MachineL’OR BARISTA Sublime →
£109.99Verified delivered price
L’OR UK · checked 23/07/2026Check retailer ↗
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L’OR
BARISTA Sublime
A 15.7cm-wide capsule machine that can make two espressos together or one double drink from an L’OR XXL capsule.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. L’OR UK · checked 23/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The BARISTA Sublime adds a useful middle ground between a basic Original machine and larger mug-focused pod systems. It recognises L’OR single and XXL capsules, can split an XXL capsule across two cups, and programs drinks from 25ml up to 270ml. The direct £109.99 Piano Noir listing is 15.7cm wide, carries a two-year guarantee and includes nine tasting capsules.
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Best for
Couples and espresso drinkers who want Original-format capsule choice plus a genuine two-cup or double-shot option
Watch out for
The direct L’OR shop does not expose the Philips model suffix, so this entry links its Piano Noir offer to the LM9012 family rather than claiming an exact suffix match. Only L’OR BARISTA XXL capsules unlock the double-shot and two-cup workflow; Nespresso Original and compatible single capsules make one standard dose. There is no milk system, the 0.8L tank is modest, and the 40.2cm depth matters despite the narrow body. Independent taste, noise, energy and reliability testing is pending, so no CoffeeScore is published.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£109.99All required lines include known delivery
What is excluded
No separate grinder is required for this machine route. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
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What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredcoffee · pod system record
L’OR BARISTA capsules
L’OR Classic single capsules, L’OR BARISTA XXL capsules, Nespresso Original and most compatible aluminium capsules. XXL capsules work only in L’OR BARISTA machines; Nespresso Vertuo capsules are a different system. Add a separate frother and fresh milk; the machine has no built-in milk system or milk capsule workflow.
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
L’OR / Philips BARISTA Descaler
Use when the ristretto and lungo buttons flash after brewing, then complete the exact manual rinse sequence.
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L’OR UK£109.99verified variant · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 23/07/2026
Capsule ecosystem
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CompatibilityL’OR Classic single capsules, L’OR BARISTA XXL capsules, Nespresso Original and most compatible aluminium capsules. XXL capsules work only in L’OR BARISTA machines; Nespresso Vertuo capsules are a different system.
Drink rangeSingle defaults: 25ml ristretto, 40ml espresso and 110ml lungo. XXL defaults: 50ml, 80ml and 220ml; programmable up to 270ml.
Milk routeAdd a separate frother and fresh milk; the machine has no built-in milk system or milk capsule workflow.
RecyclingL’OR supplies aluminium Podback bags with direct capsule orders and publishes UK drop-off and recycling-centre routes; check availability by postcode.
Checked black-coffee exampleL’OR Espresso Supremo · 43p per stated cup£4.25 for 10 cups · checked 23/07/2026 · delivery and offers excluded
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CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
15.7 cmSource: Philips
claimedDepth
40.2 cmSource: Philips
claimedHeight
27.6 cmSource: Philips
claimedWeight
3.35 kgSource: Philips
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
25 seconds · initial-rinse claimSource: L’OR / Philips
claimedPower
1450 W brewing · <0.5W standbySource: Philips
claimedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty2 years
Removable brew unitNot applicable
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Empty the used-capsule and waste-water drawers regularly, rinse them under the tap, wipe the coffee outlet and flush the machine without a capsuleSource: L’OR / Philips
claimedDescaling
Descale when the ristretto and lungo buttons flash after brewing; use a citric-acid-based product such as CA6530 and follow the full manual rinse sequenceSource: L’OR / Philips · L’OR UK
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
Cup tray and drip tray; rinse the used-capsule and waste-water drawers under the tapSource: L’OR / Philips · Philips
claimedMilk-system care
Not applicable
verifiedWater filter
Not applicable
verifiedOfficial UK support pathwayL’OR UK / Philips source ↗
In warrantyUse L’OR’s UK machine-support route for troubleshooting and contact; retain proof of purchase and confirm the LM9012 suffix on the appliance label.
After warrantyL’OR directs owners to Philips’ online store for listed replacement parts, but no fixed UK paid-repair price or turnaround has been normalized.
Structured replacement partsOpen parts database →
BARISTA Sublime Cup TrayPart CP1485/01 · product evidenceBARISTA Sublime Drip TrayPart CP1486/01 · product evidenceBARISTA Sublime Used Capsule DrawerPart CP1487/01 · product evidenceBARISTA Sublime Waste Water DrawerPart CP1488/01 · product evidenceBARISTA Sublime Water ContainerPart CP1490/01 · product evidenceModel-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerBARISTA Sublime Piano Noir UK product and priceL’OR UK · accessed 23/07/2026manualL’OR BARISTA Sublime instruction manualL’OR / Philips · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerPhilips LM9012/60 Piano Noir technical specificationPhilips · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerL’OR BARISTA machine support and warrantyL’OR UK · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerL’OR BARISTA Philips CA6530 descalerL’OR UK · accessed 23/07/2026
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