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Discounted arabica beans are usually the smoother, more aromatic coffees with less caffeine. Discounted robusta means stronger coffee with more caffeine and more body. Blends combine both for a balanced taste and are often better value.

Good value is often found in arabica–robusta blends in 1 kg packs. Pure arabica beans cost a little more, but have a richer aroma. With a 1 kg bag you pay less per gram without sacrificing flavour.

Descalers available at supermarkets or chemists can be suitable, provided they meet the requirements of your appliance. Always check that the product is compatible with your brand and machine type. Brand-specific descalers offer the assurance that they are tailored to the appliance.

Limescale builds up in the pipes and on the heating element. As a result, water takes longer to reach the correct temperature. The coffee tastes worse and the appliance works less efficiently. Over time, this can lead to faults.

Preferably use the descaler recommended by the manufacturer of your machine. For De'Longhi, use the De'Longhi descaler; for Philips and Saeco, the Philips descaler. If no brand-specific product is available, a universal descaler is a good option, provided that it is suitable for your appliance type.

Yes, all Philips bean-to-cup machines have an adjustable grind size. Depending on the model, you can choose from five to twelve settings. A finer grind gives a stronger espresso, a coarser setting suits lungo or americano better.

The Philips 5400 coffee machine and the 5500 Series can connect to the Philips Coffee+ app via Bluetooth. With the app, you can save personal coffee profiles, adjust strength and temperature, and follow the maintenance schedule.

You can use any whole coffee bean in a Philips fully automatic espresso machine. Do not use flavoured beans with sugar or oil, as they can damage the grinder. Choose espresso beans or filter coffee beans based on your taste.

The bean hopper size varies by series. The 2200 has a 250 g hopper, the 5500 Series has a 400 g hopper. For a two-person household, 250 g is enough for about a week.

Yes. Krups fully automatic espresso machines are easy to use: fill the hopper with beans, choose your drink, and the machine does the rest. You can adjust grind size and strength, though the default settings already give good results.

It depends on how many cups you make per day. At about four cups a day, a 260 g hopper lasts three to four days. Top up when the hopper is half empty to keep the beans fresh.

For a classic espresso, choose a powerful roast. For a milder coffee or lungo, choose a lighter roast. The intensity is usually shown on the packaging.

All three use whole coffee beans and have a similar grinder. The EA877D and EA897B offer more drink and grind adjustments. For all three, use fresh whole espresso beans without added oils or flavourings.

Almost all whole coffee beans are suitable for a Krups fully automatic espresso machine. Avoid beans with added flavourings or a very heavy oil coating, as these can clog the grinder and affect the taste of subsequent cups.

The EQ.300 is the entry-level model without a milk system. The EQ.500 and EQ.6 Pro feature an automatic cappuccino system. The EQ.900 adds Wi‑Fi control and a large touchscreen. Each model has a different bean hopper and its own settings.