Philips sells the 2200 Series Classic Milk Frother, model EP2220/14, as a fully automatic espresso machine with a built-in ceramic grinder and a manual steam frother. It makes two coffees at the touch of a button, espresso and coffee, plus hot water and steam for milk. Philips lists a 1.8 l water tank, a 275 g bean hopper, 15 bar pump pressure and a 2 year warranty.
What is the Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14?
It is a fully automatic machine in Philips' US 2200 Series range, a bean-to-cup espresso machine with a touch display, a built-in grinder and a Classic Milk Frother. Whole beans go into the hopper on top, the machine grinds, tamps and brews, and the coffee comes out of an adjustable spout. Philips calls the two drinks "2 beverages", and its specification sheet lists the varieties as espresso, coffee and hot water.
Milk is the part that sets it apart from the LatteGo models in the same family. The Classic Milk Frother dispenses steam, which you use to froth milk for a cappuccino or latte macchiato yourself. Philips says it has only two parts, so it is easy to clean, and lists the frother and the drip tray as dishwasher safe.
Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 specs
| Drinks | Espresso, coffee, hot water, plus steam from the Classic Milk Frother |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Ceramic, 12 grind settings |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Bean hopper | 275 g |
| Water tank | 1.8 l, front access |
| Waste container | 12 servings, front access |
| Settings | 3 aroma strength levels, 3 temperature settings |
| Cup height | Adjustable spout, 85 to 145 mm |
| Power | 1500 W, 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Size | 246 x 371 x 433 mm |
| Weight | 7.5 kg in one spec table, 8 kg in another |
| Colour | Matte black |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Philips does not publish a noise level for this model, and its US page shows no price. Its country of origin is also stated two ways: one block of the page says made in Romania and another says produced in China.
How the Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 grinder and brewing work
The grinder is described by Philips as 100% ceramic, made to last at least 20,000 cups, and it adjusts in 12 steps from ultra-fine powder to coarse grinds. The page publishes no burr diameter or grind speed, so how fine the finest step is stays unstated. An Aroma Seal on the hopper keeps beans fresh and cuts grinder noise by Philips' account.
Under the My Coffee Choice menu you choose from three settings for aroma strength and three for quantity, and the machine holds the water between 90 and 98 degrees C while it regulates the flow rate. A pre-ground compartment is listed as a coffee powder option, so you can run decaf without emptying the hopper. The Pre Brew Aroma control setting is also listed as present, which wets the grounds before the brew starts.
Care is a matter of the removable brew group, which you rinse under the tap, a guided descaling program, and AquaClean filter compatibility. Philips says up to 5000 cups can go without descaling with AquaClean, based on eight filter replacements as indicated by the machine. Its descaling alarm tells you when the machine needs it and can be adjusted to your water hardness.
Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 vs Philips 3300 Series LatteGo
The Philips 3300 Series LatteGo EP3347/90 shares the 15 bar pump, a ceramic grinder with 12 settings and a 275 g hopper. It adds an automatic LatteGo milk system, a dishwasher-safe two-part jug and six one-touch drinks including cappuccino and latte macchiato, at $899.99 on Philips' US store. The 2200 has two coffees and a steam frother, so the milk work is manual.
The 2200 has a 1.8 l tank like the 3300 and the same 2 year warranty. The 3300 draws 1500 W as well. The difference is the milk side and the drink list, so pick the 3300 for one-touch milk drinks and the 2200 if you are happy to steam milk by hand.
Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 vs De'Longhi Magnifica Start
The De'Longhi Magnifica Start is the closest rival on milk handling, because it also uses a manual frother wand for milk and milk alternatives. It has 13 grind steps against the Philips' 12 and a 250 g hopper against 275 g. Both have a 15 bar pump and a tank of about 1.8 l, and the De'Longhi draws 1250 W against 1500 W. It also has a 2 year warranty, or 3 with registration. The Philips lists a ceramic grinder, which De'Longhi does not name for the Magnifica Start.
Is the Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 worth it?
For a machine with an automatic grinder, a removable brew group and a steam frother, the figures are solid: 15 bar, a 275 g hopper, a 1.8 l tank and a 2 year warranty. Philips' own US page does not show a price, so check what a retailer charges before you compare it. Nobody has tested it for this page, so there is no claim here about shot quality, the froth or noise.
Plastic is Philips' stated primary material and the weight is 7.5 to 8 kg. Cleaning is the strong point on paper, with a removable brew group, dishwasher-safe milk parts and a descaling alarm.
Who should buy the Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 (and who should not)
It suits someone who wants fresh ground espresso and coffee from beans at the touch of a button and is happy to steam milk with a wand. The adjustable spout reaches 145 mm, which takes most mugs, and the front-access tank and waste container keep it simple to live with.
It is not for someone who wants cappuccino or latte macchiato at one touch, who should look at a LatteGo model, or who wants a long drinks list, since this one makes espresso, coffee and hot water. A small kitchen also has to find room for a footprint of 246 x 371 x 433 mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drinks does the Philips 2200 Series EP2220/14 make?
Philips lists espresso, coffee and hot water, and the Classic Milk Frother dispenses steam for frothing milk by hand.
Does it have a ceramic grinder?
Yes. Philips describes 100% ceramic grinders with 12 settings and says they last at least 20,000 cups.
Can I use pre-ground coffee?
Philips lists a coffee powder option, which means a pre-ground compartment next to the bean hopper.
How big are the water tank and the bean hopper?
The water tank holds 1.8 l and the bean hopper holds 275 g. The waste container takes 12 servings.
Is the milk frother automatic?
No. The Classic Milk Frother dispenses steam and you froth the milk yourself, unlike the automatic LatteGo system on other Philips models.
What is the warranty?
Philips lists a 2 year guarantee.
