I consider myself to be something of a coffee savant. One doesn’t have a Lorelai Gilmore-esque need for coffee and drink four to five cups a day without becoming a connoisseur. When I was a college student, I purchased coffee pretty much daily at the on-campus cafe. And whenever I travel, finding the best coffee house in that city is always my absolute top priority. Needless to say, I’ve had my fair share of coffee shop experiences — and now I prefer to drink coffee at home. 

The main reason for this change in behavior is all thanks to the L’Or Barista coffee and espresso system, which is currently being offered for free when you order $79 worth of coffee capsules. L’Or is also running several promotions on its coffee systems — right in time for Memorial Day. Plus, you can grab the L’Or system and frother bundle for $50 off in all colors. 

I bought my mom this system for Christmas and we’ve both become L’Or evangelists. With this deal, it’s not a bad time to gift your caffeine-loving mom or dad (or yourself — I won’t judge) my all-time favorite coffee and espresso system. For more Memorial Day deals, explore our roundup of all the live sales now, and these top Memorial Day mattress deals. 

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Why I love my L’Or Barista

Every morning, I wake up giddy to make my coffee. The Onyx Espresso capsules are my consistent go-to when I make my favorite salted maple iced lattes, which are perfect for warm, summer mornings, but I’m also a huge fan of the iced coffee capsules. Since I’ve perfected my morning caffeine routine with the L’Or Barista, I no longer feel any need to buy coffee out. In fact, I prefer making my coffee and espresso drinks at home since I can use my machine to tailor them to my mood on that given morning. 

I also love how quickly the machine heats up — a flat 25 seconds to be exact. Nothing feels worse than waiting and waiting for a coffee machine to turn on, heat up and brew up a batch of java. Mere minutes can feel like an eternity when I’m exhausted and desperate for the energy that first cup of caffeine brings me. 

What comes with the system?

The L’Or Barista is a single-serve machine that uses high-pressure brewing to make both coffee and espresso beverages at home. The system can brew six different sizes of hot or iced coffee, as well as espresso. 

Of course the sleek machine that’s compact enough to fit on the kitchen counter is a highlight, but the capsules are also an exciting treat. Since you’ll need to spend $79 or more for a free system, you can opt to taste of a variety of capsule flavors. I’ve tried the Caramel, Hazelnut and Le Tigre coffee capsules and numerous espresso options — it’s genuinely hard to pick a favorite. 

Why this makes a great gift

At its discounted price tag (usually $199), the L’Or Barista would be a great gift for any coffee connoisseur in your life. In fact, my mom tried mine, became obsessed, and would subtly bring it up until I finally bought her one this past Christmas. The current sale would provide the perfect opportunity to get some key Father’s Day or graduation shopping done (wink, wink).

Basically, this system comes with everything you need for a complete at home barista experience, while taking any hassle out of the process. 

For more tips to feel like a master barista, explore our roundup of the best espresso machines. You should also read how to make great lattes at home on the cheap. 

When will this deal expire?

We don’t know how long this deal will last, but it’s for a limited time and only available until supplies last, so the offer could expire at any moment. If supplies last, the discount will probably continue through Memorial Day, but there’s no guarantee. If you’re hoping to snag this coffee system for free, we recommend placing your order sooner rather than later.