Coffee machines are essential household gadgets for many, particularly if you can't go a morning without a hot cup of your favourite espresso, cappuccino or latte. This is why it can be tricky to know exactly which machine is the best to add to your home, whether it's a traditional press, pod capsule machine or a high-end bean-to-cup gadget.
If you're looking for a freshly ground cuppa in the morning we'd recommend a bean-to-cup machine, although a lot more expensive than capsule coffee makers you'll get a lot more control over the flavour, temperature, strength and style of your coffee - not to mention it's the closest gadget you could have at home to recreate your favourite barista made takeaway.
If you'd rather choose something a bit simpler then a pod capsule machine may be more up your street with brands including Lavazza and Nespresso leading the game. According to our team of coffee lovers here at Mirror Choice, the Nespresso Vertuo is one of our favourites, thanks to its range of flavoured pods and versatile gadgets - not to mention you can save on its coffee subscription plan. If you'd like to read more before you buy take a look at our round-up, here.
While we haven't got our hands on all bean-to-cup machines on the market (it just takes a quick look to see there are hundreds of options) it would be impossible to say that we've found 'the best' although we have chosen our favourite from Beko, Breville and Aeropress that we did manage to get our hands on - the Aeropress being a cheaper ground coffee to cup gadget.
What machine would we recommend you pop on your list? Out of the three we tried it has to be the Beko CaffeExperto Bean To Cup Coffee Machine Steam Wand. It'll compactly fit on your worktop and has a touchscreen display.
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Getting technical, the Beko CaffeExperto is also packed with self-cleaning modes, like an auto rinse function, which helps keep the quality of the machine up over time - a must-have feature as the coffee is filtered inside the Beko machine so it will build up over time. Rival models, including the Breville Barista Max, don't have this as the coffee is filtered through the group handle so only hot water runs through the machine pipes.
The price of the Beko starts at £449.99 (you can sometimes find it cheaper like this £427.99 Amazon deal) it's coffee is worth the money, as our reviewer Bethan Shufflebotham found out. Testing out the gadget using Sainsbury's essential espresso beans Bethan said: "Firstly, the device is a really nice size. It’s not too big and cumbersome taking up too much space on the counter, nor does it look lost or flimsy. It’s sleek with a black exterior and silver hardware with a colour touch control display that adds a modern element that tech fans will love.
We tried the Beko and Breville bean-to-cup coffee machines, and one model certainly stood out"The , with a two-litre water tank that is fully removable so you can fill it up in the sink rather than run multiple jugs of water to and from the machine. On top of the Beko coffee machine there are compartments for beans or pre-ground coffee, so you can really customise your cuppa depending on your preference.
"It offers five pre-set coffee options, including . I think the Beko CaffeExperto Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine is a costly but worthy investment for anyone who appreciates high-quality coffee and wants the convenience of crafting their favourite drinks at home."
We've chosen the Beko machine as our favourite purely down to its ease, while the Breville Barista Max is up there thanks to its grinder, tamper and filter tech its high-end features make it slightly more complicated for a quick morning routine.
The Breville Barista Max
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The Breville Barista Max is another bean-to-cup machine for those on the lookout for one, although we prefer the Beko CaffeExperto for its ease, this high-end model is another great contender to add to your kitchen.
As our reviewer Harriet Morphy-Morris found out: "After pressing one of two coffee buttons, a single or double shot, the Barista Max steams the water instantly and filters the grounded coffee into your cup below." You can read the full round-up here. it stands out from the Beko model thanks to its range of professional barista gadgets, including the group handle to collect the freshly grounded beans, the hot water steamer, the tamper, and the attached milk frother.
While these two models are great finds there's no hiding the expensive costs, both the Beko and Breville model retail for £449.99, a might cost. This is why we've thrown in the Aero Press - a £50 gadget that will create a freshly grounded coffee for a fraction of the price.
Not only is it much cheaper but it will make a cup of coffee (from pre-grounded beans) within seconds, as our reviewer Charlotte Henry proves. In her review, Charlotte says the taste of the coffee 'can't be faulted' as she said: "The AeroPress is so simple to use, and I admit that I was a little sceptical about using it at first, but what I discovered using ground coffee with the AeroPress coffee maker was that the taste and flavour couldn't be faulted. It's much richer, smoother and flavoursome than an ordinary instant coffee - I'd even go as far to say it has everything you'd ever want if you're wanting a delicious cup of coffee.
"If you're wondering how the AeroPress coffee maker works, it's so simple, and in as little as one minute you'll have the perfect cup of coffee. To achieve this, all you need to do is place your filter at the bottom of the gadget, place the required amount of ground coffee scoops on top, add your water (hot or cold), stir and press! It is honestly that easy."
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