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Coffee machines advice guides

Whether you're an espresso or cappuccino fan, our expert advice will help you select the best coffee machine for you.

20 articles

Coffee machine buying guide

We explain the differences between ground coffee, bean-to-cup and capsule or pod machines. Use our guide to find your perfect coffee machine.

1 October 2021

Best coffee machines 2021

Choose the best coffee machine for you using our expert buying guide and independent coffee machine reviews

19 October 2021

Nespresso, Tassimo or Dolce Gusto?

We compare the major coffee pod brands, from what drinks they make and the price of pods to which brand makes the best coffee

15 October 2021

Best bean-to-cup coffee machines 2021

We've rounded up our top-scoring bean-to-cup coffee machines to help you find your perfect model. We also reveal the models to avoid.

19 October 2021

Nespresso Original vs Vertuo - which one should you buy?

Nespresso makes two different capsule coffee systems: Original and Vertuo. Our guide helps you decide which is best for you

19 October 2021

Best cafetieres and French presses

We reveal the best cafetieres and French presses for keeping granules out of your coffee and the easiest ones to press and clean

12 October 2021

How to buy the best Tassimo coffee machine

Interested in buying a Tassimo coffee machine? Our expert guide explains what Tassimo machines offer and how to choose the best

8 October 2021

Best Aeropress and other portable coffee makers

Find out what is the best portable coffee maker to take to work or camping from brands including Aeropress, Bodum, and Barista & Co

6 October 2021

How we test coffee machines

Discover the lengths we go to in our quest to find the Best Buy coffee machines, so you can make the best possible coffees at home.

17 September 2021

Top five best capsule coffee machines for 2021

We reveal the best – and worst – coffee pod machines you can buy. Find out if Nespresso, Tassimo, Lavazza or Dolce Gusto models make the list.

7 September 2021

Top five best ground coffee machines for 2021

We reveal which traditional espresso machines have scored highly in our ground coffee taste test.

7 September 2021

How to buy the best Nespresso machine

Do you want a Nespresso machine but aren't sure how to choose? We explain how to find the perfect model for you

13 August 2021

Which coffee machine brand to buy in 2021

We help you to pick the best coffee machine brand, with insights gained from our years of independent tests - and the experiences of coffee machine owners at home

23 July 2021

How to make macchiatos, flat whites and other popular coffees

Get more from your coffee machine with our guide on how to make popular café-style drinks using espresso as a base.

12 July 2021

How to clean your coffee machine

Coffee machines need care and attention to keep them making great coffee. This guide explains how to keep yours at its best.

12 July 2021

How to buy the best filter coffee machine

Standard, pour-over or grind and brew? We explain the different types of filter coffee machine to help you find the best for you.

7 July 2021

Top five best Nespresso coffee machines for 2021

We round up the best options if you're looking to buy a Nespresso machine. From the cheapest to the most compact, find out which one is right for you.

7 July 2021

Top five best espresso coffee machines for 2021

Don't waste money on a model that doesn't suit your needs – our round up reveals the best espresso coffee machine for you.

7 July 2021

Your top 10 Nespresso questions answered

We answer the most commonly asked questions about Nespresso. Find out where to buy Nespresso, how to use Nespresso machines and more.

7 July 2021

How to make the best espresso and cappuccino

Our expert tips video and step-by-step guide show you how to be a home barista and get the best espressos and cappuccinos from your coffee machine.

7 July 2021