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Coffee lovers everywhere adore authentic espresso, the exquisite coffee served every day in the street cafés of Italy.
Brewed to perfection by generations of baristas, espresso is a classic with a simply wonderful taste. But you don’t have to go to a café to savour real espresso coffee. Thanks to Philips Saeco.
With our Italian heritage, we're proud to say we invented – and perfected – the first-ever fully automatic 'bean-to-cup' espresso machine that grinds fresh coffee beans every time you use it. So now you too can make genuine Italian espresso. Simply and easily, at the touch of a button, every day in your home.
Immerse yourself in espresso culture and discover the secret to that unique taste.
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Philips Saeco espresso machines bring the unique aroma, superior taste and sensory enjoyment of your favourite café right into your home. And Saeco's bean-to-cup system extracts the best from every bean, for a great espresso you can savour with the people you love.
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Genuine espresso has always been much more than a regular coffee. As your local barista will tell you, espresso is an experience, a celebration of life itself.
With Philips Saeco, you can bring that experience home – and brew espresso as delicious as in your favorite café. From the classic black ristretto to creamy latte and the perfect cappuccino, our espresso machines make it easy to be your own barista.
You can serve up espresso at the push of a button, in the blink of an eye, for family and friends, whenever you want to.
If you love drinking espresso specialties in your favorite café, you’ll adore an original Philips Saeco espresso machine. Our bean-to-cup technology brings the unique experience of authentic Italian espresso right into your home. Bean-to-cup machines grind and process whole fresh coffee beans so that every ounce of flavor goes directly from the bean to the cup. With each and every detail adjusted to your personal preference, your daily cup of coffee becomes a customized thrill for your senses. From the classic espresso to creamy cappuccino and latte macchiato, whichever specialty you choose, you’ll enjoy the unmistakable taste of fresh coffee beans every time. Nothing comes close to their sensational flavor.
Espresso is the key ingredient in a host of beloved coffee drinks.
Turn on your bean-to-cup machine and prepare for a sensory adventure!
Every true espresso experience begins with a unique sound: your machine grinding fresh coffee beans. This sound will set your other senses tingling with anticipation.
Every espresso specialty is a sight to behold. With espresso, the crema says a lot about the quality. Look for a smooth, sometimes streaky, hazel brown crema about 3-4 mm thick. The crema should last a while – to seal in heat and the aroma.
Before you take a first sip, inhale. With a good espresso, you should notice a rich ensemble of aromas interacting in harmony, plus a toasty note that comes from roasting. After tasting, exhale. Look for a lasting aroma – of butter, warm bread, puff pastry, and chocolate.
The warmth of the cup in their hands is special for most coffee fans, but the temperature of espresso itself is crucial. When it first touches your lips, it should be around 65°C. You should notice a pleasant, slightly velvety sensation below your palate, too.
People can perceive five different tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami (meaty, savory, or brothy). After your first sip of an espresso coffee, you should taste a fantastic range of nuances in all five directions.
Legend has it that the magic of coffee beans was discovered by chance in ancient Ethiopia, when a goat herder noticed his goats were unusually excitable after munching on the fruit of a particular tree. The art of making coffee has come a long way since then!
There are two main sorts of coffee bean: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans give us an aroma that is both mild and deep - for an incomparable espresso experience. The Arabica tree grows between 900 and 2000 meters above sea level and needs temperatures between 15° and 24°C. Robusta grows lower down (200 to 600 meters) and likes things warmer - between 24° and 29°C. Robusta beans contain around twice as much caffeine and produce powerful espresso with a bitter taste.
Of the many different methods used to harvest coffee beans, only hand picking guarantees the very best quality. As coffee trees can flower up to eight times a year, they often hold ripe and unripe berries at the same time. Hand picking ensures only the ripe berries are picked.
Immediately after harvesting, the beans are removed from the cherries and transported to roasting facilities in jute bags (jute protects against humidity). The beans are roasted between 200° and 240°C, which gives them their familiar color. The temperature determines the final shade of the beans – as well as their unique aroma.
Blending involves matching different types of beans to produce a harmonious flavor. With countless varieties of roasted beans available, the number of potential blends is immeasurable. It takes years of practice and a great deal of skill to successfully match one bean with another.
