Coffee Machines
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Breville Barista Mini VCF125: Don't pay the RRP A great little espresso machine if you can find it on a sub-£200 deal, and a solid starting point for manual espresso beginners£169 -
Smeg ECF01 review: Competent but too expensive Attractively designed and easy to use, but the Smeg ECF01 is rather pricey – and no better than the cheaper De'Longhi Dedica£280 -
best buy
Sage Barista Pro is a masterful all-in-one Offering a sizable step up in quality over lesser machines, the Barista Pro produces fantastic coffee – and quickly, too£599 -
recommended
Sage Bambino Plus: Manual espresso with an automatic twist A great machine for manual espresso beginners but keen amateurs will crave more control£399 -
best buy
Gaggia Classic Pro review: A classic, reborn A great espresso machine for sensible money, even if it lacks the bells and whistles of rivals£399 -
recommended
Nespresso Vertuo Plus review: Make Americanos great again A luxurious coffee maker that delivers convenience, crema-topped drinks and easy cleaning in one compact package£129 -
best buy
Illy Iperespresso X7.1 review: Tricky name, easy espresso A stunning, well-priced machine that produces fantastic-quality coffee£156 -
recommended
Gaggia Naviglio review: The best budget bean-to-cup machine If you're looking for great coffee from an affordable bean-to-cup machine, Gaggia's Naviglio is the one to beat£368 -
Melitta Look V Timer review: Wake up to good filter coffee Melitta updates its Look Timer machine with a handy removable water tank, and it still makes a decent pot of coffee, too£70 -
Nespresso CitiZ review: An easy-to-use Nespresso machine The compact, stylish CitiZ is a well-designed Nespresso machine, but it’s a tad pricey for a basic machine£160 -
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recommended
Sage Oracle Touch: Stunning espresso with less faff The Oracle Touch delivers superb coffee with a welcome helping hand but you may hanker for greater manual control£1899