Coffee
Coffee advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Coffee
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De'Longhi's 'effortless' Eletta coffee machine amazed our reviewer when she tried it – now the new version looks even better
But shhh, it's super quiet
By Molly Cleary
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De’Longhi already makes one of my favourite coffee machines, so I tried the Magnifica Evo Next to see if it can compete
This simple bean-to-cup coffee machine is a saviour on chaotic mornings
By Helen McCue
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It's been three years since I reviewed Sage's bestselling Express Impress coffee machine – here's how it's fared after making 1000s of coffees
It's made more than a few coffees in its time
By Molly Cleary
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5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have in their kitchen – combining practical storage and café-inspired elements
To keep the lattes and cappuccinos flowing
By Molly Cleary
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Is your at-home coffee coming out bitter? It could be down to these coffee machine mistakes – I've seen them all in my time testing coffee makers for a living
Coffee machines are a lifesaver, but they can be hard to master
By Alex David
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Lakeland's 3-in-1 coffee machine was already affordable, but right now it's less than £75 and will fit in even the tiniest kitchens
It works with pods AND ground coffee
By Annie Collyer
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What I look for when buying a coffee machine, as an expert reviewer who’s spent hundreds of hours testing different coffee makers
Need a coffee machine? I've reviewed dozens. Here's what I look for when I'm buying a coffee maker for myself
By Alex David
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The one bean-to-cup machine that every stylish person is curating their coffee corner around
I absolutely love this neat and tidy espresso machine
By Molly Cleary
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I just found the best-designed coffee machine we've ever tested at Ideal Home on sale in a gorgeous green colourway
'This is the most straightforward automatic bean-to-cup machine I’ve ever used'
By Annie Collyer
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Nigella Lawson's been using this £10 handheld milk frother to make her signature matcha lattes since 2015 – it has over 2500 5-star reviews, too
I found this hidden gem in one of Nigella's best-loved recipe books
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean a coffee machine - expert tips to keep yours in good condition
Whether you have a pod or bean-to-cup version make sure you know how to clean a coffee machine to keep yours working like new
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
By Molly Cleary
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
By Molly Cleary
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How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by
We've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it
By Molly Cleary
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Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinks
This sub £350 bean-to-cup machine is a star buy for sure
By Alex David
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Nespresso's mini NanoFoamer is this year's iced coffee companion must-have – plus it's pretty enough to live full-time on your coffee station
It's tailor-made for iced cappuccinos or lattes
By Molly Cleary
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Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machine
Plus, it's now under £500 for the first time
By Molly Cleary
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
By Ellen Manning
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for good
The idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
By Rebecca Knight
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?
Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
By Molly Cleary
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Coffee machines are taking wedding registry lists by storm in 2026 – these are the 5 top sellers on the UK’s biggest gift list service
Looks like the café kitchen trend is here to stay
By Molly Cleary
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set up
Slow coffee drinkers unite
By Molly Cleary
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best Nespressos
These four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
By Sasha Muller
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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Beko's budget bean-to-cup-machine won't be a fit for espresso aficionados – but here's why it might work for latte lovers at home
Here's what this sub £500 coffee machine has to offer
By Alex David
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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40
These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
By Alex David


