Droga5 London and Philips offer a simple solution to the ever-complicated world of coffee in new, tongue-in-cheek campaign [Video]

A new global campaign from Philips and Droga5 London, a part of Accenture Song, takes a humorous swipe at modern coffee culture to launch Philips’ new espresso machine: the Baristina. The campaign asks coffee drinkers to ‘Join the new coffee movement’ – where you can finally have a real espresso at home, without any of the nonsense that comes with it.

This new machine is an exciting proposition set to shake up the burgeoning coffee category. It is the first to offer proper portioned espresso, made from fresh beans with this level of ease. No more pods. No more feeling like you need to be a trained barista to get a good cup of coffee at home. To position it as the step-change in coffee that it is, the team wanted to take a bold approach that sets it apart from the category.

The ad, directed by Filip Nilsson via Object and Animal, juxtaposes the …