Philips 3200 LatteGo - Five Months Later
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- Some of our impressions with the Philips 3200 Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo after using it for five months. We test some syrups for make latte's and share some of our recipes.
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I spent $800 because of you guys, and I’m grateful. I love this machine. Now I’m gonna order some of those flavors!
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the machine - and can't wait until you taste all the delicious flavors!!
Excellent video guys!
Your videos on use & reviews of this machine are actually the best ones out there.
I was wondering how and when you add the flavorings- so thanks for covering that.
Keep up the good work!
Wow, thanks for the compliment!! Glad to help!
Thank you so much for showing how to make the lattes. You 2 are so much fun to watch
Thanks so much, Sherry!
Thanks guys. Great video and good comprehensive review. Went with this model based on your rec. I’m kind of coffee snob, but I many times don’t have 10-15 minutes to prepare my manual espresso. Hopefully this will provide a suitable substitute when I’m in a rush or just don’t feel like tinkering with the laborious process involved in weighting the beans, manually grinding the beans, boiling water, warming the water basket, prepare the tamp and pushing the lever for 30-40 seconds (and then cleaning and washing everything afterwards).
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you like your machine as much as we like ours.
I’ve been using my Phillips 1200 for almost 2 years now. No issues. I also use the Lavazza super crema. I’ve tried many others and it is the best all around beans; especially for the money…around $20 for 2.2lbs. Dark rich flavor without beans being oily.
What setting number do you have the grinder set to?
I recall the lowest setting or close to it. I no longer have this machine. I sold it and stepped up to a semi automatic with separate grinder. It’s more work but I am getting better results
I have ordered one based on your review. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you enjoy it!
Just ordered the machine and glad to have discovered your video. Love the machine, thr routine, the cups and that glass. You got me all excited about my new machine yet to arrive😀. Thanks!
Excellent! Enjoy your new machine!
Haven't watched the video yet, but I watched your first one and subscribed to watch this one. Thanks for following through.
Thanks for the video. Just got mine a few says ago. Loving it so far. I also am having an issue with the coffee going cold fast, so I will order the cups you recommended.
Maintenance wise I read that the Aqua filter doesn't last nearly as long as advertised, how long does it last you guys, and what water hardness have you set on the machine?
Also how is greasing the machine? I couldn't find a good video explaining how to do it properly, and the manual isn't clear for me. So I'm wondering if it's as difficult as it seems.
Excellent, congratulations on your machine! We tested our water using filtered water from a ZeroWater pitcher we keep in the refrigerator and the test strip said it was the lowest/softest setting which is what we use. We still only use filtered water (so we don't have to replace the Aqua filter as often) and have only had to replace it once in 5 months) The manual however says to replace at least every 3 months.
Greasing the machine is pretty simple - I had to get a magnifying glass to see where on the diagrams were pointing to! Manual says to do this every 2 months and we've kept to that schedule - bought another tube of grease from Amazon. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. Going to get my machine tomorrow. Just a heads up. Jordan's Skinny Syrups are also 0 calorie. They're very concentrated and have great, unique flavors. I pick mine up at Bealls and they're only $4 a bottle for 750ml.
Thank you guys, chose that machine after your review videos. I really love my morning coffee ! Thank you !!
You are welcome!! Morning coffee is the best!
You guy so super nice to show again
Thanks for the review and experiences. Better than most revievs out there.
Our pleasure!
I think I have to go buy this machine, I just returned because I don’t k ow how to use , it’s so confuse when I make ground coffee, it go out off and messy I don’t know what wrong so now I will try to buy it one more time and try to use it, love you guys
A lot of great ideas. Thanks for sharing your drinks!
Thanks, you're so welcome!
Thanks for video i realy need to buy one now
No problem 👍
Is it defaulted to the highest temp? I use one of these at work and bought one for my home and the one at work does an initial water rinse and mine at home doesn’t. Seems like lots of water is collecting into the water reservoir and I don’t know where it is coming from. Any ideas?
Absolutely loved this video. Very informative and entertaining 😁
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Can you show how to turn the heat up? Mine is not hot enough. Thank you!
I just bought the machine and the lavazza supercrema coffee . I love it , can you please tell me your settings for the grinder ? How many dots away from the finests . What about aroma level and water level . Please and thank you
Congrats on your new machine! We use a grind setting 3 dots from the 1 (finest) and the highest aroma level and water level for espresso. For cappuccino we use the default aroma, water, and milk foam levels (medium) which seems to taste the best. Thanks!
I love you guys. You should do coffee recipe videos, mixing in the syrups and drink types!
Thank you! Great idea!!!
This is such a helpful video. Amazing stuff guys!
