I use the Philips LatteGo 4400 Series coffee machine at home and this 38% limited-time offer makes it a must-have

If you’re looking to upgrade your at-home coffee game then you first need to consider what style of machine you’re after. Your main choices are manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic, with the latter providing the most hands-off approach, brewing a coffee for you from the touch of a few buttons.

If you’re like me and don’t want to spend time dialling in the optimal settings — and waste a whole load of coffee beans while experimenting — then a fully automatic machine is the way to go. The Philips LatteGo 4400 Series is a fine example — it’s what I use at home and can’t recommend highly enough, especially since it’s now down 38% at Amazon, that’s a saving of AU$456.

There are 12 preset drink recipes available, covering a spectrum from espresso and long black through to milk-based drinks and even iced coffees, ensuring everyone is satisfied. The more expensive LatteGo 5500 Series offers a greater selection of recipes and has four customisable profiles, but in my two-person household, the 4400 is fantastic.

The only downside I found when carrying out my Philips LatteGo 4400 Series review was related to the LatteGo milk-foaming system. This sees a milk carafe being attached to the machine, for it to then deliver hot foamed milk into your cup or mug. I personally wasn’t all that thrilled with the level of foam produced, and it certainly won’t appeal to hardcore cappuccino fans. I now do away with this system and use the Philips Baristina Milk Frother separately, which delivers results more to my liking.

As for the actual coffee-making part though, I simply cannot fault the 4400 Series. Navigating through the menus is as easy as can be, and I’m consistently satisfied with the results.

Amazon is listing this 38% saving as a limited-time deal, so you’ll need to act quickly if you want to snap it up.