Suitable for making coffee in all formats, whether ground or any type of capsule: Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Starbucks and teas.

A De'Longhi coffee machine or a Tassimo coffee machine also features a range of preparation styles and designs—from traditional and contemporary to filter and espresso. Available in three matte colourways, SMEG’S new BCC02 is altogether more contemporary-looking than the cheaper ECF01BL above. Strong or light, black or latte, caramel or vanilla—everyone has unique tastes, and loves different beans and processes. If you’re fond of a cappuccino, note that the automatic steam wand can be used to texture milk while your coffee is extracting, meaning no waiting around for the system to heat up again – a real stand-out feature. Its controls and operating instructions are clear and intuitive, and setting the machine up for first use is fairly straightforward.Thankfully, we had no issues during set-up and found the controls were intuitive and quick to respond. We found the set-up a little time-consuming: the manual is excessively large because it's designed for all the models within the Vertuo range (rather than being product-specific), so you have to rifle through a lot of instructions that may not be relevant.

If you’re looking for a professional barista style drink at home, we would highly recommend choosing a machine with a steam wand. No matter the occasion, our Sage Nespresso coffee machine models and espresso machines will meet your highest expectations. I would highly recommend it for style and ease, but if you want to become a true coffee aficionado, you’re better off looking at one of the manual espresso machines below.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.