Glad you liked it!
Any updates to this, still running strong?
How do you adjust them water temperature
I bought the 3200 lattego and I was so excited, but the disappointment that it makes my coffee watery, and the cup size is small. I tried even with the bigger size adjustment it's still small. How do you make your coffee taste better? Thank-you for your video.
You buy better beans. Your coffee will be as good as the beans you use. The machine will do its job as long as it's functioning properly.
Great video, appreciate all the info!
You bet!
Hello Guys! Greetings from Switzerland and thanks for the video! In fact just purchased the same machine today. What is a bit annoys me is all the coffee pods are falling apart, I would expect they stay intact. That would be a sign of a nicely pressed pod. How is yours looks like in the bin? Thanks!
Hello and thanks! We noticed that about the discard pods when we first got our machine too. Darren adjusted the grind setting to a finer setting (by a couple of dots) a for a stronger brew and the discarded pods now mostly stay together.
Thank you i hade the same question , thanks for explaining 🙏
I'm pretty much sold on this machine to replace my pod one. Just 1 question. My current machine makes pretty tepid milky coffee which means i have to drink it quickly. Does the Phillips make hot milky drinks?
Hi Paul! Yes this machine makes hot cappuccinos and lattes - the milk is steamed by the LatteGo system so it is hot when it mixes with the espresso to make both drinks. I drink both cappuccinos and lattes and am very happy with the temperature of both. Enjoy!
Love your video! We just got the 3200 and have been testing drinks today. There don’t seem to be many grounds, or pucks, collecting in the container. There is only some wet sludge, not compacted pucks that I’m used to seeing with normal espresso machines. Is that normal?
We also had the same wet sludge with the default grind setting but once we changed the grind to a finer setting the compacted pucks were holding together more. We also bumped up the strength (bean icon) to the strongest setting (3 dots) since we like our drinks bold. As long as the taste is the way you like though, I wouldn't be concerned with the discard grounds/pucks.
Hi, thanks for this update video! How do you know if the grinder is properly set? Thanks!
Glad you liked it! The grinder setting is a matter of preference - the finer (smaller #) the stronger the espresso. Hope you find a setting you like!
Hey! Nice video. Have you guys tried making iced coffee drinks with it?
I usually have a lot more ice coffee and im curious about that. Thank you!
Thanks! We haven't tried making an iced coffee yet but I'm going to have to find a recipe and experiment because it sounds like the perfect summer beverage!
I just got mine and one of the first drinks we made was an iced caramel macchiato. It was very tasty on a hot day.
What do you do when the 3 cleaning lights come on and it won’t let you make coffee or anything
Hi Shirley! If you've gone through all the setup steps and the machine is still not ready to make drinks - I would call the Philips support #. Hope you are able get the machine making delicious coffee for you soon!
Newbie here-Can you advise if there’s a difference between expresso vs coffee beans? Do I need regular coffee beans for the coffee? Also I don’t like bitter coffee more blonde or light roast ☕️ so any tips?
Hi Shelley! You can use whatever coffee beans you like - they don't have to be espresso beans. We use LavAzza Super Crema coffee beans and like the smoothness. Once you find the coffee beans you like you can always adjust the strength to your liking using the "bean" button (1 is the weakest, 2 is the default, and 3 is the strongest)
How has it been holding up? Do you plan on making more update videos regarding the 3200?
It's been holding up great. Might do a 1 yr follow-up.
I just got it and having trouble making anything what do I do
Hi Shirley! I would call the Philips support # if you've gone through all the before first use setup steps (1. Rinsing, 2. Activating the AquaClean water filter, 3. Setting the water hardness) Hope this helps!
Hi, can you please advise which grind setting you settled on? I tried to make it out in the video but I am still not clear.
Start at the finest setting (I think it's the # 1 and #12 is the coarsest grind) and we use the third setting (dot) after #1 or the actual 4th position.
@@lonestarguys Thank you, I will work up to that setting. :) Did you wait for the recommended 100 to 150 drinks to change the grinder settings? If so, did you notice a big difference when you adjusted it to the finer setting?
What brand and type beans are you using in there?
We use Lavazza Super Crema Espresso beans and really enjoy them.
Hey Guys, looking to buying some glass for the 3200 LatteGo, and wanted to know what are the cup sizes or amount dispense when you push cup size 1, 2, and 3? Thanks for the help and advice, i also am going with the sugar free. It's been over a year now is your machine still running great?
