Buying guides, brewing know-how & origin stories
Straight-talking advice from people who are a little too into coffee, so you can spend your money on the right kit.
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The best De’Longhi coffee machines: Magnifica, Rivelia, Eletta, PrimaDonna and La Specialista
De’Longhi makes more bean to cup machines than anyone. Here are the models worth buying, and which suits you best.
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Jura E6 vs E8 vs ENA vs Z10: which Jura coffee machine should you buy?
From the compact ENA to the flagship Z10, here’s how the Jura range compares and which model is worth your money.
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The best coffee machines with milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
Love lattes and flat whites? These are the best coffee machines with a milk frother, from steam wands to one-touch automatic milk.
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The best coffee grinders for espresso and filter
Ask any barista: the grinder matters as much as the machine. Here are the electric and hand grinders that do great beans justice.
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The best value bean to cup coffee machines: premium coffee without the premium price
You don’t need to spend £2,000 for great one-touch coffee. These are the bean to cup machines that give you the most for your…
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Sage Barista Express vs Pro vs Touch: which Sage coffee machine should you buy?
Express, Impress, Pro, Touch or Oracle? A clear comparison of the Sage coffee machine range, so you can pick the right one.
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Sage Barista Express review: still the best espresso machine with grinder?
The UK’s best-selling espresso machine with a built-in grinder. Here’s how the Sage Barista Express performs, and whether the Impress or Pro is worth…
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The best bean to cup coffee machines: barista coffee at the touch of a button
Freshly ground coffee, perfectly textured milk and none of the faff. Here are the premium bean to cup machines that genuinely deliver.
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The best coffee machines for home in 2026: espresso, bean to cup and filter
Espresso, bean to cup or filter? Our pick of the best coffee machines for home, for every kind of coffee lover and budget.
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The best espresso machines for home in the UK
From flow-profiling dual boilers to the much-loved Gaggia Classic, these are the espresso machines worth your counter space, and who each one suits.