Everyone wants to be able to make a barista-standard coffee at home, but in reality it’s harder than it looks. Or at least that’s the conclusion we drew on our hunt for this year’s best coffee machines. There were so many things to consider.
Pod or Espresso machine? Nespresso, Smeg or Sage? Do you need a built-in grinder? Where to even begin? Espresso machines start from £50, but start getting better around the £130 mark. Pod coffee machines use a pre-portioned capsule of espresso and tend to be cheaper – however, you do have to factor in the cost of buying replacement pods, and the potential environmental impact of disposing of them (although many are now recyclable and compostable). We’ve tried and tested 10 of the most popular coffee machines out there in our quest for the perfect coffee at home, with advice from coffee experts about what to look for and other accessories you may want to buy alongside.
You can read our full reviews below , but if you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five: What are the best coffee machines of 2024? At a glance: Best overall bean-to-cup coffee machine - Sage Barista Touch Impress Best value pod coffee machine - Nespresso Vertuo Pop coffee machine Best manual coffee machine with milk frother - Sage Bambino espresso machine Best filter coffee machine - Melitta Aromafresh II Best Nespresso coffee machine - Nespresso Vertuo Creatista How to choose the best coffee machine The good news, according to Jon Townsend, an a.