Once the beans are unpacked, brewing can begin. Which is where your Philips Saeco bean-to-cup espresso machine comes in. It grinds the beans fresh, heats the water to some 90°C and forces it through exactly the right amount of coffee grinds at high pressure, thanks to the 15 bar pump. The result is espresso fit for the connoisseur, with a full body and intense, rich flavor – sealed in by a delicious, hazel-brown crema.
Authentic espresso opens up a whole new world of culinary possibilities.
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This charming drink should be served in cocktail glass rimmed with sugar. To make the sugar stick to the glass, run a slice of lemon around the rim to wet it first. Mix all the ingredients except the ice cream in a shaker. Put the ice cream in the glass, then pour the mixture on top. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles for a sophisticated wedding day treat.
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This cappuccino has a spicy twist! Put the cocoa in a cup. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and the freshly made espresso. Pour in the milk and spoon the froth over the top. Enjoy.
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Put the crushed ice in a shaker, then add the coffee liquor and the sugar. Put the lid on the shaker and mix. Pour the mixture into a martini glass and pour the cold coffee over the top. Your stylish wedding day pick-me-up is ready to serve.
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Using the flip side of a spoon to keep the froth solid, pour the egg liquor over the latte macchiato. You’ve created a visually stunning coffee specialty with four delicious layers.
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Put the vanilla ice cream in a tall glass. Add the orange liquor, orange juice, cream, and vanilla sugar. Then pour over the cold coffee and the Baileys. Add hazelnut syrup to taste. Delicious!
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Put the crushed ice in a small glass, add the peppermint syrup, and top up with the espresso. You can down this three-layered beauty in one.
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Put the sugar, chopped almonds, and almond syrup in a glass and stir with a spoon. Froth the milk and pour it into a glass. Carefully layer the almond syrup mixture onto the milk froth – and pamper your children with a sweet decaff version of the milky coffee classic.
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Pour the strawberry syrup into a glass, froth the milk, and add it to the syrup together with the cocoa. Garnish with a scoop the vanilla ice cream if you like. Children love this party favorite hot or cold.
Good espresso is a full sensory experience: the deep aroma of roasting beans, the sound of the rich liquid filling the cup, the anticipation of lifting it to your lips and tasting the delicious crema.
As the inventor of the bean-to-cup system, there really is nothing Saeco doesn't know about making great coffee specialties. And with each new machine embracing the latest coffee making innovations, there really is no better way to enjoy a perfect espresso at home.
Add your preferred coffee blend and let the integrated ceramic grinders extract every last drop of flavour from every single bean.
The BRITA® INTENZA aroma system filters all water types, to give you the purest possible base for the freshest tasting espresso.
The integrated, intelligent automatic milk function, along with the Pannarello, ensure perfect creamy milk specialities, every time.
Our fully automatic coffee machines first grind the beans before pressing and preparing the powder. Then they brew the coffee, using a high-pressure system to extract every last flavour. You’re left with a creamy espresso in your cup and the used coffee tablets for quick and clean disposal.
Watch the video to see how we get the maximum aroma and taste from every bean.
Adjustable ceramic grinders deliver consistently accurate grinding - without overheating the beans - for a perfect Italian taste and supreme longevity.
The BRITA® INTENZA filter means tailored water purification for the freshest flavour.
Release the aroma with the unique pre-brewing process. Moistening the grounds before brewing ensures an intense espresso flavour, every time.
A Saeco invention, the brewing group is at the heart of every automatic coffee machine. Simply use, remove, rinse and reinsert for complete convenience.
The ultimate in personalisation: all your favourite specialties are literally at your fingertips. Digital ID fingerprint user recognition loads your personal profile and all your preferred drink settings with a simple touch.
Because we know you like your coffee differently, up to 9 specialties can be customised for 6 unique user profiles. And that means the whole family can enjoy the drink they want, how they want it.
Full bean-to-cup customisation means your coffee can be as unique as you are. Choose your own beans then decide on the blend, length, intensity, temperature, crema, body structure and milk foam. You call the shots.
The unique Saeco Brewing System (SBS) lets you adjust crema and body structure at the turn of a knob - left for a lighter crema, or right for thicker crema and body structure. You can even do it as your coffee is brewing, whilst still preserving that rich aroma and keeping your espresso hot.
