We love coffee and if you're reading this then you probably do, too. In our best coffee machine round-up we select our picks of the best espresso machines, best pod coffee machines and best bean-to-cup coffee machines to help you choose.
We review new machines every week, ensuring that (unlike some) our list of the top coffee machines always remains fresh and up-to-date. In our latest update we've added a new manual machine from Krups that costs between £80 to £110 – it replaces the previous, older Krups of a similar design.
We've also added our first Tassimo coffee machine from Bosch, an outstandingly compact and effective machine that costs just £35. It's the cheapest machine in our round-up, but also one of the best.
Hit the next arrow to start the list, or select a machine from the list below to continue:
- Krups XP5620 – Manual Espresso Machine NEW ENTRY
- Tassimo Vivy by Bosch – Tassimo Pod Machine NEW ENTRY
- Dualit Espress-Auto 3-in-1 – Hybrid Espresso Machine
- Nescafe Dulce Gusto Piccolo – Dolce Gusto Pod Machine
- Nescafe Dulce Gusto Melody 3 – Dolce Gusto Pod Machine
- Krups Dolce Gusto Oblo – Dolce Gusto Pod Machine
- Nespresso Lattissima Pro by DeLonghi – Nespresso Pod Machine
- Nespresso Lattissima EN520 by DeLonghi – Nespresso Pod Machine
- Nespresso Inissia by Magimix – Nespresso Pod Machine
- Philips Saeco Intelia Focus HD8751 – Bean-to-Cup Machine
- DeLonghi Eletta Cappuccino Top – Bean-to-Cup Machine
- DeLonghi Dedica – Espresso Machine
- DeLonghi Distinta ICMI 211 – Filter Coffee Machine
Last Update on 16/01/15: Two new machines added, one removed
Related: Best Kitchen Gadgets Round-up If you're buying your first coffee machine then it's worth thinking about what kind is the right for you. There's no right or wrong answer, but it's easy to decide based on your needs. Here's what we think.
Pod Coffee Machines
These use branded 'pods' to produce coffee and often numerous other hot drinks. There are several brands of pods, such as Nespresso, Dulce Gusto and Tassimo, with different companies supporting different systems. The main pros of pod coffee machines are ease of use, consistency and convenience; the con is the higher cost from having to buy the proprietary pods.
Bean-to-Cup Machines
The clue is in the name – these machines grind fresh beans to produce coffee straight to your cup. They're the 'purest' type of coffee machine, but they're also the most expensive and often the largest. If you're very particular about your coffee, however, a bean-to-cup coffee machine is a good bet.
Traditional Espresso Machines
If you like using ground coffee, a traditional espresso machine is ideal. These are like the huge, old-school coffee machines you used to find in coffee shops, but much smaller. They're harder to use than pod coffee machines and bean-to-cup machines, but they're generally cheaper, give you lots of control and the good ones produce great-tasting coffee.