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Features, recipes and round-ups from our earlier coverage.

The Best Cheap Coffee Machines Available Today

Coffee machines come in all shapes, sizes and prices today, with some brands such as DeLonghi having state-of-the-art products that can even topple £1,000! However, there are plenty of brands and machines that can be bought on a budget too. If you’re looking for a cheap coffee machine or an entry level piece of kit […]

Five of the Most Stylish Coffee Machines

There is so much to think about when it comes to buying a coffee machine. While the most important thing is ensuring you’re delivered a good brew, you also need to consider things such as style. It’s important that your machine suits your style of kitchen, and with many different variants now available to buy […]

Selecting The Best Coffee Beans For Your Brew In 2020

Making a decision on the coffee beans you wish to purchase can be difficult, particularly if it’s something you’re relatively new to. The options are endless and you can end up in a real rabbit hole if you’re not careful. When selecting coffee beans, the best thing to do is keep it simple. Below you’ll […]

Which Sage Coffee Machine Should I Buy?

When it comes to coffee machines, few home brews taste better than what you’ll get out of a Sage. They’re one of the biggest brands around and have a huge range of coffee machines to choose from. Of course, they don’t come cheap but if you’re looking for quality then you really won’t go far […]

The Best Latte & Cappuccino Machines Around Today

When it comes to making the perfect latte or cappuccino, we’re blessed with the sheer volume of machines available to make them. Some of the biggest brands around have machines that make coffee shop standard cups directly from your kitchen. We love a latte here, and below you’ll find our top five machines for making […]

The Best Coffee Pods To Buy In 2020

Making a cup of coffee couldn’t be easier these days and the pod system is among the best ways to make a hassle free brew. Trouble is, in today’s market there are hundreds of brands, flavours and blends to choose from, making it a little tricky to even know where to start. Luckily we’re here […]

How To Do Latte Art At Home: A complete Guide

Sometimes nothing sets you up for a day better than when a barista draws you a nice little pattern in your cup of coffee. It’s sometimes better than the cup itself! Latte art has become hugely popular over the last few years, with many taking to social media to highlight the fancy patterns brewed into […]

The Five Best Retro Coffee Machines

When it comes to kitchen appliances nowadays, for some, their appearance is just as important as their performance. An unaesthetically pleasing appliance can throw the whole theme of the kitchen right off, even more so if they don’t match. Retro-style kitchens are the must-have at the moment and as a result, a number of leading […]

Coffee Around the World

Coffee makes the world go round, we’re of it. And our beloved Coffee Machines are the driving force, whether it be a Capsule Coffee Machine, Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine, Espresso Coffee Machine or Filter Coffee Machine. Over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day as people around the world savour the taste of […]

June Favourites: Best Iced Coffee Recipes for Keeping Cool During Summer

Sometimes, during summer, you just don’t fancy a steaming hot brew, yet you still crave the deliciousness of the great coffee bean. Temperatures have certainly heated up during June and summer is well underway. Because of this, we set about finding some of the most delicious iced coffee recipes out there, perfect for a summer […]

Health Benefits of Coffee

Your Coffee Machine brings you joy on a daily basis, a brew can help get you through the day, we’re sure of it. Though, if you read the health benefits of coffee you may just grow to love the bean and your machine even more. There Are Essential Nutrients in Coffee Coffee is full of […]

Coffee Myths Debunked

Coffee lessens the effect of alcohol After a heavy night of drinking, you may head straight for your coffee machine to make your favourite brew and whilst coffee will help to make you feel more mentally alert, it will not reverse any of the negative side effects of alcohol. If you are still intoxicated, it […]

Top Cleaning Tips: How to Clean Your Coffee Machine

Undoubtedly, one of the most frustrating aspects of owning a Coffee Machine is the cleaning process. However, it is also an essential aspect. Descaling your Coffee Machine on a regular basis will ensure that it continues to produce fantastic tasting brews. it will also extend the life of your machine. Here’s our best tips for […]

Sweet Tooth Coffee: Chocolate coffee recipes

The thing we love about Coffee Machines is just how versatile they are. They’re perfect for making a whole load of tasty drinks and as much as we love our traditional Espressos and Cappuccinos and so on, we were looking for something to satisfy our sweet tooth. Many of our experts love coffee and love […]

May Favourites: Our Top Five Coffee Machine Recipes

With all the talk of the General Election, May seems like a million miles away and June is going by in the blink of an eye. Summer is finally upon is and it’s time to enjoy our favorite brews in the sunshine. Though, as far as away ago as May seems, we can’t forget our […]

The Best Nespresso-Compatible Coffee Pods for Making Iced Coffee Drinks

The last week of May saw the UK bask in some beautiful weather and we hope to see a lot more of it throughout the summer. Though, as glorious as the sunshine may be, it can sometimes mean that you don’t fancy your usual brew of coffee and would rather opt for a cold drink. […]

1 February 2017

Coffee Machine Buying Guide 2017

Choosing the best Coffee Machine that suits all of your needs can be a challenging task, particularly with so many options available. In many instances, it can be rather confusing. However, fear not! Our comprehensive coffee machine buying guide for 2017 will take you through the different types of Coffee Machines on the market. Our independent […]

1 September 2016

5 Best Nespresso Coffee Machines

The Best Nespresso Coffee Machines Nespresso is one of the most famous coffee brands on the planet. A name spawn by global giants Nestle referring to their capsule coffee products; a single use container full of ground beans and some with added flavourings. Nespresso are one of the biggest names in capsule coffee and it’s easy […]

1 September 2016

Coffee Machines Under £100

Buy Cheap Coffee Machines Not everyone wants to spend thousands of pounds of a coffee machine, especially if their needs are met by something much cheaper. You may be lulled into believing a more expensive machine would be superior but this is not the case. You’re likely be paying for a brand name and/or features […]