We bought and use the Zwilling JA Henckels Sorrento glasses for cappuccinos and espressos (they are 6.7 oz which can hold 1 cappuccinno or a single, double, or triple espresso) here's the Amazon link:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ROCSBI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For Lattes we bought and use the CNGLASS double wall 13.5 oz glass and it holds a Latte with an extra shot of espresso perfectly. Here's the Amazon link: www.amazon.com/CNGLASS-Double-Thermo-Insulated-Coffee/dp/B07PB95BHB?pd_rd_w=PpNLL&content-id=amzn1.sym.deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_p=deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_r=0RV6QW84MVNGE93H8D9R&pd_rd_wg=WxP4m&pd_rd_r=98c40336-d755-4e68-afc9-c418d436fcb8&pd_rd_i=B07PB95BHB&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_t&th=1
Machine is working great! Hope this helps!
@@lonestarguys much love guys thanks alot
@@lonestarguys My machine just arrived, set it up had a few issues with the tank empty light, but got that fixed ran the grinder and set my grind to 3 from the 1 immediately. First double shot fantastic. Will do a cappuccino in the morning before work.
Is it loud? I can decide which one to get between a delonghi and this philips in the same price range.
The volume when it grinds the beans is loud but no louder than any other grinder I've ever had. I think I have a Pavlovian response to the sound now - anticipation of a delicious cappuccino!
May I ask the brand of glass you use for a latte?
We like the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Sorrento Latte Glass. It's double walled so it keeps the latte hot/warm!
I have my grind settings the same , perfect for Lavazza.
It really is!
@@lonestarguys I love my new machine after watching your videos it helped me so much thank you.
Awesome! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Great video! Bought my machine two weeks ago. You mention at the beginning using the coffee button. That is made utilizing the preground coffee, correct? I tried it once but felt it tasted watered down. Idea to make it better?
We use the coffee button with the strength and water settings both set to high (3 red dots) and do not use the bypass for pre-ground coffee. The machine basically brews a normal size cup of coffee from a single espresso puck. Or you could make a double espresso for a more robust drink.
Great video❣️
Thank you!!
The bean need to be whole beans or can I put fine/coarse?
If using the grinder they should be whole beans.
@@lonestarguys i have a fine beans… what settings should I use?
As long as it's the bean and not pre-ground you should be okay. I would suggest the default setting and adjust up/down according to your taste.
@@lonestarguys thank you!
Good review
Thanks!
Ayy I'm from Texas too 😁
We have this exact machine, and love it. Recently we noticed a static electrical noise coming from the area above the water tank, could you please check your machine and tell us if you hear that same type of noise while not in use? We would really appreciate it!
We have not noticed any noises at all from above the water tank. Not sure what that might be...
my favorite flavor combo is white chocolate/gingerbread latte
That sounds delicious, I love gingerbread!
How can you make iced coffees?
I've never made an iced coffee. Let me know if you find a good method!
They sell a 3200 with an ice coffee setting now.
cool video..thank you......
Thanks, glad you liked it!
You guys are awesome 😎 btw
Thanks Shelley!!
Got this machine today and I'm very disappointed, the coffee looks and tastes weak and watery (I'm using premium beans so it's not the coffee, also tried cheap ones), the foam is very thin and goes away as I take one or 2 sips, and since I know the taste of the coffee that these beans can produce, this machine is miles away of producing the same flavour.
Have you tried adjusting the grinder settings? I make the grind finer to make the coffee stronger.
@@lonestarguys I did, is on the 1 level, for strongest coffee
The only adjustment I needed to make the coffee stronger was to make the grind finer (like you did). We use Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend, Medium Espresso Roast. I've read that new machines need multiple espresso pulls (like 20-30) before they adjust to the correct boldness. I've also read that "cheaper" beans can make for stronger coffee. Ultimately, these "super automatic" machines are a balance between convenience and customization - you get lots of the former but not as much of the latter.
Carlos first everyone’s taste is different, second you should try the Americano button instead of the coffee button and adjust the water volume. Lastly keep expectations realistic you paid less than a grand for an all in one machine good espresso machine start about a grand great ones start at 5k. If your not happy after the Americano send it back and move on.
Carlos first everyone’s taste is different, second you should try the Americano button instead of the coffee button and adjust the water volume. Lastly keep expectations realistic you paid less than a grand for an all in one machine good espresso machine start about a grand great ones start at 5k. If your not happy after the Americano send it back and move on.
Splenda is the worst sweetener use monk fruit instead!!!
Thanks for the tip, we'll check it out!
Title says 3200 but your machine is 4300 🤦🏻
The model number is correct. Philips sells it in the USA as the 3200.
This is the 3200, the 4300 has a little lcd screen
In the opening of the video (first 30 seconds) the guy literally says that this is 4300
hi :) . great video. really great.
Thank you 🤗