It’s been a little while since we reviewed a bean to cup machine, but I recently came into possession of this Barista Express BES875UK machine by Sage – so thought I’d best put it through its paces and see how it performed. As the name implies, this BTC machine isRead More →
Freshly ground beans really are the key to great coffee. The single, most effective way to get a better cup is to invest your hard-earned cash into a good grinder. The market is currently awash with coffee grinders of all descriptions, but here we want to look at manually operatedRead More →
Expert bean to cup reviews… Do you want incredible coffee made from freshly ground beans at home, but don’t want the hassle of having to grind your own beans either manually or in a separate coffee grinder? Then you need a bean to cup coffee machine my friend. Here weRead More →
In this article: Overview Who is it for? What is in the box? Technical Specifications Aesthetics Performance Conclusion Sage SES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Maker The Bambino Plus is a well thought out and very compact home espresso machine, which shows why Sage enjoys a strong reputation for the level ofRead More →
The Gaggia Classic Pro is the latest entry-level home espresso machine from Italian outfit Gaggia. For those not in the know – Gaggia is one of the biggest names in coffee machines and can lay claim to having invented the modern stainless-steel coffee machine. The Classic Pro is the latest iteration ofRead More →
Black Friday deals are here! Retailers have announced their best coffee machine deals for the biggest day of the sale season. We’ve been scouring the net to find the best coffee machine deals this Black Friday 2020 – because, let’s face it, a decent coffee machine doesn’t usually come cheap.Read More →
The Vertuo Next is a new machine from Nespresso which hit the market this summer. The stylish-looking unit has been designed by French kitchenware brand Magimix and as is the latest pod machine in Nespresso’s Vertuo range. But is the Vertuo Next any good? What kind of coffee does itRead More →
Drip filter coffee machines are nothing new, they but are enjoying a bit of a renaissance. But do coffee drippers make good coffee? What should you look for in a drip filter coffee machine? And what are the best drip coffee makers on the market? We’ve taken a deep diveRead More →
There is simply nothing better than waking up on holiday and lingering over that morning cuppa without a care in the world, perhaps taking in a nice view or a few pages of a good book. Problem is, whether you’re heading off on a camping ‘staycation’ or planning a city-breakRead More →
The humble French press – known to the pretentious as a cafetière and salt of the earth types as a coffee plunger – is a kitchen cupboard staple and a great no-fuss method for making tasty coffee. A good French press will give you a lifetime’s service for a veryRead More →