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Philips L'OR Barista Latte LM8018/90
ElSakVictoria
Nice coffee - Not so nice milk
I enjoy the coffee the pods produce, however the milk frother froths the milk way too thick. Okay for cappuccino-style coffee, but not for a latte. 1/4 milk and 3/4 froth.
Purchased in July 2020 for A$180.00.
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KhromeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
Coffee is good...milk frother not so good.
No complaints about the quality of coffee. I do like using the larger pods so I can make coffee for my partner and myself at the same time.
Now for the bad. The milk frother is unusable. All I get is a pile of froth with no milk to pour. It doesn't matter how much milk I put in it, it just becomes total froth. The Nescafe machine I previously used, had two different attachments. One for a small bit of froth for a latte and another attachment for more froth for a cappuccino. In fact I have gone back to using this frother and the L'OR one is packed away.
Fix the frother and you'd have a good machine.
Purchased in May 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for A$150.00.
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Kathleen P.South East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
This is un-livewithoutable
Absolutely love this coffee machine! I love the ability to choose what pods I want to use. I love I can use my zarraffa pods as well! It makes a nice hot coffee and frothy milk!
Purchased in September 2019 at Coles for A$129.00.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey, Kathleen. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts here. It is great to know you love your Philips L’OR Barista Latte. It makes us incredibly proud. Enjoy your day and your coffees to... Read more
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james m.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Best coffee machine ever!!!
This is my 4th machine and finally one that works straight out of the box. Great capsules and the ability to use Nespresso capsules an added bonus. Makes just perfect coffee for me each and every time.
Purchased in May 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for A$235.00.
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SydneyPaulaPenrith
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Tricky
This is a hard review for me to do. I think this machine is a very good machine. I've had different machines like this "pod style" and by far this is the best one i've had. What I really like about the machine is as follows: heats up very quickly, coffee produced from machine is very hot!! Hottest coffee I've had from a pod machine, the milk frother is attached to the machine so no need for 2 cords "fantastic!" and the machine is nice looking. What I don't like is as follows, the color isn't what I expected. The machine out of the box...Read more
had finger prints on the pod door?? opening shoot lever??, and I wiped and wiped and they still didn't really come out. Also, this machine, the goldish/brassy color on the top is very hard to keep clean. Any little mark and the machine looks dirty. Think fingerprints on a phone screen. I wish it held more water. 1 litre of water is very small when you have 3 people drinking full double shot coffees from machine. Milk frother works excellent but holds only enough for one cup of coffee so even though you can make two shots at once, you're only making milk for one and you have to start over.....meanwhile, one of your shots is now cold. Then again it depends on you and how much milk you want in your coffee so that could be subjective. It makes a very quick cup of hot coffee. There's very little clean up. Much faster and cleaner than making a shot from a big espresso machine, so that's a bonus, but the coffee your drinking is not comparable to your big espresso machines. Last but not least, the coffee from this machine is subjective "I don't like it", but I'm not rating the coffee here, and I didn't include the coffee in the review points. In fact, this machine is fantastic!! I just need to find a coffee I like and I'll be satisfied. I would honestly give it 4 out of 5 stars and most people would love this machine. It's a very good machine and this is the fourth pod style machine of it's kind that I've owned. The best one out of the kind I've owned. I bought this machine because our Breville Pro Espresso Machine just died and it's not a good time for us to buy a new Espresso machine 2 weeks before Christmas and we had been drinking instant coffee for a few days and decided this would be a better alternative than instant. I'm not sure it's better than instant. Actually, if you have a good instant coffee I wouldn't bother with one of these machines. It doesn't have any better coffee quality than instant, but!!! I'm going to try to find different pods to put through machine. I might even order some from Nespresso and that's another bonus about this machine!!! You have the ability to use many different pods from a variety of sources and they're easy to find. They're sold throughout Woolworths and Coles stores and you have a huge choice of coffee companies to choose from... unliike the Nespresso machine who lock you into their pods that you have to either go to a Nespresso store or order online. Which I don't like the idea of.Purchased in December 2019 at Costco NSW for A$149.00.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Paula, thank you for sharing your experience. We happy to hear you enjoy using the Barista Latte machine and always appreciate the feedback from our customers.
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The Philips Australia Team
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JamesSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 16 reviews
- 9 likes
- L'OR Barista Latte LM8018/90
- Verified purchase
Excellent Machine and Great Coffee to Boot
I and my wife love this machine and we are very happy with the purchase.
Myer was having a $50 off sale and with the $50 Cash Back we saved a huge amount of money so what was a $249 machine turned out to cost us only $149.
Add to that they also have an offer that gives you 50 capsules for free as part of the Redemption offers.
It is a great machine well built and easy to use the best thing it comes with a Milk Frother so it's a great mix of Coffee and Milk in one system.
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Purchased in November 2019 at Myer for A$199.00.
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for taking the time to write such an extensive review on our L'Or Espresso machine, James - that's much appreciated! We would like to wish you a lot of precious coffee moments to come, with fri... Read more
ends and family. If you ever need our help, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by phone on 1300 363 391.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
TompataeGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
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Perfect coffee every time!
I love this machine it is so easy to use and the coffee is amazing, perfect every time! If as suggested in the instructions you run a shot of hot water into your cup before inserting a pod then the coffee temperature is definitely hot, a perfect drinking temperature.
I bought my machine from Myer and was so impressed that I bought one for my son and his wife who also find it fantastic, so quick and easy to make a great morning coffee, I always want a second cup!
Purchased in August 2019 at Myer for A$211.00.
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The aluminium pods are easy to recycle, Planet Ark have many collection points at florists etc. I scoop out the coffee grains and compost them, rinse the pod, when stacked together they take up very little space.