With a rich Italian heritage and more than 25 years of expertise, Saeco are the true coffee masters. And with Philips Saeco bean-to-cup machines you can enjoy that unique Italian Dolce Vita in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Always made from freshly ground coffee beans, your espresso at home can now be as stylish as your favourite café. Intense, full of surprises and a constant source of joy, every sip is a little piece of the Italian lifestyle.
Saeco has always led the way in coffee innovation, engineering and expertise. And just as an espresso combines and complements the very best ingredients and flavours, so every Philips Saeco machine is a blend of perfectly synchronized technology.
Explore the interactive timeline below to discover how we've learned to capture that distinct Italian café experience so you can enjoy it every day at home.
You can't make coffee for 25 years and not be an expert. From flavour nuances and a rich Italian heritage to technological advances and product patents, there's nothing about coffee that Saeco doesn't know.
The best cup of coffee is the one that's brewed to your discerning taste. That's why our bean-to-cup machines let you choose every aspect of your drink. And with the multi-user option, everyone can enjoy their coffee exactly how they want it.
Treat your senses to an espresso experience. Feast your eyes on the premium and stylish design. Smell the unique aroma of freshly ground beans. Feel the velvety crema touch your lips. And savour that rich coffee taste.
Our compact an ergonomic machines fit as neatly into your lifestyle as they do in your kitchen. One-touch functions make them so simple to use. And the innovative design makes them almost as easy to clean afterwards.
Espresso connoisseurs love visiting their café. The pleasant anticipation as they wait for their favorite espresso specialty. The sound of whole coffee beans being ground. The scent filling the air when the fresh coffee runs into the cup. Now you can have that experience right in your own kitchen – with a bean-to-cup machine by Philips Saeco. Bean-to-cup means that whole coffee beans are freshly ground and directly processed each and every time – so that every ounce of flavor goes directly from the bean into the cup. What’s more, you have the whole universe of coffee blends waiting for you to pick from.
Our bean-to-cup machines are a snap to use and easy to clean. And they do everything for you, just the way you want it. The Philips Saeco bean-to-cup range is all about choice – you’re sure to find the perfect machine for your needs. What’s more, thanks to full bean-to-cup customization, you can tweak every stage of the process to ensure your coffee specialty exactly matches your personal taste.
Digital ID.
Thanks to fingerprint recognition, your Xelsis Digital ID automatically knows which pre-programmed profile to choose – and delivers your personalized specialty in seconds.
Six unique user profilesUp to six different people can program personal settings for up to nine different specialties each. Xelsis Line machines deliver at the touch of a button.
Full bean-to-cup customization.
Choose your favorite coffee blend and program every detail to your personal taste – from length and intensity to body structure, crema and temperature.
A double boiler with two independent circuits means you can get your coffee right after frothing your milk.
Full bean-to-cup customization.
Choose your favorite coffee blend and program every detail to your personal taste – from length and intensity to body structure, crema and temperature.
Your favorites at your fingertips.
From cappuccino to espresso, you can enjoy your personally customized specialty at the touch of a button.
One-touch cappuccino,Your daily treat is ready in seconds. Choose cappuccino, espresso or long coffee – and savor the true taste of Italy.
Compact and stylish.
The Syntia Cappuccino design will delight your palate – and your eyes. It´s the perfect fit for the modern kitchen.
Integrated automatic milk function.
Simply fill the container with milk and get your cappuccino at the push of a button.
Stunning design.
A Syntia is more than an espresso machine. It’s a beautifully designed icon you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Compact and convenient.
A Syntia fits seamlessly into your modern kitchen. With frontal access to all the compartments, it’s simple to clean and easy to use.
Self-explanatoryYour Syntia’s controls and icons are color-coded, so selecting basic functions is a snap.
One touch bean-to-cup espresso
With the simple user interface, making a classic espresso doesn’t get any easier.
Adjustable ceramic grinders
The beauty of bean-to-cup is choosing your favorite blend of beans. What’s more, you can adjust the ceramic grinders to your personal taste.
With its small size, the Xsmall fits any kitchen. And it's kind to the environment, too.
If you enjoy the traditional way of making a true Italian espresso, consider our manual espresso machines. They blend innovative technology with the noble art of the hands-on barista – and get you actively involved making your coffee. They feature a detachable filter holder, so you can add an E.S.E. pod or measure out the ground coffee yourself – and tamp down the grinds. With their compact design, for smaller kitchens they’re the perfect fit.
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