Introducing Smart Coffee Machines

Whether you’ve taken it on one of your sanity-saving walks during lockdown, put the world to rights with friends at a coffee morning, invited a new neighbour over for a freshly brewed cup, or asked someone to come in for coffee after a date, there is no question that coffee is a fundamental part of our culture and a way of connecting with others.

Because coffee is so much more than a delicious pick-me-up – an energy crutch to get us through till lunchtime, it is a sensual experience. The smell of freshly brewed coffee, the sound of the milk frothing, the sharp bitterness or luxurious smoothness of that first sip and the comforting warmth of the mug in your hands – all have the power to evoke memories, associating coffee with a comforting familiarity and sense of social ease.

One of the things that many of us now value is being able to visit friends and family in their homes and gardens to simply catch up over a cup (or several cups) of coffee – once such an everyday activity, now we appreciate it as an opportunity for important emotional connection, an experience that we value more than ever.

Our homes are social places, and rather than standing outside in the freezing cold waiting for your order to be called from the takeaway window in the park, you can relax together and take your time having a proper conversation over a freshly brewed cup.

And now that coffee catch ups are back on the menu, you can be ready to satisfy whatever caffeinated cravings you and your guests may have thanks to the Home Connect feature on Bosch’s range of built-in smart coffee machines.

Acting as your own personal virtual barista, the Home Connect app works with your smart coffee machine to create up to twenty different coffee creations at the touch of a button. Save your preferences to enjoy the perfect personalised cup without the hassle too. You can even set it to start making your coffee while you’re lying in bed. Your freshly brewed cup will be hot and steamy as soon as you’re ready to start the day.

You can also create bespoke ‘playlists’ where guests can explore new drinks from around the world or enjoy their faithful favourites, ordering their Cappuccinos or Cortados, their Mochas or Macchiatos or just a simple Espresso from the menu. It will queue the drinks through the Home Connect app and the smart coffee machine will automatically prepare each of the drinks for you.

With so many blends and flavours to discover, your Home Connect barista is always ready to serve you and your guests the finest coffee-shop-worthy creations. So, there’s only one thing left to decide, who will you be inviting over for your next coffee catch-up?