What’s more, the L’Or Barista coffee maker is a handsome and well-priced solution.
In other words, this machine offers the best of both worlds.
In the U.K. the complete system costs 203 but isreduced to 147 at Amazonat time of writing.
A coffee brewed in the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista that was left sitting
The standalone machine is $109 butreduced to just 75at time of writing.
L’Or Barista review: Design
This is a sturdy, well-made machine.
The matt black exterior is all curves, with glossy touches.
Itlookslike something you should be able to interact with, maybe to start brewing or choose your drink size.
But it’s actually purely decorative, hence the L’Or logo.
The actual controls are to the back of the machine.
The tweaks are as follows:
Overall, this is a very easy machine to use.
L’Or Barista review: Performance
I made every drink size when testing the L’OR Barista System.
So if you enjoy experimenting with flavors, there are fewer on offer for longer coffee sizes.
The flavor was pretty dark-roasted (most Nespresso pods will taste this way, people like it!)
so it tasted pretty strong despite being a longer shot of an espresso-sized pod.
I next used an XXL pod to make two espressos in one.
This has the added bonus of fitting larger cups underneath the dispenser.
The coffee tasted very strong using the XXL capsule.
I was also satisfied with how it looks and the thick and full-bodied finish of the crema.
I took the temperature of the coffee as it poured, and it hit 163F or 72C.
The milk frother has a minimum and maximum fill line and a removable whisk for heating milk without frothing.
There’s a singular button on the front, but this is a versatile gadget.
My simple suggestion to fix this is to pick up the frother slightly before the frothing is finished.
How does the L’Or Barista Coffee Maker compare?
When compared to other Nespresso machines on the market, the L’Or wins in a lot of categories.
TheNespresso Vertuo Lattissimais my top-rated Nespresso machine at time of writing.
However, the crema on Vertuo coffees usually fades fast and you’ll be limited to Nespresso-brand pods.
Should you buy the L’Or Barista coffee maker?
I’m a big fan of this machine, especially when it comes to value.
So, in my view, the L’Or Barista System offers the best of both worlds.
It’s also well-priced, looks great, and is easy to use.
A coffee brewed in the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista that was left sitting
