SEE AMAZON PRICE Overall Score 9.8/10 Design 10/10 A very sleek and well-styled appliance, the Russell Hobbs 24210 compact filter coffee machine has been designed in such a way that it will work well in both a modern setting as well as in kitchens with a more classic feel. A lot of filter coffee machines…
SEE AMAZON PRICE Delonghi coffee tamper fits all Delonghi portafilter baskets because they are all the same size with a diameter of 50mm Portafilter baskets (where the ground coffee goes) come in different sizes so it can be confusing to find the right tamper for the coffee machine you are using. And there also isn’t…
SEE AMAZON PRICE Compressing or “tamping” your ground coffee correctly in the portafilter before delivering a double espresso is a very important part of the preparation process. Coffee tamping is often neglected but it makes a big difference when it comes to getting a consistently good espresso shot. A great espresso gets delivered in 25-30…
SEE AMAZON PRICE Tassimo coffee machines are specifically made for anyone that wants to enjoy a cup of coffee that tastes better than coffee granules you find inside a jar of instant coffee. Most people in the UK still buy instant coffee and that’s why coffee tastes so good when you pay £3 for one…
SEE AMAZON PRICE The Klarstein Passionata Pump Espresso Machine is a cheap espresso machine that will deliver a proper cup of coffee. You can spend hundreds of pounds on a coffee machine that produces espresso and it won’t necessarily deliver a better cup of coffee than this cheap espresso machine from Klarstein will. Once you know…
SEE AMAZON PRICE It’s not easy to choose a brand you have never heard of so how do you know if the Chinya milk frother is good enough at such a budget price point? There are 7 factors when it comes to heating and frothing milk that need to be weighed up to determine if…
SEE AMAZON PRICE These Black Donkey ESE coffee pods are proven winners when it comes to flexibility and convenience of bagged coffee that goes straight into your portafilter for hassle-free fresh coffee. Easy Serve Espresso or ESE coffee pods are a super convenient way to deliver an espresso from your coffee machine without getting involved…
SEE AMAZON PRICE The secret with ESE coffee pods is to not spend too much money on them. There are big differences in price but the more expensive ones tend to not offer very good value for money in terms of significantly better flavour to justify the higher price. That’s why we recommend the Pure…
Delonghi and Nespresso are the heavyweight champions of the home coffee machine market but is one better than the other and how do you decide whether it’s Nespresso or Delonghi that get the privilege of pride of place on your work surface? You probably know at least one person that has either a Nespresso…