Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)
$499.00
Price: $499.00
(as of Jan 05, 2025 18:12:58 UTC – Details)
Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Milk Frother in Matte Black
With Philips 1200 Series enjoy the delicious taste and aroma of coffee from fresh beans at the perfect temperature.Filter type:Reusable
Classic Milk Frother System: Dispenses steam, allowing you to easily prepare silky smooth milk froth for your cappuccino
Intuitive Touch Display: Select the perfect coffee for your mood with just one touch
My Coffee Choice Menu: Adjust the strength and quantity of your beverage and choose from three different settings to suit your preferences. The Aroma Extract system intelligently strikes the optimum balance between brewing temperature and aroma extraction by keeping the water temperature between 90 and 98°C
Powerful Filter and Easy Maintenance: Thanks to the AquaClean, enjoy clear and purified water – by changing the filter after being prompted by the machine, you will not need to descale your machine for up to 5000 cups
Customers say
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and clean. They like the consistent coffee quality, consistent espresso, and user-friendly controls on the front panel. However, some customers have issues with water quality, maintenance, and noise level. There are mixed opinions on functionality and value for money.
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9 reviews for Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)
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nitamay –
Good Coffee Machine
We were replacing a KRUPS machine that was making great coffee until it finally died, so some of this review will reference the KRUPS.When you first get this machine the first 5-10 cups are going to be very weak but eventually the machine will calibrate and youâll figure out your favorite options, grind density.The good:- easily removable water tank (easier than krups) it slides out forward so donât have to move the machine ever- makes a variety of coffee sizes and grind types.There is a knob inside the coffee bean area with 12 grind settings.- aroma seal top for the coffee beans holder plus it works with ground coffee too if you get those on accident.- milk steamer is very strong and easy to clean – this design is better than Krups. The steamer can be stopped when you want to so milk doesnât overflow.- the coffee is really good once you get used to the settings – though not as good as Krupsâ¦The OK- startup is a bit lengthy – the first part of the video – the machine shuts down after about 10-15 minutes fully.- it cleans every time so that small amount of water after startup always gets dumped, donât put your cup there and leave cause you might forget to dump it :)Overall itâs a very good mid range full service machine, easy to clean and maintain and the water tank doesnât have small areas that will grow mold – this was a problem on the Krups.Hope this helps! Overall I probably would have gotten a Krups because I was used to it but since itâs not sold in the US anymore this one is a very good replacement.
Izabela –
The only espresso machine you will ever need
I love this espresso machine.It’s easy to use. Just put water in water container and put hole beans on the top.Choose the size and strength of your desired coffee or espresso and you will be in heaven.All buttons are located on front panel.Entire machine is made out of plastic so it’s easy to clean.Quality of machine is very good.Housing is very durable.You can ser 3 different water temperature if you want super hot coffee.You can set water hardness to decale it at appropriate intervals.Just love it and can’t live without it.
Boris –
Great machine for the price
This is a great machine for easy lattes and coffee. I bought this machine with the hopes to make lattes, and it has exceeded my expectation. The grinder is really solid and makes a very good tasting espresso. It was easy to set up using the videos from Philips. I was pleased it fits under my upper cabinets with room to place a milk pitcher or cup on top of the machine. Itâs very convenient that the water carafe is accessed through the front of the machine (not the top). The machine is not too loud either. I was concerned about waking up family in the morning but it hasnât seemed to disturb anyone. The settings are very easy to adjust and it notifies you when itâs out of water. I have had issues with the milk frother. Itâs a bit of a defect on the manufacturing. If the silver part of the frother is pushed on too tightly it will block the small air hole. It has to be loosely attached for it to get good airflow for the milk. I thought I had a defective machine, but then after messing around with it I figured out the problem. Be sure to rinse the milk frother after every use to prevent milk blockage (I also run hot water through after using the steam wand to make sure it is clear). Itâs very easy to clean out the water tray and old grounds. I will add you must have the machine on when you dump the grounds or the machine will not recognize youâve emptied it. It is recommended to rinse the inside of the machine weekly. The first time I did it I had some issue getting it back together, but I think with time it will get easier. I would 100% recommend this machine to anyone wanting an easy latte or coffee at home. Iâve found that it tastes better than going to a cafe as I can make it according to my liking. There are many videos on YouTube to help with milk frothing and making specialty drinks.