Philips S.Philips
Hi there, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us here. We're glad to hear about how much you love this coffee machine. We're also glad to hear that you also bought one for your son and his wife. ... Read more
This is a nice present, they're very lucky. Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Tony8029Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 61 reviews
- 48 likes
Horrible coffee
I have been a fan of L'or pods over the years so these machines are a big disappointment.
Not only was the coffee lukewarm, it had a very burned taste to it.
This might be a matter of trying different pod flavors however the machine should be hotter than this - lukewarm at best.
Purchased in June 2019 for A$140.00.
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Philips S.Philips
Thank you for your honest review, Tony. We're quite sorry to learn that out of the box it seems that the coffee isn't quite hot enough for your taste - and if it's actually lukewarm, then we definitel... Read more
y agree there might be something up. Therefore, we'd recommend to contact us on 1300 363 391 - as this allows us to look into this a bit better. Indeed, the cups that you've tried so far could be of a darker roast than you're used to, so it's good to also try a couple of different ones (perhaps a type of pod that you're already accustomed to, from before). In any case, we hope your coffee experience could be improved significantly very soon, as this indeed sounds far from ideal. Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
TheBlackEleganceGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
All-in-one modern, sophisticated and affordable coffee machine
On first impression, the coffee machine looks so elegant and sophisticated. It is compact which makes it a good addition to even the smallest of kitchen spaces. It has the option of doing double expressos which is amazing and is also an affordable machine, with a selection of capsules that vary in flavour and coffee intensity.
Purchased in March 2019.
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Great to hear you're happy with our Barista Latte machine! Thanks so much for sharing this and enjoy your double espressos to the fullest. ;-)
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Hollybrown90Hobart, TAS
- 2 reviews
Love this machine!
Wow! The machine looks so sleek and refined in our kitchen. It’s so easy to use, quiet and fast! Consistent coffee and temperature every time! Great range of capsule flavours!
Purchased in June 1990.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Holly. Thanks for sharing your review here. It's nice to see that you love the design this much. :) We're sure it helps that it also makes a great cup of coffee. ;)
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Justin BGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
My morning ritual!
Thought the coffee machine was very easy to use! The coffee came out fantastic. Perfect for early mornings! The capsules are double shot, which was perfect for me as I love a double shot latte.
Purchased in February 2019 at Feminine Mysteries for A$299.00.
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Hello Justin. Thanks for sharing your review here. We're happy to hear that the Barista Latte has enriched your mornings. :) Hopefully it will keep you this satisfied for some time to come.
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SJSJPerth, WA
- L'OR Barista Latte LM8018/90
- Verified purchase
Stylish machine which makes great coffee.
This machine is beautiful! It is sleek and stylish and looks wonderful on my kitchen bench. The gold on black gives it a look of luxury. I really liked that the machine was so easy to use. It simply required taking out of the box. Nothing to assemble or put together. Very easy to use.
The coffee tastes great, and is of high quality for a home brew product. There are many flavours to suit all tastes and even the decaf makes for great drinking.
Unfortunately, I did not receive a machine with a milk frother. I think the frother would be a perfect partner to the machine. Overall, I recommend this machine. Its ability to brew two coffees at a time is so handy and the price is not too high.
(I did receive a reward for my review)
Purchased in March 2019.
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Questions & Answers
pcameron64asked
The capsule loading mechanism is jamming when opening to either load or eject capsule - is this reparable or parts available?
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Philips S.Philips
Hi there, thanks for your question. We'd love to take a closer look at that for you. Feel free to reach out to us on Facebook and/or Twitter (@PhilipsCare) for further assistance. Alternatively, you can contact our support team by phone on 1300 363 391 (AU) or 0800 658 224 (NZ).
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team
jgl123asked
Hi, I was just wondering - what's the purpose of the grey plastic tool that was included in the box (15 cm long handle with scraper/wedge on the end)?
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Philips S.Philips
Hi there, thanks fro asking. We like to get in touch and see how we can help. We advise you to contact our product experts directly via the below number for further assistance:
Call us
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Monday - Friday: 07:00 am - 07:00 pm EST
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Suzyasked
Hi guys,
Any reason you haven't introduced hot chocolate pods or which ones would be compatible with my L'OR Barista :)
Suzy
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Suzy, thank you for reaching out to us here.
We'd like to refer you to our product specialists for more information. You can reach them directly on 0800 836 761 (Australia), or 0800 658 224 (New Zealand) from Mondays to Saturdays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST. They'll be happy to help. :)
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team
Any Nespresso* compatible hot chocolate capsules will fit the L’OR machines and are available in supermarkets.
When I make hot chocolate I just use the milk heater/frother on my L’OR to heat the milk and use regular drinking chocolate powder in the mug, just as easy as a capsule and cheaper.
Thanks for that :)
Details
| Category | Capsule / Coffee Pod Machines |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | A$249.00 |
| Pump Pressure | 19 bar |
| Input Power | 1,450 W |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | Yes |
| Water Tank Capacity | 1 L |
| Colour / Finish | Black |
| Dimensions | 220 x 263 x 400 mm |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Capsule Compatability | Nespresso and Other |
| Milk Frother | Integrated |
| Heat-up Time | 60 seconds |
| Auto Shut-off | Yes |
| Adjustable Shot Quantity | No |
| Shot Functions | Espresso, Lungo and Ristretto |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) |
| Release date | Mar 2019 |
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Hi Victoria,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It is unfortunate to hear you are not 100% satisfied by your l’OR Barista Latte. We’d be happy to raise your happiness le... Read more
vel if possible. Please, contact our product team directly on 1300 363 391. Our colleagues are available from Monday until Friday (07:00 am - 07:00 pm EST), and will be able to support you further.