The Saeco Xelsis Digital ID is the latest incarnation of the top of the range Xelsis line of machines for serious coffee lovers; which includes the Xprelia, Xelsis and now the Xelsis Digital ID.

What sets the Xelsis range apart from almost all other top end espresso machines in the market today is the extraordinary length that Philips Saeco has gone to ensure each regular user of the machines has the most highly individualised of experiences.

With the Xelsis’ unique multi-user functions up to 6 personal user profiles can be stored which can include up to 9 beverages personalisation’s per profile. That’s a serious amount of customisation.

And, in yet another industry first for Saeco, the Xelsis Digital ID has incorporated a unique fingerprint recognition system whereby a user’s profile is automatically detected via their fingerprint.

Of course, like the original Xelsis models the Saeco Xelsis Digital ID also includes integrated milk frothing with the Saeco patented intelligent adjustable milk froth, allowing you to simply select the level of froth you prefer via the beverage menu.

For the more serious coffee aficionados, the Xeslsis Digital ID allows full bean to cup customisation including adjustment for the coffee length, intensity, temperature, crema and body structure. This machine is your barista in a box!

And of course, it cleans itself. Yes that’s right, while all user accessible compartments are positioned to be, well easily accessible, the Xelsis Digital ID features an automatic cleaning cycle, an automatic descaling cycle and front loading easy to remove brew unit.

So what’s our verdict? Well, yes, this machine is going to cost you a lot more than a $499 George Clooney Nespresso capsule machine, but if you are are a serious coffee lover who knows exactly how you love your coffee, then the Saeco Xelsis Digital ID is the machine for you.

Philips Saeco Syntia Focus Nera

I have said it once and I’ll say it again; since Philips took over Saeco and Gaggia in late 2009, they cannot seem to put a food wrong with the management of these brands.

The latest evidence of this is with the upcoming release of line extension for the Saeco Syntia range, the Philips Saeco Syntia Focus Nera.

The Philips Saeco Syntia Focus Nera will take pride of place in any modern kitchen bringing the Italian espresso lifestyle to your home. With its gloss black design it differs from the rest of the Syntia range by its simple push button interface with colour coded indicator icons.

The Saeco Syntia Focus allows you to enjoy your favourite coffee beans the way you like, with an adjustable ceramic grinder and control over coffee dose, length and temperature.

Easy to clean and maintain with its side access panel, the Saeco Syntia Focus features Saeco’s patented removable brew group as well as an automatic cleaning and descaling cycle.

And, like with the release of the cappuccino version of the Odea range, we suspect it will only be a matter of time until you can purchase a Cappuccinatore for the Syntia Focus to make one touch frothed milk.

The Philips Saeco Syntia Focus Nera is a stunning mid range super automatic coffee machine which demonstrates that Philips are well on their way to becoming the undisputed world leader in at home coffee.

See our related posts:

Best Reviews – Saeco Syntia

Saeco Syntia – Coffee as Part of Our Life

Saeco Rebranded

About the Author: Paul Ballardin is the Founder of Coffee Shrine, Australia’s premier national coffee machine and supplies specialist.

Coffee Shrine, Australia’s national coffee machine retailer, has today announced that for a limited time it is offering a 5 year warranty with all new Saeco Xelsis Coffee Machine purchases. That is a whopping 3 years on top of the existing generous manufacturers warranty.

The free bonus 5 year warranty is available Australia wide and is underwritten by United Electrical.

Need further convincing? Check out the amazing video on this magnificent new product.

See also our previous post on the Saeco Xelsis and the details of the Extended Warranty