Eric Oehler –
It makes a tasty coffee
“We should get an espresso machine” said my wife. “I like espresso.””Me too!” I replied. “Let’s buy one!”This seemed like an easy proposition. But down the rabbit hole I went, and I soon realized that I was on the verge of becoming a “coffee guy” – one of those people who has Very Strong Opinions about pressurized portafilters and very expensive and clever conical burr grinders. The kind of guy who speaks in hushed tones about steam pressure and cream and uses the word “extraction” a lot.Since no one in my family want to spend every morning waiting an hour for me to tweak grind settings or calibrate the pre-infusion temperatures, and everyone agreed that I do not need another obsessive hobby, we started looking at automatic machines. We quickly decided that pod-based machines were right out for a variety of reasons, and similarly decided that one of those touch-screen possibly-self-aware machines were just going to be way way way out of our price range, we settled on the 1200. I checked reviews and videos and so forth, and we decided it was a good place to land.We couldn’t be happier.Okay, okay, it probably doesn’t make the absolute *best* espresso in the world. I’m sure somewhere, some geriatric italian barista is crossing himself and spitting every time I press a button on this thing. And it’s loud. When it grinds, boy howdy you hear it grinding, and when it steams, you hear steaming and clunking and all manner of mechanical noises. I expected that, but it’s still loud. The buttons lack a bit in terms of haptic feedback – until something actually happens I’m never entirely sure I’ve pressed one, so I always have that half second of “oh no, did I break it?” until i hear a pump spring to life. And it’s big – this isn’t a “stick it on the shelf and hide it away” kind of machine. It dwarfs my pressure cooker. And while the grinder does a fine job, you don’t get access to it independently – you have only limited options for dosing (the 3-setting “aroma” control) or grind size (there’s a knob inside the grinder itself) and the only time you see the grounds is in the “spent grounds” bin. I understand there’s a way to fiddle with the temperature that involves opening panels and flipping switches; I have not tried it and I probably will not.But those minor quibbles aside, it pulls a very respectable shot of espresso; I’ve already had a better flat white after a day of randomly poking at buttons than I have at my local mermaid-themed coffee shop, and even a straight shot of espresso was pleasant, well-flavored, and full-bodied. The milk steamer is acceptable – nothing to write home about, but it gets the job done and I’ve even managed to make some incredibly rudimentary latte art. It’s easy to clean, and the AquaClean filter makes that part even nicer. Once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty easy to use too – shove a cup underneath and press play and you’re basically 80% of the way there. It’s easy enough that everyone in my family can stumble into the kitchen and spit out a cuppa without thinking about it. It even makes plain coffee, which is great for the family members who just wants a cup of something hot and black and none of this continental nonsense. (I suspect the “coffee” is more akin to an americano, but I haven’t been able to verify that.)Time will tell if this thing holds up, but I have high hopes and good experience so far. It works better than the bargain espresso machines I see everywhere, seems to have a pretty good grind dialed in at the factory, and while it’s a bit on the pricy side it’s still a lot cheaper than the others in its category (and only marginally more expensive than a plain machine) and you don’t need to buy a fancy grinder to go with it. And shipping was ludicrously fast.
Francisco Gerling –
Con esta cafetera automática se obtienen bebidas con muy buen sabor, pues se aprovecha la frescura de un café recién molido sin las complicaciones de hacerlo de forma manual. Una vez que entiendes el mecanismo y funcionamiento de la máquina, puedes ver la practicidad y facilidad de limpieza de la máquina. Aunque el espumador sea mecánico, es muy fácil preparar cualquier bebida que otros modelos mucho más caros hacen automáticamente, pero por la diferencia de precio, definitivamente esta es una muy buena opción. Mi pedido incluÃa un filtro Aquaclean de regalo, ya que el modelo adquirido no lo incluÃa en la descripción, asà que eso quizás sea cuestión de suerte. Aún asÃ, no he necesitado usarlo, pues solo uso agua filtrada y el nivel de dureza es prácticamente nulo. La máquina viene con una tirita para medir el nivel de dureza del agua antes de operar el aparato, pero si recomiendo usar solamente agua filtrada para evitar gastar en filtros.Adquirà esta cafetera automática aprovechando un gran descuento del sitio asà que si lo están dudando, ya con una oferta asÃ, pueden estar seguros de que obtendrán un gran valor por su dinero.
