{"id":2014822,"date":"2024-07-16T15:11:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T20:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2014822"},"modified":"2025-01-08T08:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:48:04","slug":"lor-barista-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/lor-barista-review\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u2019OR Barista Review: The Instant Espresso Machine that Impressed Our Testing Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n\r\nSingle-serve coffee makers<\/a> are excellent time savers for fans of a traditional cup of joe. But for caffeine lovers who prefer the biting bitterness of a brewed espresso<\/a>, the convenience alone just doesn't cut it. After all, these machines can only prepare classic K-Cup coffee\u2014or can they? Enter: the L\u2019OR Barista.\r\n\r\nThe L\u2019OR Barista Coffee & Espresso System<\/a> is the next best thing to having a barista available on-call. This sleek, souped-up system slides right onto the countertop and delivers true, high-pressure espresso at the touch of a button. Compact enough to fit into nearly any coffee nook, the L\u2019OR Barista is also capable of coffee and lattes in addition to espresso. Our expert Product Testers tried it alongside 13 other machines, including the very similar Nespresso Vertuo<\/a>. Here's how this pick performed.\r\n

What is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the L\u2019OR Barista?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe L\u2019OR Barista looks similar to a Nespresso or Keurig<\/a>. The black-and-white colors look cute and high-end. On the front is the brand's logo, which actually lends itself well to the overall elevated look. It feels very expensive and French. On the top panel are four buttons corresponding to the machine's power switch and three different brew sizes. Like a real espresso machine<\/a>, the L\u2019OR Barista uses true high pressure to brew espresso\u2014not just concentrated coffee.\r\n\r\nYou probably already know what an espresso<\/a> is, but for those who don't, here's a little rundown. Espresso is a coffee brewed with special espresso beans<\/a> under high pressure, which creates a concentrated, smaller drink. Typically, good espresso is identifiable by the red-brown, foamy crema on top, which holds tons of flavor and adds a little creaminess to the otherwise biting taste. Mix espresso with a little foamed milk for a latte, add more foamed milk for a cappuccino, or a little hot water for a classic Americano.\r\n\r\nThe L\u2019OR Barista absolutely excels with its classic espresso drinks. Akin to machines like the K-Mini Plus<\/a>, it uses disposable pods to brew its drinks. However, unlike many other single-serve coffee machines, L\u2019OR machines use their own proprietary pods rather than conventional K-Cups. The machine scans each pod and adjusts the brew temperature\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"We Tried It\" product_name=\"L\u2019OR Barista Coffee & Espresso System\" short_description=\"Like a barista at home, the L'or Barista Coffee & Espresso System capably crafts specialty drinks and real espresso\u2014right at the touch of a button.\" image=\"2010638\" image_credit=\"TMB STUDIO\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FL-OR-Barista-System-Coffee-and-Espresso-Machine-Combo-by-Philips-Black%2F1660491745%3Fclickid%3DRVZ3lbyH3xyKRk0yq5QXc0nnUkCS5QUC30RFUM0%26irgwc%3D1%26sourceid%3Dimp_RVZ3lbyH3xyKRk0yq5QXc0nnUkCS5QUC30RFUM0%26veh%3Daff%26wmlspartner%3Dimp_10078%26affiliates_ad_id%3D612734%26campaign_id%3D9383%26sharedid%3Dtasteofhome.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FL-OR-Barista-System-Coffee-and-Espresso-Machine-Combo-by-Philips-Black%2F1660491745\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" retailers_2_name=\"L'or Coffee\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Florcoffee.com%2Fproducts%2Flor-barista-coffee-espresso-system&sref=https%3A%2F%2Florcoffee.com%2Fproducts%2Flor-barista-coffee-espresso-system\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on L'or Coffee\" retailers_3_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LOR-Barista-Espresso-Machine-Philips\/dp\/B0BDGG5N8W?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" \/]\r\n

How We Tested\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>the L\u2019OR Barista<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\"\r\n\r\nIn our quest to find the best single-serve coffee maker, our Product Testing Team tried 14 machines in their Testing Lab. Picks include top-rated options from brands like\u00a0Nespresso and Keurig<\/a>. The team performed roughly 10 tests on each brewer and brewed over 50 coffee drinks, collecting more than 450 data points for this analysis. Machines ranged from the feature-rich\u00a0Bruvi brewer<\/a>\u00a0to the splurge-worthy\u00a0Keurig K-Elite<\/a>. During our tests, we considered:\r\n