Coffee machine guides and advice

How to buy the best coffee machine

Find the best coffee machine for you with our expert guide to the different types. We explain the pros and cons of ground coffee, bean-to-cup and capsule machines and who they suit best, to help you narrow down your search.

Top five best espresso coffee machines for 2020

We reveal the five best coffee machines money can buy. Whether you're after the best for cappuccino or you need a good cheap machine, we've got you covered. Our selection includes capsule, bean-to-cup and pump espresso models.

Nespresso Original vs Vertuo - which one should you buy?

Which Nespresso coffee system is best for you - Nespresso Vertuo or Nespresso Original? Our expert guide with video explains the key differences between the machines, and the coffee pods, to help you decide which is best for you.

Top five best bean-to-cup coffee machines for 2020

Looking for the best bean-to-cup coffee machine? We've rounded up our top five recommendations, based on our independent tests, including the best cheap bean-to-cup machine you can buy. Plus, we reveal the poor models to avoid.

How to buy the best Nespresso machine

Want a Nespresso machine, but overwhelmed by choice? Our handy guide helps you choose which Nespresso pod coffee machine is best for you. Get a breakdown of the range and how Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines compare.

Top five best Nespresso coffee machines for 2020

We've rounded up the best Nespresso machines to suit different coffee drinkers to help you find the right Nespresso for you. Get our independent verdict on which Nespresso machines make the best coffee, and the ones to avoid.

How to buy the best Tassimo coffee machine

Considering a Tassimo coffee machine? Find out everything you need to know about Tassimo capsule machines, including an overview of the range, features to look out for, pricing and pros and cons versus other coffee pod brands.

Top five best ground coffee machines for 2020

Prefer to make coffee the traditional way? We've rounded up our favourite ground coffee pump espresso machines to help you quickly choose the best for you, including the best cheap ground coffee machine and best for milk frothing.

How to clean your coffee machine

A dirty coffee machine can make coffee taste funny and even give a home to mould. If your coffee maker is leaking, blocked or making bad coffee it might be time to clean it. Advice from Which? can help you get back to fresh-tasting coffee.

How to make the best espresso and cappuccino

Don't settle for mediocre coffee; get the best cappuccinos and espressos possible from your coffee machine with our advice. We tell you how to make sure your machine is giving you the highest quality coffee that it is capable of.

How to make macchiatos, flat whites and other popular coffees

Make cafe quality americanos, cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and macchiatos with our advice. We tell you how much espresso, water and milk make up each of these coffee drinks and how to make your own perfect coffee drinks at home.

How we test coffee machines

Find out how we test coffee machines to uncover the best options for your morning brew. Understand the science behind our impartial reviews and espresso tasting and how it all adds up to reveal the best coffee machines to buy.

Useful coffee-making gadgets

Looking for advice about coffee grinders, milk frothers or alternative coffee-makers such as cafetières? Our coffee gadget guide gives you the lowdown.

Your top 10 Nespresso questions answered

Wondering where to buy Nespresso pods, how to use a Nespresso machine or even how much caffeine is in a Nespresso? We answer the most-asked Nespresso questions.

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