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Coffee machines: Don't Buys Don't buy

Don't Buy coffee machines fail to make a decent espresso. They lack espresso taste, aroma and appearance.

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You'll certainly notice the difference between coffee from a Which? Best Buy espresso machine and coffee from a machine that didn't make the grade – not only in taste, but also in aroma and appearance.

Read our reviews to find the machines that make the best coffee and those that make the worst – the Which? Don't Buys. We also rate each machine on how easy it is to use.

  • Reviews of 55 espresso machines: traditional, Nespresso, Dolce Gusto and ESE coffee pods
  • 22 Best Buy espresso machines for great tasting coffee
  • Reviews of espresso machines from 18companies