Philips 5500 Series LatteGo Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine (EP5543/90)
£569.99
|The Philips 5500 Series LatteGo EP5543/90 is a 1,500-watt bean-to-cup coffee machine that prepares 20 hot and iced beverages. Its two-part, tubeless LatteGo milk system can be rinsed in under 10 seconds or put in the dishwasher: a notably practical detail for a machine with such a broad drinks menu.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
A flexible bean-to-cup coffee machine whose broad menu and tubeless milk system must justify its considerable worktop footprint.
Best for
Households wanting hot and iced coffee options, adjustable settings and a tubeless milk system that can be rinsed or dishwasher-cleaned.
Skip it if
Skip it if your kitchen cannot accommodate its 43.3D x 24.6W x 37.1H cm dimensions, or if a 20-drink menu feels excessive.
The full picture
Bean-to-cup coffee machines promise fresh coffee and tailored drinks from one worktop appliance. The Philips 5500 Series LatteGo EP5543/90 pairs that familiar formula with a milk system designed around simplicity: it has two parts and no tubes.
Its main practical appeal is breadth. The machine prepares 20 hot and iced coffee beverages, giving households a substantial menu from a single machine. That range may be especially useful where preferences extend beyond one regular coffee order.
There is also meaningful adjustment available. A ceramic grinder has 12 grind-size settings, while five aroma-strength settings and three temperature settings let users tailor drinks to their preference. It is a considerable set of options for a machine intended to handle everyday coffee at home.
Cleaning is the clearest LatteGo point. Philips states that its two-part milk system can be rinsed under running water in under 10 seconds or cleaned in a dishwasher. For buyers wary of milk tubes, that straightforward design is a sensible feature to prioritise.
The Irresistible
- The LatteGo milk system has two parts and no tubes.
- It prepares 20 hot and iced coffee beverages, giving a mixed household considerably more to work with than a single default cup.
- According to Philips, the milk system can be cleaned under running water in under 10 seconds or placed in a dishwasher.
The Clever Part
- A ceramic grinder provides 12 grind-size settings for buyers who want more say over their coffee.
- Five aroma-strength settings and three temperature settings allow drinks to be adjusted without adding separate equipment to the worktop.
- The supplied AquaClean filter, water-hardness test strip, measuring scoop, grease tube and LatteGo storage lid cover several of the practical bits that are otherwise easy to overlook.
The Fine Print
- Twelve grind settings, five aroma strengths and three temperatures are useful, but they are also rather more decisions than a pre-caffeine brain necessarily asked to make.
The Reality Check
- At 43.3D x 24.6W x 37.1H cm, this is a substantial worktop appliance rather than a discreet corner-dweller.
Buyer questions answered
What drinks can the Philips 5500 LatteGo make?
The Philips EP5543/90 prepares 20 hot and iced coffee beverages. That provides a broad menu from one bean-to-cup machine.
How does the Philips 5500 LatteGo milk system work?
The LatteGo milk system has two parts and no tubes, and it can be cleaned under running water in under 10 seconds or in a dishwasher. It is a notably straightforward arrangement for buyers who want to avoid milk tubes.
What coffee settings does the Philips 5500 LatteGo have?
The Philips EP5543/90 has a ceramic grinder with 12 grind-size settings, five aroma-strength settings and three temperature settings. These settings allow users to adjust coffee preparation to their preferences.
What are the Philips 5500 LatteGo dimensions?
The Philips EP5543/90 measures 43.3D x 24.6W x 37.1H cm. Check the available worktop space before buying.
What is included with the Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5543/90?
It includes a measuring scoop, water-hardness test strip, AquaClean filter, grease tube and a LatteGo storage lid. Those are the supplied accessories listed for this model.
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