Coffee Machine Reviews – Best Coffee Machine

A freshly brewed coffee in the comfort of your own home – is there anything better?
If that sounds good to you, a coffee machine could be just what you’re looking for.
However, there is so much choice out there that finding the best coffee machine for you can be difficult.
From famous names like Tassimo and De’Longhi, top-end brands names like Jura, to less well known names like Ascaso and Francis Francis.
Not only that, each brand offers a plethora of models and types. There are traditional espresso machines, more expensive automatic bean-to-cup machines, and the increasingly popular pod and capsule type. Not forgetting the good old filter machine of course.
After deciding the type of machine you want you then have the problem of finding a model in your price range.
With such a lot to think about let’s see if we can clear things up and look at some of the main brands and machine types in more detail in the following coffee machine reviews.
Espresso coffee machines have been around for a long time now and are still very popular. The use of your favourite ground coffee in these machines allows you to enjoy an espresso just as you like it, brewed to a coffee shop standard.
The problem with this is that you need to do everything manually from measuring the correct quantity of coffee to put into the machine, and tamping down the coffee just enough to get the desired result, to having to clean the machine after every use. It’s a case of how important having full control over the brewing process is to you – if you want to be able to adjust how much flavour is extracted from the coffee by pressuring the precise amount of water through the coffee to get the perfect espresso, then an espresso machine is for you.
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However, most modern espresso machines can accept coffee pods, which contain pre-prepared ground coffee that you just place in the machine. This simplifies the brewing process greatly but restricts your choice of coffee and the level of control you have in operating the machine.
Most coffee machine companies produce espresso machines, such as the De’Longhi Icona ECO310. In terms of price it really depends on what you’re looking for. If you just want a basic no-frills machine that will produce a good quality espresso then something like the Krups XP5240 might be a good choice. If build quality is key the Cuisinart EM200U is a good choice – it’ll go forever and produce great coffee. Design is the key factor for you? Then the beautiful Francis Francis range or Ascaso Dream might just get your pulse racing – but you’ll pay extra for those looks.
A pod or capsule system could be the answer if you’re looking for something simpler to use and faster for your morning coffee.
These machines are becoming increasingly popular and offer good quality coffee in the simplest and cheapest way, making them ideal for the busy modern home.
They also often offer a lot of choice as you can buy capsules that can produce an array of different drinks, from lattes and cappuccinos to teas and hot chocolate.
These machines have their own range of capsules which are specifically made for that particular system.
The capsules contain a sealed amount of ground coffee and are simply inserted into the machine which usually reads a bar-code on the capsule and automatically performs the necessary steps to produce that specific beverage. All very clever, simple, and clean.
Then simply remove the capsule from the machine after use and throw it away.
There are many well known producers of this type of machine such as Tassimo (Bosch), Dolce Gusto (Krups), and Senseo (Philips). Compared to the last type of machine we’ll look at – the automatic bean-to-cup machine – they all offer a more affordable option.
Automatic bean-to-cup machines are pretty self-explanatory, they produce coffee directly from coffee beans. Also, as the name suggests, all this is taken care of by the machine. You simply have to feel the container on top of the machine with your personal choice of coffee beans, set the machine up with your individual settings, and the machine does everything else – it grinds the coffee beans, measures the correct amount of grounds, tamps the grounds, extracts the flavour from the grounds at a professional 15 bar (or higher) pressure, and also froths milk if required.
The beauty of this type of machine is that you get the same amount of convenience as a capsule machine AND the quality of an espresso machine all in the same package.
The downside is the cost. High-end machines like the Jura S can set you back a pretty penny, while the popular De’Longhi Prima Donna and Magnifica models, while still expensive, wil cost considerably less. The Krups Espresseria EA8080 offers great value at a similar price to a top of the range espresso maker.
So you pay your money and take your choice, but with so much choice in the market there really is something for every taste and every pocket.
For more in-depth reviews of all the major brands, models, and types go to CoffeeMachineExpert.com where you can compare prices, functionality, and aesthetics to come to an informed decision about the right machine for you, and get links to the best online deals out there for both domestic and commercial coffee machines.

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