia Pro X, a dual boiler machine).

Positioning

Among entry-level home semi-automatic machines with a built-in grinder, the Barista Brew stands out with its 58 mm portafilter, dual bean container and calibrated tamper.

What's in the box

• 58 mm stainless steel portafilter.
• Single-wall filter basket, 1 cup.
• Single-wall filter basket, 2 cups.
• Dual-wall (pressurized) filter basket, 1 cup.
• Dual-wall (pressurized) filter basket, 2 cups.
• Stainless steel calibrated tamper.
• Dosing ring.
• 450 ml milk jug with temperature indicator.
• Espresso cup stand.
• Cleaning needle.
• Cleaning brush.
• Grinder cleaning brush.