Javier –
Agarre esta máquina en promoción y creo que fue una buena opción. Al principio vi videos que recomiendan poner el nivel de molido en el más fino y ajustar la temperatura. Recomiendo checar videos de cómo hacerlo en Internet porque sà ayuda mucho al sabor. De ahà en adelante, siento que es fácil de usar y de limpiar. Lo único molesto que veo es que luego tengo que ajustar el tanque de agua porque detecta que no lo tiene. También es molesto que, aunque el tanque tenga la mitad de agua, a veces te pide que lo llenes más y entonces realmente siempre debes mantenerlo arriba de la mitad. De ahi en fuera siento que es una máquina buena y más si la compras en promoción.
Rubens H –
Tuve una cafetera Saeco que duró muchos y felices años; ahora que tocaba renovarla, me enteré de que la marca fue adquirida por Philips asà que busqué la marca. No me decepcionó, es el mismo sistema con muchas mejoras, un precio justo y lo más importante: Un mejor café.Lo único que no me gustó tanto es la ceremonia de apretar varios botones (en los modelos anteriores sólo oprimÃas el de Inicio y ¡listo!). Aquà hay más pasos pero bueno… te aprendes rápido la secuencia.Pedà la más sencilla porque no me gusta la leche y no tomo capuchinos, asà que esta sólo viene con un espumador sencillo; sin embargo, tuve visitas y espumé un par. El resultado fue excelente. Estoy contento con mi compra.
Memo –
Llevo un par de meses con esta cafetera y hasta ahora todo bien. Consistente, fácil de usar, y el café sale bien. Tal vez se mejore si se ajusta el molino al gusto de cada quien, pero no me molesté en hacerlo, pues salieron bien los cafés desde que se sacó de la caja.HabÃa leÃdo unos comentarios que decÃan que viene usada, pero en mi unidad no noté signos de ello; de hecho trae un aviso de que todas las máquinas han sido probadas con café⦠tal vez sea eso.La recomiendo, especialmente si la encuentras de oferta.
MrPepe –
Cafetera Saiko Philips Vs expreso 1200Pros SaecoXmail1) tamaño compacto2) sensilles de preparación esxpresso y capuchino3) fijar cantidad de colado en memoria4 )el espumador es cuerpo largo e inoxidable mucho mejor!5 duracion 5 años y contando funcionandoContra1)Tamaño pequeño depósito agua2) hay que purgar el espumador lo cual asà se maneja en todas máquinas expresos para limpiar3) si se acaba el agua se pierde el ciclo de coladoLa Philips 1200 expresoPros1) tamaño más grande del depósito de agua2) si se agota el agua no se pierde preparación de cafe se puede rellenar depósito y continuar con la bebida3)Depósito para café molido cuando se agota el café en grano,es muy útil cuando se acostumbra un café suave por la tarde noche y en las mañanas el expreso para activarse el dÃa4) viene con 3 niveles de café y 3 niveles de agua lo cual ahun no le entiendo pues se me dificulta la medida de mi taza que acostumbro 225ml me queda muy corto o muy pasado por lo que tengo que usar el máximo de café y el máximo de agua cuando alcanzo el colado le detengo es me resulta problemático pues en la otra cafetera solamente mantengo pulsado y se graba en memoriaContras1) no se puede programar el nivel de agua y café desde el panel de forma personalizada2)el espumador es de plástico deja mucho que desear del original con tubin de inoxidable, hay más control de temperatura y consistencia cremosa asà como el espumado dura muy poco3)la charola de residuos es toda de plástico y es mejor el cromado de inoxidable4)en mi caso uso agua purificada todo el tiempo más sin embargo tiene un kit de dureza de agua y es purificadora5)el depósito de café en grano es más chico por lo que hay que estar rellenado más seguido6)el espacio que ocupa es más grande7) el panel digital hay que hacerlo intuitivo tarda en selecionar monodosis de café molido asà como las medidas de agua y café no se quedan grabadas por el usuario solo las programadas de fafrica