From TVs to coffee: Can Hisense bring barista-style coffee home?

Now the brand is moving into a more personal part of the kitchen with the HSACM20LPO semi-automatic espresso machine – a product designed for people who want more control than a capsule machine, without building a complicated home barista setup.

The full-colour interface brings together functions including Single Espresso, Double Espresso, Americano, Hot Water and Steam, while also allowing adjustments to grind time, coffee volume and brewing temperature.

For South Africans ready to move beyond instant or capsule coffee, the HSACM20LPO looks like a serious first step into home espresso – and an unexpected new direction for a brand already well established in the home.