If you have seen me on Filthy House SOS or follow me on social media, you may have noticed my love of coffee. My coffee machine is my pride and joy and nothing beats a fresh cup in the morning!
My current machine has been fantastic and lasted brilliantly, but as you may imagine, it gets a lot of use! With Christmas coming up Rachel has decided it’s the perfect time to start looking for a newer model so I know what to ask Father Christmas for!
I am currently on the fence about whether to get a single serve capsule machine (these are so quick and easy to use for busy mornings or whenever you’re on the go!) or go all out on a espresso coffee maker… when you’ve got a long day ahead sometimes that extra effort is worth it for the perfect cup!
Rachel and I have picked out our Top 6 coffee machines from Amazon that look absolutely brilliant; if you have any of these please leave a comment and let us know your recommendations to help us decide!
Single Serve Capsule Machines
Basic Yet Versatile: De'Longhi Dolce Gusto EDG225.W Genio S Pod Coffee Machine
This machine is so simple to use and yet can make an amazing range of hot and cold drinks! If you aren't the most experienced barista but want to enjoy all of your favourites, this one is for you.
Features:
· Compact design
· Adjustable drink size
· 0,8L removable water tank
· Quick and easy to use
· Wide choice of coffee available (over 50 capsule types!)
· Produces hot or cold drinks
· Advanced high-pressure for a thick crema
· Recyclable pods
· Energy-saving: The eco mode function automatically shuts off the
system after 1 minute of inactivity
Best of Both Worlds: Breville One-Touch Coffee House Coffee Machine
My favourite thing about this machine is that I can choose to grab a quick coffee using a coffee pod or take my time and make a specialist coffee with the same machine, I also love that it comes with a milk frother!
Features:
· Use either ground coffee OR easy serving espresso pods
· Pre-programmed or manual modes
· One- touch control- adjust your coffee type and strength
· Barista-quality coffee at home with 19- bar Italian pump pressure
· Froths milk- adjustable integrated milk frother for a variety of different coffee styles
· Easy to clean
· The navy colour option (we all know I love navy!) is very smart and on-trend
MY STAR PICK (Worth the Price?!): NESPRESSO Professional Zenius Coffee Machine Starter Pack, Includes Aeroccino4 (Milk Frother)
We are all trying our best to do what we can to protect the environment, and sometimes the biggest impact can come from lots of small changes! Not only is this machine a fantastic option if you are not a barista, but want barista quality coffee, but it is the most sustainable option with lots of environementally-friendly features which to me make it worth the extra pennies if it is within your budget.
Features:
· Comes with a starter pack including the machine, milk frother and 100 pods to get you going!
· Compact- doesn’t take up too much space which is ideal for more compact kitchens/offices
· Auto power-off after 9 minutes and precision brewing to save energy
· Fully recyclable capsules
· Fast and efficient 25 second heat up time
· 2- litre water tank capacity
· Three coffee size options – Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40ml) & Lungo (110ml)
· Milk frother with 4 settings including cold milk froth (also dishwasher-proof)
Espresso Coffee Makers
LUXURY PICK: De'Longhi Primadonna Soul, Fully Automatic Bean to Cup, Espresso and Cappuccino Coffee Maker
This machine is absolutely mega if you have the budget for it. The technology ensures every component of your coffee- from the type of roast to the milk- is prepared specifically for your coffee type and preference for perfect finish. Absolute luxury and yet super easy to use; it even comes with it's own app!
Features:
· Specialist ‘Bean Adapt Technology’ automatically adapts the grinding, dose and temperature for the specific type of coffee you're using
· Controlled through a connected mobile app that can control the temperature of your coffee, offers personalised suggestions and advice
· Twenty-one one-touch recipes for easy use
· 4:3" full-colour TFT touch screen with beverages shown on the screen according to usage
· LatteCrema milk system
Best of Both Worlds: Swan Nordic One Touch Espresso Machine, Blue, 20 Bars of Pressure, Milk Frothing Steamer, 1.7L Tank, Scandi-style
This one would look right at home in my kitchen! I love the 'scandi-style' and the automatic frother and three coffee sizes keep it simple so making the perfect coffee every time is fool-proof! It also takes both pods and ground coffee, so you can choose to make a more specialist brew, or just grab a quick coffee to go.
Features:
· 1.7-litre detachable water tank and 500ml detachable milk tank
· One Button Operation – this coffee machine does all the work for you
· High Performance - 20 bars of pressure
· Always ready to go with a 90 second preheating time
· Compatible with both Easy Serve Espresso (ESE) pods and ground coffee!
· Comes with professional spoon and coffee presser, you can create professional barista-style coffees at home
· Stylish design
Star Pick: Sage Barista Express Espresso Machine
This is the coffee machine that I personally own and love ! This machine definitely has it all and for a very reasonable mid-range price. Not only is the technology top-notch to ensure you extract the perfect flavour from your roast, but it gives you all the professional tools to make like a real life barista and create your favourite coffee form bean to cup. I would advise that whilst this machine is a little more complicated, with practise you will become a pro and the end result is worth it!
Features:
· All in one espresso machine with an integrated grinder to go from beans to espresso in under one minute
· Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on-demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
· Low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavours are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup
· Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature
· Powerful steam wand performance allows you create a full variety of barista-quality milk foams
· Integrated grinder and grind size dial
Don't forget to comment with any our your best recommendations!
Richard x
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